Swim Level Descriptions
Student must be a minimum of 3 yrs. of age at first class and potty trained at first class. This class is for the very beginner swimmer and/or for those who are uncomfortable in the water. No prerequisites are required. This is class is intended for those students who have never participated in formal swim instruction. Instructors will work on basic water adjustment. Introduction to bubble blowing and face-in skill.
This class is recommended for beginner swimmers with limited water experience. This student has possibly been introduced to formal swim lessons but is still considered a beginner swimmer. This student is not swimming independently without floatation devices. This student may or may not be adjusted to face in the water.
This student is comfortable in the water and has a small 2-3ft independent swim with face in the water. This student has been introduced to backstroke. Students will jump independently from the side and swim back to the wall. This student has been introduced to sitting and kneeling dives.
This student can take a breath and continue independent swimming a minimum of 3-6ft. This student has non- proficient independent back with continuation 3-6 ft. This student can tread water for a minimum of one minute. This student has a non- proficient breaststroke and non-proficient standing dive.
This student can swim multiple continual free-style laps with face in the water; has a proficient backstroke and breaststroke but needs refinement.
FAQs, Guidelines & Policies
Where do we enter when coming for fall group swim lessons and/or tennis programming?
Please enter through the main Shalom Park entrance.
Where should I wait for my child during the group swim school lesson?
Parents are welcome to wait for their children on the gymnasium bleachers just outside of the indoor pool, outside or in the front lobby of the LJCC.
Where will I pick- up my child after the group lessons?
Swim School allows for drop-off and pick-up only. You may pick-up your child from the indoor pool deck. Each of our group classes are 45- minutes and our private lessons are either 15 or 30 minutes.
Where do I park when bringing my child for group swim lessons?
You are welcome to park in either the LJCC maim parking lot or the parking garage.
Will parents be permitted on the indoor pool deck during fall group swim lessons/ swim school?
To adhere to our health and safety protocols parents will not be allowed on the pool deck during their child’s lesson.
Will I be allowed to go into the building during my child’s swim lesson?
We currently have a drop-off and pick- off policy only
Will my child have access to the indoor locker-rooms?
The indoor family locker- rooms will not be accessible. Please come to lessons dressed to swim. Please bring a towel or robe and be prepared to exit the facility immediately after the lessons.
What about holiday closings?
Please always refer to our website at www.charlottejcc.org for holiday hours and closings. Or feel free to contact [email protected] with further questions or concerns.
How long are the group swim classes?
Preschool and K5 group classes are 45 minutes. Infant and Toddler & Transitional Tot classes are 30 minutes.
What is the ratio for the group swim classes?
Preschool ratio is 4:1 and K-5th ratio is 5:1
Who do I contact with questions regarding my child’s swim lesson progress?
Please contact [email protected]
What do I need to send to class with my child?
Please provide and send your child with goggles for their lessons. Parents of female students it’s also helpful for them to wear two-piece swim suits for lessons. There are several types of two- piece “tank-style” swim suits to choose from… this makes bathroom breaks during the lesson much more efficient.
What happens if there is inclement weather policy?
The LJCC indoor pool does close for thunder and/or lighting. If you believe there is questionable weather prior to your child’s group lesson please contact the front desk (704-366-5007) for confirmation of the swim class. If you are a private lesson student please check with you individual instructor and if it is the “day of” the lessons (minutes prior to) you should call the front desk (704-366-5007) and ask to speak to the indoor pool extension, your specific instructor may be in the water and unable to reply to you call or text. It is also our policy that if we have thunder/ lightening at 30 minutes into a group class that will be considered a completed class and a make- up will not be necessary. ALL UPDATES/ CANCELLATIONS will be available on the Levine JCC Facebook Page, website.
What happens if my child is sick and must miss a class?
We hope for consistency and ease of learning that your child will be able to attend all of their swim lessons however we realize this is not always possible. In order to provide the best swim experience for all our students we do not offer specific make-up classes or moving in and out of classes to make-up a missed class. The consistency between the instructor and students allows the students to receive an excellent lesson and improves the outcome for swimming success. Therefore if your child misses a class, we are unable to provide a make-up class for them. We are also unable to provide make-up classes for circumstances beyond our control. This includes closings due to inclement weather and closing for “accidents” in the pool.
- Parents must remain on JCC premises at all times (unless being transferred through our transfer program) . Children may not be left unattended before or after their swim lessons.
- Parents and instructors have expressed concerns that frequent make-ups are disruptive to the classes. The JCC Swim School does not offer make-up classes due to illness or any other personal reasons. We do however offer make-up classes due to weather related cancellations or pool incidents. If you are unavailable at the designated make-up lesson date and time your make-up lesson will be forfeited.
- Please remove or ask the preschool to remove all Band-Aids. We recommend using liquid band-aids. Please be considerate and use discretion with wounds that have not healed sufficiently.
- Children who are not completely toilet trained must wear a swim diaper. Please have older children use the restroom before class begins.
- Please do not bring or allow a sick child to be transferred to swim class. We ask, to avoid the spreading of illness any further, that you wait until your child is better before returning to swim class. If your child has a fever or a contagious disease, please keep your child home.
- No food or drink is permitted on the pool deck
- Please do not allow your child to enter the pool until the class is scheduled to begin. This is for their safety and the safety of the other children in the lessons.
- Swimmers are not allowed to chew gum or have any type of hard candy during their swimming lesson
- Please be conscious of the amount of food your child consumes prior to his/her swim lesson
- Children must be fully potty trained to participate with the exception of Parent & Child classes.
- The transfer program is provided courtesy of the Levine JCC and there is no additional charge. Transfer forms are available at the LJCC Customer Service Desk.
- No child will be transferred from CJP/CJDS/J-Team without a signed transfer form. No transfers are made from CJDS on Friday.
- There are no transfers back to CJP after any 3:30pm preschool swim session. Please pick up at the LJCC Indoor Pool.
- Fill out one form per family if you have not already done so for the school year.
- When you register, you must contact us to let us know that you want a transfer, and we’ll track your request electronically. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep contact information up-to-date.
For more information, please contact:
Diana Barnes, Director of Swim School and Aquatics Programs
704.944.6797 or [email protected]