Lifesaving Society's "Swim For Life"SLS Centre offers Swim Lessons from ages four months to adults with the Lifesaving Society, 'Swim For Life' learn to swim and lifesaving programs.
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Swim Lessons
- Adapted Aquatic Therapy
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Winter 2025 - Child/Adult Adapted Aquatic Therapy
In this program, participants take a play-based approach to aquatic therapy lead by a Certified WATSU/Aquatic Therapist. Focusing on improving balance, strength, communication and a variety of other gross and fine motor skills, this fun-filled class takes place in the therapy pool. The goal is to assist individuals with a diagnosed disability to work towards their individual goals in the water. With the assistance of a personal aide or caregiver in the water with each participant, specialized equipment will be used to teach both participants and aides or caregivers to move towards their goals. Please note that an Aide or Caregiver (they must be able to swim and be comfortable in all depths of water) must be present and is provided by the registrant. Participants must have a disability or diagnosis to attend this therapeutic class. No doctors note required. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Adapted Aquatic Therapy
In this program, participants take a play-based approach to aquatic therapy lead by a Certified WATSU/Aquatic Therapist. Focusing on improving balance, strength, communication and a variety of other gross and fine motor skills, this fun-filled class takes place in the therapy pool. The goal is to assist individuals with a diagnosed disability to work towards their individual goals in the water. With the assistance of a personal aide or caregiver in the water with each participant, specialized equipment will be used to teach both participants and aides or caregivers to move towards their goals. Please note that an Aide or Caregiver (they must be able to swim and be comfortable in all depths of water) must be present and is provided by the registrant. Participants must have a disability or diagnosis to attend this therapeutic class. No doctors note required. - Learn more and register
Fall 2025 - Child/Adult Adapted Aquatic Therapy
In this program, participants take a play-based approach to aquatic therapy lead by a Certified WATSU/Aquatic Therapist. Focusing on improving balance, strength, communication and a variety of other gross and fine motor skills, this fun-filled class takes place in the therapy pool. The goal is to assist individuals with a diagnosed disability to work towards their individual goals in the water. With the assistance of a personal aide or caregiver in the water with each participant, specialized equipment will be used to teach both participants and aides or caregivers to move towards their goals. Please note that an Aide or Caregiver (they must be able to swim and be comfortable in all depths of water) must be present and is provided by the registrant. Participants must have a disability or diagnosis to attend this therapeutic class. No doctors note required.
- Adult Swimmer
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2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Adult Swimmer 1/2/3
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Adult Swimmer 1/2/3
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints.
- Fitness Swimmer
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2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Fitness Swimmer
Fitness SwimmerAny AgesThis program is for swimmers of any age who want to improve their overall physical fitness in the water. Fitness Swimmer provides a structured approach based on training principles and practices including interval training. Participants set their own goals. There are no age requirements and no levels in Fitness Swimmer. Certified instructors will work with swimmers to help them improve their strokes and achieve their fitness goals. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Fitness Swimmer
Fitness SwimmerAny AgesThis program is for swimmers of any age who want to improve their overall physical fitness in the water. Fitness Swimmer provides a structured approach based on training principles and practices including interval training. Participants set their own goals. There are no age requirements and no levels in Fitness Swimmer. Certified instructors will work with swimmers to help them improve their strokes and achieve their fitness goals.
- Parent and Tot
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2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Parent & Tot 1 & 2
PARENT & TOT Parent & Tot classes provide an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy in-water interaction in a fun and social setting. Focusing on the importance of play and developing water positive attitudes and skills, children gain valuable exposure to being in and around the water. Parents will learn to be Water Smart to keep themselves and their child safe in any aquatic setting. Activities and progressions in Parent & Tot are based on developmental stages. Register at the appropriate level based on the age of the child.PARENT & TOT 1 | 4-12 MONTHS Parents and babies will explore the water together under the watchful eyes of their instructor. They will learn how to safely enter and exit the water and work on getting ready to discover the water safely. Parents will learn how to safely support their child while they play.PARENT & TOT 2 | 12-24 MONTHS Instructors will lead sessions to help parents with children learn basic water safety skills in a welcoming environment. Parents are taught how to support their child with assisted entries and exits into water and support them in learning to float and kick. They can celebrate together when the child can get their face wet and blow bubbles for the first time. - Learn more and register
2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Parent & Tot 3
PARENT & TOT Parent & Tot classes provide an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy in-water interaction in a fun and social setting. Focusing on the importance of play and developing water positive attitudes and skills, children gain valuable exposure to being in and around the water. Parents will learn to be Water Smart to keep themselves and their child safe in any aquatic setting. Activities and progressions in Parent & Tot are based on developmental stages. Register at the appropriate level based on the age of the child.PARENT & TOT 3 | 2-3 YEARS Parents will work towards supporting their toddlers in becoming more independent in the water. Getting in, getting out, going under, and floating, parents and toddlers will be introduced to different iterations of these fundamental skills. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Parent & Tot 3
PARENT & TOT Parent & Tot classes provide an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy in-water interaction in a fun and social setting. Focusing on the importance of play and developing water positive attitudes and skills, children gain valuable exposure to being in and around the water. Parents will learn to be Water Smart to keep themselves and their child safe in any aquatic setting. Activities and progressions in Parent & Tot are based on developmental stages. Register at the appropriate level based on the age of the child.PARENT & TOT 3 | 2-3 YEARS Parents will work towards supporting their toddlers in becoming more independent in the water. Getting in, getting out, going under, and floating, parents and toddlers will be introduced to different iterations of these fundamental skills. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Parent & Tot 1 & 2
PARENT & TOT Parent & Tot classes provide an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy in-water interaction in a fun and social setting. Focusing on the importance of play and developing water positive attitudes and skills, children gain valuable exposure to being in and around the water. Parents will learn to be Water Smart to keep themselves and their child safe in any aquatic setting. Activities and progressions in Parent & Tot are based on developmental stages. Register at the appropriate level based on the age of the child.PARENT & TOT 1 | 4-12 MONTHS Parents and babies will explore the water together under the watchful eyes of their instructor. They will learn how to safely enter and exit the water and work on getting ready to discover the water safely. Parents will learn how to safely support their child while they play.PARENT & TOT 2 | 12-24 MONTHS Instructors will lead sessions to help parents with children learn basic water safety skills in a welcoming environment. Parents are taught how to support their child with assisted entries and exits into water and support them in learning to float and kick. They can celebrate together when the child can get their face wet and blow bubbles for the first time.
- Preschool
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2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Preschool 1
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!PRESCHOOL | 3-6 YEARS Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. Children 3-6 years old will have fun while gaining foundational water skills and become comfortable in the water. Water Smart education is incorporated into all Preschool levels to support children in learning how to keep themselves safe in and around the waterPRESCHOOL 1Preschoolers will be assisted by their instructor when learning to enter and exit water safely, jump into chest deep water, and put their faces in the water to blow bubbles. Becoming comfortable with floats and glides and moving safely in shallow water while wearing lifejackets will help them gain confidence with their water skills.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Preschool 2 - Learn more and register
2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Preschool 2
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!PRESCHOOL | 3-6 YEARS Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. Children 3-6 years old will have fun while gaining foundational water skills and become comfortable in the water. Water Smart education is incorporated into all Preschool levels to support children in learning how to keep themselves safe in and around the waterPRESCHOOL 1Preschoolers will be assisted by their instructor when learning to enter and exit water safely, jump into chest deep water, and put their faces in the water to blow bubbles. Becoming comfortable with floats and glides and moving safely in shallow water while wearing lifejackets will help them gain confidence with their water skills.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Preschool 2 - Learn more and register
2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Preschool 3
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!PRESCHOOL | 3-6 YEARS Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. Children 3-6 years old will have fun while gaining foundational water skills and become comfortable in the water. Water Smart education is incorporated into all Preschool levels to support children in learning how to keep themselves safe in and around the waterPRESCHOOL 3Preschoolers will kick and glide their way through the water on their fronts and backs. They will work on retrieving objects from the bottom in water that is waist deep, and work towards mastering their floats, rollovers, glides, and kicks. In this level they work their way into deeper water for side entries and jumping in with their lifejackets on.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Preschool 4 - Learn more and register
2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Preschool 4
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!PRESCHOOL | 3-6 YEARS Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. Children 3-6 years old will have fun while gaining foundational water skills and become comfortable in the water. Water Smart education is incorporated into all Preschool levels to support children in learning how to keep themselves safe in and around the waterPRESCHOOL 4Preschoolers will gain some independence in deep water. They will practice jumping into deeper water (including getting out by themselves), sideways entries, and opening their eyes underwater. These swimmers in training will work on completing 5m of front crawl in their lifejackets and work on their ability to tread water.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Preschool 5 - Learn more and register
2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Preschool 5
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!PRESCHOOL | 3-6 YEARS Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. Children 3-6 years old will have fun while gaining foundational water skills and become comfortable in the water. Water Smart education is incorporated into all Preschool levels to support children in learning how to keep themselves safe in and around the waterPRESCHOOL 1Preschoolers will be assisted by their instructor when learning to enter and exit water safely, jump into chest deep water, and put their faces in the water to blow bubbles. Becoming comfortable with floats and glides and moving safely in shallow water while wearing lifejackets will help them gain confidence with their water skills.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Preschool 2 - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Preschool 2
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!PRESCHOOL | 3-6 YEARS Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. Children 3-6 years old will have fun while gaining foundational water skills and become comfortable in the water. Water Smart education is incorporated into all Preschool levels to support children in learning how to keep themselves safe in and around the waterPRESCHOOL 1Preschoolers will be assisted by their instructor when learning to enter and exit water safely, jump into chest deep water, and put their faces in the water to blow bubbles. Becoming comfortable with floats and glides and moving safely in shallow water while wearing lifejackets will help them gain confidence with their water skills.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Preschool 2 - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Preschool 3
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!PRESCHOOL | 3-6 YEARS Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. Children 3-6 years old will have fun while gaining foundational water skills and become comfortable in the water. Water Smart education is incorporated into all Preschool levels to support children in learning how to keep themselves safe in and around the waterPRESCHOOL 3Preschoolers will kick and glide their way through the water on their fronts and backs. They will work on retrieving objects from the bottom in water that is waist deep, and work towards mastering their floats, rollovers, glides, and kicks. In this level they work their way into deeper water for side entries and jumping in with their lifejackets on.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Preschool 4 - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Preschool 4
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!PRESCHOOL | 3-6 YEARS Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. Children 3-6 years old will have fun while gaining foundational water skills and become comfortable in the water. Water Smart education is incorporated into all Preschool levels to support children in learning how to keep themselves safe in and around the waterPRESCHOOL 4Preschoolers will gain some independence in deep water. They will practice jumping into deeper water (including getting out by themselves), sideways entries, and opening their eyes underwater. These swimmers in training will work on completing 5m of front crawl in their lifejackets and work on their ability to tread water.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Preschool 5 - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Preschool 5
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!PRESCHOOL | 3-6 YEARS Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. Children 3-6 years old will have fun while gaining foundational water skills and become comfortable in the water. Water Smart education is incorporated into all Preschool levels to support children in learning how to keep themselves safe in and around the waterPRESCHOOL 1Preschoolers will be assisted by their instructor when learning to enter and exit water safely, jump into chest deep water, and put their faces in the water to blow bubbles. Becoming comfortable with floats and glides and moving safely in shallow water while wearing lifejackets will help them gain confidence with their water skills.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Preschool 2
- Private
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2025 Winter - Private Swim Lessons
Children: Working with a certified swim instructor, children will work on skills in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Preschool & Swimmer Programs. This one-on-one experience can be adapted to a child’s individual skills and abilities. The aim is to improve upon certain skills in order for the child to rejoin regular swim lessons once complete. Please come to the first class ready to discuss with the instructor what skills you want to be improved upon.Adults: Working with a certified swim instructor, adult swimmers can work on skills in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Adult Program. Whether you are looking for advancements in your workout or a little extra help, this one-on-one experience can provide it. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Private Swim Lessons
Children: Working with a certified swim instructor, children will work on skills in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Preschool & Swimmer Programs. This one-on-one experience can be adapted to a child’s individual skills and abilities. The aim is to improve upon certain skills in order for the child to rejoin regular swim lessons once complete. Please come to the first class ready to discuss with the instructor what skills you want to be improved upon.Adults: Working with a certified swim instructor, adult swimmers can work on skills in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Adult Program. Whether you are looking for advancements in your workout or a little extra help, this one-on-one experience can provide it.
- Swim Abilities
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2025 Winter - Swim Abilities
SWIM ABILITIESSwim Abilities is a learn to swim program suitable for children with diverse needs. Certified instructors will provide lessons with a 4-level, progressive curriculum where the caregiver is in the water. This program will assist children and their caregivers to increase safety, independence, and enjoyment in and around the water. Swim Abilities lessons are best suited for children, aged 3-16 years, who would benefit from slower paced lessons with additional practice time and one-on-one safety supervision. Every child who does not yet fit into regular swim lessons is welcome in Swim Abilities, regardless of whether or not they have a diagnosis. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim Abilities
SWIM ABILITIESSwim Abilities is a learn to swim program suitable for children with diverse needs. Certified instructors will provide lessons with a 4-level, progressive curriculum where the caregiver is in the water. This program will assist children and their caregivers to increase safety, independence, and enjoyment in and around the water. Swim Abilities lessons are best suited for children, aged 3-16 years, who would benefit from slower paced lessons with additional practice time and one-on-one safety supervision. Every child who does not yet fit into regular swim lessons is welcome in Swim Abilities, regardless of whether or not they have a diagnosis.
- Swim Patrol
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2025 Winter - Canadian Swim Patrol
The Lifesaving Society’s 3 level Canadian Swim Patrol program is for swimmers who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. The programs focus on developing strength and proficiency while introducing swimmers to the challenging world of lifesaving. Swimmers will have fun enhancing their capability in the water, increasing their physical conditioning, and learning lifesaving judgment. Each level will continue to develop swimmers’ strokes and provide a skill foundation that will prepare them for success in the Society’s Bronze Medal Awards. Each level of the Canadian Swim Patrol program has three modules: Water Proficiency, First Aid, and Recognition and Rescue.Ages 10+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerROOKIE PATROLRookie Patrol lays the foundation of the Swim Patrol program. It includes 4 main components: stroke refinement, fitness, first aid, and lifesaving. Stroke refinement is focused on front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Fitness components include a 350 m workout and 100 m timed swim. Swimmers will learn about assessing conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding. Rookie Patrol is rounded off with an introduction to lifesaving skills, including self-rescue techniques, victim recognition, and using throwing assists.RANGER PATROLStroke refinement and underwater proficiency continues to be a focus in Ranger Patrol as it is critical for supporting swimmer fitness. Swimmers can expect their fitness levels to increase as they work towards a 200 m timed swim. First aid at the Ranger Patrol level includes assessment of unconscious victims, treating for shock, and procedures for obstructed airways. Lifesaving skills are expanded to include object support and non-contact rescues with a buoyant aid.STAR PATROLStar Patrol will prepare swimmers for the Bronze Star Award. Strokes will continue to be refined through completion of 100 m swims. It demands good physical conditioning as swimmers will be challenged with a 600 m workout, 300 m timed swim, and a 25 m object carry. First aid at this level focuses on treatment of bone and joint injuries, and respiratory emergencies like asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include in water defense methods, rolling over and supporting victims in shallow water, and removing victims from shallow water. Swimmers that complete Star Patrol will be well on their way to becoming bona fide Lifesavers.
- Youth Swim Lessons
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2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Swimmer 1
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints. - Learn more and register
2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Swimmer 2
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints. - Learn more and register
2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Swimmer 3
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints. - Learn more and register
2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Swimmer 5
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints. - Learn more and register
2025 Winter - Swim for Life - Swimmer 6
Swim for Life® Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® Education Working together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!SWIMMER | 6-12 YEARS Swimmer is a 6-level, success-oriented learn to swim program for children 5-12 years old. There is a prominent focus on in-water swimming practice as swimmers learn fundamental strokes and skills, mastering them as they progress through the program. Swimmers also learn how to be safe in, on, and around the water through Water Smart education incorporated into every level.SWIMMER 6 As the final level in the Swimmer program, swimmers will build up their advanced skill set. Swimmers will work towards mastering stride entries, compact jumps, and lifesaving kicks. They will also refine their strokes to increase their swimming strength, power, and endurance - critical for success in the 300 m workout required to complete the level.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Canadian Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star Patrol)Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Instruction -> Swim Instructor, Lifesaving InstructorNext Steps: Active for Life -> Fitness Swimmer - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Swimmer 1
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Swimmer 2
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Swimmer 3
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Swimmer 4
Swim for Life®Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® EducationWorking together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!SWIMMER | 6-12 YEARSSwimmer is a 6-level, success-oriented learn to swim program for children 5-12 years old. There is a prominent focus on in-water swimming practice as swimmers learn fundamental strokes and skills, mastering them as they progress through the program. Swimmers also learn how to be safe in, on, and around the water through Water Smart education incorporated into every level.SWIMMER 4Swimmers will move from a beginner to intermediate swimming level. Swimmers will complete standing dives, tread water for 1 minute, and work towards being able to swim underwater for 5 m. Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Swimmer 5 - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Swimmer 5
ADULT SWIMMER | 13+ YEARS Beginners just starting out or swimmers looking to improve their strokes will find that the Adult Swimmer program will help them achieve their swimming goals. Swimmers will work with a certified instructor to gain confidence in the water, develop smooth recognizable strokes, and improve their water fitness. Water Smart education is incorporated into all levels to support the Society’s mandate of drowning prevention.Ages 13+Progression through this program is based on completion of skills at each level.Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Active Lifestyle -> Fitness SwimmerADULT 1 Adult swimmers will work towards being able to complete short distance swims (10-15 m) on their front and back. They will work through swimming stroke fundamentals such as floats, rolls, glides, and kicks. Swimmers will develop their underwater skills as they continue to build their confidence in the water. ADULT 2 Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. ADULT 3 Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50 m sprints. - Learn more and register
2025 Spring - Swim for Life - Swimmer 6
Swim for Life® Learn to swim with Swim for Life. An accessible, flexible, and success-orientated program with a focus on fun! Certified instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life is a comprehensive swim program with streams for swimmers at every stage of life.Water Smart® Education Working together we can make a difference. An integral part of the Swim for Life Program, Water Smart education provides information, experiences, and key messages that help swimmers make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. This drowning and injury prevention education will last a lifetime. Be Water Smart!SWIMMER | 6-12 YEARS Swimmer is a 6-level, success-oriented learn to swim program for children 5-12 years old. There is a prominent focus on in-water swimming practice as swimmers learn fundamental strokes and skills, mastering them as they progress through the program. Swimmers also learn how to be safe in, on, and around the water through Water Smart education incorporated into every level.SWIMMER 6 As the final level in the Swimmer program, swimmers will build up their advanced skill set. Swimmers will work towards mastering stride entries, compact jumps, and lifesaving kicks. They will also refine their strokes to increase their swimming strength, power, and endurance - critical for success in the 300 m workout required to complete the level.Next Steps: Learn to Swim -> Canadian Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star Patrol)Next Steps: Lifeguarding -> Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardNext Steps: Instruction -> Swim Instructor, Lifesaving InstructorNext Steps: Active for Life -> Fitness Swimmer
