Swim Lessons
JCC members & non 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 each session. Advanced registration is required. Please contact the Aquatics Department at 402.334.6473 if you need help determining your child’s swim level placement.
Protocol & Policies
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
2026 Swim Sessions Registration
JCC members: Dec. 22 at 10 am
Non members: Dec. 29, at 10 am
Sunday Youth Group Swim Lessons
Tuesday and Thursday lessons are open to both JCC members and non members, howeverk Sunday Youth Group Swim Lessons are only open to JCC members. This excludes Sunday Baby & Me Group Swim Lessons which are open to both members and non members.
Group Swim Lessons
Baby & Me
- Ages 3 months-3 years + Adult
- 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.
Baby & Me Sunday Sessions
Session I: January 4-25
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 15-March 8
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 29-April 26
4 classes over 5 weeks
Baby & Me Level I
9:30-10 am
2:35-3:05 pm
Baby & Me Level II
9-9:30 am
3:10-3:40 pm
Baby & Me Level III
8:30-9 am
3:45-4:15 pm
Baby & Me Level IV*
8-8:30 am
4:20-4:50 pm
JCC members: $90
Non members: $125
*Baby Swim Transition: Level IV is the transition class to regular lessons, no parents in the water.
Youth Group Level 1
- Ages 3-5 years
- Minimum of 3, maximum of 5
Level 1 Goals & Skills
- Full underwater head submersion
- Going under water
- Floating
- Basic arm and leg movements
- Water Safety
Level 1 Sunday Sessions (JCC members only)
Session I: January 4-25
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 15-March 8
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 29-April 26
4 classes over 5 weeks
Level I Times
2-2:30 pm
3:45-4:15 pm
JCC members: $90
Level 1 Tuesday & Thursday Sessions
Session I: January 6-29
8 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 17-March 10
8 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 31-April 28
8 classes over 5 weeks (no class 4.2)
Level I Times
5-5:30 pm
6:30-7 pm
JCC members: $155
Non members: $215
Youth Group Level 2
- Ages 4-6 years
- Minimum of 3, maximum of 5
Level 2 Goals & Skills
- Swim 5 yards unassisted
- Glides
- Basic arm and leg movement
- Unassisted water entry and exits
- Unassisted floats
- Introduction to front and back elementary backstroke
Level 2 Sunday Sessions (JCC members only)
Session I: January 4-25
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 15-March 8
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 29-April 26
4 classes over 5 weeks
Level 2 Times
3:10-3:40 pm
4:20-4:50 pm
JCC members: $90
Level 2 Tuesday & Thursday Sessions
Session I: January 6-29
8 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 17-March 10
8 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 31-April 28
8 classes over 5 weeks (no class 4.2)
Level 2 Times
5:30-6 pm
6-6:30 pm
JCC members: $155
Non members: $215
Youth Group Level 3
- Ages 5-8 years
- Minimum of 3, maximum of 5
Level 3 Goals & Skills
- Swim 10 yards unassisted
- Front and back stroke
- Recovery skills
- Treading
- Elementary backstroke
- Intro to breast stroke
- Kneeling dives
Level 3 Sunday Sessions (JCC members only)
Session I: January 4-25
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 15-March 8
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 29-April 26
4 classes over 5 weeks
Level 3 Times
2:35-3:05 pm
3:10-3:40 pm
JCC members: $90
Level 3 Tuesday & Thursday Sessions
Session I: January 6-29
8 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 17-March 10
8 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 31-April 28
8 classes over 5 weeks (no class 4.2)
Level 3 Times
5:30-6 pm
6-6:30 pm
JCC members: $155
Non members: $215
Youth Group Level 4
- Ages 6-9 years
- Minimum of 3, maximum of 5
Level 4 Goals & Skills
- Swim 25 yards continuously on front and back.
- Front and back breast and elementary backstroke
- Kneeling dives
- Treading
- Introduction to dolphin kicks
- Standing dives
Level 4 Sunday Sessions (JCC members only)
Session I: January 4-25
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 15-March 8
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 29-April 26
4 classes over 5 weeks
Level 4 Times
2:35-3:05 pm
JCC members: $90
Level 4 Tuesday & Thursday Sessions
Session I: January 6-29
8 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 17-March 10
8 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 31-April 28
8 classes over 5 weeks (no class 4.2)
Level 4 Times
5-5:30 pm
JCC members: $155
Non members: $215
Youth Group Level 5
- Ages 7-10 years
- Minimum of 3, maximum of 6
Level 5 Goals & Skills
- Swim 50 yards continuously and front and back stroke
- Front, Back, Breast, Side, and Elementary Backstroke
- Standing dives
- Treading
- Introduction to butterfly
- Surface dives
- Flip turns
Level 5 Sunday Sessions (JCC members only)
Session I: January 4-25
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 15-March 8
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 29-April 26
4 classes over 5 weeks
Level 5 Times
3:45-4:15 pm
JCC members: $90
Youth Group Level 6
- Ages 7-12 years
- Minimum of 3, maximum of 6
Level 6 Goals & Skills
- Swimming 100 yards of almost every stroke
- All 6 Swim Strokes
- Standing Dives
- Flip Turns
- Surface Dives
Level 6 Sunday Sessions (JCC members only)
Session I: January 4-25
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session II: February 15-March 8
4 classes over 4 weeks
Session III: March 29-April 26
4 classes over 5 weeks
Level 6 Times
2-2:30 pm
JCC members: $90
Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons
JCC 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.
Ages 3 months-3 years
JCC members only
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 private lessons.
Private Lessons
• 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
Ages 3 years-Adult
JCC members only
Private and Semi-Private lessons are tailored to meet your skill level and schedule.
Contact the Aquatics Office at 402.334.6473 to schedule private lessons
Private & Semi-Private
• 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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