The Swansea Community Recreation Centre and Pool has been servicing the Swansea community, in Bloor West Village for over 25 years. We cater from the new born to the older adult. Programs offered include aquafit, swim lessons, leisure and lane swimming,
15 Waller Ave M6S 4Z9
Contact Us: 416 392-6796
Partially Accessible
Ward: 13
District: Etobicoke York
Near: Queensway/E of South Kingsway
TTC Information: travel to Runnymede Station. Walk south on Runnymede then west on Morningside Ave to Lavinia. Walk west to 15 Waller Ave.
Mar-27-2013 to May-22-2013, Wed, 4:45 - 5:45pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Crafts - ChildThese courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, offering instruction in a variety of crafts such as card making, ceramics and sewing.
Mar-28-2013 to May-23-2013, Thur, 3:45 - 4:45pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Dance - ChildThese courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, offer instruction in a variety of dance forms such as cultural and tap.
Apr-07-2013 to Jun-02-2013, Sun, 2 - 2:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Visual Arts - AdultThese courses, designed for participants between the ages of 25-59, fall within visual arts that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.
Mar-25-2013 to Jun-03-2013, Mon, 7 - 9pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Visual Arts - ChildThese courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, fall within visual arts area that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 2 - 3pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Visual Arts - YouthThese courses, designed for participants between the ages of 13-24, fall within visual arts area that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.
Camp Adventure Child - All Day StandardThese Adventure Camps have all in the ingredients of an Activity Camp and more. Campers are introduced to a variety of enhanced activities through workshops, special events and excursions. These camps have a $10 consumable fee.
Camp Adventure Early Child - All Day StandardThese Adventure Camps, for campers up to age 5, have all in the ingredients of an Activity Camp and more. Campers are introduced to a variety of enhanced activities through workshops, special events and excursions. These camps have a $10 consumable fee.
Camp Extended ChildThe Extended Care option provides supervised care before and/or after camp for children registered in City of Toronto, Parks, Forestry and Recreation camp sessions. Extended hours programs have a separate barcode for registration. Refer to the camp program charts for times, fees and locations.
Camp Specialty Child - All DayThe 'ultimate camp experience' for campers ages 6 - 12 who want to develop or fine-tune their skills in specialized areas of interest. Skilled and experienced instructors provide specialized instructional programs. All of these programs are complemented with a full line-up of traditional camp activities.
Camp Transportation By BusTransportation by bus is provided for the 3 outdoor camps ? Claireville, Hum-ri-va and Naorca. At the time of registration, please refer to the busing section in the Toronto FUN Guide (included in the program charts) and register separately choosing a specific bus stop location.
Mar-25-2013 to Jun-03-2013, Mon, 5 - 5:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Yoga - AdultCombat fatigue, release tension and day-to-day stress. Gentle exercises promote flexibility, proper breathing and relaxation while strengthening and toning muscles. May be required to supply your own mat.
Mar-28-2013 to May-23-2013, Thur, 7:15 - 8:15pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Yoga - ChildCombat fatigue and release tension and day-to-day stress. Gentle exercises promote flexibility, proper breathing and relaxation while strengthening and toning the muscles. May be required to supply your own mat.
Adult Swim 1: Small GroupBasic swimming skills and water safety. This is an introductory or beginner level. Prerequisite: A keen interest in developing skills and knowledge that promotes safe enjoyment of aquatic environments. Adult 1 develops or increases students' comfort in the water through basic floatation, movement and breathing skills and fosters the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to prepare, stay safe and survive in and around water. Class size is limited to 4.
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 2 - 2:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Adult Swim 2: Small GroupSwimming strokes and water safety. Prerequisite: Ability to swim 15 metres continuously on front or back and a willingness to increase comfort in deep water. Adult 2 develops one or more swimming strokes, working towards proficiency and increased endurance, and introduces or enhances water safety knowledge and skills relevant to the student. Class size is limited to 4.
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 2 - 2:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Adult Swim 3: Small GroupLifetime swimming fitness and safety. Prerequisite: Ability to swim 50 metres continuously in at least two of the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, elementary back and confidence to swim in deep water. Adult 3 maintains or increases the students' fitness through stroke improvement in a distance swim setting;introduces other forms of aquatic fitness activities and introduces or enhances water safety knowledge and skills relevant to the student. Class size is limited to 4.
Jun-25-2013 to Aug-20-2013, Tue, 8 - 8:30pmRegistration begins Jun-01-2013
AL: Standard First Aid (SFA) RecertThe 8-hour Standard First Aid 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. Candidates should review the course content and practice their skills prior to the recertification course. Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid is recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the Ontario Health Regulation to be valid for three years. Candidates must bring proof of original certification. Prerequisites: Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR-C (full course) done within the last three years. If you withdraw from a program 10 days or less from the course start date, a 50% refund is provided. No refunds are given for classes or programs that you miss. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory!
Dec-15-2013 to Dec-15-2013, Sun, 9am - 5:30pmRegistration begins Oct-31-2012
AL: Swim and Lifesaving InstructorUpon successful completion of this program, candidates will be able to instruct the Toronto Learn to Swim program including Guardian, Preschool, Super, Ultra Swim and the lifesaving awards of the Lifesaving Society. Time is devoted in both classroom and water sessions to developing skills in the areas of class management, teaching, evaluation, leadership, communication and administration. This award remains current for two years from the date of certification. Candidates must bring proof of prerequisite awards to the first class. Prerequisites: Minimum age 16 years (by the last day of the course) and Bronze Cross or NLS. Recommended: Standard First Aid with CPR-C and Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor Course. If you withdraw from a program 10 days or less from the course start date, a 50% refund is provided. No refunds are given for classes or programs that you miss. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory!
Aquafit - AdultAquafit is a fitness class taught in the water. Cardiovascular and muscular workout without impact. Water adds resistance to assist with muscle toning.
Mar-27-2013 to May-22-2013, Wed, 7:30 - 8:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Bronze CrossPrerequisite: Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid (CPR-B). This course is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork, and use of special equipment. Candidates must be able to complete a 600m swim in 18 minutes or less. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for lifeguard training in the National Lifeguard Service (NLS) program and Lifesaving Society Instructors.
Mar-30-2013 to Jun-01-2013, Sat, 1:30 - 4pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid (CPR B)Prerequisites: Bronze Star or minimum 13 years of age. Teaches young and adult lifesavers alike how to respond in complex water rescue situations. Bronze Medallion develops physical fitness, decision making and judgement skills in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Lifesavers must demonstrate stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Candidates must be able to complete a 500 m swim in 15 minutes or less by the course exam date. Emergency First Aid with CPR-B teaches general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. Skills include: victim assessment, rescue breathing, adult and child CPR and obstructed airway response, identification and treatment of respiratory and circulatory emergencies. Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (CPR-B) are prerequisites for all future lifesaving awards.
Mar-30-2013 to Jun-01-2013, Sat, 1 - 4pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Bronze Star & Basic 1st Aid (CPR-A)Bronze Star is an excellent preparation course for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem solving and decision making skills individually and with a partner. Learn one-rescuer adult CPR, obstructed airway response, rescue breathing skills and how to contact Emergency Medical Services. Candidates will develop Water Smart confidence and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifesaver. These are official training certification of the Lifesaving Society-Canada's lifeguarding experts.
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 10 - 11:30amRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Guardian Swim 1The Guardian Swim Program provides an introduction to the aquatic environment and basic skills. It is age appropriate and progressive. Learning is facilitated through the parent/ caregiver to ensure comfort, communication and extra safety. Parent or guardian must accompany child into the water. One child per parent/guardian
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 4:30 - 5pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Guardian Swim 2The Guardian Swim Program provides an introduction to the aquatic environment and basic skills. It is age appropriate and progressive. Learning is facilitated through the parent/ caregiver to ensure comfort, communication and extra safety. Parent or guardian must accompany child into the water. One child per parent/guardian
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 4:30 - 5pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Preschool Swim 1: PenguinSafety, facility and aquatic orientation. Introduction to entries, exits, submersions, breath control and basic floats with assistance. Floats, movement, basic kicks and swimming skills.
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 5:30 - 6pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Preschool Swim 2: StingrayDevelopment of entries and exits, breath holding, bobbing and floats. Introduction to front and back swim, treading skills and deep water orientations. Continuous swim 5 metres.
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 5:30 - 6pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Preschool Swim 3: OtterDevelopment of endurance, time requirements, entries, bobbing, rolls, sculling and treading skills. Introduction to front crawl, PFD/lifejacket/buoyant aids, clothed survival and use of aids. Continuous swim 15 metres.
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 5 - 5:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Preschool Swim 4: DolphinDevelopment of breath control, entries, deepwater techniques, survival skills and front crawl. Introduction to back crawl, combined stroke swims, deep water, descent and ascent, under water swim. HELP position and self-rescue. Continuous swim 25 metres.
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 5 - 5:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ranger PatrolPrerequisite: Ultra 9. Features timed 200 metre swims, 100 metre fitness medley and support/carry a 5 pound weight. Content is challenging but achievable with effort. Drills improve rescue abilities in the water.
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 9 - 10amRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Rookie PatrolPrerequisite: Ultra 8. Features timed 100 metre swims, 350 metre workouts and swims with clothes. A work hard/play hard approach develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis on personal responsibility for Water Smart Behaviour.
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 9 - 10amRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
SPLASH Swim TeamPrerequisite: Must be able to swim at least 2 continuous pool lengths unassisted. Participants are provided with swim workouts along with the assistance and development of the four competitive swimming stroke and competitive swim skills.
Oct-01-2012 to Jun-03-2013, Mon, Wed, 6:30 - 7:30pmRegistration begins Sep-08-2012
Star PatrolPrerequisite: Ultra 9. Features timed 300 metre swims, 600 metre workouts, lifeguard whistle signals, and airway and bleeding first aid priorities. Demands good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgement.
Mar-25-2013 to Jun-03-2013, Mon, 7:30 - 8:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Stroke Improvement: Small GroupA program of stroke correction and improvement designed just for children. Class is limited to participants in or above Ultra 5. Class size limited to 4 participants.
Mar-27-2013 to May-22-2013, Wed, 7:30 - 8:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Tiny Tots SwimChildren 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.
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 6 - 6:15pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 1Safety, facility and aquatic orientation. Introduction to entries, exits, submersions, breath control and basic floats with assistance. Floats, movement, basic kicks and swimming skills.
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 10 - 10:30amRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 1: Small GroupSafety, facility and aquatic orientation. Introduction to entries, exits, submersions, breath control and basic floats with assistance. Floats, movement, basic kicks and swimming skills. Class size is limited to 4 participants.
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 12:30 - 1pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 2Development of entries and exits, breath holding, bobbing and floats. Introduction to front and back swim, treading skills and deep water orientations. Continuous swim 5 metres.
Mar-28-2013 to May-23-2013, Thur, 4:30 - 5pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 2: Small GroupDevelopment of entries and exits, breath holding, bobbing and floats. Introduction to front and back swim, treading skills and deep water orientations. Continuous swim 5 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 5:45 - 6:15pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 3Development of endurance, time requirements, entries, bobbing, rolls, sculling and treading skills. Introduction to front crawl, PFD/lifejacket/buoyant aids, clothed survival and use of aids. Continuous swim 15 metres.
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 5 - 5:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 3: Small GroupDevelopment of endurance, time requirements, entries, bobbing, rolls, sculling and treading skills. Introduction to front crawl, PFD/lifejacket/buoyant aids, clothed survival and use of aids. Continuous swim 15 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 1:30 - 2pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 4: Small GroupDevelopment of breath control, entries, deepwater techniques, survival skills and front crawl. Introduction to back crawl, combined stroke swims, deep water, descent and ascent, under water swim. HELP position and self-rescue. Continuous swim 25 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 5:30 - 6pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 5Development of front and back crawl, treading skills, simple rescue techniques and deep water abilities. Introduction to surface dives, front dives, whip kick, primary assessment and basic lifesaving skills. Continuous swim 50 metres. Must be comfortable in deep water.
Ultra Swim 5: Small GroupDevelopment of front and back crawl, treading skills, simple rescue techniques and deep water abilities. Introduction to surface dives, front dives, whip kick, primary assessment and basic lifesaving skills. Continuous swim 50 metres. Must be comfortable in deep water. Class size limited to 4 participants
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 1 - 1:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 6Development of shallow dives, eggbeater, foot first surface dive, self rescue and basic lifesaving skills. Introduction to elementary back stroke and artificial respiration. Continous swim 100 metres.
Mar-25-2013 to Jun-03-2013, Mon, 5 - 5:45pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 6: Small GroupDevelopment of shallow dives, eggbeater, foot first surface dive, self rescue and basic lifesaving skills. Introduction to elementary back stroke and artificial respiration. Continous swim 100 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 4:30 - 5pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 7Development of entries, surface dives, elementary back stroke, kicks, lifesaving & treading skills. Introduction to breast stroke and deep dives. Continous swim 150 metres.
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 1 - 1:45pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 7: Small GroupDevelopment of entries, surface dives, elementary back stroke, kicks, lifesaving & treading skills. Introduction to breast stroke and deep dives. Continous swim 150 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 5 - 5:30pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 8: Small GroupDevelopment of deep dives, surface dives with underwater swim, all strokes and kicks. Continuous swim 200 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants
Mar-30-2013 to May-25-2013, Sat, 11:30am - 12pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Swim 9: Small GroupDevelopment of self rescue abilities, non contact rescue and stroke improvement. Introduction to stride jump and compact jump. Continous swim 300 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants
Apr-05-2013 to May-31-2013, Fri, 5:45 - 6:15pmRegistration begins Mar-02-2013
Ultra Youth Swim 1Learning to swim can be intimidating when you are older and just starting out. This program is designed to meet the needs of youth (9-16 years) that have little to no swim training. Instead of trying to fit into the traditional Learn to Swim Levels with children half their age, youth can learn to swim in a group lesson with their peers. This is an introductory level teaching the basics of getting wet, basic floating positions, and introduction to front and back swims. We are committed to creating a comfortable swim environment for people learning to swim at any age. Knowing how to swim can save your life! Get in the swim!
