Toronto's comprehensive series of Learn to Swim programs provide a full range of classes for swimmers of varying abilities. Babies and preschoolers are able to enjoy their first splash in the water, while youth and adults can work towards improving their swimming skills. All our programs were created to give the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in swimming and water safety in a safe and enjoyable environment. Whether you have a child who needs to improve their skills, a teenager who wants to be a lifeguard, or you simply want to get back into the swim of things, give our instructional programs a try.
- Semi Private Ultra Swim 3
- Development of endurance, time requirements, entries, bobbing, rolls, sculling and treading skills. Introduction to front crawl, PFD/lifejacket/buoyant aids, clothed survival, use of aids and artificial respiration. Continuous swim 15 metres. Maximum class size limited to 2 participants.
- Semi Private Ultra Swim 4
- Development 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. Maximum class size limited to 3 participants.
- Semi Private Ultra Swim 5
- Development of front and back crawl, treading skills, simple rescue techniques and deep water abilities. Introduction to surface dives, front dives, eggbeater, whip kick, primary assessment and basic lifesaving skills. Continuous swim 50 metres. Must be comfortable in deep water. Maximum class size limited to 2 participants.
- Semi Private Ultra Swim 7
- Development of entries, surface dives, elementary back stroke, kicks, somersault, lifesaving & treading skills and artificial respiration. Introductions to stride jumps, breast stroke, back crawl starts & turns and deep dive. Continuous swim150 metres. Maximum class size limited to 2 participants.
- SPLASH Swim Team
- Prerequisite: 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.
- Super Swim: Shallow
- The Super Swimming Program is a progressive learning experience that will take your child from non-swimmer to having the swim skills of front crawl, back crawl, surface support, submersion and breath, control, and endurance for short swim. Swimmers in the Program are focussed only on aquatics in 30-minute lessons geared to individual ability, pace and comfort levels. The Super program is divided into shallow and deep components. Super Swim Shallow participants range from non-swimmers to those who are able to swim 25 metres.
- Tiny Tots Swim
- 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.
- Tri Private Ultra Swim 1
- Safety, 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 3 participants.
- Tri Private Ultra Swim 2
- Development 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 3 participants
- Tri Private Ultra Swim 3
- Development 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 3 participants