National Award-Winning DSAV Group Lessons

2020|2021 DSAV LTS Program is on hold due to Covid 19

The 2019|2020 DSAV Learn-To-Swim Program is in Partnership with the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, The Thomases Family Endowment, DSAV, and All Abilities Swim.

The DSAV Learn To Swim Program won a National Award in 2018 from the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Organization for Best Recreational Program!

Register Online

Register Online directly through our Mind-Body Software. Must use phone browser or computer (not the app)

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Sessions:

  • Fall: October 10-November 21
    • November 21st Makeup Date
  • Winter: January 9-February 27
    • February 27th Makeup Date
    • NO CLASS JANUARY 23
  • Spring: March 12-April 30
    • April 30 Makeup Date

Important Information:

  • All Classes are held on Thursdays
  • All Classes are held at the Jewish Community Center
  • Level 1: 6:00-6:30 pm
  • Level 2: 6:30-7:15 pm
  • 6 classes are included in each session. Week 7 is a makeup date only.

Cost-DSAV Members Only

  • FREE! Choose “Enroll as Unpaid” option when regisering

Level Information

DSAV Level 1

Skills Taught

  • Blowing bubbles
  • Putting face in the water/going under
  • Laying on back/ears under
  • Climbing out
  • Jumping in and returning to the wall
  • Holding the side
  • Safely navigate the perimeter of the pool while holding onto the side
  • Traveling/kicking on front and back with coach assistance
  • Build confidence in the water and being in the horizontal body position
  • Waiting our turn with parent guidance
  • Socialization with peers
  • Water Safety Basic Rules
  • Pool Etiquette 

  Class Structure

  • 5 individuals:1 instructor maximum
  • Ages 3 and up
  • 6, 30-minute classes
  • Level 1 is 6:00-6:30
  • Fast-paced, High energy
  • Class starts and ends on time.
  • Week 7 is a makeup ONLY if instructor cancels a class during the first 6 weeks. 
  • Note: Children will be taking turns, so there will be down-time between turns. 

Children should be at least age 3. ***Parents are expected to monitor and supervise their children while they are waiting for their turn to ensure child safety.   ***Children who cannot touch the bottom (3.5 feet) should be in Level 1 for at least one session. 


DSAV Level 2

Skills taught:

  • Front and Back floats unassisted
  • Exhale underwater, breathe in over the water in a rhythmic manner
  • Wearing goggles
  • Jumping in/Climbing out
  • Beginning Freestyle and Backstroke including kicking and arm motions
  • Build confidence in the water and being in the horizontal body position
  • Waiting our turn
  • Water Safety Rules
  • Pool Etiquette
  • Socialization
  • Interacting with our peers through play

 Class Structure:

  • 7 individuals:1 instructor maximum
  • 6, 45-minute classes
  • Level 2 is from 6:30-7:15
  • Class starts and ends on time.
  • individualized instruction where appropriate
  • Week 7 is a makeup ONLY if instructor cancels a class during the first 6 weeks.
  • Children will be taking turns, so there will be down-time between turns.
  • Must be able to stand and touch the bottom in 3.5 feet of water
  • Must be comfortable in the water, and willing to blow bubbles/put face in the water 

Children who cannot sit to wait for their turn should have parent supervision during the wait period.  If your child cannot touch the bottom (3.5 feet deep) please register for Level 1 unless Coach Caroline gave the OK for level 2.


Questions?

Hannah is here to help you with registration, payments, scheduling, payment plans, and any basic needs you have.  Unless a question is specific to Coach Caroline, Hannah should be the first person you reach out to for help!

Office Hours

Hannah’s office hours are
Tuesday Evenings 5-7 pm
Friday mornings 9:00 am-Noon

You can reach Hannah in FOUR ways:

  • CALL 234-207-2378 x 2 (leave a message)
  • TEXT 234-207-2378
  • EMAIL info@allabilitiesswim.com
  • SCHEDULE a phone appointment through Mindbody -simply schedule a “Help Desk Call” and Hannah will call you at your appointment time. (Use the Private Lesson button)