Swim Lessons

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Program Equivalency

Before you make your swim class selection, please see our program transfer table.

If your child...

Is 4 to 12 months old and ready to learn to enjoy the water with parent... Is 12 to 24 months old and ready to learn to enjoy the water with parent... Is 2 to 3 years old and ready to learn to enjoy the water with parent... Is 3 to 5 years old and just starting out on their own...

Register in Lifesaving Society: Previously in Red Cross Swim:

Parent & Tot 1 Starfish Parent & Tot 2 Duck Parent & Tot 3 Sea Turtle Preschool 1 Sea Otter

If 5 years+... Can get in and out and jump into chest-deep water assisted; float and glide on front and back; blow bubbles and get face wet... Swimmer 1 Preschool 2 Salamander

If 5 years+... Can jump into chest-deep water; submerge and exhale underwater; float on front and back assisted for 3 sec... Swimmer 1 Preschool 3 Sunfish

If 5 years+... Can jump into deep water wearing a lifejacket; recover objects from the bottom; hold breath underwater; float, glide and kick on front and back...

If 5 years+... Can do solo jumps into deep water; swim front crawl 5m wearing a lifejacket and flutter kick on front, back and side... Swimmer 1 Preschool 4

Swimmer 1 Preschool 5 Crocodile

Whale

If 5 years+... Is 5 to 12 years and just starting out... Can jump into chest deep water by themselves and into deep water wearing a lifejacket; open eyes, hold breath, and exhale underwater; float, kick and glide on front and back... Can jump into deep water and do a sideways entry wearing a lifejacket; support self at the surface for 15 sec.; do whip kick in vertical position; and swim 10m on front and back... Can tread for 30 sec.; do kneeling dives and front somersaults; 10m whip kick on back; and swim 15m front crawl and back crawl... Can complete the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: Roll - Tread (1 min.) - Swim (50m); dive; swim underwater; 15m whip kick on front; breaststroke arms with breathing; and swim front and back crawl 25m... Can do shallow dives and cannonballs; eggbeater and scissor kick; swim 50m front and back crawl; breaststroke for 25m; sprint 25m; interval training 4 x 50m... Can do stride entries and compact jumps; legs only surface support for 45 sec.; sprint 25m breaststroke; swim 100m of front crawl and back crawl and 300m workout... Preferred successful completion - Swimmer 7/Rookie Patrol

Preferred successful completion - Swimmer 8/Ranger Patrol

Preferred successful completion - Swimmer 9/Star Patrol Swimmer 1 Swimmer 1 Swim Kids 1 Swimmer 2 Swim Kids 2

Swimmer 3 Swim Kids 3

Swimmer 4 Swim Kids 4 Swim Kids 5 Swimmer 5 Swim Kids 6

Swimmer 6 Swim Kids 7

Swimmer 7/ Rookie Patrol Swimmer 8/ Ranger Patrol Swimmer 9/ Star Patrol Bronze Star Swim Kids 8

Swim Kids 9

Swim Kids 10

Parent & Tot 4-36 Months Preschool Ages 3-5 Years

Preschool 1 Octopus Previously Sea Otter Preschool 1 is a transitional level which transfers the preschooler to the care of the instructor. Preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. They’ll learn how to put their face in the water, blow bubbles in the water, and how to float and glide.

Preschool 2 – Crab Previously Salamander Preschool 2 teaches preschoolers how to safely jump into chest-deep water and how to swim wearing a PFD. They’ll learn submersion skills and continue to work on floats, glides, and kicking with buoyant objects.

Preschool 3 – Orca Previously Sunfish Preschool 3 teaches preschoolers how to enter deep water safely wearing a PFD. They’ll learn how to submerge and exhale underwater, retrieve objects underwater, and will continue developing their floating, gliding and kicking skills.

1 - Jellyfish (4-12 Months) Previously Starfish

Provides an orientation to water for infants and their parent/ caregiver. Parents/caregivers will learn how to swim safely with their infant in the pool through instruction of holds and supports. Infants will be introduced to getting their face wet, blowing bubbles and floating with the help of their caregiver.

2 - Goldfish (12-24 Months) Previously Duck

Teaches toddlers how to play in the water safely! They’ll learn how to enter and exit the water with help from their parent/ caregiver and will play games to encourage them to get their face wet and blow bubbles in the water. Toddlers will also develop floating and kicking skills with the support of their parent/caregiver.

3 - Seahorse (24-36 Months) Previously Sea Turtle

Teaches toddlers how to safely enter the water wearing a PFD. They’ll develop underwater skills such as submersion and opening their eyes underwater. ‘Starfish’ floats, ‘pencil’ floats and kicking skills are taught using songs and games.

Class Type

Length of Class Price

Parent & Tot 30 minutes $8/lesson Preschool Ages 30 minutes $8/lesson Swimmer 1-4 30 minutes $8/lesson Swimmer 5-6 45 minutes $11/lesson Swimmer 7-9 1 hour $14/lesson

Preschool 4 – Sea Lion Previously Crocodile

Preschool 4 teaches deep-water entries and treading water wearing a PFD. Preschoolers will become skilled at retrieving objects from the bottom of the pool in chest-deep water and performing front and side glide. Front crawl wearing a PFD is also introduced.

Preschool 5 – Narwhal Previously Whale

Preschool 5 teaches Swim to Survive® skills wearing a PFD. Front crawl and back crawl are introduced as well as interval fitness training. Preschoolers will also learn how to tread water and perform vertical whip kick with a buoyant aid. Once complete, preschoolers can register into Swimmer 2.

Swimmers 5-12 Years

Swimmer 1 Previously Swim Kids 1 These beginners will become comfortable jumping into the water with and without a PFD. They’ll learn how to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. Floats, glides and kicking skills are introduce.

Swimmer 2 Previously Swim Kids 2 These swimmers will jump into deeper water and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a PFD. They’ll learn how to tread water, develop kicking skills, and will be introduced to front crawl and back crawl.

Swimmer 3 Previously Swim Kids 3 These swimmers will learn how to dive and will do in-water somersaults and handstands to develop weight-transfer skills. They’ll learn Swim to Survive® skills, whip kick on back and will further develop their front crawl and back crawl.

Swimmer 4 Previously Swim Kids 4 & 5 These swimmers will become better at diving, treading water, and swimming underwater. They’ll learn the Swim to Survive® standard and start to develop breaststroke. Front crawl and back crawl are further developed.

Swimmer 5 Previously Swim Kids 6 These swimmers will master dives and swimming in deep water. They’ll further their Swim to Survive® skills and start to develop eggbeater kick. Breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. Interval training and sprinting drills continue to challenge these swimmers. Swimmer 6 Previously Swim Kids 7 These swimmers will become proficient at deep water skills including stride entries and compact jumps. They’ll develop lifesaving kicks such as eggbeater and scissor kick. Breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. Head-up swims, interval training and a 300m workout develop strength and endurance.

Swimmer 7/Rookie Patrol Previously Swim Kids 8

Swimmers continue developing front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Swimmers develop individual fitness to meet a timed 100m swim and 350m workout. Water proficiency skills include swimming with clothes, ready position, and feet-first/ head-first surface dives. Demonstrating the ability to conduct a primary assessment and calling EMS are included as first aid skills. Victim recognition and throwing assists are other key elements of the program.

Swimmer 8/Ranger Patrol Previously Swim Kids 9

Ranger Patrol enhances capability in the water including stride entries and underwater, forward and backward somersaults. Swimmers learn lifesaving sport skills with a lifesaving stroke medley, timed object support and a non-contact rescue with a buoyant aid. Eggbeater kick and increased fitness levels are developed to meet a 200m timed swim. First aid focuses on unconscious victims and obstructed airway procedures.

Swimmer 9/Star Patrol Previously Swim Kids 10 Recommended: Completed Swimmer 8 – Ranger Patrol. Star Patrol challenges swimmers with a 300m timed swim, 600m workout and a 25m object carry. Strokes are continued to be refined. Lifesaving skills include use of rescue aids, defense methods, victim removals and supporting a victim in shallow water. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies. Once complete, swimmers register into Bronze Star.

Tuesday Morning Set #1 January 10th to March 14th Registration Opens December 21 (10 Sessions) Tuesday Morning Set #2 April 11th to June 6th Registration Opens March 22 (9 Sessions)

Time

9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM Octopus 14744 Goldfish 14712 Seahorse 14725 Jellyfish 14700 Crab 14828 Octopus 14745 Octopus 14764 Goldfish 14717 Seahorse 14730 Jellyfish 14707 Crab 14838 Octopus 14765

Time

3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM

Monday Afternoon/Evening Set #1 January 9th to March 13th (9 Sessions)

Registration Opens December 21 (no class Feb 20)

Octopus 14740 Crab 14821 Orca 14797 Jellyfish 14699 Goldfish 14711 Octopus 14743 Swimmer 1 14846 Swimmer 2 14861 Seahorse 14723 Swimmer 1 14848 Swimmer 2 14862 Sea Lion 14805 Swimmer 14877 Swimmer 4 14890 Swimmer 1 14847

Swimmer 5 14946

Swimmer 6 14947

Crab 14820 Narwal 14811 Octopus 14741 Swimmer 3 14878 Swimmer 4 14891 Crab 14823 Rookie/Ranger/Star Swimmer 7/8/9 15195

Octopus 14742 Seahorse 14724 Crab 14822

Time

3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM

Monday Afternoon/Evening Set #2 April 17th to June 5th (7 Sessions)

Registration Opens March 22 (no class May 22)

Octopus 14756 Crab 14830 Orca 14799 Jellyfish 14705 Goldfish 14716 Octopus 14763 Swimmer 1 14851 Swimmer 2 14865 Seahorse 14728 Swimmer 1 14853 Swimmer 2 14866 Sea Lion 14807 Swimmer 14879 Swimmer 4 14892 Swimmer 1 14852

Swimmer 5 14948

Swimmer 6 14949

Crab 14829 Narwal 14813 Octopus 14758 Swimmer 3 14880 Swimmer 4 14893 Crab 14831 Rookie/Ranger/Star Swimmer 7/8/9 15196

Octopus 14762 Seahorse 14729 Crab 14832

Wednesday Afternoon/Evening Set #1 January 11th to March 15th (10 Sessions) Registration Opens December 21

Time

3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM Octopus 14746 Crab 14825

4:45 PM 5:00 PM

Octopus 14747 5:15 PM Swimmer 1 5:30 PM 14850 5:45 PM Swimmer 2 6:00 PM 14864 6:15 PM Seahorse 6:30 PM 14727 6:45 PM Swimmer 2 14863 Swimmer 1 14849 Sea Lion 14806 Goldfish 14714 Jellyfish 14701 Orca 14798 Swimmer 4 14894 Swimmer 3 14881 Swimmer 2 14942

Rookie/Ranger/Star Swimmer 7/8/9 15197

Crab 14824 Seahorse 14726 Crab 14826 Swimmer 4 14895 Swimmer 3 14882 Octopus 14749 Swimmer 6 14939

Swimmer 5 14937

Octopus 14748 Narwal 14812 Crab 14827

Wednesday Afternoon/Evening Set #2 April 12th to June 7th (9 Sessions) Registration Opens March 22

Time 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM

Octopus 14767 Crab 14834 Octopus 14789 5:15 PM Swimmer 1 5:30 PM 14855 5:45 PM Swimmer 2 6:00 PM 14868 6:15 PM Seahorse 6:30 PM 14732 6:45 PM Swimmer 2 14867 Swimmer 1 14854 Sea Lion 14808 Goldfish 14718 Jellyfish 14708 Orca 14800 Swimmer 4 14896 Swimmer 3 14883 Swimmer 2 14943

Rookie/Ranger/Star Swimmer 7/8/9 15198

Crab 14833 Seahorse 14731 Crab 14835 Swimmer 4 14897 Swimmer 3 14941 Octopus 14791 Swimmer 6 14940

Swimmer 5 14938

Octopus 14790 Narwal 14814 Crab 14836

Time

9:15 AM Jellyfish 9:30 AM 14702 9:45 AM Goldfish 10:00 AM 14710 10:15 AM Octopus 10:30 AM 14737 10:45 AM Swimmer 1 11:00 AM 14844 11:15 AM Swimmer 2 11:30 AM 14860 11:45 AM Seahorse 12:00 PM 14722 12:15 PM

Saturday Morning Set #1 January 7th to March 11th (10 Sessions) Registration Opens December 21

Swimmer 2 14859 Swimmer 1 14843 Sea Lion 14804 Crab 14818 Octopus 14739 Orca 14801 Swimmer 3 14872 Swimmer 3 14871

Swimmer 5 14928

Rookie/Ranger/ Star Swimmer 7/8/9 15199

Crab 14816 Seahorse 14720 Octopus 14738

Swimmer 6 14930

Swimmer 4 14886 Swimmer 4 14884 Swimmer 4 14885 Swimmer 2 14934 Seahorse 14721 Narwal 14810 Crab 14819

Octopus 14736 Orca 14796 Crab 14817 Swimmer 1 14845 Swimmer 3 14873

Time

9:15 AM Jellyfish 9:30 AM 14704 9:45 AM Goldfish 10:00 AM 14715 10:15 AM Octopus 10:30 AM 14793 10:45 AM Swimmer 1 11:00 AM 14857 11:15 AM Swimmer 2 11:30 AM 14870 11:45 AM Seahorse 12:00 PM 14735 12:15 PM

Saturday Morning Set #2 April 15th to June 10th (9 Sessions) Registration Opens March 22

Swimmer 2 14869 Swimmer 1 14856 Sea Lion 14809 Crab 14841 Octopus 14795 Orca 14803 Swimmer 3 14874 Swimmer 3 14875

Swimmer 5 14929

Rookie/Ranger/ Star Swimmer 7/8/9 15200

Crab 14839 Seahorse 14733 Octopus 14794

Swimmer 6 14931

Swimmer 4 14889 Swimmer 4 14887 Swimmer 4 14888 Swimmer 2 14935 Seahorse 14734 Narwal 14815 Crab 14842

Octopus 14792 Orca 14802 Crab 14840 Swimmer 1 14858 Swimmer 3 14876

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