Aquatics Guide - Winter/Spring 2022

Aquatics Guide Winter-Spring 2022

We create strong, confident swimmers!

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About the J A World Class Community Center: Open to Everyone

The J is open to all. Get involved. Join us for a class. Exercise the mind or body. Enjoy a cultural event or holiday program. We have something for everyone here at the J.

Winter-Spring Hours Monday – Thursday . . . . 5:30am – 9pm Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30am – 6pm Saturday – Sunday . . . . . . . 7am – 6pm

Upcoming Holiday Hours_______________ New Year’s Day . . . . Saturday, January 1 . . . . 8am – 5pm Memorial Day . . . . . Monday, May 30 . . . . . . 8am – 5pm All other holidays, the J will be open standard hours.

Financial Assistance

Limited need-based financial assistance (program and membership scholarship) is available. For more information, visit jccstl.com/scholarship or contact Sally Lang at 314.442.3241 or slang@jccstl.org.

Life Enrichment – For Everyone

The J welcomes and invites all persons, including those with differing abilities, to participate in our programs.

Participation is based upon an appropriate match between the individual and a particular program. Where feasible and suitable, the J provides necessary supports, including individual programming. Contact Lexie Millman at 314.442.3295 or amillman@jccstl.org for more information.

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Pool Schedules Staenberg Family Complex - Creve Coeur Indoor Pool

Mon–Thu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30am – 8pm Fri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30am – 6pm Sat–Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am – 6pm

For updated pool reservation information, visit jccstl.org or call 314.432.5700

Marilyn Fox Building - Chesterfield Indoor Pool

Mon-Thu . . . . . . . . 5:30am – 8pm Fri . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30am – 6pm Sat & Sun . . . . . . . . 7am – 6pm

For updated pool reservation information, visit jccstl.org or call 314.432.5700

Aquatic Program Contacts

For information or questions, contact: SFC Aquatics Director Heather Cheseman, 314.442.3296, hcheseman@jccstl.org Fox Assistant Aquatics Director Shyanne Martin, 314.442.3495, smartin@jccstl.org m-member • p-general public SFC-Creve Coeur • Fox-Chesterfield

Shyanne and Heather, The J’s aquatics leadership team.

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British Swim School

All Ages

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the British Swim School to teach lessons at the Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield.

The British Swim School (BSS) has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills to children as young as three months for more than 40 years. Like the J, BSS believes it is mission-critical to teach children to swim and to be safe while enjoying the water. With its large instructor base and our large pool, we can serve even more families in the Chesterfield area. BSS lessons are available at various times each day. britishswimschool.com/st-louis/the-j-chesterfield Contact: 314.312.1878, goswim@britishswimschool.com Fox See schedule online

GET FISHY WITH J SPLASH ACADEMY! MORE LEVELS, MORE CONFIDENCE, MORE FUN The J’s fun swim lesson program is a hit! J Splash Academy is an all-encompassing swim program, designed to create confident, strong, life-long swimmers of all ages, starting at six months.

Instructors are trained to offer compassion-based instruction, positive reinforcement and encouragement each step of the way. We have more opportunities for skill level progression, regular feedback and accomplishment awards.

Splash Academy consists of three broad areas: 1. Introduction to Water & Water Safety Skills 2. Basic Swimming Skills 3. Competitive Swimming Technique

MORE LEVELS + MORE CONFIDENCE = MORE FUN!

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Splash Academy LEVELS Splash Babies_________________________ 6 mos-3 yrs

Parents learn basic skills and safety and teach infants, including putting their face in the water; blowing bubbles and being relaxed in a pool. Parent(s) are required to be in the water.

Starfish________________________________ 3 yrs & up

Introduces basic water skills to children with little or no experience in a pool. Get in, get wet, and get comfortable.

Pufferfish

Builds upon performing Starfish skills independently and becoming more comfortable in the water with a focus on learning basic swimming survival.

Lionfish

Introduces strokes and kicks, with a focus on underwater breath control, kicking and pulling to create forwardmotion swimming and in-water safety. Students must be able to perform all Starfish and Pufferfish skills independently.

Angelfish

Swimmers continue their development by learning and practicing beginner stokes, with an introduction to advanced strokes and kicks. Instruction also includes diving and treading water techniques.

Stingrays

Swimmers refine skills on stroke techniques and proficient rotary breathing by practicing specific swimming and breathe control drills.

Hammerheads

Upon performing all strokes and dives proficiently, instruction focuses on distant and endurance swimming while introducing competitive swimming skills. *Starfish-Angelfish will have a 4:1 student’s to instructor ratio. Stingrays and Hammerhead 6:1

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Splash Academy Group Lessons Session 1: Once a week (10 classes/45min) Sat 1/8-3/12 Sun 1/9-3/13 Mon 1/10-3/14 Tue 1/11-3/15 Wed 1/12-3/16 Thu 1/13-3/17 $140m/$200p • $154m/$220p (after 12/27)

Session 2: Once a week (8 classes/45min) Sat 3/26-5/14 Sun 3/27-5/15 Mon 3/28-5/16 Tue 3/29-5/17 Wed 3/30-5/18 Thu 3/31-5/19 $112m/$160p • $124m/$176p (after 3/14)

Splash Babies (30 min) $95m/$115p • $105m/$127p (after 12/27)

Splash Babies (30 min) $76m/$92p • $84m/$102p (after 3/14)

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations prior to the first lesson will receive a 75% credit. No refunds once a program begins.

Splash Academy Schedule TIME

CLASS

SAT

9:15am 10:00am 11:00am

Kids Boot Camp All Groups All Groups

SUN

9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm

Splash Babies All Groups All Groups Adult Swim Lesson Jr. Jaws

MON

1:00pm 3:00pm 4:15pm 5:15pm

All Groups All Groups All Groups All Groups

TUE

1:00pm 3:00pm 4:15pm 6:15pm

All Groups All Groups All Groups All Groups

WED

1:00pm 3:00pm 4:15pm 5:15pm

All Groups All Groups Jr. Jaws/All Groups All Groups

THU

Staenberg Family Complex Creve Coeur

1:00pm 3:00pm 4:15pm 6:15pm

All Groups All Groups All Groups All Groups

Make-up Policy: We are unable to offer personal make-up classes. Classes cancelled due to weather or pool issues will be rescheduled.

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Private Swim Lessons

All Ages Lessons are customized to the individual’s needs and skill level whether getting used to the water, learning to swim or making your workout more efficient.

• By appointment only • All lessons are 30 minutes • All lessons must be used within six months of purchase Private Lessons: Single lesson Five lessons Ten lessons

$28m/$38p $135m/$185p $260m/$360p

Semi-Private Lessons: (2 participants) Single lesson $33m/$43p Five lessons $160m/$210p Ten lessons $310m/$410p

Group Swim Lessons for Adults

18 years and older Have you wanted to learn to swim, but just felt you missed the bus, or that your too old to learn? Don’t be silly!

The J has just the class for you - adult group swim lessons. Come as you are, no requirements or restrictions.

This is a shame-free zone for all adults, all levels, any or no experience.

SFC Session 1: Sun 1/9-3/13 12-12:45pm $140m/$200p • $154m/$220p (after 12/27) Session 2: Sun 3/27-5/15 12-12:45pm $112m/$160p • $124m/$176p (after 3/14) Register at jccstl.org

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Jr. Jaws Swim Club

4-10 years

Join our swim team transition program for younger swimmers who have graduated from the J Splash Academy and are interested in joining J Sharks. Swimmers continue to develop skills with instruction on stroke technique, endurance and sprint drills, and will be introduced to legal racing techniques including turns, starts and finishes.

SFC Session 1 (10 weeks) Sun 1/9-3/13 1-1:45pm Wed 1/12-3/16 4:15-5pm $140m/$200p • $154m/$220p (after 12/27) SFC Session 2 (8 weeks) Sun 3/27-5/15 1-1:45pm Wed 3/30-5/18 4:15-5pm $112m/$160p • $124m/$176p (after 3/14)

J Sharks Swim Club

5-18 years

Join the club! You will work to improve your time, strokes and endurance as you become part of this great team!

Swimmers from both buildings compete in a fun meet and challenge for bragging rights. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.

Winter Session 10 weeks SFC or Fox 1- & 2-Day Options Mon-Thu 1/10-3/17 5-6pm $160m/$200p • $176m/$220 (after 12/27)

Spring Session 8 weeks SFC or Fox 1- & 2-Day Options Mon-Thu 3/26 -5/19 5-6pm $128m/$160p • $141m/$176 (after 3/14)

3- & 4-Day Options Mon-Thu 1/10 -3/17 5-6pm $210m/$250p • $231m/$275 (after 12/27)

3- & 4-Day Options Mon-Thu 3/26 -5/19 5-6pm $168m/$200p • $185m/$220 (after3/14)

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Kids’ Swim Boot Camp

4 -14 years

Swim, run, jump, climb, throw, giggle, workout! This class will have your child moving non-stop, guaranteeing an awesome workout. This program is suitable for children who can swim the length of the pool unaided all the way up to swim team participants. Enrollment requires evaluation by Aquatics staff.

SFC Session 1 (10 weeks) Sat 1/8-3/12 9:15-10am $140m/$200p • $154m/$220p (after 12/27) SFC Session 2 (8 weeks) Sat 3/26- 5/14 9:15-10am $112m/$160p • $124m/$176p (after 3/14)

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Splashdown Birthday Pool Party

1-14 years Let the J pools make your birthday child stand out amongst his/her peers! Splash down with a memorable J Pool Party, that includes lifeguards supervising fun games and free swim. You also get access to a party room because we all need birthday cake, too, right! Reserve your party time now. Twoweek minimum advanced reservation is required with a 50% non-refundable deposit.

SFC & Fox By appointment $195m/$245p (up to 15 children) $12m/$15p (per additional child)

Make it memorable!

Aquaglide Inflatable Birthday Pool Party

5-14 years You will slip, slide, splash and laugh to your best birthday party ever! You and your friends can conquer the J’s own Aquaglide Challenge, the best inflated obstacle course on water! You and your friends can to race to the finish – and see who is left standing…or splashing. You must be able to swim in the deep end for this party. Parties include time in a party room and the pool. Must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance with a 50% non-refundable deposit. Only available at our Chesterfield location.

Fox By appointment $275m/$320p (up to 15 children) $12m/$15p (additional per child)

Birthday Party Contacts :

SFC: Heather Cheseman, 314.442.3296, hcheseman@jccstl.org Fox: Shyanne Martin, 314.442.3495, smartin@jccstl.org

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Great job for high schoolers!

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

You will learn skills that can be useful for a lifetime, as well as offer you the ability of becoming a professional lifeguard. Classes teach the duties and responsibilities of lifeguards, including how to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies and following procedures, all in a professional manner. Successful class completion certifies participant as an American Red Cross Lifeguard; and includes certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED.

15 years and older

Prerequisites: • Swim 300 yards continuously using these strokes in order: 100 yards/front crawl; 100 yards/breaststroke; and 100 yards/front crawl or breaststroke or a combination. ° Must use rhythmic breathing with your face in the water and

a stabilizing, propellant kick.

• Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a minimum depth of seven feet, retrieve a 10 lb. object, return to surface, and swim back to starting point 1:40. ° Must hold the object with both hands with your face above

water while returning to start point.

Notes: • Must attend all four classes in session for certification.

• No refunds on cancellations made less than seven (7) days prior to the start of class.

• Participants who do not pass the prerequisite will receive a refund minus a fee of $25

Fox Mon-Thu 3/16-3/19 SFC Mon-Thu 6/8-6/11 $225m/$250p

9am-5pm 9am-5pm

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Aquatic Fitness & Training Aquatic Personal Training

16 years and older Be all you can be with a personalized 60-minute aquatic fitness training session. Training in the water alleviates stress to various joints while allowing for resistance, flexibility and strengthening. Group option SFC or Fox By appointment $55m/$65p • Call for group rates

Aquatic Group Exercise

Adults Water group fitness is a fantastic way to compliment your workout. Fitness in the water is generally easier on your joints, but still burns calories. With several classes to choose from, find the one that is right for you! For the most up-to-date schedules, visit jccstl.org

Free for members!

Aquatic Group Fitness Descriptions Aqua Fit: Moderate-impact, water-specific exercises designed to progressively build strength, flexibility and endurance in a refreshing and joint-supportive environment.

Aqua Flow: Exercise with the aid of the water’s buoyancy and resistance can help improve joint flexibility.

Good choice for those participants with arthritis, rehabbing or new to aqua fitness.

Aqua Power: This is a high intensity, multi-discipline workout in the lap pool. Participants must be comfortable in all depths of the pool. Finning, treading, kick boxing traditional water moves and more.

Aqua Power Deep: High intensity, no impact water resistance training that improves muscle tone, aerobic capacity, flexibility strength and endurance with the use of resistance equipment and flotation belts; class will be held in deep water.

Strength and Flexibility: Improve balance, flexibility, strengthen muscles, increase mobility and improve overall well-being.

Swim Boot Camp: Swimming, kicking, treading, jumping, sprinting, drilling, balance, resistance, calethesthenics – in and out of the water.

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Aquatic Fitness Schedule

TUE

9:00am 11:00am

Swim Boot Camp Aqua Fit

WED

9:00am 11:00am 6:15pm

Aqua Fit Aqua Flow Aqua Power Deep

THU

11:00am

Aqua Fit

FRI

9:00am 11:00am

Aqua Fit Aqua Flow

8:15am

Swim Boot Camp

MON

Aqua Fit Aqua Flow Aqua Power Deep

CLASS

8:00am

Aqua Power

TUE

MON

9:00am 11:00am 6:15pm

TIME

9:00am

Aqua Flow

WED

CLASS

Marilyn Fox Building

8:00am

Aqua Power

THU

TIME

SAT

Staenberg Family Complex

11:00am 6:30pm

Aqua Flow Aqua Power

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Aquatics Registration • Winter-Spring 2022 Return with payment to: The J, Attn: Aquatics, 2 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146 or bring to the Aquatics office We cannot complete registration without payment.

Participant Information Name_________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth _________________________ o Member

o Public

Parent(s) Name __________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State _____________________ Zip _____________________ Home Phone ____________________________________________________________________________________ Alt Phone (emergency) _____________________________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________

Program Information Program:

o Splash Academy

o Jr. Jaws Swim Club

o Lifeguard Certification

o Private Lessons

o J Sharks Swim Club

o Kids’ Swim Boot Camp

o Please call me, I’m interested in a Pool Birthday Party

Building Preference:

o Aquatic Personal Training

o Fox (Chesterfield) o Staenberg (Creve Coeur)

Day(s)______________ Time______________

Day(s)____________

Time______________

Day(s)______________ Time______________

Day(s)____________

Time______________

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations prior to the first lesson will receive a 75% credit. No refunds once a program begins.

Credit is valid for one year and will be refunded on your J account. No refunds once a program begins.

Payment Information Fee Enclosed $ _________ o Check (payable to the J); Check no. ______________________________ o Charge my credit card on file

o Charge one time using information below

o Place my credit card information on file*

Card # ________________________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date _____________________________________________ CVV_____________________________________ *Name as it appears on card _________________________________________________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________ *Billing address (if different) _________________________________________________________________________ 14

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Mission Statement

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity and creates meaningful Jewish experiences.

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Your gift to the J ensures that resources remain available for families who need our services each year.

INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY! Contact Phil Ruben: 314.442.3216 Or donate online: jccstl.com/give

The J offers financial assistance to hundreds of families in the areas of:

• • • • • •

J Day Camps Camp Sabra Membership Early Childhood Education Senior Adult Programming Inclusion Programming

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