Programs, Courses and Lessons

For those looking to learn to swim in a private, individually tailored environment, to fine tune current skills or learn new ones.  

Private Lessons: $26.00 / half hour
Semi-Private Lessons: $16.00 / half hour

Register for Private Lessons

Cost:

Swimmer Levels:

• $51.80 (7 classes)
• $59.20 (8 classes)

Swim Patrol Levels:

• $68.00

Swimmer 1

Pre-requisite: Ages 6 & up

Building the foundation of swimming skill development beginner swimmers will gain confidence in the water as they learn safe entries into various depths of water, treading water in a lifejacket, opening their eyes underwater, and breath control. Once they have learned their floats, rollover, glides, and kicks from front to back, they will front crawl their way into the next level.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 9:30 - 10:15 AM
Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 9:30 - 10:15 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 9:30 - 10:15 AM

Swimmer 2

Pre-requisites: Ages 6 & up & successful completion of Swimmer 1

Swimmers will be challenged by the introduction of various skills including flutter kick on their front, back, and side, vertical whip kick with an aid, and swimming front and back crawl for 10m.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 9:30 - 10:15 AM
Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 10:15 - 11:00 AM

Swimmer 3

Pre-requisites: Ages 6 & up & successful completion of Swimmer 2

Increased time and distance components are incorporated for skills learned such as flutter kick on front and back, whip kick on back, front and back crawl, and interval training.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 9:30 - 10:15 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Swimmer 4

Pre-requisites: Ages 6 & up & successful completion of Swimmer 3

Swimmers will move from a beginner to intermediate swimming level. Swimmers will work on improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, and will be introduced to breaststroke.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 9:30 - 10:15 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Swimmer 5

Pre-requisites: Ages 6 & up & successful completion of Swimmer 4

Technique and endurance will receive greater focus as swimmers will need to complete longer distance swims and interval training sessions for all their strokes.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 9:30 - 10:15 AM

Swimmer 6

Pre-requisites: Ages 6 & up & successful completion of Swimmer 5

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 300m workout required to complete the level.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 9:30 - 10:15 AM

Rookie Patrol

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Swimmer 6

Rookie Patrol lays the foundation of the Swim Patrol program. It includes 4 main components: stroke refinement, fitness, first aid, and lifesaving.

Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ranger Patrol

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Rookie Patrol

Ranger Patrol enhances capability in the water, include stride entry, underwater forward and backward somersaults, lifesaving eggbeater kick and increased fitness levels to meet a 200m timed swim. Rescue skills involve an increased skill level in first aid basics, victim recognition and non-contact rescues. Stroke refinement and underwater proficiency continues to be a focus in Ranger Patrol as it is
critical for supporting swimmer fitness.

Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost

• $42.00 (7 classes)
• $48.00 (8 classes)

Parent & Tot 1

Ages 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.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 9:30 - 10:00 AM

Parent & Tot 2

Ages 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.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 9:30 - 10:00 AM

Parent & Tot 3

Ages 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.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 10:00 - 10:30 AM

Preschool 1

Ages 3 - 5 years

Preschoolers 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.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Preschool 2

Ages 3 - 5 years

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Preschool 1

Preschoolers will work on becoming more independent with their water skills. Some of these skills include jumping into chest deep water unassisted, submerging and exhaling underwater, and floating and gliding with various buoyant aids.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 11:00 -11:30 AM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 10:30 - 11:00 AM

Preschool 3

Ages 3 - 5 years

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Preschool 2

Preschoolers 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.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 11:30 AM -12:00 PM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 11:00 - 11:30 AM

Preschool 4

Ages 3 - 5 years

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Preschool 3

Preschoolers 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.

Wed-Fri & Tues-Fri: July 2 – 11 • 11:30 AM -12:00 PM
Tues-Fri: July 15 – 25 • 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Tues-Fri: July 29 – Aug 8 • 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Tues-Fri: Aug 12 – 22 • 11:00 - 11:30 AM

Red Cross Babysitter’s Course

Prerequisite: Must be 11 years or older by the end of the course.

Basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth aged 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. This course also offers youth the training to promote themselves as a babysitter to prospective parents.

Bring a lunch and snacks and a doll if available.

Monday, July 14 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cost: $60.00 / person

Red Cross Stay Safe Course

Prerequisite: Must be 9 years or older by the end of the course.

This course is designed for youth aged 9 to 13 years, in order to provide skills and knowledge to increase their confidence in staying safe on their own within their community. The program offers age-appropriate first aid knowledge and skills to reduce injury to self or others, should an emergency occur.

Monday, July 7 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost: $55.00 / person

Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion CPR-C & AED

Prerequisite: Bronze Star or 13 years of age

Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness - the four components of water rescue, form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water.

Tues / Wed / Thurs: August 12 - 14 • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cost: $175.00

Red Cross Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C Blended Course

The Red Cross Intermediate First Aid with CPR/AED course is a comprehensive course, providing the necessary skills required in the workplace or at home.

The blended course allows participants to complete part 1 through online learning at home. Part 2 will be classroom learning and must be completed within 45 days of registration. After successfully completing both parts, participants will be issued a 3-year certification.

Part 2 - Classroom Learning
Tuesday, July 22 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cost: $150.00

Red Cross Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C Recertification

Prerequisite: Must hold a valid Standard First with level CPR-C

The Red Cross Intermediate First Aid Course recertification course is designed for individuals who still hold a valid Intermediate First Aid Certificate with level CPR C from the Canadian Red Cross.

Friday, August 8 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cost: $85.00

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard

Prerequisite: Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross certification and current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C.
Please bring a suit, whistle, towel, copies of certifications and CLM.

National Lifeguard training emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50m sprint challenge, 50m rescue drill and 400m endurance challenge.

Monday - Friday: July 28 - August 1 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cost: $350.00

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Recertification

Please bring a suit, whistle, towel and copy of NL
certification card.

For those who need to recertify their Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Award.

Monday, July 7 • 12:00 - 5:00 PM

Cost: $87.00