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.
Register
Register your child online or you can register by phone at 807-467-2087.
Please note your child must be the minimum age on the first day of lessons.
Swim programs
Swim levels and session times vary. View the registration chart for the current programming.
Lesson descriptions
View the lesson programs.
Swim For Life preschool lessons |
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Give your child a head start on learning to swim. The Lifesaving Society Preschool program develops an appreciation and healthy respect for the water before these kids get in too deep.
In our basic aquatic progressions, we work to ensure 3 to 5 year olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Preschool levels.
Child must be 3 years of age on the first day of lessons.
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Swim For Life Swimmer 1 to 6 |
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The Society's 6-level Swimmer program makes sure your children learn how to swim before they get in too deep. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate Water Smart® education in all levels.
Children must be 5 yrs. of age on the first day of lessons.
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Canadian Swim Patrol |
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The Swim Patrol provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol's three levels continue to develop participants' swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Society's Bronze medal awards.
Children must be have completed Swimmer 6.
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Fitness Swimmer |
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For swimmers of any age who want to improve their overall physical fitness in the water. Fitness Swimmer provides a structured approach based on accepted training principles and practices including interval training, sprints and distance swims. Candidates set their own goals to improve overall physical fitness. |
Sensory swimming lessons |
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Lessons for children who need quieter swimming time, with smaller class ratios. The classes will follow the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life Inclusion Program. Sessions will consist of a mix of instructional time and exploratory learning time. |
Bubble lessons
- One adult is required to be in the water to allow our instructors to maintain social distancing.
- Bubbles need to be made up of children of similar age.
- Preschool up to Swimmer 3 participants can be in the same bubble.
- Swimmer 4 and up should be in a bubble to be in the big pool for most of their session.
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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