Swim for Success
Tadpole 1, 2, 3
Tadpoles
Ages: 4 months – 2 years
Class Size: 8 students, 1 instructor
A rewarding water experience for adults with young children. It introduces infants and toddlers to the joys of water activity while developing basic skills and teaches parents/caregivers how to ensure safety at all times.
Yellow, Green & Red
Lil’ Dolphins
Ages: 2 years – 4 years
Class Size: 2 students, 1 instructor
Children between 2 and 4 years of age develop their swimming in a fun and non-threatening environment. Swimming skills are taught through fun games and activities. Preschoolers learn to overcome fears and build confidence, creating a positive swim experience.
Dolphin 1 – 10
Dolphins
Age: 5 years - 12 years
Class Size: 3 students, 1 instructor
The Swim for Success Dolphin program consists of 10 progression-based levels designed to create strong and competent swimmers that will have a good understanding of water safety and can confidently perform 5 different strokes, and a variety of entries, exits & in-water skills.
Teen 1 - 3
Teen
Ages: 13 - 18 years
Class Size: 4 students, 1 instructor
Designed for teens (13-18 years) who are eager to focus on their individual goals and elevate their skills in the water. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to fine-tune your strokes, this class is tailored just for you!
Personalized Goal Setting
Adult Swim
Ages: 19+
Class Size: 4 students, 1 instructor
Designed for adults who are eager to focus on their individual goals and elevate their skills in the water. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to fine-tune your strokes, this class is tailored just for you!
Ages 10-16 years
Fitt for Success
Ages: 10 - 16 years
Class Size: 8 students, 1 instructor
Designed specifically for children aged 10-16, this dynamic course is all about building endurance, boosting fitness levels, and preparing young swimmers for a potential career in the aquatic world.
Ages 2 and up
Private Lessons
Ages: 2+ years
Class Size: 1 student, 1 instructor
Our private swimming lessons are designed to mirror the structure and success of our Dolphin and Lil’ Dolphin Programs — but with a fully personalized, 1-on-1 approach.
Build Your Own Curriculum
Swim Plus
Ages: 2 - 18 years
Class Size: 1 or 2 students, 1 instructor
A specialized program and unique approach to teach persons of special needs to swim. Swimmers will excel with their swimming skills, as they work on individualized and customized goals, unique to each, in a positive and fun environment.
Advanced Programs
Ages 9 -12 years
Swim Patrol
Class Size: 10 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Dolphin 10
This is the on-ramp to lifeguarding for 9-12-year-olds who are ready to go beyond the regular Swim for Success Program. Content is organized in 3 groups, water proficiency, first aid, and rescue.
Ages 12 - 13 years
Bronze Star
Class Size: 10 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Completed Dolphin 10
The Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill, and personal fitness. This course is designed to prepare candidates for Bronze Medallion by introducing fitness principles, self-rescue skills and stroke mechanics.
Ages 13+ years
Bronze Medallion
Class Size: 10 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Dolphin 10 or equivalent or Bronze Star (if 12 years old)
Teaches candidates how to assess and problem-solve to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. The basis of the training is formed through Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness.
Ages 13+ years
Bronze Cross
Class Size: 10 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion
Begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities ass assistant lifeguards. Candidates will learn techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities.
Open to All Ages
Standard First Aid
Class Size: 18 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: None
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Often offered in conjunction with National Lifeguard
Ages 15+ Years
National Lifeguard
Class Size: 18 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: 15 years of age + Bronze Cross
National Lifeguard is recognized as the standard measure of lifeguard performance in Canada.
Ages 15+ Years
Lifesaving Swim Instructor Course (LSSI)
Class Size: 18 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross
Candidates focus on strategies to introduce and develop swimming and water safety skills in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Program.
Ages 15+ years
Lifesaving Instructor Course (LSI)
Class Size: 18 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and Swim Instructor
Candidates learn the Swim Patrol and Bronze Curriculums.
Recert Ready
Bronze Cross Recert
Class Size: 10 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross
This recertification course is for any candidate with a Bronze Cross award about to expire.
You do not need to recertify this if you hold the National Lifeguard award).
Recert Ready
Lifeguard Recert
Class Size: 18 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: National Lifeguard Award
The NL award is designed to prepare lifeguards to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics.
Recert Ready
Lifesaving Swim Instructor Recert
Class Size: 18 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Lifesaving Swim Instructor
This course provides you the four points needed to recertify in case you do not meet the criteria above in the points system.
Ages TBD
Bronze Examiner
Class Size: 12 students, 1 instructor
Examiner candidates are experienced Lifesaving Instructors who undergo specific training in examination standards and apprenticeship.
Red Cross Safety Courses
Ages 9 - 13 years
Canadian Red Cross Stay Safe! Course
Class Size: 12 students, 1 instructor
Learn how to be safe and responsible while on your own with the Canadian Red Cross Stay Safe! Course.
Ages 11–15 years
Canadian Red Cross Babysitter Course
Class Size: 12 students, 1 instructor
Participants learn how to run a small babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner.