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Swim Classes in Philadelphia, PA
GPAC Swim School, Greater Philadelphia & South Jersey:
Established in 2009, The Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club (GPAC) Swim School provides group swim classes and private lessons to young children (ages 4+) from the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area. Our swim classes are held at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology in Sewell, NJ. Our aim is to help young children of all swimming abilities to become more familiar around water and more proficient with their swimming skills. Our swim lessons are offered in a group format and we keep our class sizes small with no more than four swimmers per instructor.
Swim Lessons for Kids Ages 4+
Group Swim Classes:
Our lesson instructors will be following a detailed lesson plan and will be required to give parents/guardians progress updates throughout the course of the session. Instructors are available for brief questions for five minutes before and after each lesson.
Level 1 Goals:
- Begin to develop water safety skills.
- Become comfortable in the water without assistance.
- Begin to learn basic swimming skills including floating and kicking.
Level 2 Goals:
- Continue to develop water safety skills.
- Begin to develop proper technique for both freestyle and backstroke.
Level 3 Goals:
- Further development of freestyle and backstroke as well as the introduction of butterfly.
- Successfully complete NJ State Deep Water Test (25 yards of controlled freestyle swim followed by treading water for 2 minutes).
Level 4 Goals:
- Further development of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and introduction of breaststroke.
- Begin acclimation to deep water (deeper than 6 feet).
Each child will have to achieve all requirements of their current level before moving to the next level. It is entirely possible that a child will have to remain in a level for more than one session in order to accomplish all objectives of that level.
Private / Semi-Private Swim Instruction:
Private and semi-private swim lessons are scheduled by the instructor and family at their mutual convenience. Private classes are booked in blocks of 6 x 30 minute lessons.
For further information on our swimming classes for children, please email us via our Contact Us page.
AquaSkills Swim Lessons, Manhattan
Courses / Programs
Based in Lower Manhattan, New York City, AquaSkills is a private swim school that offers a wide range of swimming lessons to adults and children (ages 4+) of all levels. We conduct private and semi-private classes in exclusive heated pools throughout Manhattan. AquaSkills is the premiere place to learn to swim with customized attention given to each student.Courses include beginner to advanced level swim programs, classes for non-swimmers, stroke improvement classes, fitness / endurance swimming, and many more. We specialize in swim classes for all ages and in classes for children or adults with professional aspirations to become expert swimmers for teams or competitions.
For 100% flexibility of class schedule, you can create your own semi-private or small groups by finding your own classmates. Swim groups & parties are available by special request.
We believe in a gentle approach to teaching swim skills. Swimming is an opportunity for personal freedom and self expression, where you can acquire discipline, coordination, balance and harmony. Being able to master the water as a medium is essential to the human spirit, the physical being and life.
Year-round Swim Classes for Adults & Children (ages 4+)
- Classes for non-swimmers
- Adult swim classes
- Kids' swim classes- ages 4+
- Beginner swim classes (all ages)
- Beginner swim classes (for adults)
- Intermediate Swimmer
- Breathing Techniques
- Overcoming Fear of Water (Aqua phobia)
- Level 1-6 Learn to Swim
- Stroke improvement classes
- Flip Turns, Turns,Butterfly
- Swim Endurance
- Aqua Exercise
- Fitness swimming
- Lap Swimming
- Triathlon Swim Prep
- Competitive Swim Team Prep
- Early Bird Swim Classes...
- Classes for non-swimmers
- Adult swim classes
- Kids' swim classes- ages 4+
- Beginner swim classes (all ages)
- Beginner swim classes (for adults)
- Intermediate Swimmer
- Breathing Techniques
- Overcoming Fear of Water (Aqua phobia)
- Level 1-6 Learn to Swim
- Stroke improvement classes
- Flip Turns, Turns,Butterfly
- Swim Endurance
- Aqua Exercise
- Fitness swimming
- Lap Swimming
- Triathlon Swim Prep
- Competitive Swim Team Prep
- Early Bird Swim Classes...
Rock & Roll After School, Collegeville PA
Courses / Programs
Located in Montgomery County PA (just 40 minutes north of Philadelphia), Rock & Roll After School provides 1-week Summer Music Camps for boys and girls ages 7-17. Lessons are held each day with kid grouped by age and ability. Previous music experience is not necessary, and students don't have to play an instrument to join up!During our week of music-related fun, campers form bands to compose an original song, perform in front of friends and family, jam with each other, take part in activities & excursions, and more.
Our mission is to provide a fun, upbeat, nurturing environment for young children to explore music. We want children to leave our camps happy, stimulated, and excited about self expression through music.
1-Week Summer Music Camps:
- For boys & girls ages 7-17
- Beginner to advanced levels
Musical instruments include:
- Vocals
- Drums
- Guitar
- Bass
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Flute
- For boys & girls ages 7-17
- Beginner to advanced levels
Musical instruments include:
- Vocals
- Drums
- Guitar
- Bass
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Flute
Univ of Penn Startalk Urdu High School Summer Program
Courses / Programs
The University of Pennsylvania's Startalk Intensive Urdu Language High School Summer Program is held at the university's Philadelphia campus, located in University City in the western section of Philadelphia City in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It is a 3-week program and we have places for 20 students. The program is taught by distinguished Penn faculty members who are experts in their fields.Students will receive official University of Pennsylvania transcripts, 1 credit transferable to any university in the US, will have a head start on gaining advanced proficiency in Urdu, and in many cases students can apply for 1-4 year full college tuition scholarships based on their commitment to studying Urdu. Program includes daily snacks and lunches, and learning materials.
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is one of the most critical languages for understanding the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. It is an Indo-European language with influences from Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, and Turkish. This program will provide students with the unique opportunity to study this language before entering college. They will also receive University of Pennsylvania credit for the course.
The University of Pennsylvania's Startalk Intensive Urdu High School Summer program is open to all skill levels (beginner, intermediate) & is meant for high school students entering grades 9-12 in Fall or undergraduate students.
- 3 week program
- Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
- Prior knowledge of the language is not a prerequisite
- A standards–based curriculum, high quality learning materials, and a range of activities & projects are employed to maximize students' acquisition of Urdu linguistic skills.
- 3 week program
- Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
- Prior knowledge of the language is not a prerequisite
- A standards–based curriculum, high quality learning materials, and a range of activities & projects are employed to maximize students' acquisition of Urdu linguistic skills.
National Personal Training Institute, Pittsburgh
Courses / Programs
Are you interested in becoming a personal fitness trainer, exercise consultant or an overall fitness professional? National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is the right place for you! Conveniently located in Pittsburgh PA, NPTI provides a nationally-recognized Personal Fitness Training diploma program which equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a Personal Trainer. Approved by the Pennsylvania DOE as a private licensed trade school, NPTI has certified thousands of personal trainers, and you can become qualified in as little as six months! For those who have work or family commitments that prevent them from studying full-time, we offer evening and weekend classes. Our graduates benefit from free nationwide job placement assistance, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists, and fitness experts. Our team of highly skilled instructors and trainers are devoted to helping you achieve your goal and target!
Student Testimonial:
“When I looked into becoming a personal trainer, I quickly learned there are many ways to become qualified, but only NPTI offered both the technical, classroom education AND the practical learning experience by having to train fellow students or instructors. I realized this type of education would help me be more marketable to employers and, sure enough, I landed my first Personal Trainer's position while still attending my classes at NPTI.”
- Stephen, NPTI Graduate
- Personal Fitness Training Program:
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday)
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday)
Engineering Summer Academy at Penn
Courses / Programs
The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn offers a unique summer opportunity for a selective group of motivated and talented high school students. Experience rigorous and challenging college-level studies at our high-tech, ivy-league program in the heart of Philadelphia!Whether students are local to the area or hail from halfway around the world, we welcome them to explore what the Engineering Summer Academy at Penn has to offer. ESAP is designed to provide exceptional STEM students the opportunity to explore the field of Engineering before applying to college. Situated on our historic Philadelphia campus, right in the heart of the city, pre-college students can also take advantage of the vast array of activities and resources available to the Penn community.
Coursework incorporates exciting STEM subjects and material. High school students enroll in one of our six offered courses and earn college credit:
Biotechnology
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Complex Networks
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Biotechnology
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Complex Networks
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Complex Networks
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs
Courses / Programs
Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs has earned international recognition for providing high quality programs for young people in safe environments conducive to achievement and growth. Our camps provide a welcoming environment at on some of the finest college campus in Philadelphia and its suburbs. Extremely low camper-to-counselor ratios and separate teaching and counseling staffs guarantee your child stimulating classes and workshops, as well as friendly, attentive supervision. Each year we were home to international students from over 30 countries. Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs was founded by Julian Krinsky in 1978. Formerly a player on the international tennis circuit, Julian competed at Wimbledon and the French and Italian Opens. He also represented his native South Africa and the United States in the Maccabiah Games, where he medaled in tennis and squash.
Innovative tennis, golf, enrichment, business, sports, fitness, cooking and performing arts camps, as well as the Julian Krinsky/Canyon Ranch Young Adult Summer Program, and Career Builders: Summer Internships in Philadelphia. Julian Krinsky hosts the Management & Technology Summer Institute and Leadership in the Business World programs at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.