Swim @ JCC Manhattan

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JCC swim classes are well worth the cost due to the top notch facilities and enthusiastic instructors (an instructor named Christian was particularly good). The younger classes are conducted in an adjustable floor height pool that allows for interesting activities during free play – especially the children who can’t walk or are close to learning to walk. Frankly, I have never seen children progress as much in both their comfort in the water and swimming skills as in these classes. The teacher enthusiasm, structure of class, and facilities go a long way in fostering these very important early milestones.

It is difficult to secure a spot beyond the Bubbling Babies Class for the 6 month olds particularly if you are not a family member. The entire facility is brand new and state of the art and classes are abundant so a family membership could be a worthwhile “investment”. The JCC recently changed rules to allow for signup after the third class. Also, if you can only enroll in Bubbling Babies, its still worth it to get off to a great start. Your child will be swimming underwater at eight months!

Summer Session (classes begin in May and go thru mid-August) signup will take place on April 25 for members and April 28th for non-members. The third week of June will be signup for the Fall Session.

Class Descriptions:
Bubbling Babies: 6–10 Months
These classes are designed to acclimate your child to the water environment using games,
songs, toys and flotation devices, age-appropriate swim skills, including arm and leg movements, flotation, and breath control.

Starfish: 11–18 Months
Expert Water Safety instructors teach age appropriate swim skills in our adjustable-depth pool. Classes acclimate your baby/toddler to the water using games, songs, toys, and fun flotation devices.

Tadpole Toddlers: 18-26 Months
Tiny Turtles: 26–36 Months
Little Fish: 3–4 Years
These classes are designed to acclimate your child to the water environment using games, songs, toys and flotation devices, age-appropriate swim skills, including arm and leg movements, flotation, and breath control.

Diving Dolphins: 3–4 Years
(drop-off class)
Diving Dolphins is a drop-off class designed for children who are comfortable in the water and also comfortable separating from their parent/caregiver. The class is taught in our adjustable-depth pool by an expert Water Safety Instructor. Children must be three years old by the start of the first class.

SWIMMING
4-10 Years
The American Red Cross Learn To Swim program is taught by certified Water Safety Instructors in the JCC’s heated main pool. Children are skill tested during their first class and divided into levels for the duration of the semester. Swimsuit and bathing cap are mandatory; goggles are optional.

JCC Manhattan
Phone: 646-505-5708
Location: 334 Amsterdam (76th Streets)
Age(s): Starting at 6 months
Cost: $435 members / $585 non-members
Rules: No refunds and no make-up classes
Length: 30 minutes
Frequency: Weekly
Times: Classes are available 7 days a week
Registration: In-person or online – member registration takes place several days before non-members
Website: www.jccmanhattan.org

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