Swim Lessons at the J
Chris Duncan, the Merage JCC Aquatic Director, oversees all aspects of the JCC’s swimming programs. Chris has more than 20 years of progressively responsible experience instructing as many as 10,000 swimmers in all capacities of aquatics. Chris leads swimmers through a lifetime of swimming skills, water safety and competitive training for all ages. He provides superior instruction for adults and children who are first learning to swim and those who are mastering their stroke techniques. Chris is a lifetime member of the America Swim Coaches Association.
Gina Duncan, Merage JCC Assistant Aquatic Director, oversees the training of all swimmers 12 and under and has put the JCC’s team in the top 5, three years in a row, for the Southern California Swimming Junior Olympics. Gina works one-on-one in lessons with top swimmers so they become the best in the nation. Gina regularly trains the 9-12 year old group and her successes include a lifetime 10 swimmers on the USA Swimming National ranking list with 3 current JCC OC Waves swimmers added to her tally this year.
Swim lessons are offered throughout the day and evening and can be arranged by calling the Aquatics Office. Instructors will work with you or your children to create an individualized program that meets and your child’s specific needs. JCC Membership is required to use the pool and register for classes. We will be happy to try to accommodate requests for new classes.
Cancellation Policy: Lessons must be rescheduled 24 hours prior to the lesson. Packages expire 1 year from purchase.
To Schedule Swim Lessons: Please contact the Aquatics Office by calling (949) 435-3400, ext. 132 or email swimming@jccoc.org.
Children’s Private Swim Lessons, Ages 3+
Day and time to be scheduled with the Aquatic Center. Members Only. $145 for five 20-minute sessions, $180 for five 30-minute sessions. Private lessons are an outstanding way to further your child’s ability at his/her own pace. We specialize in individual attention through one-on-one teaching with our staff, who will design lessons to fit a swimmer’s needs and learning style.
Children’s Semi-Private Swim Lessons, Ages 3+
Day and time to be scheduled with the Aquatic Office. Members Only. $100 per child for five 20-minute sessions, $120 for five 30-minute sessions. Semi-Private lessons are an outstanding way to further your child’s ability with a friend or sibling. This is a Create-A-Class program offers lessons tailored to your lifestyle. Swimming is more fun with a buddy, and a lesson package makes a great gift.
Children’s Group Swimming Classes, Ages 3+
Progressive Learn to Swim Program for Children, levels 1-10; lessons vary by level. With early childhood swim classes, your little ones will learn to swim in small schools with excellent teacher/student ratios never higher than 1:5. Each class meets twice a week. Please note: We do not offer make ups for group lesson absences. Schedule with the Aquatics Office.
Classes meet twice a week:
Mondays/Wednesdays 1:15-2:00 p.m.
Mondays/Wednesdays 2:00-2:45 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:15-2:00 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:00-2:45 p.m.
JCC members only, $125 per child for eight 30-minute classes.