​Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy​​​​​​

Swim Lessons (group) 

Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online instruction 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           Fall 2021
Instructor: Stephanie O'Sullivan  (269) 429-2101 stephanie@southshorehrc.com
Format: In Person

​Additional registration at location is required.  Contact Stephanie for class placement.
Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well. 
Monday class times:
Level 1: 10:30-11:00am
Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Level 3: 11:30-12:00pm
Level 4/5: 12:00-12:30pm

Tuesday classes times:
Level 1: 1:00-1:30pm
Level 2: 1:30-2:00pm
Level 3: 2:00-2:30pm
Level 4/5: 2:30-3:00pm

Classes begin September 14. 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/4 

***Note: only group lessons or swim club ONE DAY per week is covered by the partnership. Families are responsible for all costs over $400.***

Group Lessons only:  Any family or group of 4 or more can create their own group lesson time!  
Each week students will be introduced to a new skill and/or continue working on previously introduced skills until proficiency is reached at a skill level.
Skills Level 1
Skills Level 2
Skills Level 3
Skills Level 4​
Syllabus
Syllabus page 2
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Andrews University                          Fall 2021

Contact: Julie Logan, Learn to Swim Coordinator
Format: In-person
​Email: learn2swim.coordinator@gmail.com 
Phone:  269-471-3257 
Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive Berrien Springs MI 49104
Ages 5- 17    Level 1-6 Age 6 +     Preschool Age 5 

Additional registration at location is required.  Click here to register. The code is 0651BP
​https://www.andrews.edu/wellnesscenter/services/aquatics/ 
​Visit the website and click on Swim Programs, then Learn to Swim, then Register

Classes will be held the weeks of August 30, Sept 6,13,20,27, October 4,11,18,25, November 1,8,15,22, 29, and December 6.
There will be no class on October 11-12 and November 24-25. 

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.  **Levels may not be available on every day option. No private lessons offered to partnership students.***

Preschool Levels 1-2: Build comfort in the water and introduce basic swimming movements and skills. 
Preschool 3:Increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2 
Level 1: Introduction to water skills. Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water 
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills. Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1. Work towards independent swimming to pass level 2. 
Level 3: Stroke Development. Build on the skills learned in Level 1 & 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment 
Level 4: Stroke Improvement. Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 
Level 5: Stroke Refinement. Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes. 
Level 6: Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Teach participants fundamental springboard diving skills. 
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/ 


YMCA    (BH/SJ and N/B)                                                                                                  Fall 2021             
Please be sure to register online with the Berrien Springs Partnership and be mindful of your YMCA branch locations. You will be contacted by the YMCA, via e-mail or telephone, regarding course specifics.  *For late registrations (outside registrations dates), or changes, please contact the partnership as well as the YMCA.
*Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered for, and must complete, Session II as well.

Classes must begin in September.
Format: In-person
Contact: Allison Kiggins   Phone: 269-683-1552   email: akiggins@ymcagm.org   Website: YMCA.org

**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**

Group Swim lessons
Each level of swim lessons will focus on skills that will progress in difficulty. At the end of each session (7weeks) students will be evaluated and moved if necessary. All swim lessons are geared toward increasing the student’s self-confidence and physical fitness. This course also includes a "Safety Around Water" a lesson to help grow awareness and skills in the water.
*Students should bring appropriate swim attire and goggles.
****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


Bridgman Aquatic Center                     Fall 2021
Group Swimming lessons:  Two sessions for each semester.  Must do first session to qualify for payment.  Please register with them and tell them that you are with the Berrien Springs Partnership. Link to their website here.

Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers