JCC teaches the Red Cross “Learn to Swim” program and offers swim classes for all ages and skill level: from Parent-Tot swim for babies and parents, to offerings for advanced swimmers such as Swim Team, Synchronized Swimming and Lifeguard Training. Bernard Weinger JCC &
Jacob Duman JCC at Woodland CommonsCall 224.406.9200 for more information. Family SwimLooking for something fun to do with your family? Join us for Family Swim! In addition to great exercise, Family Swim gives you an opportunity to socialize and meet other members. Flotation toys are available upon request. Children must be 10 years of age to swim without parent supervision. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older on deck at all times. Non-swimmers must have adult supervision in the water at all times. The lifeguard on duty will enforce these rules. Swim schedules are available at the front desk. Private Lesson InstructionThese lessons are offered throughout the day on an instructor availability basis. Instructors work with you or your child to create an individualized program that meets the students specific needs. We offer packages of private and semi-private lessons. Please call 224.406.9230 for more pricing information or to register.
Cancellation policy: For each package of ten lessons purchased, clients are allowed to cancel three times before being charged. Each cancellation must have at least 24 hours notice to the instructor or it will be a charged lesson. For a package of five lessons, one 24-hour cancellation is allowed. Group LessonsWith BWJCC swim classes, your little ones turn into fish! They swim in small “schools” with excellent teacher:student ratios—never higher than 1:5 (Level 5 and higher 1:6). Please note: Make-ups are not provided for group swim lesson absences. Swim Levels Parent-Tot
6–36 MOS
Children are never too young to learn basic swimming skills. Join us with your child and become familiar with the pool together. Please bring a bathing suit, swim diaper, and rubber pants for your child and towels. This class has a minimum of 5 students. Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Children learn to put their face in the water, float on front/back (supported) and gain some independence in the water. Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Students work on water skills learned in Level 1 and begin to learn the front/back stroke. To pass level 2, your child must float and kick (front/back) on their own. Level 3: Stroke Development
The objective of Level 3 is to build on Level 2 skills through additional guided practice. Children learn front/back crawl, are introduced to elementary backstroke kick and treading water. Students also learn rules for safe diving and begin to learn how to dive. Children must be completely water safe on their front and back to join this class. Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Level 4 develops confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improves other aquatic skills. Students focus on increasing endurance through swimming familiar strokes (front/back crawls and elementary backstroke) for greater distances. New skills introduced are breaststroke and sidestroke kicks and the basics of turning at the wall. Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Level 5 focuses on the coordination and refinement of the key strokes. This level introduces the arms of breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly kick, open turns, feet-first surface dives and fine-tuning of technique for all strokes. Children must be able to complete one length (25 yards) of front and back crawl and have passed level 4. Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency
The objective of this level is to polish and perfect strokes. Swimmers are able to swim with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Staff introduce flip turns and the pike and tuck surface dives. The arms of the butterfly are also introduced and the complete stroke is performed. A non-stop swim of 500 yards using turns and good stroke mechanics complete this level. Junior Swim ClubDesigned for Level 5 and higher swimmers, our Junior Swim Club offers fun and motivating aerobic workouts focusing on stroke technique, endurance, strength and general fitness. This coached program incorporates stretching, various drills, fitness concepts, fun group motivation and individual attention. Games, water polo, relay races, individual swim timing and videos may be incorporated in our workouts. Goggles are recommended.
Bernard Horwich JCCCall 773.761.9100 for more information. Guard Start 8+ yrs
Boys and Girls Only Classes
So you want to be a lifeguard? Kids 11–14 years old who have completed Level 5 in the Learn to Swim program can start to acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills they’ll need to be lifeguards when they turn 15. Swimmers refine their strokes and learn aspects of competitive swimming. Guard Start will challenge participants to go to the next level and encourage continued aquatic involvement. Private Swim LessonsAll ages
No matter what your skill level, any swimmer can benefit from individualized private swim lessons. One-on-one instruction tailored to your needs guarantees 1) attention to your specific stroke and breathing issues, 2) faster solutions to those issues and 3) quicker progress towards better swimming. Learn to Swim ProgramLevel 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Learn to feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Introduction to front and back float, front and back crawl. Level 3: Stroke Development
Learn butterfly legs, tread water and beginning diving; refine front and back crawl. Deep-water adjustment is introduced. Level 4A: Stroke Improvement
Introduces breathing techniques for front crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke legs and standing dives. Level 4B: Stroke Improvement
Refines breathing technique for front crawl, back crawl, coordinates breast stroke, butterfly, elementary backstroke, side stroke legs and underwater swimming. Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Teaches sidestroke, refines front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly and elementary backstroke. Introduction to surface dives. Level 6: Fitness and Personal Water Safety
Swimmers perfect strokes and turns, improve endurance and begin basic rescue and fitness techniques.
Florence G. Heller JCCCall 773.753.3080 for more information. Learn to Swim Program 4–12 YRS*
American Red Cross Levels 1–4
We teach the American Red Cross "Learn to Swim" program throughout the year and at Summer Camp. This multilevel program allows children to progress at their own pace, and gives them the direction, confi dence and the encouragement needed to become good swimmers. Children are tested at the beginning of each session and placed in appropriate groups. Children should bring bathing suit, towel and sandals to each session.
*4/5 yrs with a parent/caregiver on deck. Sunday
UIC, 901 W. Roosevelt Rd. Tuesday, Thursday
Fitness Formula East Lakeview, 3657 N. Pine Grove Ave.
Hyde Park JCCCall 773.753.3080 for more information. Learn to Swim Program 4–12 YRS*
American Red Cross Levels 1–4
We teach the American Red Cross "Learn to Swim" program throughout the year and at Summer Camp. This multi-level program allows children to progress at their own pace and gives them the direction, confi dence and encouragement needed become good swimmers. Children are tested at the beginning of each session and placed in appropriate groups. Children should bring bathing suit, towel and sandals to each session.
*4/5 yrs with a parent/caregiver on deck. Parent-Tot Swim at Regent’s Park 6–36 mos
Introduce your child to the joys of the water in this gentle, yet lively class. Swimming with your young child is a great bonding experience! Summer OnlyMonday, Wednesday
Dyett Pool, 555 E. 51st Tuesday, Wednesday
Dearborn Park, 1100 Plymouth Court School Year
Sunday
UIC, 901 W. Roosevelt Rd. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Regent’s Park Club Pool, 5050 S. Lake Shore Drive
Anita M. Stone JCCCall 708.799.7650 for more information. Enjoy your summer at the Krengel Family Outdoor Pool!
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