Lifesaving Society Learn to Swim Program Structure
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Preschool (3-6 years) |
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School Age (5-12 years) |
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Advanced Levels (8-14 years) |
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Swim Sports (8-14 years) |
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Teen (12-17 years) |
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Adult (18+ years) |
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Click HERE to view program descriptions for each level
What do you do when your child turns six?
Regardless of which Preschool level your child completes, once a child turns 6 years old, they will start Swimmer levels.
Preschool 1-4 = Swimmer 1, Preschool 5 = Swimmer 2
What to Expect from Swimming Lessons
Our swim instructors focus on creating a fun and enjoyable swimming experience for their students. We follow standards set by the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program and ensure children learn using progressions according to typical child development. We want your child to feel comfortable and be safe around the water. Learning swimming techniques can take many years and 10,000 hours is required in any activity to become an “expert.” Please ensure that you have realistic expectations and avoid placing pressure on your child to complete a level. Allow them to complete skills at their own rate and help us to develop their love for swimming!
First Day |
Please inform the Instructor if your child is repeating the level. Pictures/video recording is not allowed - please see Parent's Day tab. Water is the only drink allowed on the pool deck. No food allowed. |
Parent's Day |
Parents are invited on to the pool deck in the last 10 minutes of their child’s lesson. 5 minutes will be dedicated to taking pictures of your child’s swimming progress and 5 minutes will be dedicated for the Instructor to provide feedback about your child’s swimming progress. Speaking with your child’s Instructor mid-way through the session is a great way to find out what your child is doing well and what they still need to improve upon to meet the level criteria. We suggest that all participants, regardless of their abilities or feedback, come out regularly to our Leisure Swims to practice their skills. |
Meeting Spot & Lessons Viewing |
Classes will meet in the same location each week. Please wait with young children at the designated meeting area. Signs are posted around the pool to indicate where instructors will meet their children. Parents are required to wait at the designated meeting area with children under the age of 7. We ask that all parents watch their child’s lessons from the viewing area. Watching the lesson from the pool viewing areas provides your child the opportunity to bond with their Instructor. Please do not leave the facility while the lesson is in progress. |
Health & Safety |
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Missed Classes |
Make-up classes and refunds are not available to students who miss their class for illness or personal reasons. |
Instructors |
Instructor Requests: We will do our best to accommodate instructor requests, but we cannot guarantee that requests will be granted. Please contact the Aquatic Programmer to make instructor requests once you have registered for a spot. Replacement Instructors: We provide quality instruction in all of our programs and understand that Instructor consistency is key in developing trust. All our Instructors are fully certified and will periodically replace another Instructor. Each child’s swimming abilities are communicated to the replacement Instructor to ensure quality and consistency. |
Swimming Lesson Schedules and Cancellations |
Every effort is made to keep lessons scheduled as advertised. However, due to registration numbers and waitlists, we may have to cancel and/or combine some classes. Staff will make every effort to notify in advance if swimming lessons are cancelled. Please ensure your email and phone number are up to date on the registration system. Occasionally, cancellations may happen on short notice due to unexpected situations such as pool fouling, facility cancellations, power failure, or mechanical difficulties. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Weather cancellations will be announced on social media. You can follow BWG Leisure Services on the website bwgleisurecentre.ca or on Facebook bwgleisurecentre or Twitter BwgLeisure and Instagram bwgleisurecentre/ for cancellation announcements. |
Waitlists |
We will only contact patrons if a space is available. A maximum of 2 waitlists per person. Please select your preferred date and time when registering for waitlists. |
Change Room Guidelines |
For the comfort of all patrons, children 7 years of age and older must use the appropriate change room of the gender with which they identify. If this is not suitable, a co-ed change room is available. Nudity is not permitted in the common areas of the co-ed change room. Cubicles are for changing purposes only. Do not leave your belongings in the change stalls. Please use the lockers provided and lock all items at all times. |
Questions, Comments or Concerns During Lessons |
There is a designated Supervisor on deck who is available to answer questions or concerns. They are lesson experts and can solve most problems quickly. Do not hesitate to speak to one of these talented staff members at any time during your lessons. Please do not wait until the last class. |
Day | Start Date | End Date | # of Classes | Omit Dates | Parents Day |
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Tuesday | October 15 | December 3 | 8 | November 5 | |
Wednesday | October 16 | December 4 | 8 | November 6 | |
Thursday | October 17 | December 5 | 7 |
October 31 (After 4:00pm) |
November 7 |
Friday | October 18 | December 6 | 8 | November 8 | |
Saturday | October 19 | December 7 | 8 | November 9 | |
Sunday | October 20 | December 8 | 8 | November 10 | |
Monday | October 21 | December 9 | 8 | November 11 |
Day | Start Date | End Date | # of Classes | Omit Dates | Parents Day |
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Saturday | January 11 | March 1 | 7 | February 1 | |
Sunday | January 12 | March 2 | 7 | February 2 | |
Monday | January 13 | March 3 | 7 |
February 17 |
February 3 |
Tuesday | January 14 | March 4 | 8 | February 4 | |
Wednesday | January 15 | March 5 | 8 | February 5 | |
Thursday | January 16 | March 6 | 8 | February 6 | |
Friday | January 17 | March 7 | 8 | February 7 |
4 Lessons | 5 Lessons | 6 Lessons | 7 Lessons | 8 Lessons | 9 Lessons | 10 Lessons | |
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Group: 30 min | N/A | N/A | $59.28 | $69.16 | $79.04 | $88.92 | $98.80 |
Group: 45 min | N/A | N/A | $62.10 | $72.45 | $82.80 | $93.15 | $103.50 |
Group: 1 hour | N/A | N/A | $76.20 | $88.90 | $101.60 | $114.30 | $127.00 |
Adapted Lessons | $39.52 | $49.40 | $59.28 | $69.16 | $79.04 | $88.92 | $98.80 |
Private (1:1) | $109.16 | $136.45 | $163.74 | $191.03 | $218.32 | $245.61 | $272.90 |
Semi-Private (1:2) | $84.56 | $105.70 | $126.84 | $147.98 | $169.12 | $190.26 | $211.40 |
5 Steps to Successful Swimming Lessons |
Participate in a Parent and Tot or Leisure Swim before the first lesson. Orient your child to the change room, washrooms and pool. Everyone likes to know what to expect. Have fun in the water and practice skills that your child already knows. |
Swimming is like any other skill; it requires lots of patience, practice and positive feedback. Children need to progress at their own rate. Talk with your child about appropriate lessons and have realistic expectations. Look at swim lessons as a long-term progression, a time for enjoyment in a special environment! |
Speak to your child’s instructor. Ask about progress and any areas that you could work on with your child during Parent and Tot or Leisure swims. |
Look for the Deck Supervisor to help direct you to where you should be. They provide a link between you and the Instructor. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask the Deck Supervisor, they will be happy to assist you with your swimming needs. |
Please check your registration receipt carefully for lesson dates, times and cancellations due to holidays and special events. |
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