AGES 3-5 YEARS PRESCHOOL SWIM FUNDAMENTALS Swim Lessons FALL 2018
Our Inspiration The Talmud tells us that one of the core obligations parents have is to teach their children to swim. Many say this is metaphorical the swim part of the sink or swim adage but it s also a practical skill that helps children gain confidence and independence. We live and work in a region surrounded by water, with many opportunities for fun water activities, but there s also a greater possibility of injury and drowning. Kids who learn to swim reduce their risk of drowning by 88%. We re pleased to announce new and more progressive swimming levels for our SJCC swim participants. Our classes are based on the most updated research on learning and water safety. Here at the J, we offer group, private, and semi-private swim lessons for all ages and skill levels. Group Lessons In our group lessons, young swimmers will develop competency in swimming, along with confidence and endurance. Group lessons are based on age and ability. Kids advance to the next level only when they can proficiently and safely perform the skills in that level. If you aren t sure what level is best for your child, contact the SJCC Aquatics Department for an assessment. Private Lessons By pairing you with a certified instructor, we help you achieve your goals with individualized lesson plans. Buy a package of lessons or individual 30-minute lessons, perfect for those who want a few pointers or grandparents who have their grandkids in town on vacation. Private lessons are ideal for participants looking for a customized schedule, those who aren t ready for a group setting, participants with special needs, advanced swimmers, and adults. Semi-Private Lessons Semi-private lessons give you the same flexibility as our private lessons, but at a lower cost per participant. FALL 2018 SESSION 1: OCTOBER 1-NOVEMBER 21 SESSION 2: NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 17 Sign up siblings or a group of friends for your child (or for yourself!); a minimum of two swimmers is required. We recommend that swimmers in semi-private lessons are similar in age and swimming ability to maximize every participant s experience. To register for private or semi-private lessons, contact the SJCC Aquatics Department. We ll arrange days, times, and payment.
LESSONS QUICK GUIDE If your child is... 6-18 months old answer questions and jump on land Lil Bubblers 1 18-24 months old AND CAN... answer questions and jump on land THEN ENROLL IN... Lil Bubblers 2 2 years old work with an instructor without a parent in the pool Toddler Transition work with an instructor without a parent in the pool Preschool 1 Beginner 3-5 years old and is potty trained AND CAN... hold their face in the water while blowing bubbles swim with their face in the water and can swim 15 feet without THEN ENROLL IN... Preschool 2 Beginner 2 Preschool 3 Intermediate swim front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke for 25 yards Preschool 4 Advanced go into the pool voluntarily Youth 1 Beginner 1 swim 10 yards on their front and back without Youth 2 Beginner 2 6-12 years old AND CAN... swim the length of the pool dpomg front crawl and back crawl swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke one length of the pool (25 yards) THEN ENROLL IN... Youth 3 Intermediate 1 Youth 4 Intermediate 2 swim freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke two lengths of the pool (50 yards) Youth 5 Advanced 1 swim 100 yards of freestyle, 100 yards of backstroke, 50 yards of breaststroke, and 25 yards of butterfly Youth 6 Advanced 2
PARENT/CHILD CLASSES The SJCC parent/child swim program promotes water enrichment and aquatic readiness activities for children 6-36 months of age. Children must be accompanied in the water by an adult age 18 or older. Our objectives are to educate parents about water safety and get children comfortable in the water. PREREQUISITES SKILLS TAUGHT DATES START TIME LIL BUBBLERS 1 ages 6-18 months maximum six participants wait for permission to enter the pool exit the pool with do front kicks members: $5; guests: $63 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 25 December 2, 9, 16 LIL BUBBLERS 2 ages 18-24 months maximum six participants exit the pool independently comfortably get head wet blow bubbles do front and back kicks members: $51; guests: $63 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 TODDLER TRANSITION 2 year olds only 1:3 ratio For toddlers who are ready to work with an instructor. comfortably swim with instructor blow bubbles do front paddle Parents are in the water for the first two classes and then transition to watching from the pool deck. members: $51; guests: $63 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 25 members: $51; guests: $63 December 2, 9, 16 Children must wear a swim diaper and plastic pants. We recommend children wear a swim shirt to help keep them warm. Bring a friend to share the fun!
AGES 3-5 YEARS PRESCHOOL Young children learn safety first in and around the water, and then begin working on fundamentals. Children swim with an instructor; parents are welcome to watch from the pool deck. PREREQUISITES SKILLS TAUGHT START TIMES DATES PRESCHOOL 1 BEGINNER PRESCHOOL 2 BEGINNER 2 Must be potty trained and able to work with an instructor Must be able to put face in water, float on back with, swim five feet without front and back paddle back floating start swimming without holding face in the water and blowing bubbles swim with their face in the water swim 15 feet without / 1:45, 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30 /, 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30 / 1:45, 4, 4:30, 5:30 /, 4, 4:30, 5:30 9, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 9, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 OCTOBER 1- NOVEMBER 21 Pick the day(s) of the week that are members: $140; guests: $172 PRESCHOOL 3 INTERMEDIATE Must be able to swim without for 15 feet, float on front and back for 15 seconds, and jump into the water without help swim 25 yards without demonstrate front crawl demonstrate back crawl / 1:45, 4, 5, 5:30 /, 4, 5, 5:30 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 FOUR WEEKS NOVEMBER 26- DECEMBER 17 Pick the day(s) of the week that are PRESCHOOL 4 ADVANCED Must be able to tread water, swim 25 feet using a modified crawl stroke, and swim on back swim the length of the pool on front and back demonstrate side breathing for front crawl / 1:45, 4:30, 5 /, 4:30, 5 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 Successful completion of advanced class allows children to move to Youth 3/Intermediate 1. Times in italics are morning classes.
6 YEARS OLD AND OLDER After refining basic swimming skills in previous levels, students will work on learning more advanced water safety skills and improving their strokes to increase endurance and confidence. We ll also talk about the benefits of exercise and how swimming brings lifelong health benefits. PREREQUISITES SKILLS TAUGHT START TIMES DATES YOUTH 1 BEGINNER 1 Must be 6 years old front and back crawl back floating swimming without jump into the pool and swim to the wall with hold face in the water and blow bubbles swim on front, flip to back float for 5 seconds, then flip back to swim on front 4, 4:30, 5 10, 10:30 OCTOBER 1-NOVEMBER 21 members: $140; guests: $172 YOUTH 2 BEGINNER 2 Must be able to put face in water, float on front and back, and swim crawl for 10 feet without. side breathing for front crawl back crawl elementary backstroke jump into the deep end, turn and swim to the wall retrieve objects from the bottom of the pool 4, 4:30 10, 10:30 FOUR WEEKS NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 17 Additional levels continued on the next page. Times in italics are morning classes.
6 YEARS OLD AND OLDER PREREQUISITES SKILLS TAUGHT START TIMES DATES YOUTH 3 INTERMEDIATE 1 Must be able to swim the length of the pool on front and on back, and demonstrate side breathing for front crawl side breathing gain endurance for back stroke elementary backstroke introduction to breaststroke 4, 5 10, 10:30 YOUTH 4 INTERMEDIATE 2 Must be able to swim 25 yards front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke, and 15 yards elementary backstroke butterfly stroke refine side breathing with freestyle stroke, backstroke, and breaststroke flip turns 4, 5 8:30, 11, 11:30 OCTOBER 1-NOVEMBER 21 members: $140; guests: $172 YOUTH 5 ADVANCED 1 Must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with side breathing, 50 yards backstroke, and 25 yards breaststroke butterfly stroke with timing and breath control breaststroke with timing and breath control refine technique for freestyle and backstroke 5:30 8:30, 11, 11:30 FOUR WEEKS NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 17 YOUTH 6 ADVANCED 2 Must be able to swim 100 yards freestyle, 100 yards backstroke, 50 yards breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly refine technique on all major competitive strokes flip turns while swimming laps build diving skills 5:30 8:30, 11, 11:30 Times in italics are morning classes.