Events and Programs by Interest

Aquaerobics

Free to members! Aquaerobics is an enjoyable way to exercise while toning and trimming. Rhythmic water exercises are a wonderful way to keep in shape. This hour-long class takes place in the shallow end of the competition pool, which serves as an added resistance force.

JCC Members only.

June 2nd – August 22nd
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9–10 am
Mon, Wed 5:30–6:30 pm
Sun, 10–11 am

JCC Learn to Swim Program

The JCC Learn to Swim Program is designed to help your child learn skills from bubble blowing all the way to stroke refinement. As your child progresses through our program, they will learn specific skills that will help them advance through the 5 different class levels taught here at the JCC.

Parent & Tot Swim Class (0-36 months)

This class is the first step in building confidence in the water. We require that only one parent be in the water with their child during the lessons. The goal of this class is for parents and children to be comfortable in the water together and begin to learn the fundamentals of swimming. Progression in the class includes guided water exploration and initiation of independent swimming.

Swim diapers are required for this class. These can purchased at Target, Wal-Mart, and/or Babies R Us.

*Must have at least 3 participants registered before start date to hold class session.

Advanced Parent & Tot Swim Class (0-36 months)

In this class, we focus on building confidence within the water and stress more independence and water safety skills through parent engagement. The class progresses to a parent-child trust structure, and applys that same concept to a trust with the instructor and the child. One parent is advised for this class, as the child learns to comfortably move through the water with less parent involvement and more parent support.

Swim diapers are required for this class. These can purchased at Target, Wal-Mart, and/or Babies R Us.

*Must have at least 3 participants registered before start date to hold class session.

Classes Ages 3 and Up

Starfish (Level I) Water Exploration

A safe and fun introduction to water. Skills introduced include: floating, kicking, bubble blowing, alternate arm motion, and more.

Prerequisites for class: none

Seahorses (Level II) Primary Skills

Students learn to float without support and recover to vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills and adds to self-help and basic rescue skills.

Prerequisites for class: submerge face and shoulders in the water, front and back kick with support or successful completion of Level I.

Barracuda (Level III) Stroke Readiness

Introduction of the front crawl and backstroke float and kick are taught at this level. Safety skills and confidence in deep water are included.

Prerequisites for class: prone float, back float, crawl kick without support or successful completion of Level II.

Dolphin (Level IV) Stroke Development

We coordinate the front and back crawl. Introduce the elementary backstroke, and begin fundamentals of treading water. Diving and additional safety skills are also introduced.

Prerequisite for class: basics of front crawl, back float and comfortable in deep water or successful completion of Level III.

Sharks (Level V) Stroke Refinement

At this level we develop confidence and endurance by swimming familiar strokes for greater distances. Breast stroke and sidestroke are introduced and diving skills are enhanced. Additional safety and water rescue skills are taught as well.

Prerequisite for class: knowledge of the front crawl, backstroke, elementary back, treading in deep water and diving or successful completion of Level IV.

Masters Swim

A great way to train for personal fitness, swim competitions, and triathlons. Stroke development will be analyzed and competitive skills developed.

This class is for 19 years and older. Must have basic knowledge of all four strokes. The Masters Swim Class will be instructed by Bob Landry. Bob is a JCC Personal Trainer and New Mexico Senior Olympics record holder for 100yd Breaststroke. He was a four year letterman at the collegiate level and owns 7 medals from the NM Senior Olympics. Bob is WSI certified and has many years of experience teaching stroke clinics and coaching AAU swim teams.

Private and Semi-private Swim Lessons

Our instructors will help you learn to swim and develop your swim stroke. 30 minute Private or Semi-private lessons are for any person, child or adult, of any age. Set up an appointment today with our instructors.

OrCaS Swim Team

The JCC OrCaS swim team is a competitive, fun swim team open to boys and girls ages six and over who have achieved at least an intermediate level of swimming ability. The OrCaS are a part of the Sundance Swim League and will compete with other clubs around the state. The swim meets are held every week from the beginning of June to the end of July. The JCC will host the district meet for the Sundance Championships at the end of the season.

Stroke Readiness Clinic

Participate in learning to improve your stroke technique for the next swim season. This clinic is for both boys and girls that have a beginning to intermediate swimming level or higher level.