Classes

(Ages 6 months to 3 years)

With a parent in the pool with each child, we will assist you in helping your child develop movement skills in the water according to his ability. Your child will learn to enjoy and develop self-confidence in the water while learning to develop basic swimming skills.

Click on Aquatots to view the Goals and Expectations (in PDF format) for our AquaTots Program.

(Ages 3 and up - child must turn three within six weeks of first class

         for Spring + Fall Program)

The Aqua Program consists of 12 levels that students can progress through at their own personal rate, while developing knowledge and skills based on two components: water safety and swimming.

These three levels (interspersed with the Aqua levels) provide swimmers with the knowledge of rescues including entries, defense methods, various types of victims, survival skills and some first aid. These are Lifesaving Society levels.

Advanced lifesaving levels which include theoretical knowledge and practical experience in rescue breathing and emergency care. Teaches lifesavers how to respond to complex water rescue situations, stroke efficiency and endurance. Bronze Star course includes Basic First Aid and CPR A (30 minute water safety). Bronze Medallion course includes Emergency First Aid and CPR B. Candidates must be 13 years of age by exam date. Prerequisite for Bronze Cross is Bronze Medallion. Bronze Cross course includes Standard First Aid and CPR C. Candidate must be 14 years of age by exam date.

(Age 10) note - some schedules indicated the Age was 8 and up.  This is not correct.

Stroke Enhancement was designed to accomodate two types of swimmers.

The younger students aged 10 and 11 who are not yet ready to participate in the rescues and endurance of Star Patrol and Bronze Star.  Also, the 12 year olds who perhaps have not swam for a few years and want to fine tune their strokes in preparation for Bronze Medallion. 

Students will receive either an Intermediate Stroke Enhancement badge or an Advanced Stroke Enhancement badge at the end of the session.  Students must be 10 years of age and have completed Aqua 10 to participate in this class.  No exceptions.

(Age 15, Prerequisite Bronze Cross)

Teaches the candidate how to assist an instructor as well as developing leadership skills. (A recommended prerequisite for Royal Lifesaving Instructor course.) Students are required to complete 15 hours of practice teaching time.

The main goal of AquaAdults 1 is for you to become comfortable in the water. You'll learn techniques for basic floating, moving and rhythmic breathing. Equally important, you'll also acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be safer around the water. In AquaAdults 2, you'll work on two of the six swimming strokes, according to your choice. The goal is to develop proficiency and increased endurance. In AquaAdults 3, the focus is on stroke improvement to increase efficiency and fitness.

Our AquaFitness classes offer one hour of exercise providing a good cardiovascular workout plus toning exercises for all body areas. Also beneficial to those suffering from fibromyalgia, diabetes, circulatory conditions, joint replacement and arthritis. The warm water minimizes injuries commonly suffered by doing a similar workout on land. Performed to upbeat music with instructor in the water, these classes are a enjoyable way to improve your physical condition.