Aquatics
SKILL BUILDING , FUN AND FITNESS
Swimming is a lifelong skill that can open the door to many adventures . At the Weinstein JCC and Camp Hilbert pools , safety always comes first for campers and swimmers , along with a friendly and nurturing environment . Our expanded instructional swim program ensures all children gain swimming competence to last a lifetime .
Camp Ganim Swim
Ganim campers who are toilet-trained and at least 3 years old will be able to enjoy weekly swim time with their Ganim classes throughout the summer . Swimmers will be supervised by Red Cross certified JCC lifeguards , swim instructors and their camp counselors . Swim time will be led by JCC swim instructors as a hybrid between swim lessons and free play . This helps our swim program better align with the other camp activities which also promote self-exploration and growth in a safe manner . The swim instructors will guide the campers as they learn about water safety , various swim lesson tools ( such as kickboards , noodles , dive rings , etc .), and various swim skills ( such as kicking , scooping arms , going under the water , blowing bubbles etc .). However , the swimmers will have the chance to explore these skills at their own pace in an unstructured manner which helps provide a much more comfortable camp swim experience for each child .
We do offer private and semi-private swim lessons throughout the summer if you ’ d like a more structured approach to swim lessons in addition to Ganim swim .
Contact Aquatics Director , Myles Phelps , at mphelps @ weinsteinjcc . org or ( 804 ) 545-8430 to inquire about getting set up with one of experienced swim instructors .
Camp Hilbert Instructional and Free Swim
All pool activities are supervised by a Pool Deck Supervisor as well as American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards and JCC Swim Instructors . All Camp Hilbert staff are required to be CPR / First Aid / AED certified . New campers will be evaluated at the beginning of each week and taught to their appropriate swim level . Our swim lessons follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels , the same that are taught at the Weinstein JCC year-round swim programs . Camp Hilbert campers swim twice a day . Grades K-5 have an instructional period and a free swim period , while campers grades 6-8 have a mix of instructional swim , organized pool activities , and free swim throughout their two periods . In addition to summer camp instructional swim , we offer year-round private and group lessons at the JCC .
Contact Aquatics Coordinator Sarah Girard , at sgirard @ weinsteinjcc . org with any questions or concerns about aquatics at Camp Hilbert .
Dolphin Club / Rockville Summer Swim Team ( RVDC )
The Dolphin Club ( ages 5-12 ) and the Rockville Racers together compete in the Greater Richmond Aquatics League ( GRAL ). The Summer swim season will start in mid-May and run until the end of July . Summer swim team is a great way for your child to improve their swimming skills while introducing them to the world of competitive swimming in a fun , relaxed atmosphere . We are excited for this summer ’ s swim season with our focus being on team building , learning and most of all fun !
If your child is signed up for Camp Hilbert , practice will be provided during their instructional swim time throughout the week . Transportation is not provided to swim meets . If you have not already participated in our year-round swim team or Pre-fins program this year please contact Dolphin Club Head Coach , Craig Clift , at cclift @ weinsteinjcc . org to set up a free evaluation . Participants must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards of legal backstroke or freestyle .
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