Level 1 : Learn to Swim
For first time swimmers • Ages : 5 + Instructor : Aquatics Staff
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 .
$ 150 members | $ 180 nonmembers $ 130 JCC preschooler
Winter : Sundays 12:00 - 12:30 PM January 7 – February 25 Code : 19732
Spring : Sundays 12:00 - 12:30 PM March 10 – May 5 Code : 19733
Level 2 : Fundamental Aquatics Skills
For beginner swimmers Instructor : Aquatics Staff • Ages : 5 +
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 .
$ 150 members | $ 180 nonmembers $ 130 Kids Place
Winter : Sundays 12:00 - 12:30 PM January 7 – February 25 Code : 19734
Spring : Sundays 12:00 - 12:30 PM March 10 – May 5 ( No class on March 31 ) Code : 19735
Level 3 : Stroke Development
For Intermediate Swimmers • Ages : 5 + Instructor : Aquatics Staff
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 .
$ 150 members | $ 180 nonmembers $ 130 JCC preschooler
Winter : Sundays 1:30 - 2:00 PM January 7 – February 25 Code : 19736
Spring : Sundays 1:30 - 2:00 PM March 10 – May 5 ( No class on March 31 ) Code : 19737
Level 4 : Stroke Improvement ( equivalent to Pre-Fins Beg . Novice )
A technique focused swimming class • Ages : 5 + Instructor : Aquatics Staff
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 .
$ 150 members | $ 180 nonmembers $ 130 Kids Place
Winter : Sundays 1:30 - 2:00 PM January 7 – February 25 Code : 19738
Spring : Sundays 12:00 - 12:30 PM March 10 – May 5 ( No class on March 31 ) Code : 19739
The Aquatics program is supported in part by : Gerrie Cairns Aquatics Fund , and Evelyn Zaben Benson JCC Aquatics Endowment Fund
Pre-Fins Group
Instructor : Aquatics Staff • Ages : 5-8
Pre-fins is a great way to keep your child active this year while introducing them to Dolphin Club swim team program ! Practices are coached as a hybrid between a swim team practice and group swim lessons . This gives the swimmers more personal attention from our coaches to improve their strokes , while also giving them a taste of the competitive swimming world . The Pre-fins program emphasizes learning , fitness , and fun !
Pre-Fin swimmers will learn the basics of all 4 competitive strokes in an encouraging atmosphere . The coaches focus on teaching proper stroke technique , introducing starts and turns , and developing a joy of swimming using games , activities , and challenges . The interpersonal skills necessary to compete in the sport of swimming also will be taught – working with teammates , following directions , listening to the coaches , and having fun .
We will wrap up each session with a fun intra-squad meet held at the Weinstein JCC that will give each swimmer a taste of the excitement of competing in a swim meet !
Practice Recommendations : Two practices a week are recommended but not required . Each practice session lasts 45 minutes . Swimmers can expect to work up to swimming 500 to 1,000 yards per practice session .
Contact Myles Phelps , Aquatics , Sports , & Recreation Director , at 545-8630 or mphelps @ weinsteinjcc . org for more information . 26 Weinstein JCC • 2024 Winter / Spring Activity Guide