Adult and Youth (ages 15 years and older)
Master the fundamentals of swimming and water safety at any age.
Course descriptions
Sw’imtroduction 1
Participants will learn how to independently float and glide on their front and back, enter and exit chest deep water, will learn underwater breathing techniques, kicking intervals and explore tips on how to keep themselves and others safe around water. Upon completion of this level, participants will be able to complete a distance swim of at least 15 metres.
Sw’immersion 2
Participants will learn deep water skills, be introduced to a front glide with body roll, continue to develop kicking intervals and explore tips on how to keep themselves and others safe around water. Upon completion of this level, participants will be able to complete a distance swim of at least 25 metres.
Sw’improvement 3
Participants will learn front and back crawl, whip kick on front, disorienting entries and continue to develop deep water entries and kicking intervals. Upon completion of this level, participants will be able to complete a distance swim of at least 50 metres and achieve the Canadian Swim to Survive® standard.