Gershwind/Jacobson Health & Wellness Center
Aquatics
Lemelman Family Pool
Our Natatorium consists of a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool, kiddie pool and whirlpool. Lap lanes are always available in the Lemelman Family Pool. The pool is equipped with a handicapped chair lift. Register for swim classes at the Welcome Desk.
Has the class you wanted already started? In many cases, you can still register and pay a pro-rated fee! Keep an eye out for updated classes, as we often add new programs to accommodate the demand.
Bathing caps are available at the Welcome Desk. All bathers age 5+ must wear a bathing cap. Children under age 10 must be directly supervised by an adult.
Click here for swim and pool schedules
January–February Swim Lesson Special!
Private swim lesson 5 pack
Fee $285 / members $175
Infant, Children and Teens
All classes are 13 sessions
Fee $300 / members $175
Infant Swim
Ages: 6–18 months
Designed to make the water a safe and comfortable place for your child. Emphasis is placed on bubble blowing, lots of cuddles and plain fun! Parent must be in water with their child for this class. Children must wear swim diapers.
Sunday, 10:00–10:30am
Tuesday, 10:00–10:30am
To register, click here.
Toddler Swim
Ages: 18–36 months
A special time for parents and children together. Focus is on the comfort with water readiness skills. Parents must be in the water with their child for this class. Children must wear swim diapers.
Sunday, 10:30–11:00am
Tuesday, 10:30–11:00am
Friday, 10:00–10:30am
To register, click here.
Pre-Swimmer
Ages: 3–5
This class is designed to introduce the pre-swimmer and parent to the fundamentals of swimming. Focus is on floating, gliding and breathing basics. Emphasis is on making the child independent of the parent. Parents must be in the water with their child for this class. Children must wear swim diapers if not toilet trained.
Sunday, 11:00–11:30am
Monday, 3:30–4:00pm
Friday, 10:30–11:00am
To register, click here.
Swim IV (Beginner)
Ages: 5–10
Sunday, 11:30–12:00pm & 12:00–12:30pm
Monday–Thursday, 4:00–4:30pm
To register, click here.
Swim V (Advanced Beginner)
Ages: 5–10
Sunday, 12:30–1:00pm
Monday–Thursday, 4:30–5:00pm
To register, click here.
Swim VI (Intermediate)
Ages: 6–11
Sunday, 1:00–1:30pm
Monday–Thursday, 5:00–5:30pm
To register, click here.
Swim VII (Advanced)
Ages: 7–12
Sunday, 1:30–2:15pm
Monday–Thursday, 5:30–6:15pm
To register, click here.
Private Lessons (1 child)
Fee $60 / members $40 (half-hour)
10 half-hour sessions $550 / members $325
Semi-Private Lessons (2 children)
Fee $90 / members $55 (half-hour)
10 half-hour sessions $850 / members $475
Lifeguard Training
Ages: 15+
If you are able to swim 300 yards continuously, surface dive nine feet and recover a brick, swim 20 yards holding the brick above water and pass a skills and written test, you can become a lifeguard. Upon successful completion, participants acquire Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR, AED and First Aid training. Course is required for all Nassau County Lifeguard Tests. Four classes per session. You must attend all classes in a session. There is one, four-hour, deep water session at Nassau Aquatics Center Pool (given on one of the course dates). Class size limited.
4 sessions
Sunday, 10:00am–6:00pm
Pre-test Wednesday, January 4
8:30–10:00pm
Fee $500 / members $400
Private Lessons (1 child)
Fee $60 / members $40 (half-hour)
10 half-hour sessions $550 / members $325
Semi-Private Lessons (2 children)
Fee $90 / members $55 (half-hour)
10 half-hour sessions $850 / members $475
Special Needs
Special Needs Aquatic Program
Ages: 4–10
Come learn to swim! Our program is geared specifically for the high-functioning child with special needs and provides experienced instructors and a low student-to-instructor ratio. Contact Marshall Kurland at ext. 162. For more information, contact the Fitness Welcome Desk at ext. 139.
13 sessions
Fee $500 / members $400
Made possible in part through the Harry & Talia Gross Family Fund.
Grades: K–2
Begins February 26
Sunday, 11:15am–12:00pm & 12:00–12:45pm
Grades: 3–5
Begins February 26
Sunday, 12:45–1:30pm
Begins March 1
Thursday, 5:30–6:15pm
To register, click here.
SNAP Swim Team
Ages: 10–17
This program is geared to the high-functioning child who can swim one length of the pool. For more information, contact Fitness Welcome Desk at ext. 139 or Marshall Kurland at ext. 162, mkurland@sjjcc.org.
Swim Team
Barracudas in Training (B.I.T.s)
Ages: 6-10
October 2011–April 2012
Interested in joining the Swim Team but not ready for the commitment or competition required? A skills intensive program which focuses on strokes, turns, starts and endurance. Must be able to swim one lap (25 yards) with proper form in crawl and breast stroke. Class meets twice a week plus Sundays. Must pick Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday practice time. Fee includes swim team bathing suit, sweat shirt, t-shirt and bathing cap.
Monday and Wednesday, 5:30–6:15pm
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30–6:15pm
Sunday, 2:30–3:15pm
Barracudas In Training Swim Fee $675 / members $500
Barracudas Swim Team
Head Coach: Bill Catania
Ages: 6-17
Interested in swimming competitively? All swimmers must compete at the Metro League swim meets against other area JCCs. Team is divided into groups, based on age and ability.
Season: October 2011–April 2012
Tryouts are mandatory for all swimmers. (Note: Team size is limited. Members receive priority as long as they try out on member tryout dates).
Novice (Ages: 6-10) is for the beginner swimmer. Skills intensive. Group meets Monday-Thursday, 5:30–6:15pm and Sunday (if no meets) 2:30-3:30pm. Two practices a week are recommended. Sunday practice is strongly encouraged.
Age Group (8-12) is for swimmers whose abilities need refinement. A transition group from the novice to junior group. Time is divided equally between skills development and learning to train. Group meets Monday-Thursday, 6:15-7:15pm and Sunday (if no meets), 2:30-3:30pm. Three practices a week are recommended. Sunday practice strongly encouraged.
Junior Group (Ages: 9-12) is for the more advanced younger swimmer with the requisite skills for this training intensive workout. Group occasionally works with senior group. Group meets Monday-Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm and on Sunday (if no meets) from 3:30-5:00pm. Four practices a week are recommended; Sunday practice strongly encouraged.
Senior Group (Ages: 10-17) is for the serious swimmer. This group swims Monday- Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm and Sunday (if no meets), 3:30-5:00pm.
Home Swim Meets
Sunday, 2:30–3:00pm (warmup starts half hour before meets)
Away Swim Meets
Start times vary
Swim Team Fee $1,000 / members $725
Varsity Swim Fee $500 / members $350
Adults
Adult Novice Swim Class
6 sessions
Begins March 1
Thursday, 1:30–2:15pm
Fee $150 / members $100
Adult Recreational Swim
13 sessions
Begins February 26
Sunday, 6:30–7:15pm
Fee $325 / members $225
Tuesday, 8:00–8:45pm
Fee $325 / members $225
Adult Training Swim
13 sessions
Begins March 1
Thursday, 8:30–9:15pm
Fee $325 / members $225
Water Workout
Ongoing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00–10:00am
Fee $20 / members FREE
Arthritis Aquatic Exercise
Ongoing
Tuesday and Friday
11:00am–12:00pm
Fee $8 / members FREE
MS Aquatics Class
Instructor: Carin Sanders
Ongoing
Tuesday, 9:30–10:00am
Fee $10 / members $5
Advance registration required
1-on-1 Swim Lessons
Private lessons (one adult) per 1/2 hour
Fee $60 / members $40
10 class package $550 / members $325
Semi-private Lessons (two adults) per 1/2 hour
Fee $90 / members $55
10 class package $850 / members $475
Red Cross Certified Classes
We offer adult, child and infant CPR, AED Training Courses & EPI Pen Administration. American Red Cross certified classes. Learn to save a life! Individuals, groups or businesses welcome.
Seniors Swim Class
Learn or relearn how to swim based on your skills. Instructor customizes a plan for each senior to get them swimming a stroke that is least difficult to their specific situation.
6 sessions
Wednesday, 10:30–11:15am
Fee $150 / members $100
Marshall Kurland, Aquatics Director, 516-484-1545, ext, 162, mkurland@sjjcc.org
