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


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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           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
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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.
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Andrews University                          Spring 2021

Contact: Julie Logan, Learn to Swim Coordinator
Format: In-person
​Email: learn2swim.coordinator@gmail.com 
Phone:  269-471-3257 NOTE that this was changed 12/6/20.
Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive Berrien Springs MI 49104
Age 8 - 17   Levels 3 – 6  (Andrews changed this 12/6)

Additional registration at location is required.  Click here to register. The code is 0651BP

Classes must begin in January 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.
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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.
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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