Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus

Swim Lessons

Members, Ages 3 months – Adult

Group Swim Lessons are offered at a variety of levels and help improve general swim ability. Participants will receive an evaluation card at end of the session. Advanced registration is required. Please contact the Aquatics Department at (402) 334-6473 if you need help determining your child’s lesson placement.

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 such as a 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

Sunday Youth Group Swim Lessons are open to Members ONLY. Tuesday / Thursday or Wednesday lessons are open to Members and Non Members. Registration will open at the dates listed. Members can register online or with Member Services. Non Members can call (402) 334-6426 to register. Questions? Please contact the Aquatics Department at (402) 334-6473

Group Swim Lessons

Baby & Me Swim Lessons

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

Maximum of 12 per class

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: Mar.30 - May 4

Session III Sunday class dates will be March 30, April 6, April 27, and May 4.

Registration Opens:
Members: March 17 at 10 am
Non-Members: March 24 at 10 am

SUNDAYS
March 30 – May 4
4 weeks / 4 classes
Members: $90  |  Non:$125

Level I
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.  code: 14-30B1A
2:35 – 3:05 p.m.    code: 14-30B2B

Level II
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.   code: 14-30B2A
3:10 – 3:40 p.m.   code: 14-30B2B

Level III
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.     code: 14-30B3A
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.     code: 14-30B3B

Level IV*
4:20 – 4:50 p.m.   code: 14-30B4B
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.   code: 14-30B4A

* Baby Swim Transition:  Level IV is the transition class to regular lessons, no parents in the water.

Session IV: June 1-22

Registration Opens:
Members: May 19 at 10 am
Non-Members: May 23 at 10 am

SUNDAYS
June 1-22
4 weeks / 4 classes
Members: $90  |  Non:$125

Level I
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.  code: 14-40B1A
2:35 – 3:05 p.m.    code: 14-40B2B

Level II
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.   code: 14-40B2A
3:10 – 3:40 p.m.   code: 14-40B2B

Level III
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.     code: 14-40B3A
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.     code: 14-40B3B

Level IV*
4:20 – 4:50 p.m.   code: 14-40B4B
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.   code: 14-40B4A

* Baby Swim Transition:  Level IV is the transition class to regular lessons, no parents in the water.

Session V: July 6-27

Registration Opens:
Members: June 30 at 10 am
Non-Members: July 2 at 10 am

SUNDAYS
July 6-27
4 weeks / 4 classes
Members: $90  |  Non:$125

Level I
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.  code: 14-50B1A
2:35 – 3:05 p.m.    code: 14-50B2B

Level II
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.   code: 14-50B2A
3:10 – 3:40 p.m.   code: 14-50B2B

Level III
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.     code: 14-50B3A
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.     code: 14-50B3B

Level IV*
4:20 – 4:50 p.m.   code: 14-50B4B
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.   code: 14-50B4A

* Baby Swim Transition:  Level IV is the transition class to regular lessons, no parents in the water.

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: March -May

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Tuesday / Thursday open to Members & Non

Session III Sunday class dates will be March 30, April 6, April 27, and May 4.

Registration Opens:
Members: March 17 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: March 24 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAYS
March 30 – May 4

4 weeks / 4 classes
2:00-2:30 p.m.  code:14-302B
3:45-4:15 p.m.  code:14-302B
Member: $90

TUES / THUR
April 1 – 24
4 weeks / 8 classes.
5:00-5:30 p.m.   code: 14-302C
6:30-7:00 p.m.   code: 14-302D
Member: $155
Non: $215

Session IV: June

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Wednesday lessons are open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: May 19  at 10 a.m.
Non Member: May 23 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAYS
June 1-22

4 weeks / 4 classes
2:00-2:30 p.m.  code:14-402B
3:45-4:15 p.m.  code:14-402B
Member: $90

WEDNESDAYS
June 4-26
4 weeks / 4 classes
5:00-5:30 p.m.   code: 14-402C
6:30-7:00 p.m.   code: 14-402D
Member: $90
Non: $125

Session V: July

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Wednesdays lessons are open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: June 30 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: July 2 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAYS
July 6-27

4 weeks / 4 classes
2:00-2:30 p.m.  code:14-502B
3:45-4:15 p.m.  code:14-502B
Member: $90

WEDNESDAYS
July 9-30
4 weeks / 4 classes
5:00-5:30 p.m.   code: 14-502C
6:30-7:00 p.m.   code: 14-502D
Member: $90
Non: $125

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: March - May

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Tuesday / Thursday open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: Mar. 17 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: Mar. 24 at 10 a.m.

Session III Sunday class dates will be March 30, April 6, April 27, and May 4.

SUNDAY
March 30 – May 4
4 weeks / 4 classes
3:10-3:40 pm    code: 14-302A
4:20-4:50 pm    code: 14-302B
Members: $90

TUES / THURS
April 1-24
4 weeks / 8 classes
5:30-6:00 pm    code: 14-302C
6:00-6:30 pm    code: 14-302D
Member: $155
Non: $215

Session IV: June

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Wednesday lessons are open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: May 19 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: May 23 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAY
June 1-22
4 weeks / 4 classes
3:10-3:40 pm    code: 14-402A
4:20-4:50 pm    code: 14-402B
Members: $90

WEDNESDAY
June 4-26
4 weeks / 4 classes
5:30-6:00 pm    code: 14-402C
6:00-6:30 pm    code: 14-402D
Member: $90
Non: $125

Session V: July

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Wednesday lessons are open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: June 30 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: July 2 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAY
July 6-27
4 weeks / 4 classes
3:10-3:40 pm    code: 14-502A
4:20-4:50 pm    code: 14-502B
Members: $90

WEDNESDAY
July 9-30
4 weeks / 4 classes
5:30-6:00 pm    code: 14-502C
6:00-6:30 pm    code: 14-502D
Member: $90
Non: $125

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: Mar - May

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Tuesday / Thursday open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: March 17 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: March 24 at 10 a.m.

Session III Sunday class dates will be March 30, April 6, April 27, and May 4.

SUNDAYS
Mar. 30 – May 4
4 weeks / 4 classes
2:35-3:05 pm   code: 14-303A
3:10-3:40 pm   code: 14-303B
Members: $90

TUES / THURS
April 1-24
4 weeks / 8 classes
5:30-6:00 pm   code: 14-303D
6:00-6:30 pm   code: 14-303C
Member: $155
Non:$215

Session IV: June

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Wednesday lessons are open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: May 19 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: May 23 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAYS
June 1-22
4 weeks / 4 classes
2:35-3:05 pm   code: 14-403A
3:10-3:40 pm   code: 14-403B
Members: $90

WEDNESDAYS
June 4-26
4 weeks / 4 classes
5:30-6:00 pm   code: 14-403D
6:00-6:30 pm   code: 14-403C
Member: $90
Non:$125

Session V: July

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Wednesday lessons are open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: June 30 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: July 2 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAYS
July 6-27
4 weeks / 4 classes
2:35-3:05 pm   code: 14-503A
3:10-3:40 pm   code: 14-503B
Members: $90

WEDNESDAYS
July 9-30
4 weeks / 4 classes
5:30-6:00 pm   code: 14-503D
6:00-6:30 pm   code: 14-503C
Member: $90
Non:$125

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: Mar. - May

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Tuesday / Thursday open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: Mar.17 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: Mar.24 at 10 a.m.

Session III Sunday class dates will be March 30, April 6, April 27, and May 4.

SUNDAYS
Mar.30 – May 4
4 weeks / 4 classes
2:35-3:05 pm    code: 14-304A
4:20-4:50 pm    code: 14-304B
Members: $90

TUES / THURS
April 1-24
4 weeks / 8 classes
5:00-5:30 pm    code: 14-304D
6:30-7:00 pm    code: 14-304C
Member: $155
Non: $215

Session IV: June

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Wednesday lessons are open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: May 19 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: May 23 at 10 a.m

SUNDAYS
June 1-22
4 weeks / 4 classes
2:35-3:05 pm    code: 14-404A
4:20-4:50 pm    code: 14-404B
Members: $90

WEDNESDAYS
June 4-26
4 weeks / 4 classes
5:00-5:30 pm    code: 14-404D
6:30-7:00 pm    code: 14-404C
Member: $90
Non: $125

Session V: July

Sunday lessons are for Members only
Wednesday lessons are open to Members & Non

Registration Opens:
Members: June 30 at 10 a.m.
Non Member: July 2 at 10 a.m

SUNDAYS
July 6-27
4 weeks / 4 classes
2:35-3:05 pm    code: 14-504A
4:20-4:50 pm    code: 14-504B
Members: $90

WEDNESDAYS
July 9-30
4 weeks / 4 classes
5:00-5:30 pm    code: 14-504D
6:30-7:00 pm    code: 14-504C
Member: $90
Non: $125

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: Mar-May

Sunday lessons are for Members only

Registration is open

SUNDAYS
Mar. 30 – May 4
4 weeks / 4 classes
3:45-4:15 pm   code: 14-305
Members: $90
Max 6

Session IV: June

Sunday lessons are for Members only

Registration Opens:
Members: May 19 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAYS
June 1-22
4 weeks / 4 classes
3:45-4:15 pm   code: 14-405
Members: $90
Max 6

Session V: July

Sunday lessons are for Members only

Registration Opens:
Members: June 30 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAYS
July 6-27
4 weeks / 4 classes
3:45-4:15 pm   code: 14-505
Members: $90
Max 6

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: Mar-May

Sunday lessons are for Members only

Registration Now Open

Session III Sunday class dates will be March 30, April 6, April 27, and May 4.

SUNDAYS
Mar.30 – May 4
4 weeks / 4 classes

2:00-2:30 pm     code: 14-306
Member: $90
Max: 8

Session IV: June

Sunday lessons are for Members only

Registration Opens:
Members: May 19 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAYS
June 1-22
4 weeks / 4 classes

2:00-2:30 pm     code: 14-406
Member: $90
Max: 8

Session V: July

Sunday lessons are for Members only

Registration Opens:
Members: June 30 at 10 a.m.

SUNDAYS
July 6-27
4 weeks / 4 classes

2:00-2:30 pm     code: 14-506
Member: $90
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 the Aquatics Office at (402) 334-6473 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

* All Private and Semi Private Lessons expire 1 year from purchase date.

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 the Aquatics Office at (402) 334-6473 to schedule your 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

* All Private and Semi Private Lessons expire 1 year from purchase date.

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(402) 334-6426

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Aquatics Department
(402) 334-6473

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