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, 12-4pm
Fridays, 12-5:30pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 1-6pm

Lesson package must be purchased prior to first lesson
Private and semi-private lessons are only open to SJJCC members

Prices effective as of July 1, 2024

PRIVATE LESSON
Single: $70
5 Pack: $310
10 Pack: $570
20 Pack: $1,030

SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON
(Total cost for both students, must be 6 years or older)
Single: $85
5 Pack: $390
10 Pack: $725

All lessons must be booked and purchased in advance.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS INTEREST FORM

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.

All swimmers 5 years and over must wear bathing caps

Winter classes will not meet on the following days:

Saturday, February 15-Sunday, February 23
Sunday, March 2

SPRING CLASSES

Online registration:

Begins Friday, February 14 for members
Begins Monday, February 17 for nonmembers

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.
9 sessions
Begins Thursday, March 20, 2:30-3pm • Register
Begins Saturday, March 22, 2-2:30pm • Register
Begins Sunday, March 23, 1-1:30pm • Register
$285 members / $415 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.
9 sessions
Begins Thursday, March 20, 3-3:30pm • Register
Begins Saturday, March 22, 2:30-3pm • Register
Begins Sunday, March 23, 1:30-2pm • Register
$285 members / $415 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.
9 sessions
Begins Thursday, March 20, 3:30-4pm • Register
Begins Saturday, March 22, 3-3:30pm • Register
Begins Sunday, March 23, 2-2:30pm • Register
$285 members / $415 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.
9 sessions
Begins Thursday, March 20, 4-4:30pm • Register
Begins Saturday, March 22, 3:30-4pm • Register
Begins Sunday, March 23, 2:30-3pm • Register
$285 members / $415 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.
9 sessions
Begins Thursday, March 20, 4:30-5pm • Register
Begins Saturday, March 22, 4-4:30pm • Register
Begins Sunday, March 23, 3-3:30pm • Register
$285 members / $415 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.
9 sessions
Begins Tuesday, March 18, 4-4:30pm • Register
Begins Saturday, March 22, 4:30-5pm • Register
Begins Sunday, March 23, 3:30-4pm • Register
$285 members / $415 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.
9 sessions
Begins Tuesday, March 18, 4:30-5pm • Register
Begins Saturday, March 22, 5-5:30pm • Register
Begins Sunday, March 23, 4-4:30pm • Register
$285 members / $415 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.