SWIM LESSONS
**Woodcrest pool will be transitioning to the Lifesaving Society Swim Lessons this summer as the Canadian Red Cross has decided to focus their organization on humanitarian activities and The Lifesaving Society will now be the primary provider of Swimming Lessons in Canada**
We will also offer pre-assessments again for anyone who is unsure which swim levels their children should be entering. We will post a sign up link in June. We have also included a conversion chart on this page below between the two programs.
GROUP LESSONS
Children learn to swim, be fit, and stay safe in a fun environment that promotes achieving a personal best and celebrates personal success. The program teaches competitive and survival strokes, as well as increasing the distance and speed that each swimmer can achieve, while focusing on making safe decisions in, on and around water and teaching water safety that can last a lifetime.
Our swim lessons are generally provided in the mornings Monday to Friday, with some lessons being 30 minutes and the higher levels consisting of 45 minute lessons. We limit the size of the classes to make sure that all kids are being provided enough attention from the lifeguard.
Session Dates: Session 1: July 4th - July 15th
Session 2: July 18th - July 29th
Session 3: August 1st- August 12th
Session 4: August 15th - August 26th
Lessons can be included in the membership option selected or are also available to non members at a price of $75/session/child.
Private lessons and semi-privates will be available on a sign up basis and for an additional cost. Privarte lessons $125/session and Semi-privates for $100/child. These lessons willl be run during the evenings the last two weeks of June and from 12-1pm during the summer swim sessions.
PRIVATE/SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons and semi-privates will be available on a sign up basis and for an additional cost. Private lessons $125/session and Semi-privates for $100/child. These lessons willl be run during the evenings the last two weeks of June and from 12-1pm during the summer swim sessions.
Please find the sign up link for the June evenings: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845AFAF23A3FE3-flyer
Summer Private Swim Lesson Sign Ups:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845AFAF23A3FE3-private
Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
Bronze Medallion: Challenges the candidate both mentally and physically - Judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness - the four components of water rescue. - form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a pre-requisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).
Emergency First Aid: Emergency First Aid provides of an overview of First Aid and CPR skills. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. It is the required First Aid course to take the Bronze Cross Course in the future. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards.
Cost: $175/student includes testing fee for both courses, workbook and manual. Must be prepaid by July 25th so that we can order materials.
Schedule: 100% Attendance is Mandatory
Saturday August 20th 8am-12 noon
Sunday August 21st 8am-12 noon
Monday August 22nd 12pm-5pm
Tuesday August 23rd 12pm -5pm
Wednesday August 24th 12-5pm
May need some time on Thursday if weather does not cooperate for exam.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845AFAF23A3FE3-bronze1
Lifesaving Society Swim Lesson Descriptions
Additional Information
Preschool Program has 3 levels for parent and tot and 5 levels for children 3-5 years old.
Swimmer Program (Level 1-6) The swimmer program has 6 levels for children at least 5 years old or kids that have finished the preschool classes.
Swim Patrol (Level 7-9): enriched training with emphasis on Water Smart behavior such as CPR, victims of shock, lifesaving skills.
Junior Lifeguard Program: will be available on a drop in basis Monday to Friday between 4:30-5:15. For swimmers 11-16 who have completed lesson levels, aged out of swim lessons or want to start training for lifeguarding. It also will be available for kids who are younger who have finished all Swim Lesson levels in Red Cross or Lifesaving Society.
Lifesaving Society Swim Levels
Preschool/parent tot
This program ensures that children become comfortable in the water. For parent and tot a guardian must be in the water with the child. As the child progresses to the remainder of the preschool program level they do not need to be accompanied by an adult.
SWimmer program
Geared towards children 5+ or children who have finished all pre-school levels. Progresses from beginning swimmers to swimmers working on strokes and skills.
Swim Patrol
3 Levels that focus on enriched training of improving stroke development and endurance, with an emphasis on WaterSmart behavior such as CPR, injury treatment and lifesaving skills.
Junior Lifeguard Club
This program enhances fitness,stokes, and lifesaving skills in a fun environment. For members who are between 12-16, or younger if they have completed all swim levels of Red Cross or Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol levels. Will run on a drop in basis from 4:30-5:15 Monday to Friday.