Children’s Swim Programs

CHILDREN’S SWIM PROGRAMS

From 6 months+, build and strengthen your swimming ability in a safe and fun environment. Our classes range from beginner to intermediate and advanced, all led by our expert swim instructors. All swimmers 5+ years must wear bathing caps.

CHILDREN’S PRIVATE LESSONS

Ages: 6 months-16 years
Enjoy private swim lessons with your favorite JCC instructors! Our lesson times are
Mondays-Thursdays, 3:15-6pm
Fridays, 2:15-5:15pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 1-6pm

• Existing, paid in full packages will be honored
• Parent/guardian must also be in the pool if your child cannot swim the width of the pool or cannot stand up in the pool (with their head above the water). Final decision at the discretion of the swim instructor.
• Private lessons are only open to SJJCC members

Prices effective as of September 1, 2023

PRIVATE LESSON
Single: $65
5 Pack: $300
10 Pack: $550
20 Pack: $1,000

SNAP PRIVATE LESSON
Single: $60
5 Pack: $275
10 Pack: $500

SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON
(Total cost for both students)
Single: $80
5 Pack: $375
10 Pack: $700

All lessons must be booked in advance. Contact the Fitness Center Welcome Desk, 516.484.1545 ext. 139 to get started.

SWIM TRAINING

SPRING SWIM TRAINING
Ages: 7-18 years
Focus on endurance and skills training in this program fantastic for any swimming enthusiast, whether you are coming from the swim team, or you just love to swim for exercise and conditioning! Prerequisite: You must be able to complete 2 non-stop laps of freestyle swim in order to participate. Training will not meet on Monday, April 22, Tuesday, April 23, Wednesday, April 24, and Monday, May 27.
10 weeks
Monday, April 15-Thursday, June 20
Training will be Monday-Thursday
Group 1: 5-6pm*
Group 2: 6-7:15pm*
$550 members / $700 nonmembers
*Groups will be determined by the coaching staff
Register

SUMMER SWIM TRAINING
Ages: 7-18 years
Focus on endurance and skills training in this program fantastic for any swimming enthusiast, whether you are coming from the swim team, or you just love to swim for exercise and conditioning! Prerequisite: You must be able to complete 2 non-stop laps of freestyle swim in order to participate. Training will not meet on Thursday, July 4.
8 weeks
Monday, June 24-Thursday, August 15
Training will be Monday-Thursday
Group 1: 5-6pm*
Group 2: 6-7:15pm*
$440 members / $560 nonmembers
*Groups will be determined by the coaching staff
Register

SUMMER CHILDREN’S GROUP SWIM CLASSES

You can now register online for our swim classes! To register, please click the link next to the day and time you would like to register for and you will be brought into our online registration system where you will need to sign in. If you are not sure what class is best for your child’s swimming ability or have any other questions, please contact Steve Miller, 516.484.1545 ext. 200, smiller@sjjcc.org to discuss.

Registration begins:
• Monday, May 13 for members
• Monday, May 20 for nonmembers

Classes begin the week of Tuesday, June 25 and will not meet the week of July 1

All swimmers 5 years and over must wear bathing caps

INFANT SWIM
Ages: 6-18 months
Make the water a comfortable and fun place for your child! Emphasis is placed on body position and blowing bubbles. The class is designed to make each child as well as parents comfortable in the water. There is lots of fun and splashing. Parents/guardians must be in the water with their child for this class and children must wear swim diapers.
7 sessions
Begins Tuesday, June 25, 2:30-3pm • Register
Begins Thursday, June 27, 2:30-3pm • Register
Begins Saturday, June 29, 2-2:30pm • Register
Begins Sunday, June 30, 1-1:30pm • Register
$190 members / $280 nonmembers

TODDLER SWIM
Ages: 18-36 months
It is never too early to learn to swim! Starting at a younger age lays the foundation and makes the pool a fun place. This class is focused on being comfortable in the water. The skills taught are basic floating, kicking, and aquatic safety. Parents/guardians must be in the water with their child for this class and children must wear swim diapers.
7 sessions
Begins Tuesday, June 25, 3-3:30pm • Register
Begins Thursday, June 27, 3-3:30pm • Register
Begins Saturday, June 29, 2:30-3pm • Register
Begins Sunday, June 30, 1:30-2pm • Register
$190 members / $280 nonmembers

PRE-SWIMMER
Ages: 3-5 years
This class is designed to introduce your child to the fundamentals of swimming. We focus on floating, gliding, breath control, and promoting independence and separation. The pre-swimmer class lays the foundation for your child to do an independent swim class. Parents/guardians must be in the water with their child for this class and children must wear swim diapers if they are not toilet trained.
7 sessions
Begins Tuesday, June 25, 3:30-4pm • Register
Begins Thursday, June 27, 3:30-4pm • Register
Begins Saturday, June 29, 3-3:30pm • Register
Begins Sunday, June 30, 2-2:30pm • Register
$190 members / $280 nonmembers

BEGINNER SWIM
Ages: 5-10 years
This is our first class without parents in the water. The children in this group class may be inexperienced and fearful, our goals are to build confidence and make the pool a fun environment. We will go over skills such as basic kicks, arm pull, breath control, floats, and water safety skills.
7 sessions
Begins Tuesday, June 25, 5:30-6pm • Register
Begins Thursday, June 27, 4-4:30pm • Register
Begins Saturday, June 29, 3:30-4pm • Register
Begins Sunday, June 30, 2:30-3pm • Register
$190 members / $280 nonmembers

ADVANCED BEGINNER
Ages: 5-10 years
This class is designed for children who are already comfortable in the water, who already have some swimming ability, and can swim several feet unassisted.  Students will learn skills such as front crawl, back crawl, and rotary breathing as well as increasing the distance in which they can swim.
7 sessions
Begins Tuesday, June 25, 5-5:30pm • Register
Begins Thursday, June 27, 4:30-5pm • Register
Begins Saturday, June 29, 4-4:30pm • Register
Begins Sunday, June 30, 3-3:30pm • Register
$190 members / $280 nonmembers

INTERMEDIATE SWIM
Ages: 6-11 years
This class is designed for children who can swim 25 yards (1 pool length) unassisted. A basic knowledge of front crawl and back crawl is needed. Students will learn breathing to the side, breast stroke, and butterfly; as well as building endurance and lap swimming etiquette.
7 sessions
Begins Tuesday, June 25, 4:30-5pm • Register
Begins Thursday, June 27, 5-5:30pm • Register
Begins Saturday, June 29, 4:30-5pm • Register
Begins Sunday, June 30, 3:30-4pm • Register
$190 members / $280 nonmembers

ADVANCE SWIM
Ages: 7-12 years
This class is for children who can swim 50 yards (2 laps) non-stop. It is for the more skilled swimmer. The strokes that will be covered are front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, and side stroke. This class is geared at building endurance and fine tuning all strokes and getting a swimmer ready for swim team.
7 sessions
Begins Tuesday, June 25, 4-4:30pm • Register
Begins Thursday, June 27, 5:30-6pm • Register
Begins Saturday, June 29, 5-5:30pm • Register
Begins Sunday, June 30, 4-4:30pm • Register
$190 members / $280 nonmembers

*There is a $35 cancellation fee. Refunds will not be given after the third session. The JCC reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of registration. In such an event, a full refund will be given. In situation of low enrollment, weekday classes may be combined.

If you wish to sign your child up for a class after the start date, pro-rating is available for sessions missed depending upon enrollment. Please contact us for availability and pricing.