Chicago Blue Dolphins

Fall into a great swim routine! 🍂🗓️ Our September Sessions Start Tuesday, September 8th!

As back-to-school season gets into full swing, now is the perfect time to lock in a consistent swim routine for the autumn months. Our next swim session kicks off on Tuesday, September 8th!

Whether you are looking to keep your kids active, build foundational water safety skills, or fine-tune your own stroke mechanics, Chicago Blue Dolphins has a class tailored for your goals. We skip the generic "garbage yardage" and focus deeply on technical mastery, efficiency, and confidence in the water.

Lanes fill quickly as families lock in their fall schedules, so reserve your spot today:

🟢 Small Class Sizes: Individualized attention and expert feedback from our instructors.
🟢 Technical Focus: Real progress in breathing, body position, and core alignment.
🟢 Programs for EVERYBODY: From foundational youth lessons to adult stroke refinement.

Dive in with us this fall and build skills that last a lifetime!

📞 Call us: 773-342-7250
💻 Register online: https://chicagobluedolphins.com/

Swim with confidence at every stage of life! 🏊‍♂️👶💙

Whether introducing your baby to their very first splash, helping your child build strong stroke mechanics, or taking the plunge as an adult to master deep-water confidence, Chicago Blue Dolphins has a program built specifically for you!

Our expert instructors specialize in small class sizes, creating a safe, encouraging environment where every swimmer progresses at their own pace. We skip generic laps to focus on real technical mastery, breath control, and safety skills that last a lifetime.

Why swim with Chicago Blue Dolphins?
🔹 Small Class Sizes: Guaranteed individual attention and tailored feedback.
🔹 Expert Instructors: Patient, highly trained coaches for all ages and skill levels.
🔹 Safe & Warm Environment: A comfortable space designed for optimal learning.
🔹 Build True Confidence: From water acclimation to advanced stroke efficiency.

No matter your age or starting point, swimming is an essential life skill that brings health, safety, and fun to the whole family!

📞 Call us: 773-342-7250
💻 Learn more & register: https://chicagobluedolphins.com/

That’s a wrap on summer lake training! Join us for the LAST Open Water Swim of 2026! 🏊‍♂️🌊

This Tuesday, August 25th, is our final session in Lake Michigan for the season. Whether you are recovering from race day, capping off your summer endurance goals, or wanting one more co-swimming session in the harbor with our coaches, make this last splash count!

🟢 When: Tuesday, August 25th (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
🟢 Where: Ohio Street Beach (Be dressed & ready in the water at 6:00 PM)
🟢 Pricing: $33 Drop-In Swim
🟢 Prerequisites: Ability to swim 300 yards continuous freestyle, completion of Freestyle 3, OR past completion of a sprint triathlon or longer.
🟢 Gear: Wetsuits are optional, but recommended!

⚠️ Pre-Swim Check: Always verify active Chicago Park District beach conditions and flag safety online before heading down to the shore! 🛟

Thank you for an incredible open water season! Let's close out 2026 at Ohio Street Beach on a high note.

💻 Register online: https://chicagobluedolphins.com/
📞 Call us: 773-342-7250

Why stop when summer ends? The benefits of year-round swim lessons last a lifetime! 🏊‍♂️💧

Swimming isn't just a seasonal summer activity; it is an essential life skill that requires ongoing practice to maintain muscle memory, technical skill, and water safety awareness.

Staying in the pool year-round provides incredible advantages for growing swimmers:

🟢 Life-Saving Protection: Formal swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88%. Continuous practice ensures safety instincts stay sharp all year long.
🟢 Unbroken Progression: Pausing for months often leads to skill regression. Year-round lessons keep momentum going so kids keep building confidence instead of starting over.
🟢 Low-Impact Fitness: Swimming builds cardiovascular endurance, core strength, and coordination—keeping kids active through the colder Chicago months.
🟢 Stress Relief & Focus: Regular aquatic movement promotes mental health, boosts focus in school, and offers a fun outlet to burn off energy.

Give your child the gift of continuous growth, safety, and fun in our warm indoor pool!

📞 Call us: 773-342-7250
💻 Register online: https://chicagobluedolphins.com/

It is never too late to become a safe, strong, and confident swimmer. 🏊‍♂️💙

Whether you are starting from square one, overcoming water anxiety, or looking to refine your technique for fitness, our adult swim lessons are designed specifically for your goals. We skip generic lap swimming to focus deeply on high-efficiency mechanics, breath control, and core alignment in a comfortable, supportive environment.

In our Simple Strokes and Advanced Skills classes, you’ll master:
🔹 How to swim longer distances comfortably on your front and back
🔹 Advanced floating techniques for total confidence in deep water
🔹 Smart, sustainable endurance building without burning out

Our experienced coaches tailor feedback to your individual pace so you can build real, lasting progress every single week.

Take the plunge and transform your time in the water!

📞 Call us: 773-342-7250
📧 Email: [email protected]
💻 Register online: https://chicagobluedolphins.com/

🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE - OPEN WATER SWIM MOVED TO THURSDAY! 🚨

Heads up, swimmers and triathletes! Due to a beach scheduling conflict, our Open Water Swim session before the Chicago Triathlon has been moved to Thursday, August 20th.

Whether you need to fine-tune your sighting, build confidence in Lake Michigan, or get one last coach-led practice in before race weekend, join our Chicago Blue Dolphins team out on the water. 🏊‍♂️🌊

🗓️ Date: Thursday, August 20th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Please arrive suited up and ready to enter the water at 6:00 PM)
📍 Location: Ohio Street Beach (Remember to check beach conditions)
💲 Fee: $33 Drop-In Session
🤿 Gear: Wetsuits are optional, but recommended

Prerequisites (Please meet at least one):
🔹 Ability to swim 300 yards of continuous freestyle
🔹 Completion of the Chicago Blue Dolphins Freestyle 3 class
🔹 Past completion of a sprint-distance triathlon (or longer)

Lake spots fill fast—dial in your swim confidence and finish your race prep strong with us!

📲 Tap the link to sign up: https://chicagobluedolphins.com/pace-swim-training/weekly-lake-swims/
📞 Questions? Call our team directly at 773-342-7250

Be the reason a child learns to swim safely. 🛟💙

Did you know that formal swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88% after just one lesson? Water safety education creates safer families in and around the water, but many local children are left on the pool deck due to financial hardships.

Through our partnership with the Hope Floats Foundation, Chicago Blue Dolphins is raising money for our Swim Lesson Scholarship Fund to support local children. 100% of your donation stays right here in our community, turning the tide on drowning by providing vital survival skills and stroke instruction to kids who need it most.

Every contribution makes a massive wave. Let's work together to make our community safer.

🟢 How You Can Help:
Click the link to make a life-saving donation directly to our fund: https://chicagobluedolphins.com/about-us/hope-floats-swim-scholarships/

The home stretch is here! Only 2 Open Water Swims left before the Chicago Triathlon! 🏊‍♂️🏁

Race day is less than two weeks away, and there are only two Tuesday sessions left to fine-tune your sighting, draft off pack swimmers, and build total confidence in the harbor chop. Don't leave your swim segment to chance!

🟢 When: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Be in the water, dressed & ready at 6:00 PM)
🟢 Where: Ohio Street Beach
🟢 Pricing: $33 single-session drop-ins
🟢 Prerequisites: 300 yards continuous freestyle, completion of Freestyle 3, OR prior sprint+ triathlon completion.
🟢 Gear: Wetsuits are optional, but recommended!

⚠️ Pre-Swim Check: Always verify live Chicago Park District beach conditions and flag safety before heading down to the lakefront! 🛟

Reserve your spot today and walk up to the starting line fully prepared.

💻 Register online: https://chicagobluedolphins.com/pace-swim-training/weekly-lake-swims/
📞 Call us: 773-342-7250

Giving the gift of water confidence starts with a single step. 💙✨

We believe that every child in our community deserves the opportunity to feel safe and strong in the pool, regardless of financial circumstances. Through our partnership with the Hope Floats Foundation, Chicago Blue Dolphins is proud to support local families by offering swim scholarships to those who need a helping hand with tuition.

If you want your child to learn life-saving water safety skills and technical stroke mechanics but need financial assistance, please connect via the link below. Applications are completely confidential and processed directly by the foundation to help get your little ones into the water as soon as possible. Let's make sure no swimmer is left behind this season! 🦈🛟

🟢 How to Apply:
Head to the online application portal at https://www.hopefloats.foundation/Apply-for-Assistance to submit your request.

The countdown is on! Only 4 Open Water Swims left for 2026! 🏊‍♂️🌊

Race day is right around the corner, and there are only four Tuesday nights left to practice sighting, pack swimming, and navigating the chop in Lake Michigan with our coaches. Whether you are dialing in your strategy for the Chicago Triathlon or honing your endurance skills, make these final sessions count!

🟢 When: Every Tuesday through August 25th (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
🟢 Where: Ohio Street Beach (Be dressed & ready in the water at 6:00 PM)
🟢 Pricing: $33 single-session drop-ins or $168 for Session 2
🟢 Prerequisites: Ability to swim 300 yards continuous freestyle, completion of Freestyle 3, OR past completion of a sprint triathlon or longer.
🟢 Gear: Wetsuits are optional but recommended!

⚠️ Important Reminder: Always check the Chicago Park District beach conditions and active safety flags before heading out to the lakefront! 🛟

Lock in your spot today to finish summer strong.

💻 Register online: https://chicagobluedolphins.com/
📞 Call us: 773-342-7250