Swim Lessons

At the LJCC, we provide private swim lessons to infants and toddlers and children of all ages.  Group classes are available for children ages 3 and up.  We have experienced instructors who work with infants and toddlers on survival skills and basic water skills to promote safety in and around the water.

All classes are taught by LJCC Lifeguards/Instructors and are scheduled to meet for 8 sessions. Extra meetings are scheduled when possible in case of any days cancelled due to inclement weather or LJCC facility closings. Classes must have three participants. All classes will meet the first scheduled day, and depending on participation, may be canceled or combined. If the class is canceled due to lack of participation, credit will be issued. The LJCC has converted to American Red Cross (ARC) lesson structure.

Group Swim Lessons
Click here to register for classes.
For more information or questions, contact Miriam Sokol at msokol@bhamjcc.org or 879-0411 ext. 242.

2013 Summer Swim Lessons

Session C     July 8 - July 18
Session D     July 22 - August 1
(Each session is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for 2 weeks)

Class                 Ages           Days               Times                        Fee/MVP(Member Value Price)
Beginner            3 & 4           Mon-Thur        10:30-11:00                $120.00/$80.00

Intermediate      4 & Up         Mon-Thur        11:00-11:30                $120.00/$80.00

Advanced          5 & Up         Mon-Thur        11:30-12:00                $120.00/$80.00

Class                 Ages           Days               Times                         Fee/MVP(Member Value Price)
Beginner            3 & 4            Mon-Thur        5:00-5:30                    $120.00/$80.00

Intermediate      4 & Up          Mon-Thur        5:30-6:00                    $120.00/$80.00

Advanced          5 & Up          Mon-Thur        6:00-6:30                    $120.00/$80.00

Private Lessons are available for children and adults of all ages. Contact the Fitness Desk or Miriam Sokol for more information. You may also go to www.alabamaswimschool.com  

Fee/MVP(Member Value Price)
$33/$28 for 1 child
$55/$44 for 2 children
$71/$60 for 3 children

FYI and helpful hints for swim lessons
• register early, classes will fill up
• arrive a little early for the lesson
• light snacks only before lesson if at all.
• have children use restroom before the lesson.
• please do not talk to children during lesson.
• please talk to instructor before or after class time
• no make ups for missed classes, except classes cancelled by LJCC due to weather
• once you have attended the first class, no refunds

Beginner (Ages 3-4)
These lessons are for children who have fear of the water or do not have any swimming ability. This class covers water exploration and primary skills in order for the child’s comfort level to be ready for the more advanced beginning locomotive skills. The participants also learn floating, kicking, under water skills, and the introduction to back floating. Each class will have 8 lessons lasting 30 minutes. The class size is limited to 5 participants per instructor.
Intermediate (Ages 4 and Up)
This class is for children who are more comfortable in the water and can swim unassisted for at least 5 yards. Participants will learn rhythmic breathing and begin stroke readiness. The same format is followed as Beginner.

Advanced (Ages 4 and Up)
This class is for those children who can swim at least 10 yards while breathing without help and have little or no fear of the deep water. The skills learned in this level are freestyle, backstroke, treading water, and breaststroke is introduced. The next level will be Swim Team.
Private/ Semi-Private Swim Lessons
For children who need one on one or two on one attention. These are by appointment only and prices vary depending on the number of participants. You can schedule as many as you need to accomplish your desired goals.
Adult Swim Lessons (19 and up)
For beginners who have little or no swimming ability. Teaching individuals to become relaxed in the water is goal for those who are afraid by enhancing their knowledge of breath control and buoyancy before learning the correct strokes to move through the water. These are by appointment only and prices vary depending on the number of participants. You can schedule as many as you need to accomplish your desired goals.