This complete learn-to-swim program for all ages and abilities teaches the important skills needed to be safe around water while having fun and developing strokes. All levels are taught in a group setting. The Preschool, Swimmer and Patrol levels can also be taught in private lesson format.

Trying to place your child in the right level? Scroll down to the next section of the page, called "Which level is my child best suited for?"

Parent and Tot program

Spend quality time with your child while you both have fun and socialize. Through structured in-water interaction between parent and child, the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills is stressed. Levels are age-based:

• Parent and Tot 1: ages 4 to 11 months
• Parent and Tot 2: ages 12 to 23 months
• Parent and Tot 3: ages 24 to 35 months

Preschool Program: ages 3 to 4 years

This program consists of 5 levels from Preschool A to E that help children develop an appreciation and healthy respect for the water using play and skill building. Each level includes basic aquatic progressions that incorporate Water Smart^® education to ensure 3 to 4 year-olds become comfortable in the water while having fun.

Swimmer Program: age 5 to 12 years

This 6 level program for children ages 5 years and older includes progressions from complete beginners to advanced swimmers who want to build on their current skills. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. The Swimmer program levels are called Swimmer 1 through to Swimmer 6.

Swim Patrol: age 8 to 13 years

This 3 level program (Rookie, Ranger, Star) provides enriched training for those who want to develop swim strokes and skills while having fun in the challenging world of lifesaving. Swim patrol develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis on Water Smart^® behaviour. A perfect way to prepare young swimmers for a future career in Lifeguarding!

The Centre offers many options for lessons that provide swimmers with lower teaching ratios, and one-on-one support. Learn about the programs below to choose the best fit for you.

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Adaptive Lessons

Adaptive lessons provide the opportunity for swimmers of all abilities to be water-safe and water confident. In an adaptive lesson, swimmers can focus on a specific level they want to complete, or they can use this time to work on a skill they'd like to further develop, such as becoming more comfortable in the water. The time is yours to get the most out of your lesson! When registering for an adaptive lesson, you will answer a detailed questionnaire that will be given to the swimming instructor to help them form a lesson plan that will best suit the student.

Trio Lessons

Available for Preschool & Swimmer levels (ages 3+) trio lessons offer a smaller ratio of 3 students to one instructor and are ideal for swimmers who may have repeated a level several times. Participants will be paired with other swimmers of similar ability. Trio lessons are offered for most levels throughout the week. When registering for a trio, look for the level you are interested in with "Trio" in the name. The following levels are paired together during Trio lessons:

• Preschool A and B
• Preschool C and D
• Preschool E
• Swimmer 1
• Swimmer 2
• Swimmer 3 and 4
• Swimmer 5 and 6
• Rookie, Ranger and Star Patrol

Private Lessons

Available for Preschool & Swimmer levels (ages 3+) private lessons offer one-on-one instruction and are ideal for swimmers who may have repeated a level several times, and provide an opportunity to work on specific skills required to progress to the next level. Private lessons are offered every 30 minutes during lesson blocks. When registering for a private lesson, you will answer a questionnaire to be placed in the proper level.

You can now register up to two swimmers into a private lesson, of similar swimming ability. View the combinations in our Trio Lessons above to see what levels can take place during the same private lesson.

Teen 1

This program is designed for individuals looking to develop water confidence and learn how to swim. You will set desired goals and work with the Instructor to achieve floating, glides and kicking through the water on your front and back!

Teen 2

This program is designed for individuals who have completed Teen 1 or have previous experience swimming that want to develop recognizable strokes as well as improve their efficiency in the water. You will learn front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, dive entries and supporting yourself at the surface for two minutes!

Teen 3

This program is designed for individuals who have completed Teen 2 or have previous experience swimming that want to improve strokes and work on fitness and endurance. You will get an opportunity to learn eggbeater, scissor kick, stride entries and compact jumps!

Beginner Swimmer

This program is designed for individuals looking to develop water confidence and learn how to swim. You will set desired goals and work with the Instructor to achieve floating, glides and kicking through the water on your front and back!

Intermediate Swimmer

This program is designed for individuals who have completed Beginner Swimmer or have previous experience swimming that want to develop recognizable strokes as well as improve their efficiency in the water. You will learn front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, dive entries and supporting yourself at the surface for two minutes!

Advanced Swimmer

This program is designed for individuals who have completed Intermediate Swimmer or have previous experience swimming that want to improve strokes, work on fitness and endurance. You will get an opportunity to learn eggbeater, scissor kick, stride entries and compact jumps!