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Swim Lessons (group)
Andrews University Fall 2018
Instructor: Jessica Larson wilsonj@andrews.edu 269-471-3257
Location: Andrews University Beaty Pool, 8522 East Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs
Ages: 5-17
Additional registration at location is required. Register at https://www.andrews.edu/services/pool/
Classes run Sept.4- Oct. 4 and Oct. 21- Nov. 15 Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
For days and times according to level, see the syllabus
Description:
Learn to Swim is designed for multi-level instruction for ages six months to about 15 years. Students select which 2 day class time option they want to attend for the session: Sunday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. The class time depends on which level the student demonstrates qualified ability to participate in. Andrews University Beaty Pool is an authorized provider of the American Red Cross and our certified water safety instructors teach the Learn to Swim program.
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; be sure to register on the Partnership’s GoSignMeUp.
https://www.andrews.edu/services/pool/programs/learn2swim/index.html
Niles-Buchanan YMCA Fall 2018
Choose: " YMCA: Niles/Buchanan: various classes" on your Partnership schedule.
Additional registration at location is required. Contact Kristi Rumsey at krumsey@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: Fall 2018
Choose: " YMCA: Benton Harbor/St. Joseph: various classes" on your Partnership schedule.
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.
**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 2018
Group Swimming lessons: Two sessions for each semester. Must do first session to qualify for payment. Contact Elaina Paulson to sign up for your class of choice. #269-466-0236
South Shore Health and Racquet Club Fall 2018 see start dates below
***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.
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 Fall 2018
Instructor: Jessica Larson wilsonj@andrews.edu 269-471-3257
Location: Andrews University Beaty Pool, 8522 East Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs
Ages: 5-17
Additional registration at location is required. Register at https://www.andrews.edu/services/pool/
Classes run Sept.4- Oct. 4 and Oct. 21- Nov. 15 Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.
For days and times according to level, see the syllabus
Description:
Learn to Swim is designed for multi-level instruction for ages six months to about 15 years. Students select which 2 day class time option they want to attend for the session: Sunday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. The class time depends on which level the student demonstrates qualified ability to participate in. Andrews University Beaty Pool is an authorized provider of the American Red Cross and our certified water safety instructors teach the Learn to Swim program.
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; be sure to register on the Partnership’s GoSignMeUp.
https://www.andrews.edu/services/pool/programs/learn2swim/index.html
Niles-Buchanan YMCA Fall 2018
Choose: " YMCA: Niles/Buchanan: various classes" on your Partnership schedule.
Additional registration at location is required. Contact Kristi Rumsey at krumsey@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: Fall 2018
Choose: " YMCA: Benton Harbor/St. Joseph: various classes" on your Partnership schedule.
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.
**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 2018
Group Swimming lessons: Two sessions for each semester. Must do first session to qualify for payment. Contact Elaina Paulson to sign up for your class of choice. #269-466-0236
South Shore Health and Racquet Club Fall 2018 see start dates below
- 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.
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 September 12 - January 9 (no class Nov. 22 and Dec. 27)
- Level (1) 9:00-9:45am, Level (2) 9:45-10:30am, Level (3) 10:45-11:30am, Level (4) 11:30-12:15am September 13 - January 10 (no class Nov. 21 and Dec. 26)
- Level (2) 1:00-1:45pm, Level (3) 1:45-2:30pm, Level (4) 1:45-2:30pm, Level (5) 2:30-3:15pm September 16 - January 20 (no class Nov. 25 and Dec. 23)
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