Bear Paddle Swim School – Orland Park

Bear Paddle Swim School in Orland Park, Illinois, is a year-round swim school located on S. La Grange Road at the intersection with 159th Street. This facility serves families across Orland Park, Palos Heights, Crestwood, Midlothian, Goodings Grove, Oak Forest, Mokena, Palos Hills, Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn, Worth, Alsip, Justice, Tinley Park, Burbank, and surrounding communities.

The Orland Park location features Bear Paddle’s warm 90-degree saltwater pool, which provides a comfortable swimming environment that is gentle on skin, eyes, and lungs. The facility uses chlorinated water and ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.99% of illness-causing germs and viruses, with pool water chemistry tested before, during, and after every 30-minute session. The school is designed with a colorful, kid-friendly aesthetic and maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout changing rooms, shower stalls, and common areas.

The swim program offers personalized lessons for toddlers and children of all skill levels, including private one-on-one sessions, semi-private buddy classes, and group lessons organized by age and ability. Family swim is available on weekends for enrolled families. All lessons follow Bear Paddle’s story-based learning approach, which uses creative narratives and themes to keep children engaged while they build essential water skills. Instructors provide monthly progress tracking and skill evaluations to keep parents informed of their child’s development.

Weekly lessons cost $35 per week on a month-to-month plan, including make-up lessons, family swim access, and progress reports. Bear Paddle also offers Half-Day Swim Camps during summer break and school closure days for children ages 4 and older, with daily programming from 9am to 12pm that includes swim lessons, free swim, and themed activities. Birthday party packages and Parents Night Out events are also available. The Orland Park location is open seven days a week with morning and evening hours, making it one of the most accessible Bear Paddle locations in the Chicagoland area.