Uptown Aquatics Swimming Programs

Year-Round Swim Lessons

Swim School

Group classes and lessons at the Uptown JCC are designed utilizing the guidelines of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. Instruction focuses on providing a safe and nurturing environment where each swimmer is encouraged and challenged, but never pressured or forced to participate. All lessons are implemented and taught by highly skilled and trained American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors. 
  

Bubble Babies

Bubble Babies
Ages: 6 months -  2 years
Join your bubble baby for water exploration through fun songs and water activities. This is an interactive class requiring at least one adult to accompany the child in the water.

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Group Swim Classes

 
All lessons are available from January through April and are open to members and nonmembers.  Schedule and levels listed below.
 
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Tadpoles

This beginner class introduces basic swimming skills. An adult is not required to be in the water. Prerequisite: Bubble Babies or previous exploration experience.

Ages: 2 - 3 years 

 

April Classes

Monday and Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. | $120 (There will be no class on April 14)

Tuesday and Thursday | 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. | $160 (There will be no class on April 29)

Saturday | 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. | $80 

Guppies

Swimmers progress through different levels learning water safety and proper stroke technique. For a full description of skills learned in this class, see Preschool Level 1, 2 and 3. Must be potty trained.

Ages: 3 - 5 years

 

April Classes

Monday and Wednesday | 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. | $120 (There will be no class on April 14)

Monday and Wednesday | 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. | $120 (There will be no class on April 14)

Tuesday and Thursday | 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. | $160 (There will be no class on April 29)

Saturday | 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | $80 

Jellies

Swimmers progress through different levels learning water safety and proper stroke technique. For a full description of skills learned in this class see Beginner Level 1. Must be able to swim 25 yards independently.

Ages: 6 - 12 years

April Classes

Tuesday and Thursday | 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. | $160 

Adults

Swimmers progress through different levels learning water safety and proper stroke technique.

Ages: 18 and up 

April Classes

Saturday | 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. | $80 

Private/Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Members Only

Thank you for your interest in our swim lessons! Due to a high demand for private and semi-private sessions, availability is currently limited — but more openings are on the way. Stay tuned for updates, we look forward to welcoming you to the pool soon!

Private

Our custom lessons are available for students of all ages and are tailored to meet each individual’s needs and goals.

Ages: 3 and older
Six 30-minute lessons | $211

Semi-Private 
Gather your own group of two students of the same skill level for shared lessons.

Ages: 3 and older
Six 30-minute lessons | $160 per student

Adult Private
Emphasizing personal safety, swimming skills, and endurance. Learn to float, kick, and swim on front and back. Improve skills and confidence.

Ages: 18 and older
Six 30-minute lessons | $211

Swim Programs

Summer Swim Lesson Program

This two week comprehensive program will help beginners become more acclimated and comfortable in the water by working on fundamental swimming skills. Participants in this program will work on these lifesaving skills: treading, breath control, floating, and survival swimming. Ages: 3-5 ONLY!

JUNE
Tuesdays & Thursdays

June Session 1a
June 3 - 12
4:00pm - 4:30pm
$211 members | $220 non-members
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June Session 1b
June 3 - 12
4:30pm - 5:00pm
$211 members | $220 non-members
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June Session 2a
June 17 - 26
4:00pm - 4:30pm
$211 members | $220 non-members
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June Session 2b
June 17 - 26
4:30pm - 5:00pm
$211 members | $220 non-members
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JULY
Tuesdays & Thursdays

July Session 1a
July 8 - 17
4:00pm - 4:30pm
$211 members | $220 non-members
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July Session 1b
July 8 - 17
4:30pm - 5:00pm
$211 members | $220 non-members
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July Session 2a
July 22 - 31
4:00pm - 4:30pm
$211 members | $220 non-members
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July Session 2b
June 22 - 31
4:30pm - 5:00pm
$211 members | $220 non-members
Registration coming soon

 

What Our Members Say

"We did semi-private with Marianne. She helped my daughter build her confidence and challenge herself to make it across the pool! Group with my twins, they loved the songs incorporated into the sessions and the special attention they received." - Lesley Brown, JCC Member 

"We've loved having our boys in swim lessons with Kat and Jordyn. Swim lessons during camp were a great start, but the private lessons really honed their skills. Kat and Jordyn were fantastic at keeping our boys engaged and learning in a no-pressure environment with tons of fun. We were so impressed with how quickly the boys became proficient in their swimming and would definitely recommend the lessons to others." - Rachel Bartkowiak, JCC Member  

 

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