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  Children ages six (6) and older who have never had swim lessons should be placed in Level 1 Beginner. Children age 4 & 5 who have never had swim lessons should be placed in Small Fry 1.
   
  You may register for as many swim sessions as you like in order to assure continued instruction. Payment must be received for each session upon registration.
   
  Children who have their certificate from previous swim classes should register for the next swim level (Example: those completing Level 2 Beginner should register for Level 2 Advanced).
   
  Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Class size is limited so please register early.
   
  Parents may observe the first and last lesson only.


 
 

A progressive series of courses designed to teach water safety and swimming skills to youth ages 6-13.  Each class has ten (10) students and lasts for 30 minutes. Our eight (8) level progression is as follows:
 
 Safety Lessons
 Level 1 Beginner
    Aquatic Orientation
 Level 1 Advanced
    Water Exploration
 
 Freestyle and Backstroke
 Level 2 Beginner
    Primary Skills
 Level 2 Advanced
    Fundamental Aquatic Locomotion
 
 Butterfly & Breaststroke,
 Starts & Turns
 Level 3 Beginner
    Stroke Readiness
 Level 3 Advanced
    Increased Skill Competence
 Level 4
    Stroke Development
    Stroke Confidence and Speed
 Level 5 Advanced Skills
    Water Polo and Fins Swim Skills

Children must swim 300 yards to graduate swim lessons, and consider to be safe in the water. In these 300 yards the swimmers should be able to demonstrate proper skills of the four racing strokes learned.

Ages: 6 - 18
Fee: $85.00 per Session
Limit Of Participants: 10

Private Swim Lessons & Stroke Clinics available upon request.
(908) 687-2697 ext. 109
Ask for Yefim Shoykhet
yshoykhet@bgcuc.org

   
   
   Pre-school
   
You and your child can explore the aquatic world under the supervision of our certified staff. Emphasis will be on water adjustment, blowing bubbles, and basic body movements. Time for free play with your child too!

Ages: 9 months to 3 years old
Days: Saturday
Fee: $85.00 per Session
* See schedule for specific class times
 

Explore water sports. The century old sport of Water Polo is a team sport similar in some ways to soccer, handball and basketball. It is played at recreational and competitive levels up to the Olympics. Even beginners who make their own rules can enjoy themselves and this activity.


 

A series of lessons designed to give 3 to 5 year olds basic survival and water adjustment skills.  There are six (6) students per class, and classes are 30 minutes each.  Swim levels progress as follows:

 

Small Fry 1         Beginner  

Small Fry 2         Intermediate  Small Fry 3         Advanced

 

AGES: 3-5

FEE: $85.00 per Session

 
   
   
   
   

13 years old and older are considered young adults.Basic swim instruction as well as improvement for already acquired skills.

Ages: 13 & up
Days: Saturday
Time: 12:20pm - 12:50pm
Fee: $85.00
 

 Welcome to a new sport and a new breed of swimmers. Although this sport is still in its infancy in the U.S., it’s spreading throughout the world. Fin swimming is a variation of swimming with roots in scuba diving and snorkeling. It involves the use of  mono-fin, which is a two footed, single-bladed, porpoise-like fin that transforms a human being into a mermaid, a dolphin or whatever imagination brings to mind.
 
Days: Saturday
Fee: $85.00 per Session
Limit Of Participants: 15
* See schedule for specific class times

 
 


All youth members are invited to participate in the scheduled free recreational swims. Access to the locker rooms is 15 minutes prior to the scheduled swim and all members must be dressed and out of the locker 15 minutes after the swim ends.

Mondays – Fridays
3:15pm-4:15pm
(except Nov. 15-March 4)

Saturdays
1:30pm-3:00pm
(Family Swimming)

Ages
6 & UP (ages 4-5 must be accompanied by parents, no children under the age of 4)

***** Please Note*****

Some of the open swims may be cancelled due to swim team activities. Please check the monthly calendar.

   
   
   
   
Youth members ages 6 and up and their immediate family can enjoy a variety of water games and activities conducted by our staff.

Days: Saturday (September - June)
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fee: $100.00 (Good for the whole family)
Limit Of Participants: 40
* check monthly pool schedule for updated information

 

   
   
 

We are looking for dedicated, Sports Instructors, Gym/Swim Instructors (for Day Care-morning hours), Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and Assistant Coach who are willing and can work with kids. Must be certified CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard. Stop by at pool office or call Yefim Shoykhet at: (908) 687-2697 Ext. 109.

 
 
Adult members can enjoy recreational therapeutic lap swimming. Great exercise and meet new friends!

Days: Tuesday - Friday (Sept. - June)
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Fee: $200.00 per year
* Check monthly pool schedule for updated information

 

 

   
 

 

 

 
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Copyright © 2008 Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County
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