Foss Swim School – Western Springs

Foss Swim School in Western Springs, Illinois provides year-round swim instruction at its facility on Gilbert Avenue. The school delivers a professional aquatic learning experience with warm-water pools maintained at 91 degrees, carefully selected and trained teachers, and a full complement of family-friendly amenities.

The facility offers private changing areas, poolside bench seating for parents to observe their children, an enclosed air-conditioned viewing area, and an on-site Swim Shop for purchasing swim gear and accessories. The school is designed to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the entire family.

Foss Swim School employs its proprietary Swim Path curriculum, placing students into small classes of three to four per teacher grouped by age and ability. Programs include Backfloat Baby for infants beginning their water journey, Learn-to-Swim for foundational skill building, Swim Stronger for intermediate swimmers developing technique and endurance, and Swim Faster for advanced students pursuing competitive-level skills. Private and semi-private lesson options are also available. The school operates on a quarterly basis, giving families the freedom to plan lessons around their schedules. Sibling pricing discounts and flexible installment payment plans are offered to accommodate families with multiple children enrolled.