Bear Paddle Swim School – Bloomingdale

Bear Paddle Swim School in Bloomingdale, Illinois, is a year-round swim school dedicated to teaching children of all ages and abilities how to swim through an engaging, story-based curriculum. Located on S. Gary Avenue near Army Trail Road by the Stratford Square Mall, this facility serves families throughout Bloomingdale, Roselle, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Hanover Park, and surrounding communities.

The Bloomingdale location features Bear Paddle’s signature warm 90-degree saltwater pool with an advanced sanitation system that uses chlorinated water, ultraviolet light, and Diatomaceous Earth filtration to maintain pristine water quality. The facility is designed with a kid-friendly atmosphere featuring colorful decor and comfortable amenities including clean changing rooms, shower stalls sanitized after each use, and complimentary hand sanitizer stations. The school limits capacity to fewer than 50 people at any given time to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.

The swim program at Bloomingdale follows Bear Paddle’s proven story-based learning approach, with monthly themes and engaging songs and stories that keep children motivated and excited to learn. Lessons last 30 minutes and are available in group, semi-private, and private formats. Group lessons pair children with peers of the same age and skill level, semi-private classes use a buddy system to encourage friendly competition, and private lessons offer one-on-one coaching. Family swim is offered free on weekends for enrolled families. Children begin with skill assessments and progress through up to 26 levels, earning iron-on patches along the way.

Weekly lessons cost $35 per week on a flexible month-to-month basis with no long-term commitment required. Payment is accepted via cash, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), or check. Enrollment includes make-up lessons, weekend family swim, and monthly progress tracking. Children can start as young as six months old, with the Teddy Program available for infants and parent-child classes. Bear Paddle also offers Half-Day Swim Camps during school breaks for children ages 4 and up, birthday party packages, and Parents Night Out events. The Bloomingdale location is open six days a week with evening hours on weekdays and daytime hours on weekends.