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Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Swim Lessons (group)
Andrews University Spring 2019
Instructor: Jessica Larson wilsonj@andrews.edu 269-471-3257
Location: Andrews University Beaty Pool, 8522 East Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs
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 run Jan.8 - Feb. 28 and March 5 - May 2 Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday // Students choose one day option when registering.
Begin and end time of class: Level 2, 3, 4 3:30-4:25pm OR 5:30-6:25pm Level 1, 5, 6 4:30-5:25pm Preschool meets for 30min on either the 3:30 or 4:00 time.
**Levels may not be available on every day option. You will be able to see these when you register.
Syllabus
Because it is on campus, the University requires a parking sticker on your vehicle. The fee last year was $10.00 annually. Stop by the Campus Safety Office or register your vehicle online at https://www.andrews.edu/services/safety/parking/
Please register on the Andrews’ Learn to Swim website to select your prefered day you will be attending. Space is limited and first come first serve. Registering on this site does NOT complete the process for this class.
Niles-Buchanan YMCA Spring 2019
Additional registration at location is required. Contact Apaine@ymcaswm.com
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.**
Swim Lessons are geared towards the novice swimmer all the way to fish. We have broken our swim lessons up into different levels by age and then again by swim experience. These are group based lessons where they will be swimming with other children at the same level. The qualified instructor will teach them not only swim lessons but swim safety as well. If your child loves the water but has no clue how to swim any strokes or swim with their head in the water then swim lessons are the route they want to take. Swim Lessons are geared for children 6 months- adult swim lessons. If you are un-sure what level your child is please inquire at The Y and we can recommend or even do a swim test for what group they should be placed in. See syllabi under the BH/SJ YMCA group swim description.
Just For You Swim Class: Adaptive Swim for those with special needs. For many children with special needs, autism or otherwise, swimming can be a very therapeutic pastime. For autistic children water can be calming on sensory overloads, and in children with physical disabilities the water provides a weightless environment that is often very freeing. Just For You swim lessons unlock the benefits and enjoyment of water for those children, giving them a new lease on life. Must attend both 7-week fall sessions and have a diagnosis.
Syllabus
BH/SJ YMCA: Spring 2019
Additional registration at location is required. Contact Apaine@ymcaswm.com
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.**
Our swim lessons are specifically tailored to the participant’s age, swimming ability, level of physical development and confidence in the water. Participants will progress to the next level based on swim evaluations. It is not uncommon for participants to remain in the same level for multiple sessions while they develop all the skills necessary to advance. Our swim levels address the individual’s ability to demonstrate: 1. Developmentally appropriate water skills (water orientation or stroke development) 2. Personal safety (know pool rules, how to float, proper use of life jackets and resting strokes) 3. Personal growth (gaining confidence and demonstrate the Y values of caring, honest, respect and responsibility) 4. Water games and sports.
Syllabus- Swim Starters for both YMCAs
Syllabus- Swim Basics for both YMCAs
Syllabus- Swim Strokes for both YMCAs
Bridgman Aquatic Center Spring 2019
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.
South Shore Health and Racquet Club Spring 2019
***Note: only group lessons or swim club ONE DAY per week is covered by the partnership***
Learn to Swim
Each class includes 30 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of supervised independent practice.
Sunday Afternoons
Jan 27 - June 16*
No Class 3/31, 4/7
Wednesday Afternoons
Jan 30 - June 12
No Class4/3
Thursday Mornings
Jan 31 - June 13
No Class 4/4
Wednesdays:
Level 1 - The Objective of Level One is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. Students will learn elementary water skills which they can build on as they progress through the various levels. (Click on the link below for further info)
Level 2 - Level Two is to give students success with fundamental skills. They will also learn basic self-help rescue skills. (Click on the link below for further info)
Level 3 - Students learn to coordinate front and back crawl. Introduction to elementary backstroke and the fundamentals of treading water. (Click on the link below for further info)
Level 4 - Level Four develops confidence in skills learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills. Breaststroke, sidestroke and turns at the wall will be introduced. (Click on the link below for more info)
Level 5 - In Level Five students will work on endurance swimming. Dolphin kick and butterfly stroke will be emphasized.
(Click on the link below for more info)
***Students who meet the goals and objectives of the class will be moved to the next level.
description_of_levels.pdf
Syllabus
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers
Swim Lessons (group)
Andrews University Spring 2019
Instructor: Jessica Larson wilsonj@andrews.edu 269-471-3257
Location: Andrews University Beaty Pool, 8522 East Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs
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 run Jan.8 - Feb. 28 and March 5 - May 2 Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday // Students choose one day option when registering.
Begin and end time of class: Level 2, 3, 4 3:30-4:25pm OR 5:30-6:25pm Level 1, 5, 6 4:30-5:25pm Preschool meets for 30min on either the 3:30 or 4:00 time.
**Levels may not be available on every day option. You will be able to see these when you register.
Syllabus
Because it is on campus, the University requires a parking sticker on your vehicle. The fee last year was $10.00 annually. Stop by the Campus Safety Office or register your vehicle online at https://www.andrews.edu/services/safety/parking/
Please register on the Andrews’ Learn to Swim website to select your prefered day you will be attending. Space is limited and first come first serve. Registering on this site does NOT complete the process for this class.
Niles-Buchanan YMCA Spring 2019
Additional registration at location is required. Contact Apaine@ymcaswm.com
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.**
Swim Lessons are geared towards the novice swimmer all the way to fish. We have broken our swim lessons up into different levels by age and then again by swim experience. These are group based lessons where they will be swimming with other children at the same level. The qualified instructor will teach them not only swim lessons but swim safety as well. If your child loves the water but has no clue how to swim any strokes or swim with their head in the water then swim lessons are the route they want to take. Swim Lessons are geared for children 6 months- adult swim lessons. If you are un-sure what level your child is please inquire at The Y and we can recommend or even do a swim test for what group they should be placed in. See syllabi under the BH/SJ YMCA group swim description.
Just For You Swim Class: Adaptive Swim for those with special needs. For many children with special needs, autism or otherwise, swimming can be a very therapeutic pastime. For autistic children water can be calming on sensory overloads, and in children with physical disabilities the water provides a weightless environment that is often very freeing. Just For You swim lessons unlock the benefits and enjoyment of water for those children, giving them a new lease on life. Must attend both 7-week fall sessions and have a diagnosis.
Syllabus
BH/SJ YMCA: Spring 2019
Additional registration at location is required. Contact Apaine@ymcaswm.com
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.**
Our swim lessons are specifically tailored to the participant’s age, swimming ability, level of physical development and confidence in the water. Participants will progress to the next level based on swim evaluations. It is not uncommon for participants to remain in the same level for multiple sessions while they develop all the skills necessary to advance. Our swim levels address the individual’s ability to demonstrate: 1. Developmentally appropriate water skills (water orientation or stroke development) 2. Personal safety (know pool rules, how to float, proper use of life jackets and resting strokes) 3. Personal growth (gaining confidence and demonstrate the Y values of caring, honest, respect and responsibility) 4. Water games and sports.
Syllabus- Swim Starters for both YMCAs
Syllabus- Swim Basics for both YMCAs
Syllabus- Swim Strokes for both YMCAs
Bridgman Aquatic Center Spring 2019
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.
South Shore Health and Racquet Club Spring 2019
- 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
***Note: only group lessons or swim club ONE DAY per week is covered by the partnership***
Learn to Swim
Each class includes 30 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of supervised independent practice.
Sunday Afternoons
Jan 27 - June 16*
No Class 3/31, 4/7
Wednesday Afternoons
Jan 30 - June 12
No Class4/3
Thursday Mornings
Jan 31 - June 13
No Class 4/4
Wednesdays:
- Level (2) 12:00-12:45pm, Level (3) 12:45-1:30pm, Level (4) 2:45-3:30pm, Level (5) 3:30-4:15pm
- Level (1) 9:00-9:45am, Level (2) 9:45-10:30am, Level (3) 10:45-11:30am, Level (4) 11:30-12:15am
- Level (2) 1:00-1:45pm, Level (3) 1:45-2:30pm, Level (4) 1:45-2:30pm, Level (5) 2:30-3:15pm
Level 1 - The Objective of Level One is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. Students will learn elementary water skills which they can build on as they progress through the various levels. (Click on the link below for further info)
Level 2 - Level Two is to give students success with fundamental skills. They will also learn basic self-help rescue skills. (Click on the link below for further info)
Level 3 - Students learn to coordinate front and back crawl. Introduction to elementary backstroke and the fundamentals of treading water. (Click on the link below for further info)
Level 4 - Level Four develops confidence in skills learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills. Breaststroke, sidestroke and turns at the wall will be introduced. (Click on the link below for more info)
Level 5 - In Level Five students will work on endurance swimming. Dolphin kick and butterfly stroke will be emphasized.
(Click on the link below for more info)
***Students who meet the goals and objectives of the class will be moved to the next level.
description_of_levels.pdf
Syllabus
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers