Swim Lessons

Private & Semi-Private Swim Instruction | Group Swim Lessons | Youth Swim Club | Refund Policy

Discover why the JCC is a fantastic place for children to learn to swim. All swim instruction takes place year-round in our ultra-warm 88-degree, beautiful indoor pool--an ideal setting for children to both learn and enhance their swimming skills.

We offer a fun, progressive, skill-based swimming program modeled after nationally recognized standards and taught by experienced aquatic instructors.

For more information, please call Cheryll Boissevain at 415.444.8032 or e-mail her at cboissevain@marinjcc.org.

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Download the current Group Swim Schedule

Private & Semi-Private Swim Instruction

Our experienced aquatics instructors will work with you one-on-one to achieve great results! Call 415.444.8005 to register.

(1) 30-minute Private Lesson:
$39 members/$45 public

(5) 20-minute Private Lessons:
$120 members/$140 public

(5) 30-minute, Private Lessons:
$155 members/$185 public

(5) 30-minute, Semi-private Lessons:
(2 per group)
$105 members/$125 public (per student)

(5) 30-minute Private Group Lessons:
(3-4 per group)
$75 members/$90 public (per student)

- 48-hour notification required to reschedule - call 444-8005
- $15 charge for any refund request.

Group Swim Lesson Levels

Mommies-in-Motion!

Aerobic Workout for Moms
Ages: 6-36 months
Prerequisite: None
A challenging and fun aerobic workout for mom, and a way to practice introductory water skills for baby - a bonding experience for both!

June-August

Friday 9:45-10:30am
Session 2: July 11-August 1
Session 3: August 8-29

Adult Beginner Swim Class - New!

This class is for the beginner swimmer who wants to learn the basics of swimming and gain confidence in the water.

June-August

Wednesdays, 5:45-6:30pm
Session 1: June 4-25: — 4 classes
Session 2: July 9-30: — 4 classes
$56 Members / $68 Public (per session)

Splash!

Water Play
Ages: 9-36 months
Prerequisite: None
Goal: Parents and their babies will be introduced to the water through songs and play.
Studies have shown that water play between parent and baby enhances their natural bond and the child's mental and physical development. Class ratio 10:1.

June-August

Wednesday 10-10:30am
Session 1: June 4-25
Session 2: July 9-30
Session 3: August 6-27

Saturday 10:30-11am
Session 1: June 7-28
Session 2: July 12-August 2
Session 3: August 9-30

Sunday 10:30-11am
Session 1: June 8-29
Session 2: July 13-August 3
Session 3: August 10-31

Advanced Splash!

Water Exploration
Ages: 2-4 years
Prerequisite: Splash!
Goal: Parent and child are taught introductory water skills, that will prepare the child for the transition to future independent swim lessons. These skills include bubbles, floating and beginning arm and leg movements. Class ratio 10:1.

June-August

Thursday 10-10:30am
Session 1: June 5-26
Session 2: July 10-31
Session 3: August 7-28

Saturday 11-11:30am
Session 1: June 7-28
Session 2: July 12-August 2
Session 3: August 9-30

Sunday 11-11:30am
Session 1: June 8-29
Session 2: July 13-August 3
Session 3: August 10-31

Level 1 - First Fins

Water Introduction
Ages: 3-6 years
Prerequisite: Toilet-trained & without independence in the water. Ready to participate without assistance from a parent or caregiver.
Goal: Instructor introduces safety skills, breath control, under water swimming, buoyancy and arm and leg movments on front and back with support. Class ratio 4:1.

June-August

Monday 9:30-10am
Session 1: June 2-30 (no class 6/9)
Session 2: July 7-28
Session 3: August 4-25

Wednesday 10:30-11am
Session 1: June 4-25
Session 2: July 9-30
Session 3: August 6-27

Thursday 10:30-11am
Session 1: June 5-26
Session 2: July 10-31
Session 3: August 7-28

Saturday 9-9:30am
Session 1: June 7-28
Session 2: July 12-August 2
Session 3: August 9-30

Sunday 9-9:30am
Session 1: June 8-29
Session 2: July 13-August 3
Session 3: August 10-31

1-week consecutive afternoon swim classes
Lessons offered Monday-Thursday
First Fins 1: 3:30-4pm
Week 1 - June 16-19
Week 2 - June 23-26
Week 3 - June 30-July 3
Week 4 - July 7-10
Week 5 - July 14-17
Week 6 - July 21-24
Week 7 - July 28-31
Week 8 - August 4-7
Week 9 - August 11-14
Week 10 - August 18-21

Weekly session: $56 members/$68 public

Level 2 - First Fins

Primary Skills
Ages: 3-6 years
Prerequisite: Level 1 skills, with some independence in the water.
Goal: Students learn to float unassisted and begin to explore swimming unsupported on front and back using various simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions.
Instructor also teaches water safety skills. Class ratio 5:1.

June-August

Monday 10-10:30am
Session 1: June 2-30 (no class 6/9)
Session 2: July 7-28
Session 3: August 4-25

Tuesday 10-10:30am
Session 1: June 3-24
Session 2: July 8-29
Session 3: August 5-26

Wednesday 9:30-10am
Session 1: June 4-25
Session 2: July 9-30
Session 3: August 6-27

Saturday 9:30-10am
Session 1: June 7-28
Session 2: July 12-August 2
Session 3: August 9-30

Sunday 9:30-10am
Session 1: June 8-29
Session 2: July 13-August 3
Session 3: August 10-31

1-week consecutive afternoon swim classes
Lessons offered Monday-Thursday
First Fins 2: 4-4:30pm
Week 1 - June 16-19
Week 2 - June 23-26
Week 3 - June 30-July 3
Week 4 - July 7-10
Week 5 - July 14-17
Week 6 - July 21-24
Week 7 - July 28-31
Week 8 - August 4-7
Week 9 - August 11-14
Week 10 - August 18-21

Weekly session: $56 members/$68 public

Level 3 - Strokes for Kids

Stroke Development
Ages: 3-7 years
Prerequisite: Level 2 skills and able to swim unassisted 15 feet on front and back.
Goal: Students gain confidence and independence in the water as they learn safety and simple rescue skills, treading water, changing direction in the water, front and back crawl, dolphin and elementary backstroke kick. Class ration 6:1.

June-August

Monday 10:30-11am
Session 1: June 2-30 (no class 6/9)
Session 2: July 7-28
Session 3: August 4-25

Tuesday 10:30-11am
Session 1: June 3-24
Session 2: July 8-29
Session 3: August 5-26

Saturday 10-10:30am
Session 1: June 7-28
Session 2: July 12-August 2
Session 3: August 9-30

Sunday 10-10:30am
Session 1: June 8-29
Session 2: July 13-August 3
Session 3: August 10-31

1-week consecutive afternoon swim classes
Lessons offered Monday-Thursday
Strokes 3: 4:30-5pm
Week 1 - June 16-19
Week 2 - June 23-26
Week 3 - June 30-July 3
Week 4 - July 7-10
Week 5 - July 14-17
Week 6 - July 21-24
Week 7 - July 28-31
Week 8 - August 4-7
Week 9 - August 11-14
Week 10 - August 18-21

Weekly session: $56 members/$68 public

Level 4 - Strokes for Kids

Stroke Improvement
Ages: 4-9 years
Prerequisite: Level 3 skills.
Goal: Students become competent with buoyancy skills, treading water, personal water safety, diving and scissors kick. Students improve their front and back crawl and develop breaststroke, butterfly and elementary backstroke. Class ratio 6:1.

June-August

Saturday 11:30-12am
Session 1: June 7-28
Session 2: July 12-August 2
Session 3: August 9-30

Sunday 10:30-11am
Session 1: June 8-29
Session 2: July 13-August 3
Session 3: August 10-31

1-week consecutive afternoon swim classes
Lessons offered Monday-Thursday
Strokes 4: 5-5:30pm
Week 1 - June 16-19
Week 2 - June 23-26
Week 3 - June 30-July 3
Week 4 - July 7-10
Week 5 - July 14-17
Week 6 - July 21-24
Week 7 - July 28-31
Week 8 - August 4-7
Week 9 - August 11-14
Week 10 - August 18-21

Weekly session: $56 members/$68 public

Group Swim Lesson Prices

4-class sessions:
$56 JCC members/$68 public

Call 415.444.8000 to register.

Download the current Group Swim Lesson - Schedule

Get in the swim of things this summer!

1-week consecutive afternoon swim classes

Lessons offered Monday-Thursday
First Fins 1: 3:30-4pm
First Fins 2: 4-4:30pm
Strokes 3: 4:30-5pm
Strokes 4: 5-5:30pm

Week 1 - June 16-19
Week 2 - June 23-26
Week 3 - June 30-July 3
Week 4 - July 7-10
Week 5 - July 14-17
Week 6 - July 21-24
Week 7 - July 28-31
Week 8 - August 4-7
Week 9 - August 11-14
Week 10 - August 18-21

Weekly session: $56 members/$68 public

Call 415.444.8000 to register.

Youth Swim Club

Ages: 5-12 years
Class will focus on the development of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly along with racing starts and turns.

Classes held in the outdoor pool.

March-May
Tue/Thurs, 3:30-4:15pm
No class 4/29

June-August
Tue/Thurs, 3:30-4:15pm
No class 7/1 & 7/3

Monthly Charge:
Tuesday OR Thursday $40 members/$50 public
Tuesday AND Thursday $80 members / $100 public

Group Lesson Refund Policy applies

Call 415.444.8000 to register.

JCC Swim Lesson Refund Policy:

Private and Semi-private lessons require 48-hour notice to reschedule.
Registrants may only attend the class session for which they are registered.
There are no refunds after class begins.
Registrants who withdraw prior to the first session will be charged a $15 refund fee.
We reserve the right to cancel any lesson with insufficient enrollment.

Thank you for your cooperation!