Cummer Park Community Centre

These courses offer instruction in a variety of dance forms such as ballroom, salsa and latin.

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, offer instruction in a variety of dance forms such as cultural and tap.

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, fall within visual arts area that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.

This group of programs is suitable for all fitness levels, focusing on providing cardiovascular exercise that use large muscle groups. Classes may include music and dance movements to create an aerobic workout. Most classes will also include a muscle conditioning component. Small equipment may be used.

Programs may include: Zumba; HIIT: Boot Camp; Cardio Dance: Bollywood; and Cardio Dance: Hip Hop.

Enjoy the benefits of improved health, relief of stress and concentrated relaxation. Emphasis is on general health and fitness through the development of slow and controlled movements in a fixed sequence.

Various styles are offered which may include: Tai Chi, and Qigong.

Classes include exercises that focus on a series of postures promoting flexibility, specific breathing and relaxation techniques, while strengthening and toning muscles.

Various styles are offered, these may include: Yoga/Pilates Fusion, and Yoga: Power.

Required Equipment: Mat

An opportunity to interact and socialize with other participants through a variety of activities and interests.

Figure Skating Child is for skaters who are interested in the development of various elements of figure skating skills including the introduction of spins, jumps, footwork, dance and music choreography.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Learn to Skate 4 (able to execute cross-overs, backwards stop, one foot turn and backward circle thrusts).

Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and figure skates.

Hockey Skills Adult are instructional programs geared towards skaters who are interested in learning basic hockey skills with a focus on puck handling, skating and game strategies.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Learn to Skate - Beginner or able to skate one length of the ice surface.
Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet with full face cage or full visor, a hockey stick, hockey skates, hockey gloves and a neck guard.

Power Skating is a high-energy instructional conditioning program geared toward all type of skaters with a focus on speed, agility and coordination.
Prerequisites: Able to execute cross-overs, backwards stop, one foot turn and backwards circle thrusts (skills from Learn to Skate 4).
Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey or figure skates.

Hockey Skills is an instructional program geared towards skaters who are interested in learning basic hockey skills with a focus on puck handling, skating and game strategies. Program variations may include Hockey Skills - Beginner, Home Ice Hockey and Goalie Skills.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Learn to Skate 1 or able to skate one length of the ice surface.
Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet with full face cage or full visor, a hockey stick, hockey skates, hockey gloves and a neck guard. Full goalie equipment is required for Goalie Skills.

Power Skating is a high-energy instructional conditioning program geared toward all type of skaters which teaches speed, agility and coordination.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Learn to Skate 4.
Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey or figure skates.

Learn to Skate Adult is divided into beginner and advanced lessons for skaters.

Learn to Skate - Beginner: Development of balance and posture. Introduction to various skills involving balance and posture, forward and backward skating and stopping.
Prerequisite: None.

Learn to Skate - Advanced: Development of edges and turns. Introduction to cross-overs, slalom skating, two foot turns, parallel stopping, backward circle thrusts.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Learn to Skate - Beginner.

Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey or figure skates.

Learn to Skate Early Child introduces new skaters aged to basic skating skills. The lesson consists of a warm-up, skill development, games and free skate. Program variations offered: Learn to Skate - Beginner and Learn to Skate with Caregiver.

Learn to Skate - Beginner: Skaters must be capable of going on the ice alone and be able to stand and walk on skates off the ice.

Learn to Skate with Caregiver: Caregivers must be at least 14 years of age, a competent skater and actively participate with the enrolled skater.

Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet with full face cage (child) and CSA approved hockey helmet (caregiver) in with Caregiver programs. All participants require hockey or figure skates.

Learn to Skate Youth is divided into beginner and advanced lessons.

Learn to Skate - Beginner: Development of balance and posture. Introduction to various skills involving balance and posture, forward and backwards skating and stopping.
Prerequisite: None.

Learn to Skate - Advanced: Development of edges and turns. Introduction to cross-overs, slalom skating, two foot turns, parallel stopping, backward circle thrusts.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Learn to Skate - Beginner.

Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey or figure skates.

Learn to Skate 1 will lead to the development of balance and posture and will introduce skaters to forward skating, gliding, stopping and backwards skating.

Prerequisite: Able to stand and walk on skates with straight ankles off the ice.

Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey or figure skates.

Learn to Skate 2 will lead to the development of forward gliding, stopping and backwards skating and will introduce skaters to one foot glides and backwards gliding.

Prerequisites: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Learn to Skate 1 or has the ability to skate (with a glide) the length of the ice without falling.

Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey or figure skates.

Learn to Skate 3 will lead to the development of backwards stopping, gliding and edges and will introduce skaters to cross-overs, slalom skating and two foot turns.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Learn to Skate 2.

Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey or figure skates.

Learn to Skate 4 will lead to the development of cross-overs and backwards stopping and will introduce skaters to one foot turns and backward circle thrusts.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Learn to Skate 3.

Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey or figure skates.

Learn to Skate 5 will lead to the development of backwards cross-overs, forward edges and skill combinations and will introduce skaters to parallel stopping, backwards edges and turns.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Learn to Skate 4.

Mandatory Equipment: CSA approved hockey helmet and hockey or figure skates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This course serves as an excellent preparation for Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem solving and decision making skills, learn one-rescuer adult CPR and obstructed airway response, how to contact Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and develop Water Smart confidence and Lifesaving skills.

Prerequisite: Minimum 9 years old.

First level of the Challenge Swim program which focuses on an introduction to backstroke starts and somersaults for flip turns. Development of interval training and swimming drills to improve fitness and endurance (200m 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.

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.

Second level of the Challenge Swim program which focuses on an introduction to relay dynamics and breaststroke and butterfly starts. Development of flip turns, stroke turns, interval training and swimming drills to improve fitness and endurance (400m 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 Bronze.

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

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.

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.

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 www.toronto.ca/recskills

Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.

Prerequisite: None

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Third level of the Swim Patrol Program which focuses on 300 metre timed swim, 600 metre workouts, treatment of bone and joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions.

Prerequisite: Must be 9+ years old and successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 9.

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: Must be 17+ years old.

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 www.toronto.ca/recskills

Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.

Prerequisite: None

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Development of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and surface support. Introduction of stride entry, eggbeater, surface dives and breaststroke. Continuous swim of 50 to 100 metres.

Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Youth 1.