Lessons for Kids
See below for upcoming swimming lesson times, registration information, and safety protocols during swimming lessons.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS:
As of April 8, 2022, the Vaccine Card is no longer required for recreation activities due to the latest changes from the PHO. Masks are also not required. Read more here.
Swimming Lesson Groups:
- Starfish – 4 to 12 months old; progression based on age
- Duck – 12 to 24 months old; progression based on age
- Sea Turtle – 24 to 36 months old; progression based on age
- Sea Otter – 3 to 5 years old; progression based on performance
- Salamander – 3 to 5 years old; progression based on performance
- Sunfish – 3 to 6 years old; progression based on performance
- Crocodile – 3 to 6 years old; progression based on performance
- Whale – 3 to 6 years old; progression based on performance
- Swim Kids 1–10
- Once a child turns 5, they can move into the Swim Kids program, if ready (usually Swim Kids 1, depending on their swimming skills)
- 5 to 13 years old; progression based on the successful completion of all performance criteria
The next set of lessons runs April 4–May 5. The schedule is available below.
Registration for this lesson set opens at 5:00 pm on Monday, March 28. If you have any difficulty registering online or would prefer to call or visit in person, these options are also available. You can reach us at 250-615-3030.
Reminder: If you are considering registering a child for swimming lessons either now or at a future lesson set and you would like to register online, it is vital that your child’s current swimming level is in the ActiveNet system. Otherwise, you WILL NOT be able to register your child online on registration day. Please ensure your child’s profile is up to date. To do this, please call us at 250-615-3030.
View all activities on ActiveNet
Click the links in the section below to head right to the ActiveNet registration page for each session!
Click the links to head right to the registration page!
Monday/Wednesday Afternoons: April 4-May 4
| 4:00–4:30 pm | |
|---|---|
| Salamander | |
| Sunfish | |
| Swim Kids 1 | |
| 4:30–5:00 pm | |
| Sea Otter | |
| Crocodile/Whale | |
| Swim Kids 1 | |
| 5:00–5:30 pm | Starfish / Duck / Sea Turtle |
| Swim Kids 1 | |
| Swim Kids 3 | |
| 5:30–6:00 pm | Sea Otter |
| Swim Kids 2 | |
| Swim Kids 2 | |
| 6:00–6:30 pm | Sea Otter |
| Swim Kids 2 | |
| Swim Kids 4 |
Tuesday/Thursday Afternoons: April 5-May 5
| 4:00–4:30 pm | Starfish/Duck |
|---|---|
| Sea Otter | |
| Swim Kids 1 | |
| 4:30–5:00 pm | Sea Turtle |
| Swim Kids 2 | |
| Swim Kids 5 | |
| 5:00–5:30 pm | Sea Otter |
| Swim Kids 1 | |
| Swim Kids 4 | |
| 5:30–6:00 pm | Salamander |
| Swim Kids 3 | |
| Swim Kids 6 (5:30-6:15 pm) |
Tuesday/Thursday Mornings: April 5-May 5
| 9:30–10:00 am | Sea Turtle |
|---|---|
| Salamander | |
| 10:00–10:30 am | Starfish/Duck |
| Sea Otter | |
| 10:30–11:00 am | Sea Otter |
| Sunfish |
Please check back later for information on the next set of lessons.
As of April 8, 2022, the Vaccine Card is no longer required for fitness activities due to the latest changes from the PHO. Read more here.
Please stay home if you're feeling unwell and remember to practise good hygiene including handwashing, covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and maintaining physical distancing as desired.
Private Lessons and Adult Beginner Lessons
Adult Beginner Lessons available! See below.
It’s never too late to learn how to swim! If you are new to swimming and ready to learn the absolute basics—like swimming a lap or putting your face in the water—join us for drop-in, adult beginner swimming lessons, starting April 7.
Thursdays, beginning April 7
8–8:30 pm
Ages 16+
To participate, please register through ActiveNet, call 250-615-3030, or visit us in person (drop-ins are also permitted!).
