Parent & Tot 1/2/3
Spend quality time with your child while you both have fun and learn and socialize. Through structured in-water interaction between caregiver and child, we stress the importance of play in developing water positive attitudes and skills. We provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart® tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting. Certified instructors provide guidance and answers to your questions.
- Parent and Tot 1: 4 to 12 months
- Parent and Tot 2: 12 to 24 months
- Parent and Tot 3: 2 to 3 years old
Preschool A
An introductory level for swimmers ages 3 to 5 years. Swimmers will be blowing bubbles and putting their face in the water. They will have fun learning to get in and out of the water and do assisted jumps into chest deep water. They'll try assisted floats on their front and back, and assisted glides on their front and back in a safe and fun environment.
Preschool B
During their lessons, these swimmers will jump into chest deep water by themselves, and glide on their front & back wearing a PFD. They'll submerge & exhale underwater and master kicking on their back with a buoyant aid for 5 m.
Preschool C
During their lessons, these swimmers will work on being able to float on their front and back unassisted for 5 seconds, glide on their front and back for 3 m and master flutter kick on both their front and back for a whole 5 m!
Preschool D
During their lessons, these advanced preschoolers will work on being able to glide 3m on their side, flutter kick 7 m on both their front and back, do a float, roll to their back and swim 5 m. They will also learn to swim 5 m of front crawl while wearing a PFD
Preschool E
During their lessons, these advanced preschoolers will work on being able to tread water for 10 seconds, whip kick vertically for 20 seconds wearing a PFD or using an aid AND they will be able to swim 5 m of front crawl and back crawl.
Swimmer 1 and Semi-Private 1
During their lessons, these beginners will practice floating on their own for 5 seconds on both front & back, gliding for 3 m on their front, back & side, and flutter kick on their front & back for 5 m. They will work towards being comfortable submerging and exhaling underwater and begin to learn how to tread water and swim front crawl both while wearing a PFD.
Swimmer 2 and Semi-Private 2
During their lessons, these advanced beginners will double their distance from swimmer 1 by completing 10 m of flutter kick on their front, back and side as well as 10 m of both front and back crawl. They will work on their whip kick in a vertical position using an aid and master treading water for 15 seconds!
Swimmer 2B
Designed for students who need to repeat swimmer 2, swimmer 2B will focus primarily on the skills that many new swimmers struggle with: front and back crawl, kicking, treading water and developing endurance. Students will work towards completing a 10 m swim using front and back crawl, flutter kick interval training (4x 5m) and supporting themselves at the water’s surface for 15 seconds.
Swimmer 3 and Semi-Private 3
During their lessons, these swimmers will be swimming 15 m of both front and back crawl as well as 10 m of whip kick on their back. They will work towards being able to tread water for 30 seconds and complete an interval training of 4x 15m flutter kick.
Swimmer 4 and Semi-Private 4
During their lessons, these swimmers will work towards being able to swim 25 m (that is 1 whole length!) of front and back crawl as well as tread water for 1 min. They will also be able to complete the Canadian Swim to Survive standard: Roll entry into deep water, tread 1 min and swim 50 m.
Swimmer 5 and Semi-Private 5
During their lessons, these swimmers will work to master 50 m of both front and back crawl as well as 25 m of breaststroke. They will work on their fitness through 25 m sprints as well as interval training of 4x50 m of front or back crawl along with 4x15 m of breaststroke!
Swimmer 6 and Semi-Private 6
During their lessons, these advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including legs-only surface support for 45 sec, eggbeater kick on back for 15 m, breaststroke for 50 m and front and back crawl for 100 m each. They will complete sprint and interval training as well as a 300m workout - that's 12 lengths of the pool!
Swimmer 7
During their lessons, swimmers will further develop their front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. They will master Lifesaving Sport skills including a 25 m obstacle swim and 15 m object carry. They will learn the assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims. Prerequisite: Swimmer 6 or equivalent skill level recommended.
Swimmer 8
During their lessons, swimmers will complete a timed object support, a 200 m timed swim and complete a 100 m Lifesaving Medley. Skill drills will develop a strong lifesaving foundation. More advanced swimmers will complete challenging skills, including a 600 m workout, 300 m timed swim and a 25 m object carry! Strokes are refined over 100 m swims. Prerequisite: Swimmer 7 (Rookie Patrol) recommended.
Swimmer 9
By the end of this level, swimmers are able to complete a 600m workout, 300m timed swim, and a 25m object carry! Strokes are refined over 100m swims. They will learn First aid treatments for bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. They will master lifesaving skills including defence methods, victim removals, and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in the shallow end. Prerequisite: Swimmer 8 recommended.
Adult 1/2/3
This program is an opportunity for adults to become stronger swimmers. We provide a fun, relaxed environment and an experienced instructor to help you improve your technique and endurance. Beginners welcome!
Teen 1/2/3
Teen lessons provide a fun and relaxed environment to learn the basics of swimming or improve your strokes with others at a similar skill level and age. Learn at your own pace and set your own goals. Feel your confidence grow as both your comfort and fitness levels in the water increase at the same time! Instruction for 13 to 16 years. Beginners are welcome!
Private lessons
Please indicate the approximate level your child is at when you register, and if there are specific skills you would like them to focus on.
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