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Swim Lessons (group)
Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online lessons at any point in the semester in order to register for classes.
All students must complete a project for these classes.
South Shore Health and Racquet Club Spring 2021
Format: In Person
Additional registration at location is required. Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well. Classes must begin in January
***Note: only group lessons or swim club ONE DAY per week is covered by the partnership.***
Group Lessons only: Any family or group of 4 or more can create their own group lesson time! Contact South Shore at 429-2101, ask to speak with Liz Emrich to register and tell them you are paying through the Berrien Springs Partnership. liz@southshorehrc.com
Syllabus
South Shore Health and Racquet Club Water Safety Classes Spring 2021
Format: Virtual
State Date: Classes must begin in January
Group Lessons: Any family or group of 4 or more can create their own group lesson time! Contact South Shore at 429-2101, ask to speak with Liz Emrich to register and tell them you are paying through the Berrien Springs Partnership. liz@southshorehrc.com
Additional registration at location is required. Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
Beginner: ages 5 - 7 Each week our class will emailed pages to color, puzzles to put together, or mazes to complete. All pages will have a central theme of Water safety. The students will complete the assignment and answer a few questions to demonstrate understanding of the subject material. All students are invited to attend a "family" unit open swim for 1 hour each week This open swim hour must be reserved to assure that our limited/reduced pool capacity is not exceeded. The open swim is NOT mandatory to complete the requirements of the class.
Intermediate: ages 8-10 - The same class format as the Beginner group but material will be age directed. All students are invited to attend a "family" unit open swim for 1 hour each week This open swim hour must be reserved to assure that our limited/reduced pool capacity is not exceeded. The open swim is NOT mandatory to complete the requirements of the class.
Advanced: 10+ This group will concentrate on Water Safety and Junior Lifeguard material. All students are invited to attend a "family" unit open swim for 1 hour each week This open swim hour must be reserved to assure that our limited/reduced pool capacity is not exceeded. The open swim is NOT mandatory to complete the requirements of the class.
Syllabus
Andrews University CLASSES CANCELED Fall 2020
Instructors: Julie Logan Learn to Swim Coordinator
Format: In-person
Email: learn2swim.coordinator@gmail.com
Phone: 269.471.6093
Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive Berrien Springs MI 49104
Age 6 - 17 Levels 1 – 6 (Preschool is available for those who are 5 years old and not able to join Level 1 yet based on the swim placement test)
Additional registration at location is required. Click here to register. The code is 0651BP
Classes must begin in September. Contact Andrews for dates.
Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
Students choose one day option when registering. Space is limited and first come first serve. Registering with the partnership does NOT complete the process for this class. See class day/time options here. **Levels may not be available on every day option. No private lessons offered to partnership students.
Syllabus
Because it is on campus, the University requires a parking sticker on your vehicle. Stop by the Campus Safety Office or register your vehicle online at https://www.andrews.edu/services/safety/parking/
Niles-Buchanan YMCA Spring 2021
Additional registration at location is required. Contact the YMCA for dates, times and registration information. Classes must begin in January.
Format: In-person
Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**
Each level of swim lessons will focus on skills that will progress in difficulty. At then end of each session (7 weeks) Students will be evaluted and moved if necessary. All swim lessons also include a "Safety Around Water" a lesson to help grow awareness and skills in the water. ****Parents cannot stay in class with the student, it is drop off only. They are welcome to attend 'Watch Me Swim' days as offered, and they can stay in the lobby to observe the lessons, but they can't be in the pool area.
Syllabus
BH/SJ YMCA: Spring 2021
Additional registration at location is required. Contact the YMCA for dates, times and registration information. Classes must begin in January.
Format: In-person
Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**
Each level of swim lessons will focus on skills that will progress in difficulty. At then end of each session (7 weeks) Students will be evaluted and moved if necessary. All swim lessons also include a "Safety Around Water" a lesson to help grow awareness and skills in the water. ****Parents cannot stay in class with the student, it is drop off only. They are welcome to attend 'Watch Me Swim' days as offered, and they can stay in the lobby to observe the lessons, but they can't be in the pool area.
Syllabus
Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers
Swim Lessons (group)
Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online lessons at any point in the semester in order to register for classes.
All students must complete a project for these classes.
South Shore Health and Racquet Club Spring 2021
Format: In Person
Additional registration at location is required. Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well. Classes must begin in January
***Note: only group lessons or swim club ONE DAY per week is covered by the partnership.***
Group Lessons only: Any family or group of 4 or more can create their own group lesson time! Contact South Shore at 429-2101, ask to speak with Liz Emrich to register and tell them you are paying through the Berrien Springs Partnership. liz@southshorehrc.com
Syllabus
South Shore Health and Racquet Club Water Safety Classes Spring 2021
Format: Virtual
State Date: Classes must begin in January
Group Lessons: Any family or group of 4 or more can create their own group lesson time! Contact South Shore at 429-2101, ask to speak with Liz Emrich to register and tell them you are paying through the Berrien Springs Partnership. liz@southshorehrc.com
Additional registration at location is required. Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
Beginner: ages 5 - 7 Each week our class will emailed pages to color, puzzles to put together, or mazes to complete. All pages will have a central theme of Water safety. The students will complete the assignment and answer a few questions to demonstrate understanding of the subject material. All students are invited to attend a "family" unit open swim for 1 hour each week This open swim hour must be reserved to assure that our limited/reduced pool capacity is not exceeded. The open swim is NOT mandatory to complete the requirements of the class.
Intermediate: ages 8-10 - The same class format as the Beginner group but material will be age directed. All students are invited to attend a "family" unit open swim for 1 hour each week This open swim hour must be reserved to assure that our limited/reduced pool capacity is not exceeded. The open swim is NOT mandatory to complete the requirements of the class.
Advanced: 10+ This group will concentrate on Water Safety and Junior Lifeguard material. All students are invited to attend a "family" unit open swim for 1 hour each week This open swim hour must be reserved to assure that our limited/reduced pool capacity is not exceeded. The open swim is NOT mandatory to complete the requirements of the class.
Syllabus
Andrews University CLASSES CANCELED Fall 2020
Instructors: Julie Logan Learn to Swim Coordinator
Format: In-person
Email: learn2swim.coordinator@gmail.com
Phone: 269.471.6093
Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive Berrien Springs MI 49104
Age 6 - 17 Levels 1 – 6 (Preschool is available for those who are 5 years old and not able to join Level 1 yet based on the swim placement test)
Additional registration at location is required. Click here to register. The code is 0651BP
Classes must begin in September. Contact Andrews for dates.
Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
Students choose one day option when registering. Space is limited and first come first serve. Registering with the partnership does NOT complete the process for this class. See class day/time options here. **Levels may not be available on every day option. No private lessons offered to partnership students.
Syllabus
Because it is on campus, the University requires a parking sticker on your vehicle. Stop by the Campus Safety Office or register your vehicle online at https://www.andrews.edu/services/safety/parking/
Niles-Buchanan YMCA Spring 2021
Additional registration at location is required. Contact the YMCA for dates, times and registration information. Classes must begin in January.
Format: In-person
Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**
Each level of swim lessons will focus on skills that will progress in difficulty. At then end of each session (7 weeks) Students will be evaluted and moved if necessary. All swim lessons also include a "Safety Around Water" a lesson to help grow awareness and skills in the water. ****Parents cannot stay in class with the student, it is drop off only. They are welcome to attend 'Watch Me Swim' days as offered, and they can stay in the lobby to observe the lessons, but they can't be in the pool area.
Syllabus
BH/SJ YMCA: Spring 2021
Additional registration at location is required. Contact the YMCA for dates, times and registration information. Classes must begin in January.
Format: In-person
Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**
Each level of swim lessons will focus on skills that will progress in difficulty. At then end of each session (7 weeks) Students will be evaluted and moved if necessary. All swim lessons also include a "Safety Around Water" a lesson to help grow awareness and skills in the water. ****Parents cannot stay in class with the student, it is drop off only. They are welcome to attend 'Watch Me Swim' days as offered, and they can stay in the lobby to observe the lessons, but they can't be in the pool area.
Syllabus
Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers