Aquatics
THE KATHIE AND STEVE MARKEL LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
Our levels classes are designed to help participants achieve maximum success , using the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim course layout . The level progression helps develop their water safety , survival and swim skills . These are the same levels that are taught in our Camp Hilbert swim lesson program .
Level 1 : Learn to Swim
For first time swimmers Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 6 +
This class is for the first-time swimmer that doesn ’ t know how to swim . Skills to be taught in this level include : entering and exiting the water , blowing bubbles , bobbing , opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects , front and back gliding , back floating , rolling from front to back and back to front , treading water , alternating simultaneous arm and leg actions on front and back , combining arm and leg actions on front and back and age-appropriate water safety topics .
September 23 – November 18 Sundays , 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Code : 17625
$ 90 JCC members $ 140 non-members $ 85 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Level 2 : Fundamental Aquatics Skills
For beginner swimmers Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 6 +
This class is for the child who can swim independently and has not mastered his / her stroke techniques . Skills to be taught include : entering and exiting the water , submerging , bobbing , opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects , front , jellyfish , and tuck floating , front kicking and gliding , back kicking and gliding , rolling from front to back and back to front , rotary breathing , treading water , combining arm and leg actions on front and back and age-appropriate water safety skills .
September 23 – November 18 Sundays , 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Code : 17626
$ 90 JCC members $ 140 non-members $ 85 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Level 3 : Stroke Development
An advanced swimming class Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 6 +
This class is for the more advanced swimmer . It builds on Level 2 skills through additional guided practice in deeper water . Skills to be taught include : entering the water , headfirst entries , bobbing while moving toward safety , rotary breathing , back and survival floating , changing from vertical to horizontal position on front and back , treading water , flutter and dolphin kicking on front , scissors and breaststroke kicking , front crawling , elementary backstroke and age-appropriate water safety .
September 23 – November 18 Sundays , 12:30 - 1:45 pm Code : 17627
$ 90 JCC members $ 140 non-members $ 85 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Level 4 : Stroke Improvement
A technique focused swimming class Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 6 +
This class is for the more advanced swimmer . It builds on the skills in Level 3 through additional guided practice , and helps swimmers develop confidence and endurance . Skills to be taught include : headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions , swimming underwater , feet-first surface diving , survival swimming , open turning on front and back , treading water using two different kicks , front and back crawling , elementary backstroke , sidestroke , butterfly , flutter and dolphin kicking on back and ageappropriate water safety topics .
September 23 – November 18 Sundays , 12:30 - 1:45 pm Code : 17628
$ 90 JCC members $ 140 non-members $ 85 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Pre-Fins Group
New this year , Dolphin Club will be offering two groups within Pre-Fins , helping ensure that each swimmer is in the practice environment that will help them have the greatest experience in a setting appropriate for their needs . We will be offering “ Beginner Novice ” practices two days a week for 30 minutes each , while also providing a more challenging “ Novice ” practice three days a week for 45 minutes .
Beginner Novice Swimmer must be at least 4 years or older and be able to complete a 25-yard freestyle and / or backstroke without assistance .
September 23 – November 28 ( excluding November 21 ) Sundays , 2:00 - 2:30 pm Wednesdays , 4:30 - 5:00 pm Code : 17502
$ 170 JCC members $ 200 non-members $ 160 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Novice No age requirement . Each swimmer must be able to swim a 25-yard length of the pool using legal freestyle , backstroke and either breaststroke or butterfly ( at least 3 of the 4 strokes ).
September 23 – November 28 ( excluding November 21 ) Sundays , 1:45 - 2:30 pm Wednesdays , 4:15 - 5:00 pm Fridays , 4:00 - 4:45 pm Code : 17503
$ 200 JCC members $ 230 non-members $ 190 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
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