We offer private swim lessons at Five Points Washington’s Aquatic Center all year round! We have a wonderful team of instructors that want to help you learn how to swim in a comfortable setting that meets you where you are. Our trained staff will work with you or your child to give you the best experience possible. We would like you to meet our team of instructors below!
Our private swim lessons offer flexible scheduling based off of your availability. All lessons are 30 minutes in length. These customized lessons are a great option for everyone! Submit a request to get started!
Children must be 2 or older to sign up for privates.
For more questions, contact Program Manager, Brad Weaver at
(309) 444-8222 Ext. 48 or bradw@fivepointswashington.org.
Pricing and Packages
Lesson packages are available in singles or packages of 4 or 8
GENERAL LESSON INFORMATION:
All lessons are 30 minutes in length.
ALL PRICES ARE PER PARTICIPANT. FOR SEMI-PRIVATES YOU MUST HAVE 2-3 PARTICIPANTS INTERESTED. FIVE POINTS DOES NOT PAIR PARTICIPANTS UP FOR A SEMI-PRIVATE TRAINING.
Those interested in semi-private lessons should be on similar skill levels to ensure the best instruction possible.
Our private lessons offer flexible scheduling based around your availability and do not take place on any set days or times. Once you submit a request form you are paired with an instructor within two weeks who will contact you directly to discuss scheduling. *When there is a high volume of requests it may take longer to be paired with an instructor, especially if you indicate a limited availability. Payment will not be collected until you are scheduled with an instructor. All payments must be done in person at our front desk.
During this time, we are spacing out all our private swim lessons and sanitizing equipment after each use. Parents are asked that they wait on the benches and distance themselves from other parents as much as possible. If you are fully vaccinated, we do not require masks in the facility, those who have not been, we ask that you wear yours if you can not socially distance. While our instructors are in the water, giving instruction, and demonstrating technique, they will not have a mask on in order to give the best quality lesson they can and to ensure their own. We are following CDC guidelines for pools very closely and breathing through a wet mask can be very harmful to our staff.
All of our staff goes through an in house training and have a background with swimming and with children. This ensures they give the best lesson possible!
Meet the Private LEsson Swim Instructors
Not sure which instructor to request?
We would be happy to pair you with an available instructor based on your listed preferences. Please click below to download a request form or to submit an electronic request.
If you would like to view our instructors and their openings, please click the "meet" button to view their bios and availability and you may directly request them.
**Due to a high volume of requests, we are currently at a two week wait to be paired with an instructor to start lessons. **
Abby Hilst
Abby Hilst
I recently graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from ISU and currently teach in Peoria. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to teach swim lessons at Five Points. I’ve been fortunate to work with an endless amount of terrific children and families. I swam competitively since the age of six for several local swim teams. I was an assistant coach for the Water Warriors and Metamora Area Swim Team. I’ve volunteered for HISRA’s Special Olympic Swim Team, I’ve taught at several facilities where I have worked with all ages and all skill levels! I have a lot of incredible experience working with children with special needs and view swimming as an essential skill to have for all learners. I am still just as much a student as I am a teacher in the water. I am constantly learning new ways to help others feel safe in the pool.
Abby Thursday evenings and has some Saturday openings.
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Abby!
Acacia Tully
Acacia Tully
I have been swimming almost my whole life, I’ve been on year-round teams since I was 5 which has helped me gain experience in every part of swimming. I can teach beginner swimmers all the way up to those wanting to become competitive swimmers. I would love to work with all ages, abilities, and skill levels. I am also available to teach special needs lessons. I truly believe swimming is a skill everyone should learn. If you are thinking of signing up for privates, I would love the opportunity to help you reach your goals!
Acacia has limited openings (Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons). Please submit a request to inquire about her openings.
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Acacia!
Adian Pugh
Aidan Pugh
I have lived in the water ever since I was born. I swam on swim teams for 7 years and love going into the ocean to bogie board. It is my belief that everyone should have the ability to swim and it is my goal to help people achieve that. I will teach any age group as well and I enjoy teaching special needs lessons . I believe swimming is a skill that is important for safety and for fun. I would love to teach your child.
Aidan has no current openings.
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Aidan!
Anna Rockett
I believe swimming is an important skill to learn. I love working with children. I am available to teach levels from beginner to intermediate and ages 4-7. I would love the opportunity to teach your child!
Anna is available Tu/Th 4:30-7 PM and Sat 11-6
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Anna!
Brianna Smith
I have enjoyed swimming since I was little. My mom sent me to swim camp when I was younger, and I had so much fun and it also helped with exercising. I really enjoy working with kids! I am super patient and understanding. I would love to have the opportunity to work with your child and to teach them how to swim and help them have fun while doing it!! I am available to teach kids ages 4-7.
Brianna is available in the mornings before 11:30 and in the afternoons after 4 PM.
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Brianna!
Keaton McTaggart
Jasmine Williams
Meet Jasmine:
I have been swimming competitively for the past 9 years of my life. I think swimming is a very important skill that every child should have the opportunity to learn. I love working with children of all ages. I especially love introducing little ones to the water and helping them grow in their confidence with swimming. I am currently a Freshman at Washington Community High School and was able to compete on their swim team this past fall. This experience has taught me how to teach better and instill proper technique. I have several young siblings and have experience working with all of them in and out of the water. I would love to have the opportunity to teach your child!
Jasmine is available Friday's after 6 PM
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Jasmine!
Laura Lee
Laura Lee
I have been swimming since 2001 and in 2013 coaching became a lifelong passion. I have coached professionally on a swim team, and for group and private lessons. My swimmers teach me every day to be a better person. Swimming is a life saving skill that every child and adult should know. My focus when teaching is first water safety and independence, then stroke technique and strength building. I work with swimmers of all ages, from babies to seniors, at all skill levels. I can work with all mental and physical abilities. I have coached dozens non-English speaking swimmers and I am functionally conversational in American Sign Language.
Laura is available evenings for swim lessons or swim training
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Laura!
Lauren Roley
Lauren Roley
I have always loved swimming and have been swimming competitively for 8 years. I am available to teach children of all ages and skill levels. The best part of teaching lessons is watching the kids learn skills they have never been able to. I would love to teach your child!
Lauren is available Saturday’s and evenings
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Lauren!
Lydia Miller
Macy Williams
Macy Williams
I have lived in Washington my whole life and swam on the Washington Water Jets Swim Team for 6 years. I enjoy teaching kids of any age or ability level. My favorite part about teaching lessons is being able to work with kids and to watch them progress in swimming. I would love the opportunity to teach your child.
Macy is full but can try to fit a special request into her schedule, if you are flexible.
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Macy!
Maddie Mcginnis
Meet Maddie:
I love swimming and boating in lakes as well as the ocean. I took swimming lessons from as a child from a Red Cross instructor and it is something that I has impacted me. I love teaching swim lessons because learning new skill builds confidence and kids make the best expressions and have so much joy when they achieve a goal! I would love to teach children as young as two all the way up to intermediate swimmers. I also have an interest in teaching special needs children as I have worked with life skills kids at the high school. I am lifeguard certified and I am also becoming scuba diving certified. I would love the opportunity to teach your child!
Maddie is available weeknights
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Maddie!
Makayla Lauderback
Makayla Lauderback
I am a student at Washington Community High School. I swim for Washington Water Jets in the summer, PAWW is my club team, and I also swim for WCHS co-op swim team. I have been swimming since I was six and I feel that is a very important skill for everyone to have. I value water safety and I love teaching all ages, but I enjoy ages 4 and up the most. I would love to have the opportunity to help you reach your goals.
Makayla is available Saturday’s after 2 PM and if requested can be flexible on weeknights.
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Makayla!
Regan Bell
Regan Bell
I am a student at Washington Community High School. I swam for both Washington Water Jets and Docs. I feel swimming is an important skill to have for the safety of children and helps build a strong athletic foundation. I love teaching kids ages 2.5 to 9 at a beginner and intermediate skill level. I have always loved the water, and I am excited to help others feel the same! It is exciting when a child overcomes their fear of water. I really enjoy working with kids, and I know working with kids will always be a part of my life.
Regan is available Monday at 4:30 and 6 PM
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Regan!
Sebastian Leman
Kit Leman
I love swimming and participated in swim team as a child. I enjoy teaching lessons because I love to bring new understanding and courage to kids who are struggling with comprehension or fear. I am skilled in teaching children who have trouble overcoming their fear of water. I am a drum major at the high school and I want to be a doctor after high school. I would love to teach your child!
Kit is available on mornings and on weekends until 2.
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Kit!
Sophie Wedig
Sophie Wedig
I am a successful swimmer on my high school’s swim team and love it greatly. I really enjoy working with children 3 and up. The best feeling after a lesson is knowing that I am actively helping a child be more comfortable in the water and making it fun! I can’t wait to start working with your kids!
Click here to request private or semi-private lessons with Sophie!
Alita Welch
Layla Fuller
Dominick Gaudio
