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American Red Cross Learn To Swim
The JCC’s aquatics programs are based on the principles and methods established by the American Red Cross which is
progressive; each skill builds on the skills mastered in the previous level. It’s important and necessary to successfully
complete each level in progression. Progress reports are handed out at the end of every session informing parents which skills
were accomplished, which need continued practice, and a recommendation for subsequent enrollment levels. All lessons are
taught in the Peck Aquatic Center on the JCC campus in White昀椀sh Bay. We realize that there are schedule changes and situations that
may cause you or your child to miss a class, but to ensure a quality experience for both your child and the other children in classes, the JCC
does not allow make-up lessons or provide credits or refunds for missed or canceled classes.
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LESSON SCHEDULE
REGISTER
Pre-school Age Aquatics • Ages 3 -5 yrs
Our preschool-age aquatic classes are structured with each 30-minute lesson combining skill instruction and fun. To ensure a quality
and safe lesson, there is a ratio of one instructor to a maximum of four students. Classes are held in the small teaching pool.
Swim Evaluation
New to our program? Not sure what
level is the best 昀椀t for your child? We’ll
work with your child to complete a thorough swim evaluation and recommend a
level for enrollment based on the Amer-
Pre-School Level 1
Pre-School Level 3
First independent swim lesson experience.
Swimmers will learn how to get more comfortable in the water independently. Activities will include submerging the face
(eyes, mouth, nose), blowing bubbles,
昀氀oating on fronts & backs, and exploring
arm movements, including swimming on
front & back with instructor support.
Swimmers in this class must be able to
submerge their heads, jump independently into shallow water, and 昀氀oat independently on their fronts & backs. Activities will include front & backstroke (arm
and leg action coordinated) independently across the training pool, and participate
in similar activities in the large pool.
Pre-School Level 2
Pre-School Level 3B
Swimmers in this class must be comfortable putting their heads in the water independently and participating in some swim
skills on their own. Activities will include
learning to 昀氀oat on the front & back, front
& back glides (with minimal instructor assistance) with and without kicking, beginning arm movement of the front & backstroke, jumping into shallow water, and
retrieving a submerged object.
Instructor referral required for enrollment.
Register through the Aquatics Department.
ican Red Cross Learn to Swim program
FREE to JCC Members
& the Community
Contact Zachary Altman,
Aquatics Director
to schedule a swim evaluation at
zaltman@jccmilwaukee.org or
414-967-8191.
INQUIRE
This class is designed for swimmers who
successfully passed the benchmark skills
for Pre-School Level 3 but do not yet
meet the age or endurance requirements
for Youth Level 2. Swimmers enrolled in
this class must be able to swim front &
backstroke for ¼ length of the large pool
with coordinated arm and leg action. Activities will include re昀椀ning coordinated
arm & leg action with an introduction to
rotary breathing (breathing to the side
while swimming on the front), swimming
on side, and treading water. Swimmers
will work towards independently swimming both the front & backstroke for ½
the length of the large pool.
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