Swimming Lessons
Registration can be done the following ways:
- Online
- In-person at the Woolwich Memorial Centre
WINTER SESSION 2023: Group & Private Swimming Lesson Offerings
| Parent & Tot 1-3 (4 months-4 years) |
| Parents or Guardians over the age of 16 must be in the water actively participating.
Building foundation swimming skills with parent through playful water discovery and introducing safe play in water with parent. Instructor will be teaching from the pool deck. One parent/guardian per child. Classes are 30 minutes in length.
Fee: $93.00
Resident Discount: $80.90
| Mondays: January 9- March 27 (no class February 20 & March 13) |
- 10-10:30am
- 10:30-11am
- 4-4:30pm
- 4:30-5pm
- 5:30-6pm
- 6-6:30pm
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| Tuesdays: January 10- March 21 (no class March 14) |
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| Wednesdays: January 11- March 22 (no class March 15) |
- 10-10:30am
- 10:30-11am
- 4-4:30pm
- 4:30-5pm
- 5-5:30pm
- 5:30-6pm
- 6-6:30pm
- 6:30-7pm
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| Thursdays: January 12- March 23 (no class March 16) |
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Fridays: January 13- March 24 (no class March 17)
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- 10-10:30am
- 10:30-11am
- 4-4:30pm
- 4:30-5pm
- 5-5:30pm
- 5:30-6pm
- 6:30-7pm
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| Saturdays: January 14- March 25 (no class March 18) |
- 8:15-8:45am
- 9-9:30am
- 9:45-10:15am
- 10-10:30am
- 10:30-11am
- 11:30am-12pm
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| Transition Tots (3-5 years)- Optional |
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This bonus level has been developed for children aged 2.5 - 4 years old who are not quite ready to let go of Mom and Dad. Parents/caregivers will participate in the water for the first few weeks of lessons and transition into observing from the viewing gallery by the end of the session. Skills will focus on submersion, front/back floats, and kicking, while instilling confidence to swim with the instructor instead of with the parent. This class is participation based, rather than pass/fail. Please ensure non toilet trained children are wearing a swim diaper.
Fee: $105.60
Resident Discount: $91.80
| Saturdays: January 14- March 25 (no class March 18) |
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| Preschool 1-3 (3-5 years) |
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Fee: $105.60
Resident Discount: $91.80
| Mondays: January 9- March 27 (no class Feb 20 & Mar 13) |
- 4-4:30pm
- 4:30-5pm
- 5:15-5:45pm
- 5:45-6:15pm
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| Wednesdays: January 11- March 22 (no class March 15) |
- 4-4:30pm
- 5-5:30pm
- 5:45-6:15pm
- 6:30-7pm
- 7-7:30pm
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| Fridays: January 13- March 24 (no class March 17) |
- 4:30-5pm
- 5-5:30pm
- 6-6:30pm
- 6:30-7pm
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| Saturdays: January 14- March 25 (no class March 18) |
- 9-9:30pm
- 9:30-10am
- 11-11:30am
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| Preschool 4-5 (3-5 years) |
| Fee: $105.60
Resident Discount: $91.80
| Mondays: January 9- March 27 (no class Feb 20 & Mar 13) |
- 4-4:30pm
- 5:15-5:45pm
- 6-6:30pm
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| Wednesdays: January 11- March 22 (no class March 15) |
- 4-4:30pm
- 4:30-5pm
- 5:30-6pm
- 6-6:30pm
- 7-7:30pm
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| Fridays: January 13- March 24 (no class March 17) |
- 4-4:30pm
- 5:30-6pm
- 6-6:30pm
- 6:30-7pm
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| Saturdays: January 14- March 25 (no class March 18) |
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| Swimmer 1/2 (6-12 years) |
| Fee: $105.60
Resident Discount: $91.80
| Mondays: January 9- March 27 (no class Feb 20 & Mar 13) |
- 4-4:30pm
- 4:45-5:15pm
- 5-5:30pm
- 6-6:30pm
- 6:30-7pm
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| Wednesdays: January 11- March 22 (no class March 15) |
- 4:45-5:15pm
- 5:15-5:45pm
- 6-6:30pm
- 6:30-7pm
- 7-7:30pm
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| Fridays: January 13- March 24 (no class March 17) |
- 4-4:30pm
- 4:30-5pm
- 5-5:30pm
- 6:30-7pm
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| Saturdays: January 14- March 25 (no class March 18) |
- 8:30-9am
- 8:45-9:15am
- 9:30-10am
- 10-10:30am
- 11-11:30am
- 11:30am-12pm
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| Swimmer 3/4 (6-12 years) |
| Fee:$105.60
Resident Discount:$91.80
| Mondays: January 9- March 27 (no class Feb 20 & Mar 13) |
- 4-4:45pm
- 4:30-5:15pm
- 5:15-6pm
- 6:15-7pm
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| Wednesdays: January 11- March 22 (no class March 15) |
- 4-4:45pm
- 5-5:45pm
- 5:45-6:30pm
- 6:30-7:15pm
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| Fridays: January 13- March 24 (no class March 17) |
- 4-4:45pm
- 4:45-5:30pm
- 5:30-6:15pm
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| Saturdays: January 14- March 25 (no class March 18) |
- 8:30-9:15am
- 9:15-10am
- 10-10:45am
- 10:15-11am
- 11:15-12pm
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| Swimmer 5/6 (6-12 years) |
| Fee: $105.60
Resident Discount: $91.80
| Mondays: January 9- March 27 (no class Feb 20 & Mar 13) |
- 4:30-5:15pm
- 5:15-6pm
- 5:45-6:30pm
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| Wednesdays: January 11- March 22 (no class Mar 15) |
- 4:30-5:15pm
- 5:15-6pm
- 6:45-7:30pm
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| Fridays: January 13- March 24 (no class Mar 17) |
- 4:15-5pm
- 5-5:45pm
- 5:45-6:30pm
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| Saturdays: January 14- March 25 (no class Mar 18) |
- 8:15-9am
- 9:15-10am
- 10:30-11:15am
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| Rookie/ Ranger/ Star |
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Fees: $138.00
Resident Discount: $120.00
| Wednesdays: January 11- March 22 (no class March 15) |
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| Fridays: January 13- March 24 (no class March 17) |
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| Saturdays: January 14- March 25 (no class March 18) |
- 8:15-9:15am
- 10:45-11:45am
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| Adapted Aquatics (Ages 4-12 years) |
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A swimming lesson program set out for a small group size, with parents and their children with disabilities. The goal is to learn water safety techniques for children and youth.
Fee:$105.60
Resident Discount: $91.80
| Tuesdays: January 10- March 21 (no class March 14) |
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| Thursdays: January 12- March 23 (no class March 16) |
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| Teen/ Adult |
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Fee:$155.30
Resident Discount: $135.10
| Saturdays: January 14- March 25 (no class March 18) |
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| Private Lessons |
| Email privatelessons@woolwich.ca to register.
Registration requests opens on Tuesday December 13th.
Semi-private lessons (multiple children in similar levels, at the same time) are available for up to 3 children.
Fee: $173.04
Resident Discount: $150.52
| SESSION 1: January 8- January 29 |
- 11-11:30am
- 11:30am- 12pm
- 12-12:30pm
- 12:30-1pm
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| SESSION 2: February 5- February 26 |
- 11-11:30am
- 11:30am- 12pm
- 12-12:30pm
- 12:30-1pm
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SESSION 3: March 5- March 26
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- 11-11:30am
- 11:30am- 12pm
- 12-12:30pm
- 12:30-1pm
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Aquatic Leadership Courses:
Interested in becoming an Aquatic Swim Instructor or Lifeguard? The Township of Woolwich offers all the courses you need to join our team.
| Aquatic Leadership Courses |
| Bronze Star |
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Required: Strong Swimmer; 8+ years old
Fee: $153.42
Resident Discount: $135.42
| Course Dates- Please note: 100% attendance required |
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Saturday March 25 & Sunday March 26, 2:30-7:30pm
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| Bronze Medallion & Emergency First-Aid CPR-B |
| Challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
Required: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).
Fee: $228.92 (manuals included)
Resident Discount: $210.92 (manuals included)
| Course Dates- Please note: 100% attendance required |
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Friday January 13, 6-10pm
Saturday January 14, 2:30-7:30pm
Sunday January 15, 2:30-7:30pm
Friday January 20, 6-10pm
Saturday January 21, 2:30-7:30pm
Sunday January 22, 2:30-7:30pm
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| Bronze Cross |
| Bronze Cross: Begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes 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 certification programs.
Required: Bronze Medallion and Lifesaving Society Emergency or Standard First-Aid certifications (need not be current) or EFA or SFA from an approved agency.
Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Fee: $ 170.42 (manual included)
Resident Fee: $152.42 (manual included
| Course Dates- Please note: 100% attendance required |
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Friday February 3, 6-10pm
Saturday February 4, 2:30-7:30pm
Sunday February 5, 2:30-7:30pm
Friday February 10, 6-10pm
Saturday February 11, 2:30-7:30pm
Sunday February 12, 2:30-7:30pm
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| LSS Standard First Aid & CPR C |
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Required: 12 years old
Fee: $180.42 (manual included)
Resident Discount: $162.42 (manual included)
| Course Dates- Please note: 100% attendance required |
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Saturday January 28 & Sunday January 29, 9am-6pm
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| LSS Swim & Lifesaving Instructor |
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The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.
Required: 15 years of age; Bronze Cross or NLS certification (need not be current).
Fee: $353.32 (manuals included)
Resident Discount: $329.46 (manuals included)
| Course Dates- Please note: 100% attendance required |
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Friday February 24, 6-10pm
Saturday February 25, 10am-7:30pm
Sunday February 26, 10am-7:30pm
Friday March 3, 6-10pm
Saturday March 4, 10am-7:30pm
Sunday March 5, 10am-7:30pm
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| National Lifeguard |
National Lifeguard is Canada's only nationally recognized lifeguard certification program. The National Lifeguard Pool Certification builds in the fundamental skills, knowledge and values taught in the NL Core Content to train lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in pool environment.
Required: 15 years of age; Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certification (need not be current).
Fee:$271.47 (manual included)
Resident Discount: $247.61 (manual included)
| Course Dates- Please note: 100% attendance required |
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Monday March 13, 9am-6pm
Tuesday March 14, 9am-6pm
Wednesday March 15, 9am-6pm
Thursday March 16, 9am-6pm
Friday March 17, 9am-6pm
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Masters Swimming- Fitness & Triathlon Training
A program for individuals seeking a gym alternative for fitness through swim and training. The program is designed to enhance competitive swimming abilities, stroke techniques, and personal fitness. Workouts range from high intensity to endurance training. Coaches create workouts that will meet swimmers' individual and collective needs. Some swimming ability and knowledge of how to swim a workout, including pace times, is recommended.
| Winter 2023 Session |
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Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm
January 10- March 28
$120.00 (12 weeks)
Registration opens on Tuesday December 13th @ 6:30am.
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Tips & Important Information:
| Tips for Successful Swimming Lessons |
Learning to swim takes time and practice to develop the skills, techniques and endurance to be Water Smart.
- Come ready to swim! Remember your bathing suit and towel! Bathing suits should not have built-in flotation, and you do not need to bring a PFD to lessons. For beginner swimmers, goggles can be a false sense of security. If your swimmer feels that they need goggles, they may bring them; although your instructor will encourage swimmers to be comfortable without goggles.
- Shower before you swim.
- Help us keep our pool water safe and prevent pool contamination. Please refrain from eating large meals before swimming. All swimmers are encouraged to visit the washroom before entering the pool; those without bowel control are required to wear a swim diaper.
- Strollers are not permitted on the pool deck.
- Learning to swim is more than just swimming lessons. Practice swimming skills outside of lessons – join a family or public swim to reinforce what is learned in lessons. Ask your instructor what skills should be practiced, or refer to the charts posted in the pool viewing areas for a summary of each level’s skills.
- Focus on SAFE and SUCCESSFUL. Learning to swim is a life skill, and it takes time. Allow your swimmer to progress at their own rate, and keep realistic expectations. Remember, learning to swim is about mastering the skills to be safe in the water, not about passing the levels.
- Talk to your instructor & the Supervisor. Ask about successes and areas of improvement. Have a concern? Please let your instructor or the Lesson Supervisor know early in the session.
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| Important Information for Advanced Aquatic Programs |
Course Prerequisites:
Please check course prerequisites before registering. Exceptions cannot be made, as they are mandated by certifying organizations and/or the law. Thank you for understanding. Please bring a copy of all prerequisites to the first day of the course.
Attendance:
Due to the intensity of information in these courses, 100% attendance and participation is required.
What to Bring to the Course:
Please bring the original copy of any prerequisites. Course manuals and materials will be provided on the first day of the course. For courses with an in-water portion, bathing suit(s) and towel(s) are required.
Recommended for every course: comfortable clothing, notebook, pens/pencils, snacks, lunch, water bottle.
Certification:
Many courses have an exam session. In order to be certified in a course, candidates must successfully complete all aspects of the course, at the discretion of the instructor and course examiner. This includes the exam, fitness requirements and written tests.
Unsuccessful Completion of a Course:
Unsuccessful candidates are required to retake the full course, to build the required confidence and skills.
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| Make Up Swimming Lessons |
| Please note that we do not offer make-up swim lessons for missed lessons. |
