Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus

Swim Lessons

Members, Ages 3 months – Adult

Group Swim Lesson participants will be placed in a level based upon their skills. By progressing through lessons, students build self-confidence and skill. Participants will be reviewed and given an evaluation card at end of the session. Call (402) 334-6473 to determine placement.

Important Registration Update

Swim lessons are now open to JCC Members ONLY.

Registration for upcoming session will open at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates:

Session III: Monday, March 25

Members can then register online or with Member Services.
Questions? Contact the Aquatics Department at (402) 334-6473.

Protocol & Policies

There will be no make-up days if participant misses their scheduled lesson. Classes will not be pro-rated if participant is absent.

Our main goal is to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. With that in mind, some of our policies have been updated. Please contact the Aquatics office at (402) 334-6473 if you have questions.

Please be advised of the following protocol:
• Signed Waiver / Forms Required to Participate In Class
• There will be 5-10 minute intervals between classes to decrease crowding during transitions
• Only 1 parent allowed per baby for Baby & Me lessons
• Children under the age of 3 years and/or anyone that is not toilet trained will need to wear the following approved swim diaper. Happy Nappy

To use any credits on your account, you must either register in person at Member Services or call (402) 334-6426 to register. You MUST indicate that you have credits when you register. (If you register online there is no way to indicate you have credits to use.) The week before lessons start, new participants will be emailed an electronic waiver form that must be completed and returned for each swimmer to participated in group swim lessons

Group Swim Lessons

New & Improved!
Baby & Me Swim Lessons

Age:  3 months – 3 years + Adult
Only 1 adult allowed per child

Maximum of 12 per class

We’ve revamped this program! Baby & Me will now be offered at 4 levels. This new structure will feature skills and concepts to help children become safer and more independent in the water. This program is designed for both children and parents to learn safety skills. Lessons will follow a transitional course moving from parents in the water with their child to the child completing the lesson independently with the instructor.

Session III: April 7-28

Registration opens Mar.25  at 10 a.m.
Session III: April 7-28
(4 weeks / 4 classes)

Members: $85

BABY & ME: LEVEL I
Sundays, 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
code: 14-300A

Sundays, 2:45 – 3:05 p.m.
code: 14-300B

BABY & ME: LEVEL II
Sundays, 3:10 – 3:40 p.m.
code: 14-300C

BABY & ME: LEVEL III
Sundays, 3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
code: 14-300D

BABY & ME: LEVEL IV
Baby Swim Transition:  Level IV is the transition class to regular lessons, no parents in the water.
Sundays, 4:20 – 4:50 p.m.
code: 14-300E

About the Instructor

We are excited to welcome BJ Snyder to the Aquatics team! BJ will work primarily as our Infant to Toddler level swim instructor. BJ has over 40 years of experience teaching children to swim. Her credentials include CPO (Certified Pool Operator), LG (Lifeguard), LGI (Lifeguard Instructor), SSI (Scuba Schools International), CPRI (CPR Instructor). She also has certifications in CPR, AED and O2. She specializes in working with young children, infant through pre-school age. She had also helped us build the new infant to toddler level swim curriculum and programs now available!

Group Lessons: Level 1

Ages 3-6

Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 5

Level Goal
Full underwater head submersion

Skills Taught
Going Under Water, Floating, Basic Arm & Leg Movements, Water Safety

Session III: April 7-May 2

Registration will open March 25 at 10:00 a.m.

LEVEL 1: SUNDAYS
4 weeks / 4 classes
Session III: April 7-28
2:00-2:30 pm   code: 14-301A
3:45-4:15 pm   code: 14-301B
Members: $85

LEVEL 1: TUESDAYS / THURSDAYS
4 weeks / 8 classes
Session III: April 9 – May 2
5:00-5:30 pm   code: 14-301C
6:30-7:00 pm   code: 14-301D
Member: $150

Group Lessons: Level 2

Ages 4-9

Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 5

Level Goal
Swim 5 yards Unassisted

Skills Taught
Glides, Basic Arm and Legs Movements, Unassisted Water Entry and Exits, Unassisted Floats, Introduction to Front, Back, and Elementary Backstroke

Session III: April 7 - May 2

Registration will open March 25 at 10:00 a.m.

LEVEL 2: SUNDAYS
4 weeks / 4 classes
Session III: April 7-28
3:10-3:40 pm    code: 14-302A
4:20-4:50 pm    code: 14-302B
Members: $85

LEVEL 2: TUESDAYS / THURSDAYS
4 weeks / 8 classes
Session III: April 9 – May 2
5:30-6:00 pm    code: 14-302C
6:00-6:30 pm    code: 14-302D
Member: $150

Group Lessons: Level 3

Ages 5-12

Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 5

Level Goal
Swim 10 Yards Unassisted

Skills Taught
Front and Back Stroke, Recovery Skills, Treading, Elementary Backstroke, Intro to Breast Stroke, and Kneeling Dives

Session III: April 7 - May 2

Registration will open March 25 at 10:00 a.m.

LEVEL 3: SUNDAYS
4 weeks / 4 classes
Session III: April 7-28
2:35-3:05 pm   code: 14-303A
3:10-3:40 pm   code: 14-303B
Members: $85

LEVEL 3: TUESDAY / THURSDAY
4 weeks / 8 classes
Session III: April 9 – May 2
6:00-6:30 pm   code: 14-303C
5:30-6:00 pm   code: 14-303D
Member: $150

Group Lessons: Level 4

Ages 6-12

Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 5

Level Goal
Swim 25 yards continuously on front and back.

Skills Taught
Front, Back, Breast and Elementary Backstroke, Kneeling Dives, Treading, Introduction to Dolphin Kicks, and Standing Dives

Session III: April 7-May 2

Registration will open March 25 at 10:00 a.m.

LEVEL 4: SUNDAYS
4 weeks / 4 classes
Session III: April 7-28
2:35-3:05 pm    code: 14-304A
4:20-4:50 pm    code: 14-304B
Members: $85

LEVEL 4: TUESDAY / THURSDAY
4 weeks / 8 classes
Session III: April 9 – May 2
6:30-7:00 pm    code: 14-304C
5:00-5:30 pm    code: 14-304D
Member: $150

Group Lessons: Level 5

Ages 6-12

Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 6

Level Goal
Swim 50 yards continuously, front and back stroke

Skills Taught
Front, Back, Breast, Side, and Elementary Backstroke, Standing Dives, Treading, Introduction to Butterfly, Surface Dives, Flip Turns

Session III: April 7-28

Registration will open March 25 at 10:00 a.m.

LEVEL 5: SUNDAYS
4 weeks / 4 classes
Session III: April 7-28
3:45-4:15 pm   code: 14-305
Members: $85

Group Lessons: Level 6

Ages 6-12

Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 6

Level Goal
Swimming 100 yards of almost every stroke

Skills Taught
All 6 Swim Strokes, Standing Dives, Flip Turns, Surface Dives

Session III: April 7-28

Registration will open March 25 at 10:00 a.m.

LEVEL 6: SUNDAYS
4 weeks / 4 classes
Session III: April 7-28
2:00-2:30 pm     code: 14-306
Member: $85

Max: 8

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Members, Ages 3 – Adult

These lessons are a great way to get individualized instruction and focused attention on any areas of concern. Private lesson are tailored to your skill level, ongoing and can be scheduled at your convenience.  Private lessons are for one person. Semi-Private lessons are for groups of two at similar skill level.

Infant – Toddler

Members, Ages 3 months – 3 years

Start swimming sooner! In private lessons young children will learn essential water safety skills and learn to be comfortable and confident in the water from an early age. Parents of children ages 12 months and younger have the option of getting in the water and completing the private lesson with their child. Contact Sarah Waszgis  to schedule your private lessons.

Private Lessons
•  Lessons are open to Members only

• Private lessons are 1 member per instructor

• Infants (ages 3-12 months) will have 20-minute sessions. If they choose to, parents may join their child and the instructor in the water for their private lesson.

• Toddlers (ages 1 – 3 years) will have 30-minute sessions. We recommended parents NOT join their child in the water for this level of private lesson.

• The recommended lesson structure is 2x per week for 4 weeks at a time, however lessons are scheduled to fit each individuals availability.
We recommend continuing lessons after skills are mastered for maintenance.

• If the lesson participant is 18 months old or younger, parents MUST attend the private lesson with their child. This means parents must bring their children to and from all lessons and stay for the duration of the lesson.

• Children under the age of 3 years and/or anyone that is not toilet trained will need to wear the following approved swim diaper. Happy Nappy

PRIVATE: (Age 3-12 months)
20 minute lessons
1 lesson………$35
8 lessons…….$256
16 lessons…..$480

PRIVATE: ( Age 1 year – 3 years)
30 minute session
1 lessons …….$40
8 lessons …….$296
16 lessons……$560

 

About the Instructor
We are excited to welcome BJ Snyder to the Aquatics team! BJ will work primarily as our Infant to Toddler level swim instructor. BJ has over 40 years of experience teaching children to swim. Her credentials include CPO (Certified Pool Operator), LG (Lifeguard), LGI (Lifeguard Instructor), SSI (Scuba Schools International), CPRI (CPR Instructor). She also has certifications in CPR, AED and O2. She specializes in working with young children, infant through pre-school age. She had also helped us build the new infant to toddler level swim curriculum and programs now available!

Age 3 – Adult

Members, Ages 3 & Up

Private and Semi-Private lessons are tailored to meet your skill level and schedule. Contact Sarah Waszgis  to schedule your private lessons.

Private & Semi-Private
• Lessons are open to Members only

• Private lessons are 1 member per instructor. Semi-Private Lessons are for 2 people of similar skill level.

• It is strongly recommended that parents of all participanting children attend for the duration of the lesson. This allows parents to learn the skills their children are being taught.
If the lesson participant is 18 months old or younger, parents MUST attend the private lesson with their child. This means parents must bring their children to and from all lessons and stay for the duration of the lesson.

• Only the 20 packs (private or semi-private) can between siblings.

• Summer Memberships cannot purchase 20 pack lessons.

• All prices are per person

PRIVATE
30 minute lessons

1 lesson………$35
5 lessons…….$165
10 lessons…..$300
20 lessons…..$540

SEMI PRIVATE
30 minute lessons

1 lesson………$29 / person
5 lessons…….$130 / person
10 lessons…..$230 / person
20 lessons…..$400 / person

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Member Services
(402) 334-6426

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333 South 132nd Street Omaha, NE 68154

Contact Us

Aquatics Department
(402) 334-6473

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