An instructional swimming program designed for children, youth and adults with a disability. These programs will require an additional registration process to become eligible to participate.
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Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 4:45 - 5:15pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 5:15 - 5:45pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 5:45 - 6:15pm
Apr-08-2024 to May-27-2024, Mon, 6:30 - 7pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 6:30 - 7pm
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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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 7:30 - 8pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 11:15 - 11:45am
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 12:15 - 12:45pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 4 - 5pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 4:30 - 5:30pm
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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Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 12:15 - 12:45pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 5:15 - 6:15pm
Development of surface support and stroke improvement. Continuous swim of 100 to 300 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Adult Swim 2.
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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 7:30 - 8:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 11:15 - 11:45am
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 6:30 - 7:30pm
The Aquatic Fitness Specialty Instructor Certification course lead by a WaterART Master Trainer focuses on a specific discipline of Aquatic Fitness that will allow successful candidates to be trained and certified to teach this discipline. These disciplines may include: Personal Training Specialist, Weight Management Consultant, Aquatic Rehabilitation Specialist, Arthritis Instructor, Kids Instructor, Common Movement Disorders Instructor, Pre-Post Natal Instructor, Mind Body Instructor, Water Walking Instructor, Seniors I and Senior II, Sports Conditioning Instructor or Boot Camp Instructor.
Prerequisite (current): Aqua fitness Instructor Certification and Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
Resulting Certification: WaterART Fitness International. Certification is dependent on specialty that is selected.
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May-26-2024 to May-26-2024, Sun, 8:30am - 5pm
This course is generally offered in an extended 9-class format. Bronze Cross 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.
Please bring Canadian Lifesaving manual received in Bronze Medallion.
Prerequisites (current or expired): Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B or Standard First Aid with CPR-C from an approved provider.
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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 6 - 9pm
This course is generally offered in an extended 9-class format. The Bronze Medallion component teaches how to manage complex water rescues through the development of physical fitness and judgment skills. Candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in 12 minutes or less by the course exam date. The Emergency First Aid (CPR-B) component teaches victim assessment, CPR and choking, and first aid treatment of external bleeding, heart attack, stroke and wound and burns.
Prerequisite: Minimum age 13 years old or Bronze Star. Candidates with Bronze Star, that are under 13 years of age, can register for this course by calling 416-396-7378 or visiting an in-person registration site.
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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 6 - 9pm
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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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 12 - 12:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 12:30 - 1pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 12 - 12:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 12:30 - 1pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 5 - 5:30pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 9:15 - 9:45am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 11 - 11:30am
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 11:15 - 11:45am
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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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 4:45 - 5:15pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 12:30 - 1pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 1 - 1:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 1:30 - 2pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 12:30 - 1pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 11:45am - 12:15pm
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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Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 1 - 1:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 11 - 11:30am
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 12:15 - 12:45pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. National Lifeguard - Pool will provide candidates with the knowledge needed to perform a rescue and the mindset to prevent incidents. Candidates will learn sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement and mature attitude toward the role of the lifeguard in a pool setting, importance of teamwork, leadership and communications, and prevention of accidents and treatment of medical emergencies.
Prerequisite (current or expired): Minimum age 15 years old, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CRP-C from an approved provider.
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit
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Jun-02-2024 to Jun-23-2024, Sun, 9am - 8pm
Jul-07-2024 to Jul-28-2024, Sun, 9am - 8pm
Sep-08-2024 to Sep-29-2024, Sun, 9am - 8pm
Nov-17-2024 to Dec-08-2024, Sun, 9am - 8pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. This recertification course offers a chance to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level in a pool setting. Your lifeguarding skills will be tested based on physical standard, judgement and skill. Candidates are required to bring their own whistle and proof of original certification.
Prerequisite (current or expired): National Lifeguard - Pool
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit
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May-12-2024 to May-12-2024, Sun, 9am - 5:30pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 5:15 - 5:45pm
Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 6 - 6:30pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 12 - 12:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 1 - 1:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 12 - 12:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 1:30 - 2pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 9:30 - 10am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 10:45 - 11:15am
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 12:15 - 12:45pm
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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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 4:45 - 5:15pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 12 - 12:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 1 - 1:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 1:30 - 2pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 4:30 - 5pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 12 - 12:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 1:30 - 2pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 9:45 - 10:15am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 11:30am - 12pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 11:45am - 12:15pm
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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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 4:30 - 5pm
Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 5:30 - 6pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 4:30 - 5pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 12 - 12:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 12:30 - 1pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 12 - 12:30pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 10 - 10:30am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 11:30am - 12pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 11:15 - 11:45am
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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Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 12:30 - 1pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 1 - 1:30pm
Second level of the Swim Patrol Program which focuses on 200 metre timed swim, 100 metre fitness medley, assessment of unconscious victims, treatment for shock and obstructed airway procedures.
Prerequisite: Must be 9+ years old and successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 9.
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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 6 - 7pm
First level of the Swim Patrol Program which focuses on 100 metre timed swim, 350 metre workouts, assessment of conscious victims, contacting Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and treatment of bleeding.
Prerequisite: Must be 9+ years old and successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 8.
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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 6 - 7pm
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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Jun-01-2024 to Jun-02-2024, Sun, Sat, 9am - 5:30pm
Aug-10-2024 to Aug-11-2024, Sun, Sat, 9am - 5:30pm
Nov-02-2024 to Nov-03-2024, Sun, Sat, 9am - 5:30pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. This recertification course provides a review of first aid and CPR skills. Practical skills will be assessed through scenarios and knowledge will be assessed with a written evaluation.
Prerequisite (current): Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR-C (full course completed within the last three years)
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Jul-14-2024 to Jul-14-2024, Sun, 9am - 5:30pm
Nov-09-2024 to Nov-09-2024, Sat, 9am - 5:30pm
A program that allows swimmers to work on stroke correction and improving technique through drills and progressions focused on front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 7 years old and successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 5.
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Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 5 - 6pm
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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Jun-02-2024 to Jun-23-2024, Sun, 9am - 8pm
Oct-20-2024 to Nov-10-2024, Sun, 9am - 8pm
Private lessons provide a ratio of one instructor per participant while completing swimming skills specific to the participant.
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Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 1:30 - 2pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 1:30 - 2pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 1:30 - 2pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 1:30 - 2pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 10:30 - 11am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 10:30 - 11am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 12 - 12:30pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-03-2024, Mon, 5:45 - 6:15pm
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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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 4 - 4:15pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 12:15 - 12:30pm
Apr-08-2024 to May-27-2024, Mon, 7:45 - 8pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 6 - 6:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 4:30 - 5pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 9 - 9:30am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 9:30 - 10am
Apr-08-2024 to Jun-10-2024, Mon, 7:30 - 8pm
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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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 4:30 - 5pm
Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 6 - 6:30pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 4:45 - 5:15pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 4:30 - 5pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 10:45 - 11:15am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 11:45am - 12:15pm
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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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 5 - 5:30pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 4:15 - 4:45pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 5:15 - 5:45pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 5:30 - 6pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 9 - 9:30am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 10 - 10:30am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 10 - 10:30am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 12:45 - 1:15pm
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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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 5 - 5:30pm
Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 5:30 - 6pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 5:15 - 5:45pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 4 - 4:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 4:30 - 5pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 10:15 - 10:45am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 11:30am - 12pm
Apr-08-2024 to May-27-2024, Mon, 7:30 - 8pm
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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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 6 - 6:30pm
Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 7 - 7:30pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 4:30 - 5pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 5:30 - 6pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 9 - 9:30am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 9:30 - 10am
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 11:15 - 11:45am
Apr-08-2024 to May-27-2024, Mon, 7 - 7:30pm
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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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 4 - 4:45pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 12:15 - 1pm
Apr-08-2024 to May-27-2024, Mon, 7 - 7:45pm
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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Apr-02-2024 to May-28-2024, Tue, 4 - 4:45pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 12:15 - 1pm
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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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 8 - 9pm
Apr-04-2024 to May-30-2024, Thur, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 4 - 5pm
Apr-06-2024 to Jun-01-2024, Sat, 12 - 1pm
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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Apr-03-2024 to May-29-2024, Wed, 8 - 9pm
Apr-05-2024 to May-31-2024, Fri, 4:30 - 5:30pm