Aquatics - Children and Youth Programs


Lifesaving Society’s Pre-School Program

Parent and Tot 1 (3-12 months) • Parent and Tot 2 (12-24 months) • Parent and Tot 3 (22-36 months)
This exciting program structures in-water interaction between parent and child to stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. Activities are planned based on the child’s maturity so parents register in the level appropriate for their child’s age.

Preschool A (3-5yrs)
We’ll help these little swimmers jump into the water, and learn to float, glide and kick with assistance. They’ll learn the importance of staying “within arms reach” and become comfortable putting their faces in and blowing bubbles.

Preschool B (3-5 yrs)
These little swimmers will jump in on their own and learn to float, glide and kick with an aid. They’ll learn to put on a lifejacket/Personal Floatation Device and learn to move safely through the water on their front and back.

Preschool C (3-5 yrs)
These little swimmers will jump into chest-deep water, learn to float, glide and kick on their own and retrieve an object from the bottom. They’ll gain exposure to deep water and learn the basics of rhythmic breathing.

Preschool D (3-5yrs)
Preschoolers will jump into deep water, kick on their front and back, tread water and learn basic front and back crawl. They’ll learn the importance of swimming with a buddy and wearing PFD/lifejacket.

Preschool E (3-5yrs)
These advanced preschoolers will learn how to react if they fall unexpectedly into deep water. They’ll develop breath control, master short swims using front and back crawl, and begin developing whip kick.

Swimmer 1
These beginners will become comfortable
opening their eyes and exhaling underwater. They will be introduced to floating, gliding and kicking and jumping into the water. This level is geared to those who are over 5 and have not learned to submerge underwater and have little or no swimming experience.

Swimmer 2
Participants will jump into deep water and learn to support themselves with an aid. Learn the foundation of effective whip kick. They will build confidence in both deep and shallow water, and develop front and back crawl over short distances.

Swimmer 3
These swimmers will dive, jump and roll into the water and develop water-smart attitudes. They will improve their front and back crawl, tread water add propulsion to their whip kick, swim underwater and continue to build endurance with swims of up to 50 meters.

Swimmer 4
Swimmers will refine both entry and surface dives. They will learn eggbeater kick, sculling and breaststroke while conti-nuing to improve their front and back crawl and work towards a 100 meter endurance swim.

Swimmer 5
These swimmers will master shallow dives, eggbeater and foot-first sculling. Surface dives will take them down to underwater swims while sprints and interval training will improve both the efficiency and endurance of their breaststroke, front and back crawls.

Swimmer 6
These swimmers will perfect their swimming strokes while building up to a 300 meter endurance swim. They will perfect a variety of movement and underwater skills while continuing to build fitness and efficiency through sprints and interval swim training.

Swim Patrol Rookie (Swimmer 7)
The exciting journey into advanced swimming and basic lifesaving begins at this level. Swimmers improve their strokes, speed and endurance, while learning techniques that can save lives. Perfect for kids looking for more than just swimming lessons.

Ranger (Swimmer 8)
Junior lifesavers continue to build strength, efficiency and fitness through workouts and drills designed to improve their strokes and skills. They’ll learn the rescue and first aid skills that will help them make wise choices around the water.

Star (Swimmer 9)
These junior lifesavers will perfect their strokes with challenging workouts, sprints and endurance swims. They’ll learn essential lifesaving and rescue techniques and build a strong foundation for success in the advanced lifesaving program.

Bronze Star
Object support 10 lbs for 2 minutes and 25m; timed swim 300m in 9 minutes. Preferred successful completion – Patrol Star and suggested 12 years old.

Swim Fitness Training
Intermediate swimming workout with stroke correction. Must be able to swim 10 lengths comfortably and know front, back crawl and breastroke. This is not a learn-to-swim program.

 

ADVANCED AQUATICS PROGRAMS

BRONZE STAR
Bronze Star is designed to deliver high performance training for skilled pre-teens. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and with partners. They also learn CPR and develop confidence and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. No exam is held in this course.

October 17 – December 5 • 8 weeks
October 20 – December 8 • 8 weeks
Sunday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Prerequisite: Suggested 11 years old, Canadian Lifesaving Manual
$68 • Minimum 6 participants to run the course

BRONZE MEDALLION/EMERGENCY
FIRST AID

Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education, — judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Participants develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.

October 17 - December 5
8 weeks
Sunday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$123

Minimum 6 Participants to run the course
Prerequisite: 13 years, or Bronze Star, Canadian Lifesaving manual


 

BRONZE CROSS
Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork. It is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities.

October 17 - December 5 • 8 weeks
Sunday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$95

Minimum 6 participants to run the course
Prerequisite: 13 years, Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid, Canadian Lifesaving


NLS
Recognized as the standard of lifeguard perfor-mance in Canada, National Lifeguard Service Award is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude towards the role of a lifeguard. Exclusive to the Soloway JCC, we offer additional training on dealing with religious gender issues during public supervision, intervention and first aid.

October 17 - December 5 • 8 weeks
Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
$135


Minimum 6 participants to run the course
Prerequisite: 16 years, Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid & CPR “C”, Alert Manual, Canadian Lifesaving Manual

Manuals can be purchased at the Pool Office.
Canadian Lifesaving Manual $45
Alert Lifeguarding Manual $45


SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS


Aquatic Adventures for Autistic Children
Parents and children splash in the water while playing games and learning swimming skills together.
Lifeguards are part of the fun in the pool.
October 17 - December 5 • 8 weeks
Sunday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ages 5-18
$75

Private/Group Lessons for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Instructor: Robin Jordan Aquatics Manager - Level 3 in ASL (American Sign Language) with Algonquin College
Private: $160
Semi Private: $230
Group: $65
For more information or to register please contact Robin Jordan at 798-9818 ext 377


SWIM FIT FOR KIDS

An intermediate aquatic workout with stroke correction. Participants must be able to swim 10 lengths comfortably and know front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke.
This is not a learn-to-swim program.

1 class per week: $80
2 classes per week: $140
3 classes per week: $180


Sunday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Monday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Wednesday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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