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SUMMER SWIM LESSONS & LEADERSHIP GUIDE
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Table of Contents
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Frequently Asked Questons:
What is Water Smart?
Water Smart is a swim safety education program built into most Canadian swimming lessons. It teaches safe habits around water, such as never swimming alone, asking permission before entering water, and recognizing hazards. The goal is to help swimmers make safe choices and reduce drowning risk.
What is Swim for Life?
Swim for Life is a learn-to-swim program developed by the Lifesaving Society. It builds swimming ability through progressive levels that teach floating, swimming strokes, entries, and basic rescue skills. The program also builds water safety awareness and survival skills for all ages.
What is the Canadian Swim Patrol?
Canadian Swim Patrol is the next step after Swim for Life in the Lifesaving Society training pathway. It includes Rookie, Ranger, and Star levels that build endurance, swimming techniques, rescue skills, first aid basics, and teamwork. It prepares swimmers for advanced lifesaving and leadership training.
What is the Lifesaving Society?
The Lifesaving Society is a national organization focused on preventing drowning and water-related injuries. It sets standards for swim lessons, lifesaving training, and certifications across Canada. It also develops programs like Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol
Swim for Life Swim for Life Parent &
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Parents and kids dive into fun together! Little ones start loving the water, while parents learn important Water Smart tricks to keep the whole crew safe and smiling
& TOT 1 (4-12 MONTHS) AGE GROUPS
Swim for Life Swim for Life Preschool Preschool
PRESCHOOL 1
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Certified instructors lead each lesson with in-water practice and engaging activities to develop swim skills and build confidence. Classes are age-appropriate, teaching essential skills like blowing bubbles, kicking, and floating. As children progress, they transition smoothly to advanced levels, maintaining their enthusiasm for swimming. Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday
Swim for Life Swim for Life Preschool Preschool
PRESCHOOL 2
Fosters early independence through unassisted entries, submersion, and basic movements while using a lifejacket (floating, gliding, kicking)
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday
Deadline June 22 June 29-July 3 (No class July 1) 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Class 2 10:00 am - 10:30 am Class 1
PRESCHOOL 3
This program introduces deep-water skills while participants wear lifejackets, emphasizing the development of breath control, object retrieval, independent floating, and kicking techniques.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday
June 29-July 3 (No class July 1) 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Class 2 10:00 am - 10:30 am Class 1
Registration Deadline June 22
Swim for Life Swim for Life Preschool Preschool
PRESCHOOL 4
The program focuses on skill development, endurance, and short-distance swims (5 metres), introducing participants to the front crawl and treading water with a lifejacket.
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Aug 10-14
Aug 17-21
Aug 24-28 10:00 am - 10:30 am 11:00 am - 11:30 am 9:30 am - 10:00 am 9:30 am - 10:00 am 11:00 am - 11:30 am 10:00 am - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 11:00 am 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
PRESCHOOL 5
Ages 3-5 years | 4-5 Days | 30 Mins | $37 50 Ages 3-5 years | 4-5 Days | 30 Mins | $37 50
3
Builds endurance and independence through longer swims (up to 10 metres), front/back crawl development, and stronger deep-water skills with reduced reliance on lifejackets
July 13-17
Aug 10-14
Aug 17-21
July 27-31 11:00 am - 11:30 am 11:00 am - 11:30 am 11:00 am - 11:30 am 11:00 am - 11:30 am July 20 Aug 3 Aug 10-July 6
Swim for Life Swim for Life Swimmer Swimmer
This program is crafted for children aged 6 to 12, focusing on developing strong, confident swimming skills as they progress into deeper water. Through hands-on practice in the water, young swimmers will enhance their strokes, build endurance, and learn essential Water Smart safety skills, all of which are reinforced at every level.
SWIMMER 1
Ages 6-12 years | 4-5 Days | 30 Mins | $56.25 ($45 for June 29-July 3 & Aug 4-7)
Introduces foundational skills including safe entries, breath control, supported treading water, basic floats, glides and kicks.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday
June 29-July 3 (No class July 1) 10:30 am - 11:15 am Class 1
Registration Deadline June 22
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
Aug 4-7
Aug 10-14
Aug 17-21
SWIMMER 2
July 27-31 Aug 24-28 10:45 am - 11:30 am 9:45 am - 10:30 am 9:45 am - 10:30 am 8:15 am - 9:00 am 10:30 am - 11:15 am 9:15 am - 10:00 am 10:45 am - 11:30 am 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Ages 6-12 years | 4-5 Days | 30 Mins | $56 25 ($45 for June 29-July 3 & Aug 4-7)
Enhances confidence in deeper water through independent treading and entries, along with an introduction to front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday
July 6-10
July 13-17
Class 2 10:45 am - 11:30 am Class 1
June 29-July 3 (No class July 1) 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Registration Deadline June 22
July 20-24
July 27-31
Aug 4-7
Aug 10-14
Aug 17-21
Aug 24-28 8:15 am - 9:00 am 10:45 am - 11:30 am 10:45 am - 11:30 am 10:00 am - 10:45 am 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10:45 am - 11:30 am 10:00 am - 10:45 am 8:30 am - 9:15 am 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm5:45 pm - 6:30 pm 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm 5:00
Swim for Life Swim for Life Swimmer Swimmer
SWIMMER 3
Faced with challenges in dives and new entries, while also working on extending distance in the front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
June 29-July 3 (No class July 1) 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Class 2 10:45 am - 11:30 am Class 1
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday Registration Deadline June 22
SWIMMER 4
Ages 6-12 years | 4-5 Days | 30 Mins | $56 25 ($45 for June 29-July 3 & Aug 4-7) Ages 6-12 years | 4-5 Days | 60 Mins | $75 ($60 for June 29-July 3 & Aug 4-7)
Focuses on skill development with standing dives, treading water, underwater swims and an introduction to breaststroke
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday
June 29-July 3 (No class July 1) 8:00 am - 9:00 am Class 1
Registration Deadline June 22
Swim for Life Swim for Life Swimmer Swimmer
SWIMMER
5
Ages 6-12 years | 4-5 Days | 60 Mins | $75 ($60 for June 29-July 3 & Aug 4-7)
Builds endurance and refines technique with longer swims, interval training, and advanced skills like eggbeater kick and shallow dives.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
June 29-July 3 (No class July 1) 8:00 am - 9:00 am Class 1
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday Registration Deadline June 22
SWIMMER 6
Ages 6-12 years | 4-5 Days | 60 Mins | $75
Emphasizes advanced skills, stroke refinement & endurance, including life-saving entries and a 300 metre workout July 6-10 Aug 4-7 July 13-17 Aug 10-14 July 20-24 Aug 17-21 July 27-31 Aug 24-28
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Aug 10-14
Aug 17-21
Aug 24-28 9:15 am - 10:15 am 8:30 am - 9:30 am 10:15 am - 11:15 am 8:15 am - 9:15 am8:00 am - 9:00 am 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Swim Patrol Swim Patrol
The Canadian Swim Patrol program is designed for swimmers aged 10 and above who are eager to explore the realm of lifesaving. This program enhances strength and proficiency while imparting essential lifesaving judgment skills. Recommended completion of Swimmer 6.
ROOKIE
This program aims to enhance fitness for a 100-metre swim and a 350-metre workout, while also teaching water proficiency, basic first aid with EMS response, victim recognition, and throwing rescue techniques.
RANGER
Builds advanced aquatic skills and fitness, including stride entry, somersaults, eggbeater kick, and a 200m timed swim, while strengthening ABC first aid knowledge, victim recognition and non-contact rescue techniques
STAR
Prepares swimmers for the Bronze Star by enhancing endurance, perfecting strokes (100 meters each), and cultivating lifesaving and first aid skills. This includes a 600-metre workout and a 300metre timed swim.
Private Swim Lessons Private Swim Lessons
Experience swim lessons designed specifically for you!
Learn water safety
Refine your strokes
Improve your technique
Instructors offer dedicated attention and customized lesson plans, enabling swimmers to advance at their own pace.
Leadership Courses Leadership Courses
Designed for swimmers aged 12 and older, these programs focus on developing aquatic skills, lifesaving knowledge, and leadership experience. Through hands-on training, participants will enhance their fitness, judgment, and emergency response capabilities while working towards lifeguarding and instructional roles.
Important Details:
100% attendance is mandatory
Registration deadline is one week prior to the start of the course
Courses require a minimum number of participants to proceed
Participants can earn high school credits
Recommended age 12+ | $160
Build confidence in the water while improving swim skills, fitness, and lifesaving techniques. This course focuses on stroke development, endurance, and personal rescue skills through active training and practice.
Course #1
June 12 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
June 13 & 14 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
BRONZE MEDALLION & CPR-C
Prerequisite: Bronze Star or Ages 13+ | $193
CLASS ON JULY 1ST
Course #2
June 29 - July 3 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Learn core lifesaving and rescue skills used in aquatic environments. Participants develop stronger decision-making, problem-solving, fitness, and judgment through hands-on rescue scenarios.
June 12 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Course #1
June 29 - July 3
June 13 & 14 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
INTERMEDIATE FIRST AID (IFA)
$170
Gain practical first aid and CPR training for emergency situations at home, work, or recreation settings. Topics include injury response, burns, spinal injuries, environmental emergencies, and legal responsibilities AB Workplace approved
Course #1
June 19 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
June 20 & 21 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
July 27 - July 30 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Course #2 Course #2
Leadership Courses Leadership Courses
BRONZE CROSS
Prerequisite: Intermediate First Aid or higher, and Bronze Medallion | $185
Prepare for assistant lifeguard responsibilities with advanced rescue training, supervision skills, and stronger emergency response techniques Includes CPR and active rescue practice in aquatic settings
June 20-21
June 25-26
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Ages 15+ | Prerequisite: Must have Bronze cross or higher | $355
July 27-31
July 5
July 6-10
NATIONAL LIFEGUARD
Ages 15+ | Prerequisite: Must have Bronze cross or higher as well as IFA | $355
Aug 11-13
Aug 18-20
LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR
Ages 15+ | Prerequisite: Must have Swim Instructor award | $265
Develop teaching and leadership skills for swim lessons and lifesaving programs. Learn instructional methods, evaluation techniques, and water safety education through guided practical experience.
Train for professional lifeguarding with advanced rescue skills, prevention strategies, teamwork, and emergency response in aquatic environments. Focus areas include supervision, victim assessment, and incident management.
Learn how to teach lifesaving skills, lead engaging classes, and evaluate swimmer progress. This course focuses on leadership, communication, and creating a safe, positive learning environment
July 13
July 27
July 20 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 11:00 am - 8:00 pm 7:30 am - 3:30 pm 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
8:00 am - 2:00 pm 7:30 am - 3:30 pm 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Course
Leadership Courses Leadership Courses
SWIMABILITES INSTRUCTOR
Ages 15+ | Prerequisite: Must have Swim Instructor award | $170
Develop the skills to teach swimming and water safety to individuals of all abilities. Learn adaptive teaching methods, inclusive instruction techniques, and ways to build confidence in the water.
TBD Course #1
FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Prerequisite: Must have Lifesaving Instructor award & a current IFA | $300
Train to teach first aid and CPR courses with confidence and professionalism. This course covers lesson delivery, practical demonstrations, student evaluation, and emergency response education.
July 18-19
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
RECERTIFICATIONS
Proof of previous certification award required to attend a recertification clinic.
NATIONAL LIFEGUARD
$95
Proof of previous certification required. Award current for 2 years, but may recertify as long as have previously held the award.
June 30
INTERMEDIATE FIRST AID
$120
Sept 11
Proof of current certification required. If not current, must attend a full certification course.
June 20-21
July 29-30
SWIM & LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR
$130
Proof of previous certification required Award current for 2 years, but may recertify as long as have previously held the award.
June 29
7:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm 7:30 am - 12:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Society Programs Programs
Offered at the Drumheller Aquaplex Offered at the Drumheller Aquaplex
This flow chart is an overview of some of the Lifesaving Society's programs. Program participants may hop on and off the line at their leisure. Please consult the Policies and Procedures for detailed program policies and necessary prerequisite(s) where they apply Please contact the Drumheller Aquaplex for more details.
Pricing Guide Pricing Guide
ages 3 to 5
Adult ages 18 to 59
Children 7 and under must stay within arms reach of a guardian age 16+.
Children 8+ and older may swim without direct supervision.
Wristbands apply for children under eight and supervising guardians. Schedule changes and pool sharing apply during programs and lessons.
Pricing Guide Pricing Guide
SWIMMING LESSONS SWIMMING LESSONS AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE
- 11:30 am
8:00 am - 9:00 am $60 00
8:00 am -
10:30 am - 11:15 am $45 00 N/A 10:45 am - 11:30 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $45 00 8:15 am - 9:00 am 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm $56 25
pm - 9:00 am 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm $56 25 8:00 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm $75 00 10:45 am - 11:30 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $45 00 10:45 am - 11:30 am $56 25 9:15 am - 10:15 am $75 00 8:15 am - 9:15 am $75 00 8:00 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm $75 00 8:30 am - 9:30 am $75 00 9:45 am - 10:30 am 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm $56 25 10:30 am - 11:15 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25
10:45 am - 11:30 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25 10:15 am - 11:00 am 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm $56 25 10:45 am - 11:30 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25 10:45 am - 11:30 am $56 25 10:00 am - 10:45 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25 10:00 am - 10:45 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25
SWIMMING LESSONS SWIMMING LESSONS
AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE
9:45 am - 10:30 am $45 00 10:30 am -11:15 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25 10:45 am - 11:30 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25 8:30 am - 9:15 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25 8:30 am - 9:15 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25 8:15 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm $56 25 10:00 am - 10:45 am 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm $56 25 10:00 am -10:45 am 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm $56 25
am - 11:30 am $45
8:15 am - 9:15 am $60 00
8:15 am - 9:15 am $60 00 N/A 10:15 am - 11:15 am $75 00 8:00 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm $75 00 8:00 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm $75 00 8:30 am - 9:30 am $75 00 9:30 am - 10:30 am $75 00 9:30 am - 10:30 am $75 00 8:00 am - 9:00 am $75 00
8:15 am - 9:00 am $56 25 8:00 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm $75 00 8:00 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm $75 00 10:15 am - 11:15 am $75 00 8:00 am - 9:00 am $75 00 9:45 am - 10:30 am 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm $56 25
M Ma ak ke e
M Me em mo or ri ie es s
W Wh he er r
Swimming, laughter, and Swimming, laughter, and fun for all ages. fun for all ages.
