Max Aquatics

Max Aquatics offers swim lessons, Summer Learn to Swim Camps, Lifeguarding class, Family Open Swim, and Lap Swimming. Swim lessons include Baby 'n Me at 6 months and small group lessons starting at age 3, with each swimmer evaluated on the first day of each session to assign a skill level within the age group. Family Open Swim is offered on Fridays from 4-6 PM, Saturdays from 2:30-4:30 PM, and Sundays from 1-3 PM, and Lap Swimming is reserved for swimmers 16 years and older.

Programs

• Swim lessons — Baby 'n Me at 6 months; small group lessons starting at age 3; organized according to age · Evaluation of each swimmer is done on the first day of each session to assign appropriate skill level within age group.
• Summer Learn to Swim Camps
• Lifeguarding class
• Family Open Swim — Fridays 4-6 PM; Saturdays 2:30-4:30 PM; Sundays 1-3 PM · Free and open only to students (and a parent) enrolled in the current swim session or to those with a Family Membership.
• Lap Swimming — 16 years and older · Reserved for swimmers 16 years and older; memberships are required; reservations no longer needed; unlimited visits per week during lap swim times only.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: Fall session (Aug 23–Nov 21, 2026)

About the provider

• Memberships — Senior (65 & Older), Individual, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children that reside at the same address) · $59–$79 per month · Memberships allow unlimited access to the pool during lap swimming (16 years and older) and open swim hours; towel service is provided.

• Fall session registration promo — use promo code BACK2SCHOOL20 to receive 20% off your Fall session registration

Located in McCook, IL at 4751 South Vernon Ave. Lap Swim is reserved for swimmers 16 years and older. Any swimmer under the age of 16 is not permitted during designated Lap Swim times and must attend during scheduled Family Swim hours. Family Open Swim is free only for students enrolled in the current swim session (and a parent) or those with a Family Membership.

What families say

“My 5 year old did a week of their summer camp and loved it. The instructors are fully hands on and wonderful with the kids.” — Elizabeta S.

“The teachers are really gentle with first-time students. My three-year-old felt very comfortable and is slowly learning how to swim. There’s always plenty of parking, too.” — Nikola L.

“My son loves their baby/toddler swim lessons! You can tell the instructor loves kids, and they make the water fun for them. A great precursor to swimming to build a foundation of skills.” — Michael J.

Last updated August 24, 2026.