Group Swim Lessons – Fall 2022

SJCC group swim lessons for ages 3 to 12 years; schedule and information for Fall Session 2022.

We can’t wait to see you and your little ones at the J for our Group Swim Lessons this Fall 2022. Fall Session I is Sept. 6 – Oct. 28, 2022; and Fall Session II is Oct. 30 – Dec. 16. Each session includes one lesson on selected day each week and the lesson is a half-hour. Each group is limited to four swimmers.

Swim Lessons Menu:

• Swim Lesson Basics
• Lil’ Bubblers (Ages 6-36 months)
• NEW IN SESSION II: Toddler Transitions (Ages 2-3)
• Preschool (Ages 3 – 5) Lessons
• Early Childhood (Ages 4-6) Lessons
• Youth (Ages 6-12) Lessons
• Pre-Comp Lessons
• Developmental Swim Team 1 Lessons
• Developmental Swim Team 2 Lessons
• Swim Enrichment Classes: Wacky Water Play (Ages 5-12)
• Swim Enrichment Classes: Recreational Water Polo (Ages 8-14)
• Policies + Procedures

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Fall 2022 Swim Lessons Basics:

Fall Session I Dates: Sept. 6 – Oct. 28 (Registration Opens: July 26)
Fall Session II Dates: Oct. 30 – Dec. 16 (Registration Opens: July 26)
Rates:
• Prices vary by type of class and number of classes in each section. See description for price.
Prorated Rates:
• Register at Week 2: 95% of registration fee
• Register at Week 3: 90% of registration fee
• Register at Week 4 or later: 85% of registration fee

Click the links below to find details about each class. Follow these instructions to use the J’s online registration system. Group lessons must have 3 registrants after the first week to continue through a session. View our Aquatics FAQ and Cancellation Policy.

Questions? Contact Aquatics@sjcc.org and an Aquatics team member will get back you.

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Lil’ Bubblers (Ages 6-36 months)

Our Lil’ Bubbler class 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. Children must wear reusable swim diapers. We recommend children wear a shirt to help keep them warm.

Class Options:

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Toddler Transitions (Ages 2-3)

This parent/tot class is for toddlers that are ready to start working with an instructor. This class will focus on developing swimming and safety skills while learning how to be part of a group class. It will also focus on swimmers transitioning to be be independent from their parent in the water.
Children must wear reusable swim diapers. We recommend children wear a shirt to help keep them warm.

Class Options:

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Preschool (Ages 3-5)

In our group lessons, young swimmers will develop competency in swimming, along with confidence and endurance. Group lessons are based on age, with this class grouped for ages three to five. The first day of class we will assess the swimmers and group the children by ability.

Class Options:

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Early Childhood Lessons (Ages 4-6)

In our group lessons, young swimmers will develop competency in swimming, along with confidence and endurance. Group lessons are based on age, with this class grouped for those who are 5 to 6 years old. The first day of class we will assess the swimmers and group the children by ability.

Class Options:

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Youth Lessons (Ages 6-12)

In our group lessons, young swimmers will develop competency in swimming, along with confidence and endurance. Group lessons are based on age, with this class grouped for ages 6 to 12 years old. The first day of class we will assess the swimmers and group the children by ability.

Class Options:

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Pre-Comp

This class is designed to help swimmers transition from group lessons to Pre-Competitive Swim Team. The class will focus on building endurance and focus on introducing multiple strokes. Class Pre-requisites: To participate in this class, swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards (length of the pool) freestyle without stopping and tread water for 30 seconds. Please note, while the aquatics department will make every accommodates possible, we cannot guarantee space in the Youth Swim lesson program for participants who are unable to meet pre-requisites.

Class Options:

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Development Swim Team 1

This class is designed to help swimmers transition from Pre-Competitive to Competitive Swim Team. Coaches will lead swimmers through structured workouts and continue to develop techniques on all strokes, turns, dives, drills, swim terminology, and interval understanding. This class is 45 minutes long. Class Pre-requisites: To participate in this class, swimmers must have a working understanding and be able to demonstrate all 4 strokes and swim a minimum of 100 yards consistently (4 lengths of the pool). Please note, while the aquatics department will make every accommodates possible, we cannot guarantee space in the Youth Swim lesson program for participants who are unable to meet pre-requisites.

Class Options:

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Development Swim Team 2

This class is designed to help swimmers transition from Pre-Competitive to Competitive Swim Team. Coaches will lead swimmers through structured workouts and continue to develop techniques on all strokes, turns, dives, drills, swim terminology, and interval understanding. This class is 45 minutes long. Class Pre-requisites: To participate in this class, swimmers must have a working understanding and be able to demonstrate all 4 strokes and swim a minimum of 100 yards consistently (4 lengths of the pool).

Class Options:

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SWIM ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Wacky Water Play (Ages 5-12)

Join us for fun games that you never thought you would play in the pool. You will need your best underwater and pool play skills to work through some wacky challenges. Some activities will include games like sharks and minnows, water noodle races, and much more! Children that have not passed the swim test will be required to wear a lifejacket. The swim test is 25 yards of crawl stroke and 30 seconds of treading. Each class is 50 minutes.

Class Options:

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Recreation Water Polo (Ages 8-14)

This program is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children ages 8-14 years old. The intent is to provide basic skills and understanding of the sport in a recreational format. This class covers all the fun, dynamic aspects of the game in a safe, easy to learn aquatic experience that will motivate kids to swim and stay fit. Each class is 50 minutes.

Class Options:

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Policies + Procedures

• Before coming to the J, please review our full policies, including: mask + vaccine requirements, information on towel service, locker rooms and water fountain access; and more… click here >>
• There is no towel service; please bring your own.
• Our instructors wear a face mask or shield when working directly with students.
• To cancel a Group Lesson or Lifeguard Training Class you must email Aquatics@sjcc.org
• Refunds are available if email is sent 7 days prior to the session start date.
• Refunds, credits, and make-up classes are not available for any missed group lessons or lifeguard training classes.
• For Private/Semi-Private Lessons, Swim Packages expire one year from the purchase date.
• To cancel a Private/Semi-Private lesson you must email Aquatics@sjcc.org 7 days before the scheduled lesson to avoid lesson charges.
• To cancel/reschedule a Private/Semi-Private lessons 1-6 days before the scheduled lesson there is an $18 rescheduling fee

Shuttle Procedures:

• ECS: We will pick your child up from their class, with help from ECS Staff. After the lesson children will be brought back to class or be picked up from the pool.
  • Email Aquatics@sjcc.org to make arrangements
  • Children must be potty trained
• Kidstown: With the help from Kidstown Staff, we will get your child ready for swim lessons and bring your child to the pool. After the lesson children will be brought back to Kidstown.
  • Participants must be enrolled in Kidstown (Afternoon Care, Pre-Class Care, or Daily Drop-In).
  • Parents will pick up at Kidstown
  • For rates, policies, and procedures, visit our Kidstown page
• SCHOOL BUS STOP at the J: With the help from Kidstown Staff, we will meet your child at the school bus stop and bring your child to Kidstown. After the swim lesson children will be brought back to Kidstown.
  • Participants must be enrolled in Kidstown (Afternoon Care, Pre-Class Care, or Daily Drop-In).
  • Parents will pick up at Kidstown
  • For rates, policies, and procedures, visit our Kidstown page

Please review the new fitness policies + procedures here >>