Swim School

The College of New Jersey Aquatic Center Swim School program is designed to promote aquatic safety through caring instruction in a small group environment. Classes are taught by certified instructors and are held in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines. This group oriented program covers techniques and knowledge in a steady progression for aquatic skill development. As the participants practice these skills, they will become safer and better swimmers.

We offer our swim school classes once per semester and those lessons usually occur in October/November and March/April. Weekday classes consist of five (5) 40 minute sessions and weekend classes consist of five (5) 40 minute classes. The April classes are offered in the afternoon after school (4 pm) as well as on Saturday mornings (9:30am, 10:20am and 11:10am). October classes are offered on weekend mornings only, where are spring lessons are offered on both weekdays afternoons and Saturday mornings.

• Preschool Program
• Progressive Program
• Adult Lessons
• Registration Information

Preschool Program

PARENT & TODDLER:

This class is designed for the 1-3 year old's first water experience. Emphasis is placed on "FUN" through water adaptation skills, kicking, and breathing. This program gives parents information and techniques to help prepare their children for water activities and to supervise water activities in a safe manner. IMPORTANT:  Parental participation is required! 

Dates

Saturdays: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

Times: 

Saturday: 10:20 am, 11:10 am

Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:8

PRESCHOOL (LEVEL 1):

This course is designed for the 3-5 year old's first water experience. Students learn elementary aquatic skills such as water adjustment, breathing, floating, kicking, and basic personal safety. Flotation devices may be used when appropriate.

Prerequisite:

3-5yrs. old 

Dates:

Saturdays: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

Times: 

Saturdays: 9:30 am, 10:20 am, 11:10 am

Instructor to Student Ratio:

1:3

Progressive Program

LEVEL 2:
Previous experience is not necessary for this introductory course. Children learn the basic skills and knowledge that help ensure reasonable safety in and around the water. (Skills include floating without support, and basic locomotion techniques.) 

Prerequisite:

5 yrs. old 

Dates: 

Saturday: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

Times: 

Saturdays: 9:30 am, 10:20 am, 11:10 am

Instructor to Student Ratio:

1:6

LEVEL 3:

In this course, students will build on the skills they learned in Level 2. Emphasis is placed on front and back crawl strokes as well as elementary backstroke. Deep water orientation and safety skills are also stressed. 

Prerequisite:

Level 2 

Dates: 

Saturday:9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

Times:

Saturdays: 9:30 am, 10:20 pm, 11:10 am

Instructor to Student Ratio:

1:6

LEVEL 4:

This class improves upon the skills learned in Levels 2 and 3 while improving stamina and coordination. Students learn front and back crawl, elementary back and sidestroke.

Prerequisite:

Level 3 

Dates: 

Saturday: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

Times: 

Saturdays: 9:30 am, 10:20am, 11:10 am

Instructor to Student Ratio:

1:8 

LEVEL 5:

Students will coordinate and refine key strokes. Butterfly, open turns, feet first dives and springboard diving will be introduced. 

Prerequisite:

Level 4 

Dates: 

Saturday: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

Times:

Saturdays: 9:30 am, 10:20 am, 11:10 am

Instructor to Student Ratio:

1:8 

Adult Lessons

The adult lesson program offers instruction for people at all skill levels.  From the very beginner to those interested in technique improvement. 

Dates: 

Tuesdays; 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14

Times: 

Beginner: 7 - 7:45 pm     

Advanced: 7:45 - 8:30 pm

Instructor to Student Ratio:

1:5

Registration Information

• Registration will be held at the Aquatic Center on Saturday, September 6th at 1pm- 3pm.

• Registration is on a first come first served basis.

• Mail-in and Phone-in registrations will not be accepted.

• Please print out the following forms and bring them with you to registration.

Forms

• Registration Form
• Consent Form

Information on future classes coming soon. E-mail us for more information.