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.
Swim and play |
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Classes for babies and toddlers accompanied in the water with a parent or caregiver. A swimming instructor will help introduce your baby to active water play and movement while helping you have the most water fun you can have with your baby. |
Pre-school Swim For Life |
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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. |
Sensory swim lessons |
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Lessons for children who require smaller class ratios and a bit quieter swimming session. These classes will consist a mix of instructional and exploratory learning time. All swim levels are welcome. |
Bronze Cross |
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Bronze Cross candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society's National Lifeguard and leadership programs. Participants must have completed Bronze Medallion. |
Canadian Swim Patrol |
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The Swim Patrol provides enriched training for those who want to go beyond learn-to-swim programs. Swim Patrol’s three levels – Rookie, Ranger and Star continue to develop participants swim strokes and provide a foundation that prepares them for success in the Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Awards. Participants must complete Swimmer 6. |
Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid |
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Bronze Medallion challenges the candidates both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Bronze medallion is a perquisite for Bronze Cross. Participants must be 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification |
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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