Learning to swim is an important life skill especially when we live around so many lakes and bodies of water. The Kenora Recreation Centre provides lessons for all ages and swim levels with advanced courses to train as a lifeguard and swim instructor.
How to register
Register your child online or in person at 8:00 a.m. Or you can register by phone at 10:00 a.m. at 807-467-2087.
Classes fill up quickly.
Please note your child must be the minimum age on the first day of lessons.
Swimmers will need to have the required pre-requisites to enroll in swimming levels. Please check your online account to ensure the swim level is up to date.
Swim programs
Swim levels and session times vary. View the registration chart for the current programming.
Lesson descriptions
View the current lesson programs. For class times and dates, see the swim registration chart.
Adult lessons |
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It’s never too late to learn how to swim! Classes for beginnings, those who want to learn a new stroke, and those who are looking to refine their strokes to increase their fitness. |
Bronze Star |
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Develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skills, and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. |
Sensory lessons |
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Lessons for children who need a quieter swimming time, with smaller class ratios. Sessions will consist of a mix of instructional time and exploratory learning time. |
Swim FAST |
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For swimmers at least 6 years of age who have completed Trout (formerly Crocodile) to learn the basics of swimming fast. This is an entry level program for kids who are interested in competitive swimming. |
Swim For Life Preschool |
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Pre-schoolers age 3 to 5 years actively learn and develop new swimming skills through games and songs. Children must be 3 years of age on the first day of lessons. |
Swim For Life Swimmer 1 to 6 |
| Swimmers age 5 to 12 years learn how to be safe around water, and increase swimming ability, fitness and endurance through fun activities. Children must be 5 years of age on the first day of lessons. |
Swim Patrol |
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Swim Patrol provides enriched training through 3 levels of continued stroke development and basic rescue skills. Candidates need to have completed Swimmer 6. |
About Swim For Life
This program offers the unique opportunity to learn essential swimming and lifesaving skills at a young age.
The focus is on swimming! Skills are developed through extensive in-water learning.
Swimmers first develop the skills to rescue themselves, then work through the Ladder Approach to learn techniques for the rescue of others.
Water Smart messaging helps swimmers make smart decisions when in, on, or around the water and ice.
Swim For Life provides a seamless transition to the Canadian Swim Patrol and the advanced lifesaving courses, Bronze Star, Medallion, and Cross.
Private swim lessons
These one on one classes can help you or your child focus on a skill or stroke or to improve your swimming ability. We can accommodate a time that works for you. Contact our Head Lifeguard to book your lesson.
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