Swim for Life Programs

These courses are for children aged 6 months to 3 years and their parent/caregivers. Based on the principle 'Within Arm's Reach', this course focuses on close playful interaction and shared fun between child, caregiver and water. Through the provided safety education the parent/caregiver learns what it takes to make Water Smart® choices. The parent/caregiver and child are encouraged to progress on an individual basis. Group games and activities are used to encourage children to experience aquatic activities.

Ages and levels guide:

• L’il Tots 1 – 6 to 12 months
• L’il Tots 2 – 12 to 24 months
• L’il Tots 3 – 24 to 36 month

This series is a 5-level program, for kids aged 3-5, that helps learn to love the water through games and activities. Stronger swimmers will continue to be challenged with the skills in preschool 5+. Following completion of Preschool 5, participants, will in most cases, be ready to register in Swimmer 2 once they turn 6. 

Parents and swimmers will see greater success in each of the 6 levels, with more time to practice and master skills. Swimmers will be even better prepared to tackle the challenges of the Canadian Swim Patrol program once they have successfully completed Swim for Life. These levels are for kids 6-12. Water Smart Education is included in all of our learn-to-swim classes! Our aim is to provide participants with the swimming and survival skills, along with water safety know-how necessary to be active in and around the water.

This program consists of three modular levels; Rookie, Ranger and Star. The Patrol program is great for swimmers who are ready to go beyond our Learn-to-Swim program.  This program provides a strong foundation for the Bronze Medal awards.

This program prepares candidates for the Bronze Medallion award. In Bronze Star, participants develop problem-solving and decision making skills as individuals and partners. Interested candidates that are already 13 years old can register in Bronze Medallion

This program teaches an understanding of these lifesaving principles: judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries and practice challenging rescues, which involve conscious and unconscious victims. Prerequisites are Bronze Star or 13 years old.

This program is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training. Bronze Cross is the prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes CPR C.

This course provides a safe and comfortable opportunity for the beginner swimmer to develop basic skills or build on current skills. Classes are planned on the individual goals of each swimmer.

Participants are given the instruction and feedback to improve swimming skills and learn some new techniques. This intermediate class is geared to those with some swimming experience (can swim a length) and who are comfortable in deep water