Introduction of front & back swim, front, side and back glide, submersion & breath control, surface support and deep water. Continuous swim of 25 to 50 metres.
Prerequisite: None.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 8 - 8:30pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 6 - 6:30pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 2:15 - 2:45pm
Development of front crawl, back crawl, glides, surface support and deep water. Introduction of stride entry, eggbeater and breaststroke. Continuous swim of 50 to 100 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Adult Swim 1.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 8 - 8:30pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 6:45 - 7:15pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 2:15 - 2:45pm
A program that promotes and encourages fitness through the sport of swimming to improve swimming ability through stroke improvement, distance and interval drills.
Prerequisite: Must be 17+ years old and able to swim two lengths of the pool (50 metres) continuously.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 1:15 - 1:45pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society and is generally offered in an intensive weekend format. The Bronze Cross component teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork. Candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in 11 minutes or less by the course exam date. The Standard First Aid (CPR C) component teaches in-depth first aid including spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, medical emergencies, and how to use an AED.
Please bring the Canadian Lifesaving manual received in Bronze Medallion.
Prerequisites (current or expired): Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit
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Oct-05-2024 to Oct-13-2024, Sun, Sat, 1:30 - 9:30pm
Third level of the Challenge Swim program which focuses on an introduction to relay starts. Development of interval training and swimming drills to improve fitness and endurance (500m continuous swim) in a non-competitive environment. Swimmers are challenged to improve their own personal swim times and skill.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 7 or Challenge Silver.
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Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 5 - 6pm
Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance. One child per caregiver.
Prerequisite: None
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 9:45 - 10:15am
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 9:45 - 10:15am
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 9:45 - 10:15am
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 7:30 - 8pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 1 - 1:30pm
Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Development of front float, back float and surface support. Introduction to front and back glide and submersion. One child per caregiver.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Guardian Swim 1.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 10:15 - 10:45am
Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Development of all skills unassisted. Introduction to front swim with basic arm action and jump into the water with personal flotation device (PFD). One child per caregiver.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Guardian Swim 2.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 11:30am - 12pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 10:15 - 10:45am
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 1:30 - 2pm
The Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) offers a unique aquatic alternative for children who love the water and wish to complement the skills they are learning in swimming lessons or swim team.
Participants receive a water log to store seals which acknowledge their accomplishments. Children participate in activities that are similar to those of real lifeguards. In a safe, fun and controlled setting they will learn about lifesaving and lifeguarding, challenge themselves for personal bests, get fit, make friends, and have a great time.
Prerequisite: Minimum 8 years old and able to swim at least one length of the pool (e.g. 25 metre) and tread water for two minutes.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 12 - 12:30pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 12:30 - 1pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 9:45 - 10:15am
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 6:30 - 7pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 1 - 1:30pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 2:15 - 2:45pm
Development of entries & exits, bobbing and floats without assistance. Introduction to front swim. Continuous swim three metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Preschool Swim 1 or Guardian Swim 3.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 11:30am - 12pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 1:30 - 2pm
Development of front swim and back swim. Introduction to side glides, sculling and deep water. Continuous swim of five metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Preschool Swim 2.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 10:15 - 10:45am
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 12 - 12:30pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm
Development of front swim, back swim and sidekick. Introduction into jumping into deep water. Continuous swim of 10 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Preschool Swim 3.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 9:45 - 10:15am
Swimmers are encouraged to expand their swimming skills by practicing their strokes in a team-based environment and showcasing their skills in a competitive setting during swim meets.
Prerequisite: Must be able to swim at least two continuous pool lengths (e.g. 50 metres) of unassisted front swim and show ability to take breaths.
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Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 6:15 - 7:15pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. This course teaches in-depth first aid including spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, medical emergencies, and how to use an AED.
Prerequisite: None
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Sep-07-2024 to Sep-08-2024, Sun, Sat, 9am - 5:30pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. Candidates will learn to organize, plan, teach and evaluate swimming, lifesaving and first aid skills. Candidates will work to develop skills in the area of class management, teaching, evaluation, leadership, communication and administration. With the successful completion of this course candidates will be qualified to instruct the Toronto Learn to Swim program, the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program, Emergency First Aid with CPR-B, Rookie Ranger and Star Patrol and Bronze Star, Medallion and Cross.
Prerequisite (current or expired): Minimum age 15 years old and Bronze Cross
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit
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Sep-06-2024 to Sep-15-2024, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm
Dec-06-2024 to Dec-15-2024, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm
Private lessons provide a ratio of one instructor per participant while completing swimming skills specific to the participant.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 7 - 7:30pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 7:30 - 8pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 5 - 5:30pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 5:30 - 6pm
Children in tiny tots progress through the Learn to Swim skills at their own pace. Lessons are private (one participant per instructor) and 15 minutes in length. There are no prerequisites.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 5:45 - 6pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 6:45 - 7pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 6 - 6:15pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 6 - 6:15pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 6:30 - 6:45pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 6:30 - 6:45pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 2 - 2:15pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 2 - 2:15pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 2 - 2:15pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 9:45 - 10:15am
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 12:30 - 1pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 10:15 - 10:45am
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 5:30 - 6pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 1:30 - 2pm
Development of front swim, back kick and glides. Introduction to deep water, surface support, side glide and kicking. Continuous swim of 5 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 1 or Preschool Swim 3.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 8 - 8:30pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 9:45 - 10:15am
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 6:15 - 6:45pm
Jul-03-2024 to Aug-21-2024, Wed, 1 - 1:30pm
Development of surface support, side glide and kicking. Introduction to front crawl, diving and back swim. Continuous swim of 10 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 2 or Preschool Swim 4.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 9:45 - 10:15am
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 5 - 5:30pm
Development of front crawl and treading water. Introduction to side breathing, somersault, whip-kick and forward roll. Continuous swim of 25 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 3.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 10:15 - 10:45am
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 8 - 8:30pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 5:30 - 6pm
Development of front dive, forward roll and front crawl. Introduction to back crawl, eggbeater kick and elementary backstroke arms. Continuous swim of 75 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 4.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 10:15 - 10:45am
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 6:45 - 7:15pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 7 - 7:30pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 10:15 - 10:45am
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 5 - 5:30pm
Development of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and eggbeater. Introduction to stride entries, surface dives, breaststroke and interval training. Continuous swim of 150 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 5.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 7:15 - 8pm
Development of surface dives, eggbeater, front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Introduction to shallow dive into deep water and clothed treading water. Continuous swim of 200 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 6.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 7:15 - 8pm
Development of surface dives with underwater swim, object support and all strokes. Continuous swim of 300 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 7.
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Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 9:45 - 10:45am
Development of non-contact rescues and stroke improvement. Introduction of stride jump. Continuous swim of 400 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 8.
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-22-2024, Tue, Thur, 7 - 8pm
Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 9:45 - 10:45am
Introduction of front & back swim, front, side & back glide, submersion & breath control, surface support and deep water. Continuous swim of 25 to 50 metres.
Prerequisite: None.
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Jul-31-2024 to Aug-23-2024, Wed, Fri, 6:45 - 7:30pm