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Swim Lessons
Our swim lessons are designed for all – from the tiniest water tots who are dipping their toes for the first time, to teens and adults who are ready to take the plunge and learn to swim in any body of water.
Overview
At the J, we believe our swimmers deserve to have a positive experience in an environment that is both fun and safe. Lessons are available for all ages, from infants and toddlers to youth, teens and adults.
For children’s lessons, the J utilizes the American Red Cross “Learn-to-Swim” program that offers a unique, six-level instructional approach. Our attentive swim instructors help your child master various swim techniques while teaching them important water safety tips. Our swim schools start with Parent/Infant & Child classes for ages six months-five years and includes American Red Cross Swim lessons from levels 1-6.
We are committed to the safety of our swimmers, which means we carefully evaluate the skills of each swimmer before advancing them to the next level of swim instruction. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of the skills from the preceding level.
We offer separate beginner lessons for pre-teens/teens and adults 18+. Private lessons are also offered. Classes at our Owings Mills location are all co-ed and take place Saturdays, Sundays weekly or twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. At our Park Heights location, co-ed, male-only, and female-only classes are available for all ages and take place Sundays and Mondays.
For questions or to arrange lessons, call the Aquatics Hotline: 410.559.3530
Small group lessons designed to build self confidence. Water exploration and primary swimming skills. Children must be able to attend class without parents. Class size is limited.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills – Helps participants feel comfortable in the water.
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills – Gives participants success with the fundamental skills.
Level 3: Stroke Development – Builds on skills with practice in deeper water.
Level 4: Stroke Improvement – Develops confidence and improves skills.
Level 5: Stroke Refinement – Provides further coordination and refinement of skills.
Level 6: Skill Proficiency – Refines strokes so participants swim with ease or prepare for advanced activities
Introduction to water skills; submersion in water, breath control, floating on front and back with flotation support.
Schedule
View All Aquatics Courses
Swim Lessons | ARC Level 3 | Tues/Thurs
Owings Mills
Swim Lessons | ARC Level 4 | Tue/Thurs
Owings Mills
Swim Lessons | ARC Level 3 | Tues/Thurs
Owings Mills
Swim Lessons ARC Level 2 | Tues/Thurs
Owings Mills
Swim Lessons ARC Level 2 | Saturdays
Owings Mills Hours
All Hours & SchedulesMembership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Holiday Hours
We have special hours for certain Jewish holidays and national holidays. View 2024-2025 holiday schedule
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3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
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Welcome Desk: 410.559.3500
Member & Guest Services: 410.559.3506
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Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Holiday Hours
We have special hours for certain Jewish holidays and national holidays. View Holiday Schedule >
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5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
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Welcome Desk: 410.500.5900
Member & Guest Services: 410.500.5910
Stay Connected
To receive text alerts on your mobile device:
Building Closings/Delays: text “join alerts to 410.994.7654
Group Fitness Cancellations or Changes: text “join groupx to 410.994.7654
Pool Closings: text “join poolOM”or “join PoolPH” to 410.994.7654
Basketball Gym Closings: text “join basketball” to 410.994.7654
Pickleball Changes: text “join pickleball” to 410.994.7654
View our Guest Policy and Fees.
Please note that pools close 30 minutes before each building closes.
View our Guest Policy and Fees.
Pools — Owings Mills
Aquatics Park Schedule – May 25 – Sep 2, 2024
Indoor Pool Schedule – September 3, 2024
Pool — Park Heights
New Park Heights Pool Reservation Policy
• Reservations will be required for female swim surrounding the 9:00am and 10:00am hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. At all other times, once pool capacity is reached, the locker room door will be locked. The lifeguard will admit patrons as space allows.
• Reservations will open on Sundays. We recommend making them as early as possible.
• If you require assistance making the reservation you must WALK IN and meet with a member of our Guest Services team.
• All patrons using the pool during these time slots will be required to get a wristband to show to the lifeguard.
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