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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Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 10:30 - 11:30am
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 9:30 - 10:30am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 12 - 1pm
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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Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 10:30 - 11:30am
Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 9:30 - 10:30am
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 10:30 - 11:30am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 12 - 1pm
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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Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 10 - 11am
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 10:30 - 11:30am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 12 - 1pm
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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Oct-01-2024 to Dec-03-2024, Tue, 4 - 6:30pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. This recertification course offers candidates who are about to expire from the two-year Bronze Cross certification period, a chance to review and update their techniques to maintain current certification. Candidates will be required to perform the skills taught in Bronze Cross and are required to bring proof of original certification.
Prerequisite (current or expired): Bronze Cross
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit
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Sep-06-2025 to Sep-06-2025, Sat, 9:30am - 4pm
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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Oct-01-2024 to Dec-03-2024, Tue, 4:30 - 7pm
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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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 9:30 - 10am
Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 4:30 - 5pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 9:30 - 10am
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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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 9:30 - 10am
Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 11 - 11:30am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11:15 - 11:45am
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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Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 11 - 11:30am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10 - 10:30am
The Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) offers a unique aquatic alternative for children who love the water and wish to complement the skills they are learning in swimming lessons or swim team.
Participants receive a water log to store seals which acknowledge their accomplishments. Children participate in activities that are similar to those of real lifeguards. In a safe, fun and controlled setting they will learn about lifesaving and lifeguarding, challenge themselves for personal bests, get fit, make friends, and have a great time.
Prerequisite: Minimum 8 years old and able to swim at least one length of the pool (e.g. 25 metre) and tread water for two minutes.
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Oct-06-2024 to Dec-01-2024, Sun, 10 - 11:30am
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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Jul-18-2025 to Jul-27-2025, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. The Pool Attendant component teaches lifesavers how to safely monitor the shallow waters of a wading pool and customer service skills. In Ontario, a wading pool is less than 0.75 metres (2 feet, 6 inches) in depth. The Standard First Aid (CPR C) component 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. Bathing attire is required.
Prerequisite: Minimum age 14 years old
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Apr-19-2025 to Apr-19-2025, Sat, 1 - 8pm
Jun-08-2025 to Jun-08-2025, Sun, 1 - 8pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 10 - 10:30am
Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5 - 5:30pm
Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5:30 - 6pm
Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 9:30 - 10am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10:30 - 11am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11:15 - 11:45am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11:15 - 11:45am
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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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 10 - 10:30am
Oct-01-2024 to Nov-26-2024, Tue, 10:30 - 11am
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 10 - 10:30am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10:15 - 10:45am
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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Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 10:30 - 11am
Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 4:30 - 5pm
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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Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 10:30 - 11am
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 5:30 - 6pm
Swimmers are encouraged to expand their swimming skills by practicing their strokes in a team-based environment and showcasing their skills in a competitive setting during swim meets.
Prerequisite: Must be able to swim at least two continuous pool lengths (e.g. 50 metres) of unassisted front swim and show ability to take breaths.
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Sep-30-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Mon, Wed, 6 - 7pm
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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Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5:30 - 5:45pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 5 - 5:15pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 5:30 - 5:45pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11 - 11:15am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11:45am - 12pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5:30 - 6pm
Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 5 - 5:30pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 9:30 - 10am
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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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 4:30 - 5pm
Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 6:30 - 7pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11:15 - 11:45am
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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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5 - 5:30pm
Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 5:30 - 6pm
Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5:30 - 6pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 4:30 - 5pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 5:30 - 6pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10:45 - 11:15am
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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Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 4:30 - 5pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 6 - 6:30pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10:30 - 11am
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 12 - 12:30pm
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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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 4:30 - 5pm
Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 5:30 - 6pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 6 - 6:30pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 10 - 10:30am
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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Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 4:30 - 5:15pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 6:15 - 7pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 9:30 - 10:15am
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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Oct-02-2024 to Nov-27-2024, Wed, 4:30 - 5:15pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 6:15 - 7pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 9:30 - 10:15am
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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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11:45am - 12:45pm
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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Sep-30-2024 to Dec-02-2024, Mon, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Oct-05-2024 to Nov-30-2024, Sat, 11:45am - 12:45pm
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.
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Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 6:30 - 7:15pm
Oct-04-2024 to Nov-29-2024, Fri, 6:30 - 7pm
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.
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Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 6:30 - 7:15pm
Development of entries, surface dives and stroke improvement. Introduction to object support. Continuous swim of 100 to 300 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Youth 2.
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Oct-03-2024 to Dec-05-2024, Thur, 6:30 - 7:15pm