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Swim Clubs
             



Andrews: Youth Swim Club                Spring 2022

Program Coordinator: Julie Logan
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone:  
269.471.3257
Email: learn2swim.coordinator@gmail.com 
Website: www.andrews.edu/pool/
Format: In-person
Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive Berrien Springs MI 49104
Ages 17 and younger. Students must be able to swim a whole Lap (2 lengths) using Front Crawl and Back Crawl or Level 4+ ability equivalent


Monday and  Thursdays 6:30-7:30. Students must attend at least 13 hours of class time throughout the semester. Dates: Jan. 10, 13, 20, 24, 27, 31, Feb 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 24, March 7, 10, 14, 17, 28, 31, 
April 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28. 
Feb 28 and March 3 are reserved for makeup days if required due to snow days. 
No class March 21 and 24, Spring Break.

Additional registration at location is required.     Click here to register.      The code is 0651BP 
Visit the website and click on Swim Programs, then Swim Clubs, then Register. Make sure to register for Youth Swim Club and not Stingrays Swim Club on UltraCamp. 

Description:
  • Increase endurance: be able to swim longer, continuously, at a consistent pace.
  • Speed: be able to swim at a quick pace for a short, or moderate distance.
  • Attitude: be able to encourage other swim club members and be always ready to do your best.

Because this course 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/.
Syllabus


South Shore Health and Racquet Club: Stroke Clinic                     
Spring 2022

Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm (two 8-week sessions)

1st session: Jan 5 - March 2nd (No class on Feb 16th**)
2nd session: Mar 9 - May 4th (No class on April 4th**)

Also must register directly with the Club at 429-2101

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Andrews: Stingray Swim Club (Highschool)              Spring 2022

Program Coordinator: Julie Logan
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone:  
269.471.3257
Email: learn2swim.coordinator@gmail.com 
Website: www.andrews.edu/pool/
Format: In-person

Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive Berrien Springs MI 49104
Age 14-19 (Highschool). Must be able to demonstrate a Red Cross level 5 swimming ability.

Class time options:

Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30 PM throughout the semester. 
Class dates: January 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, March 8, 10, 15, 17, 29, 31, April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28. 
Makeup classes (if necessary due to snow days) March 1 and 3. 
No class March 22 and 24 for Spring break.

Additional registration at location is required.       Click here to register.    The code is 0651BP 
Visit the website and click on Swim Programs, then Stingrays Swim Club, then Register 

Description:
  • Increase endurance: be able to swim longer, continuously, at a consistent pace.
  • Speed: be able to swim at a quick pace for a short, or moderate distance.
  • Attitude: be able to encourage other swim club members and be always ready to do your best.

Because this course 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/. 

A 16-entry punch card for the Andreasen Center for Wellness is included in this class. 
Syllabus



Dolphins Swim Club:  BH/SJ YMCA                      Fall only (fall students do not need to register again for this in spring)
and
Mariners Swim Club: Niles-Buchanan YMCA         

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.
*You must attend a minimum of 3 times a week, practice or a scheduled swim event. This class requires a self-paid YMCA membership.

​**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.** Classes must begin in September.
Contact: Allison Kiggins   Phone: 269-683-1552   Email: akiggins@ymcagm.org   Website: YMCA.org
Format: In-person


Swim club is open to ages 5–8 who can complete one length of both freestyle and backstroke and ages 9–18 who can complete two lengths of both freestyle and backstroke
*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


Sea Bees Swim Club: Bridgman Aquatic Center        Fall only
Masks: will follow Bridgman Schools policy. For up-to-date information, contact the pool management directly.
Please register with them and tell them that you are with the Berrien Springs Partnership. Link to their website here.  Syllabus information found in their online description.

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​*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
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