Aquatics
THE KATHIE AND STEVE MARKEL LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim courses are based on a logical , four-level progression that helps swimmers of varying ages and abilities develop their water safety , survival and swim skills .
Ages : 6 + • $ 120 JCC members • $ 150 non-members • $ 100 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place • Minimum class size : 3
Level 3 : Stroke Development ( equivalent to Pre-Fins Beg . Novice )
Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 5 +
The objectives of Learn-to-Swim Level 3 are to expand proficiency of previously learned skills by providing additional guided practice . Participants learn and practice survival floating and learn to swim front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels . We begin introduction of the scissors and dolphin kicks and extend the time duration for treading water . Participants also learn rules for headfirst entries and begin to learn to enter the water headfirst from a seated position at poolside . As in all levels , new and previously addressed water safety topics are included . Participants who successfully complete Level 3 have achieved basic water competency in a pool environment . ( Maximum class size : 8 )
* All participants will be socially distanced to ensure public safety .
January 10 – February 28 Sundays , 1:30 – 2:00 pm Code : 18860
$ 120 JCC members $ 150 non-members $ 100 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
January 15 – March 5 Fridays , 4:15 – 4:45 pm Code : 18861
$ 120 JCC members $ 150 non-members $ 100 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Level 4 : Stroke Improvement ( equivalent to Pre-Fins Beg . Novice )
A technique focused swimming class Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 5 +
In Learn-to-Swim Level 4 , participants improve their aquatic skills and increase their endurance by swimming the strokes learned in Level 3 ( i . e ., front crawl , elementary backstroke ) for greater distances and with more advanced proficiency . Participants add arm actions to the previously learned scissors kick and breaststroke kick to perform the rudimentary sidestroke and to learn the breaststroke . Participants also begin to learn the back crawl and butterfly , as well as the basics of performing a simple open turn at a wall . ( Maximum class size : 8 )
* All participants will be socially distanced to ensure public safety .
January 10 – February 28 Sundays , 1:30 – 2:00 pm Code : 18862
$ 120 JCC members $ 150 non-members $ 100 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
January 15 – March 5 Fridays , 4:15 – 4:45 pm Code : 18863
$ 120 JCC members $ 150 non-members $ 100 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
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