Swimming Lessons

The Jewish Community Center features the American Red Cross Learn to Swim instructional program. Group size is limited and advance registration is required. Need some answers before signing up for a class? Contact Michael Alonzo, Aquatics Coordinator, at 913-327-8012, or michaela@jewishkc.org.

Indoor and Outdoor Pool Schedule 

Enroll online or call 913-327-8010!

Aqua Tots 1
6 mos. - 3 yrs
Parent and child class for children ages 6 months - 2 years that serves as a basic introduction to the water and water safety skills.
Instructor: Staff
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 10:00 - 10:30 am
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 10:00 - 10:30 am
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 10:00 - 10:30 am
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Aqua Tots 2
2 - 3 yrs
A parent and child class for children ages 2 - 3 that serves as a basic introduction to the water and pre-swimming skills.
Instructor: Staff
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 10:00 - 10:30 am
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 10:00 - 10:30 am
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Preschool 1
3 - 5 yrs
Basic introduction to the water for children who have had very little or no experience in the water.
Instructor: Staff 
Aug 12 - Sep 7: Tue/Thu 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 10:30 - 11:00 am
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 10:30 - 11:00 am
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 10:30 - 11:00 am
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Preschool 2
3 - 5 yrs
Beginning instruction for children who are comfortable in the water. See skills checklist for learning objectives.
Instructor: Staff 
Aug 12 - Sep 7: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 10:30 - 11:00 am
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 10:30 - 11:00 am
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 10:30 - 11:00 am
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Preschool 3
3 - 5 yrs
Students must have successfully completed or demonstrate Preschool 2 skills. New skills will be performed without support. See skills checklist for learning objectives
Instructor: Staff 
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Level 1
6 - 12 yrs
Students will learn to feel comfortable in the water and basic safety skills. See skills checklist for learning objectives.
Instructor: Mary Wilburn
Aug 12 - Sep 7: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Level 2
6 - 12 yrs
Students must have successfully completed or demonstrate Level 1 skills. New skills will be performed without support. See skills checklist for learning objectives.
Instructor: Staff
Aug 12 - Sep 7: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Level 3
6 - 12 yrs
Students must have successfully completed or demonstrate Level 2 skills. New skills will include front crawl with side breathing to a distance of 15 yards. See skills checklist for learning objectives.
Instructor: Staff
Aug 12 - Sep 7: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Level 4
6 - 12 yrs
Students must have successfully completed or demonstrate Level 3 skills. New skills will include front crawl to a distance of 25 yards. See skills checklist for learning objectives.
Instructor: Staff
Aug 12 - Sep 7: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Level 5
6 - 13 yrs
Students must have successfully completed or demonstrate Level 4 skills. New skills will include front crawl to a distance of 50 yards. See skills checklist for learning objectives.
Instructor: Staff
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Sep 5 - Oct 24: Sun 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Oct 31 - Dec 19: Sun 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Level 6
8 - 13 Years
Students must have successfully completed Level 5 skills. New skills will include front crawl to a  distance of 100 yards. Emphasis will be on learning personal water safety skills and basic rescue techniques.
Instructor: Staff
Oct 5 - Oct 28: Tue/Thu 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Dec 2 - Dec 28: Tue/Thu 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Youth Conditioning Swimming
9 - 14 yrs
Youth Conditioning is for youth ages 9-14 years of age who are looking for a way to do some serious lap swimming whether it is for a spring triathlon or just a jump start on a summer swim league. This one hour class will be spent building endurance and refining techniques for a more efficient swim stroke.
Instructor: Ann Elyachar
Jul 28 - Dec 29: Wed 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Aug 8 - Dec 19: Sun 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Instuctor: Keith Lisbon
Oct 21 - Dec 30: Tue/Thu 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Never To late
16 +
It is never too late to learn to swim. This class is for adults who want to learn to swim and have had little or no instruction. Work with an instructor to set and attain your own personal goals.
Instructor: Staff
Aug 12 - Sep 7: Tue/Thu 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Aug 25 - Nov 3: Wed 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Nov 2 - Nov 30: Tue/Thu 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Nov 10 - Dec 29: Wed 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Water Safety Instructor Training
16+ yrs
The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is for those who want to learn to teach swim lessons. Participants must know how to swim the following swim strokes prior to registration: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and the butterfly. Check back in the Spring for the next Water Safety Instructor Training course.

Private Swim Lessons
Do you prefer one-to-one instruction or does your busy life conflict with group swim lesson times? Highly qualified instructors will coordinate with you to schedule private lessons. Call 913-327-8012 to schedule your lessons today!

Individual Price: $37, With Member Discount: $25
5 Pack Price: $172, With Member Discount: $115
10 Pack Price: $300, With Member Discount: $200
20 Pack Price: $600, With Member Discount: $400
50 Pack Price: $1400, With Member Discount: $950

Semi Private Swim Lessons
Semi-private lessons are scheduled for groups of 2 swimmers. Prices shown are per person. Call 913-327-8012 for scheduling.

Individual Price: $29, With Member Discount: $16
5 Pack Price: $117, With Member Discount $78
10 Pack Price: $225, With Member Discount: $150
20 Pack Price: $420, With Member Discount $280
50 Pack Price: $1012, With Member Discount $675

Enroll online or call 913-327-8010!