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

Swim Lessons (group only) 

All students must complete a project for these classes.

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Andrews University                          Fall 2022: coming soon! Details TBA

Contact: Isabel Widdis, Learn2Swim Coordinator
Format: In-person
Email: learn2swim@andrews.edu
Phone:  269-471-3257 
Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive
Ages 5- 17    Level 1-6 Age 6 +     Preschool Age 5 

Start Date: Aug. 29

Register with our program, and then the pool.  Additional registration at location is required.  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

Students must be registered for Session I and will automatically be registered and must take Session II as well.  You will need to re-register with the partnership for spring semester if you want to start again for January lessons.

Learn2Swim lessons are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 4:30-6:30.   
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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 without medical diagnosis and doctor's note.***

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/