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Programs

Classes are scheduled within "programs" (detailed below) that are held throughout the year:

Note: Many ask whether we have a Winter program, there is none, winter (4th week in
December to the 3rd week in March) falls within our Spring program.

Registration

Go to Registration for details on signing up for lessons and refund policies.

Record Card and Badges

For all programs: at the last lesson a record card is issued to each participant indicating their accomplishments and a badge given if the requirements of the level have been successfuly met.

It's possible for children to work on two levels in the 15 lesson sessions (Spring and Fall programs).  When a level is completed a badge will be awarded and the child will begin working on the goals for the next level with the same instructor in the same class.

Make-Up Policy

If a child is absent, due to illness only, we offer our clients a make-up lesson with a maximum of two make-up lessons per session (not transferrable from session to session). If your child is entitled to a make-up lesson it is up to you to contact our office.

Make-up lessons are scheduled where there is space in a class of the same level at a time suitable to you. If we are unable to schedule a make-up lesson, we will put your name on a waiting list and call when a spot becomes available.

If you know in advance that your child will miss his/her regular lesson for any reason - please advise the office immediately (preferably giving 12 hours notice). We have limited spots available for make-up lessons and your child's spot may be used for someone else waiting for a make-up lesson. By letting us know your child will miss his/her lesson, we do not automatically put them on the waiting list for a make-up lesson.

In order to offer make-up lessons, we need your co-operation. If you do not call in or let us know in advance of your child's absence, the make-up system will not work.

  • runs from January to May
  • our schedule lists classes complete with fees and scheduled days and times
  • registration in order of receipt begins Friday, December 11th at 6:00am
  • registration in person or over the phone beginning Monday, December 14th, 2009
  • our schedule (available mid November) lists all classes offered complete with fees and scheduled times/days
  • consists of 15 lessons held over a 5 month period
  • each lesson is 40 or 60 minutes (depending on the level)
  • classes begin on Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Short Spring Program

  • usually begins in March and runs till May
  • Schedule indicates where there is availability
  • this is a "topping up" of the Spring Program - you can join an existing class for 8 lessons and finish with the regular Spring Program
  • to register please contact the office directly

Mini-June Program

  • runs primarily during the month of June - classes begin last week of May
  • our schedule lists all classes offered complete with fees and scheduled times/days
  • registration in order of receipt begins Friday, May 7th at 6:00am
  • children swim twice a week for five weeks for a total of ten lessons
  • you can choose to swim on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, no alternate two-day groupings
  • classes begin on Wednesday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
  • the goal is to complete one level in ten lessons

Summer Program

  • runs during July and August
  • our schedule lists classes offered complete with fees and scheduled times/days
  • registration in order of receipt begins Friday, June 11th at 6:00am
  • there are four sessions, each consisting of 10 lessons, daily Monday to Friday
  • Session 1 begins on Monday, July 5th, 2010
  • each lesson is 40 or 60 minutes (depending on the level)
  • the goal is to complete one level in ten lessons

Summer "Backyard" Program

  • an outdoor swim program to be taught in "your own pool"
  • classes are scheduled over the same two week period as our indoor lessons
  • please contact the office directly at any time to arrange for backyard lessons
  • consists of 10 lessons, daily Monday to Friday
  • each lesson is 45 minutes
  • the goal is to complete one level in ten lessons
  • a maximum of four children in one class
  • the fee is $820 (plus tax which includes a $50 non-refundable deposit) may be divided between children of different families swimming in the same class at different swim levels
  • for safety, success and enjoyment of our Backyard Program, we are only attending pools that are heated (minimum 85 degrees) and are algae free

Fall Program

  • runs from September to December
  • our schedule (available mid July) lists all classes offered complete with fees and scheduled times/days
  • consists of 15 lessons held over a 5 month period
  • each lesson is 40 or 60 minutes (depending on the level)