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.

For the Lemelman Family Pool schedule, click here.

You can now register for some aquatics programs online. Click here to register.

Infant, Children and Teens

All aquatics classes begin the week of September 12 unless otherwise noted.

Swim Camp
Ages: 8-14
Participants must be able to swim six laps of the pool without stopping. The Swim Camp develops the participants approach to swim training. This is done through stroke analysis and discussions about training, performance and general dietary guidelines.
August 16-August 19
8:30am-2:30pm
Fee $325 / members $225

SNAP - Special Needs Aquatics Program
 Grades: K–2, 3–5
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-instructor ratio. This program made possible in part through the Harry & Talia Gross Family Fund.
13 sessions

Grades: K–2
Sunday, 11:15am–12:00pm
Sunday, 12:00–12:45pm

Grades: 3–5
Sunday, 12:45–1:30pm
Thursday, 5:30–6:15pm

Fee $500 / members $400 per semester

Infant Swim
Ages: 6-18 months
Make the water a safe and comfortable place for your child. Emphasis is placed on bubble blowing, floating and lots of cuddles and fun! Parents must be in the water with their child for this class. Children must wear swim diapers.
13 sessions
Sunday, 10:00–10:30am
Tuesday, 10:00–10:30am
Fee $300 / members $175

Toddler Swim
Ages: 18-36 months
A special time for you and your child. The focus is on becoming comfortable in the water. Basic floating, kicking and aquatic safety is taught. Parents must be in the water with their child. Children must wear swim diapers.
13 sessions
Sunday, 10:30–11:00am
Tuesday, 10:30–11:00am
Thursday, 1:45–2:15pm
Friday, 10:30–11:00am
Fee $300 / members $175

Pre-swimmer
Ages: 3 - 5
Fundamentals of swimming. Floating, gliding and breathing basics are taught. Parents must be in the water with their child. The emphasis is on making the child independent of the parent. Children must wear swim diapers, if appropriate.
13 sessions
Sunday, 11:00–11:30am
Monday, 3:30–4:00pm
Tuesday, 11:00–11:30am
Wednesday, 11:00–11:30am
Friday, 11:00–11:30am
Fee $300 / members $175

Swim IV (Beginner)
Ages: 5-10
This class is for children who are inexperienced or may be fearful in water. They learn the basic building blocks of swimming: basic kick, arm pull, breathing and floating. Emphasis is placed on safety skills. For children who are inexperienced or may be fearful in water. Basic building blocks of swimming, basic kick, arm pull, breathing, floating and safety skills are emphasized.
13 sessions
Sunday, 11:30am–12:00pm
Sunday, 12:00–12:30pm
Monday, 4:00–4:30pm
Tuesday, 4:00–4:30pm
Wednesday, 4:00–4:30pm
Thursday, 4:00–4:30pm
Fee $300 / members $175

Swim V (Advanced Beginner)
Ages: 5-10
For children who are comfortable in the water and can swim several feet unaided. Introduction to front crawl, back crawl, beginning breaststroke, floating and safety skills.
13 sessions
Sunday, 12:30–1:00pm
Monday, 4:30–5:00pm
Tuesday, 4:30–5:00pm
Wednesday, 4:30–5:00pm
Thursday, 4:30–5:00pm
Fee $300 / members $175

Swim VI (Intermediate)
Ages: 6-11
For children who can swim 25 yards (one lap) without fins or flotation devices and know basic front crawl and back stroke. The children learn breaststroke, beginning butterfly, fine-tune front crawl and back crawl as well as endurance and safety skills.
 For children who can swim 25 yards (one lap) without fins or flotation devices and know basic front crawl and back stroke. Learn breaststroke, beginning butterfly, fine-tune front crawl and back crawl as well as endurance and safety skills.
13 sessions
Sunday, 1:00–1:30pm
Monday, 5:00–5:30pm
Tuesday, 5:00–5:30pm
Wednesday, 5:00–5:30pm
Thursday, 5:00–5:30pm
Fee $300 / members $175

Swim VII (Advanced)
Ages: 7-12
For swimmers who can swim 50 yards (two laps) nonstop. This class emphasizes butterfly technique while fine tuning the front crawl, back crawl and breastroke.  They work on endurance throughout this class as well as learning safety skills.
13 sessions
Sunday, 1:30–2:15pm
Monday, 5:30–6:15pm
Tuesday, 5:30–6:15pm
Wednesday, 5:30–6:15pm
Thursday, 5:30–6:15pm
Fee $330 / members $230

1-on-1 Swim Lessons
Private lessons (one child or adult) per 1/2 hour
Fee $60 / members $40
10 class package $550 / members $325

Semi-private Lessons (two siblings or adults) per 1/2 hour
Fee $90 / members $55
10 class package $850 / members $475

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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.

Session I
4 sessions
Begins October 31
Sunday, 10:00am–6:00pm
Pre-test held Wednesday, October 27 at Nassau Aquatics Center 8:00–10:00pm.

Session II
4 sessions
Begins January 9
Sunday, 10:00am–6:00pm
Pre-test held Wednesday, January 5, 8:00–10:00pm at Hofstra University.

Fee $500 / members $400
Advance registration required

For more Children & Teens classes, click here.

Swim Team

Barracudas in Training (B.I.T.s)
Ages: 6-10
 September 2010 through April 2011
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.

Begins Monday, October 4

Monday and Wednesday, 5:30–6:15pm
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30–6:15pm
Sunday, 2:30–3:15pm

Member Tryouts:
Sunday, September 12, 2:30–3:15pm
Monday, September 13, 5:30–6:15pm

Non-Member Tryouts:
Sunday, September 26, 2:30–3:15pm
Monday, September 27, 5:30–6:15pm

Fee $675 / members $500

Barracudas Swim Team
Head Coach: Bill Catania
Assistant Head Coach: Kristy Nitzel
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: September, 2010–April, 2011
Begins Monday, October 4

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, 6:15-7:00pm 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, 6:45-7:45pm 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.

Member Tryouts:
Sunday, September 12, 2:30–3:15pm
Monday, September 13, 5:30–6:15pm

Non-Member Tryouts:
Sunday, September 26, 2:30–3:15pm
Monday, September 27, 5:30–6:15pm
MANDATORY: Parent and Swimmer Orientation
Tuesday, September 28, 7:00–8:00pm

Home Swim Meets
Sunday, 2:30–3:00pm (warmup starts half hour before meets)

Away Swim Meets
Start times vary

Fee $1,000 / members $725

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Special Needs

All aquatics classes begin the week of September 12 unless otherwise noted.

Special Needs Group Swimming Lessons
Grades: K–2, 3–5
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-instructor ratio. This program is supportes by the Harry and Talia Gross Family Fund.
13 sessions

Grades: K–2
Sunday, 11:15am–12:00pm
Sunday, 12:00–12:45pm

Grades: 3–5

Fee $500 / members $400 per semester

Adults

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

 

Adult Novice Swim Class
This class is safety-based. Teaches adults how to swim with a priority concentration on mastering the skills to be able to get a child out of the water. Learn floats, strokes, approaches and rescues.
6 sessions
Thursday, 1:30–2:15pm
Fee $150 / members $100

Adult Recreational Swim Class
Emphasis based on improving your strokes and learning how to use the pool as a tool for fitness. Learn breast stroke and fine tune front crawl and back stroke.
13 sessions
Sunday, 6:30–7:15pm
Tuesday, 8:00–8:45pm
Fee $325 / members $225

Adult Training Swim
For the intermediate to advanced swimmer looking for a great workout. Learn breast stroke and fine tune front crawl and back stroke.
13 sessions
Thursday, 8:00–8:45pm
Fee $325 / members $225 

SWAT (Swim with an Instructor)
Ages: 15+
Fine tune your strokes and learn how to get the most out of an aerobic swim workout. Focus is on conditioning, strength, endurance and stroke refinement. The instructor is not in the water for this class.
13 sessions
Sunday, 5:30–6:30pm
Fee $325 / members $200

Water Workout
A vigorous and intense aerobic workout in the pool followed by toning and stretching exercises. Great for all levels of fitness and guaranteed to improve overall conditioning.
Ongoing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00–10:00am
Fee $20 / members FREE



Arthritis Aquatic Exercise
Instructor: Carin Sanders
A gentle full-body workout in the pool focusing on flexibility and range of motion.  Great for all types of joint and muscle pain.
Ongoing
Tuesday and Friday, 11:00am–12:00pm
Fee $5 / members FREE

MS Aquatics Class
Instructor: Carin Sanders
A full body workout geared to those suffering from MS. Emphasis on balance and walking.
12 sessions
Tuesday, 9:45–10:30am
Fee $10 / members $5
Advance registration required

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Marshall Kurland, Aquatics Supervisor, 516-484-1545, ext, 162, mkurland@sjjcc.org