Swim Lessons

Private & Semi-Private Swim Instruction | Group Swim Lessons | Youth Swim Club | Group lesson policy

Discover why the JCC is a fantastic place for children to learn to swim. All swim instruction takes place year-round in our ultra-warm 88-degree, beautiful indoor pool--an ideal setting for children to both learn and enhance their swimming skills.

We offer a fun, progressive, skill-based swimming program modeled after nationally recognized standards and taught by experienced aquatic instructors.

Click here to download our Swim Lesson Schedule for Sept. 2008-Feb. 2009

For more information, please call Cheryll Boissevain at 415.444.8032 or e-mail her at cboissevain@marinjcc.org.

Click here to download our Swim Lesson Information Sheet

Private & Semi-Private Swim Instruction

Our experienced aquatics instructors will work with you one-on-one to achieve great results! Call 415.444.8005 to register.

(5) 20-minute Private Lessons:
$130 members/$155 public

(5) 30-minute, Private Lessons:
$165 members/$200 public

(5) 30-minute, Semi-private Lessons:
(2 per group)
$115 members/$140 public (per student)

(5) 30-minute Private Group Lessons:
(3-4 per group)
$75 members/$90 public (per student)

(1) 30-minute Private Lesson:
$42 members/$49 public

- 48-hour notification required to reschedule (no refunds) - call 444-8005

Customized Group Swim Lessons

Call 415.444.8005!

Bring a friend or two or three for personalized group lessons with your own private instructor. Creating your own class times is a great alternative for busy families desiring convenient quality group instruction.

(5) 30-minute, Private Group lessons

—3-4 per group

Per student - $75 Members / $90 Public

Group Swim Lesson Levels

Click here to download our Swim Lesson Schedule for September 2008 - February 2009

Mommies-in-Motion!

Aerobic Workout for Moms
Ages: 6-36 months
Prerequisite: None

A challenging and fun aerobic workout for mom, and a way to practice introductory water skills for baby - a bonding experience for both!

Teen/Adult Beginner/Intermediate Swim Class - New!

Ages: 13 years to Adult

Gain confidence in the water and develop swimming skills while improving your stroke techniques.

Splash!

Water Play
Ages: 9-36 months
Prerequisite: None

Parents and their babies are introduced to the water through songs and play.
Studies show that water play between parent and baby enhances their natural bond and the child's mental and physical development. Class ratio 10:1.

Advanced Splash!

Water Exploration
Ages: 2-4 years
Prerequisite: Splash!

Parent and child are taught introductory water skills to prepare the child for the transition to future independent swim lessons. These skills include bubbles, floating and beginning arm and leg movements. Class ratio 10:1.

Level 1 - First Fins

Water Introduction
Ages: 3-6 years
Prerequisite: Toilet-trained, no independence in water, can participate without assistance from a parent or caregiver.

Introto safety skills, breath control, under water swimming, buoyancy and arm and leg movements on front and back with support. Class ratio 4:1.

Level 2 - First Fins

Primary Skills
Ages: 3-6 years
Prerequisite: Level 1 skills, limited independence in water.

Students learn safety skills, to float unassisted and begin to explore swimming unsupported on front and back using various simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions. Class ratio 5:1.

Level 3 - Strokes for Kids

Stroke Development
Ages: 3-7 years
Prerequisite: Level 2 skills; swim unassisted 15 feet on front and back.

Confidence and independence in the wate; safety and simple rescue skills, treading water, changing direction in the water, front and back crawl, dolphin and elementary backstroke kick. Class ration 6:1.

Level 4 - Strokes for Kids

Stroke Improvement
Ages: 4-9 years
Prerequisite: Level 3 skills.

Becoming competent with buoyancy skills, treading water, personal water safety, diving and scissors kick. Improvement of front and back crawl; develop breaststroke, butterfly and elementary backstroke. Class ratio 6:1.

Group Swim Lesson Prices

3-class sessions:
$45 member/$54 public

4-class sessions:
$60 member/$72 public

Call 415.444.8000 to register.

Osher Marin JCC Group Lesson Policy:

14 day notification required to cancel a session and reschedule to another session - no refunds.
If you cancel within 13 days prior to your session, credit will only be given if we are able to fill your space.
No make-up classes.
We reserve the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment.

Thank you for your cooperation!