Swimming Lessons

🏊 Public Swimming Lessons

Group Lessons

Parent & Tot 1–3 | Preschool | Swimmer 1–6

$110 – 300 minutes of group lessons
$100 – Swan River residents (with proof of residency)
Payment required at time of booking

Swim Patrol

$125 – 300 minutes of group lessons
$115 – Swan River residents (with proof of residency)
Payment required at time of booking

Private Lessons

Starting at $39 per lesson (1st swimmer)
Add up to 2 additional swimmers (compatible level)
- $8 per additional swimmer, per lesson
Book as many lessons as you like
Payment required at time of booking

Swan River Resident Rate

$35 per lesson (1st swimmer) with proof of residency
Add up to 2 additional swimmers
- $7 per additional swimmer, per lesson
Option to add more lessons if swimmer is close to advancing
Payment required at time of booking

How to Book

📧 Email: csr@townsr.ca

📞 Phone: 204-734-4141

Press 2 – Pool
Press 0 – Customer Service

Swim Lesson Level Descriptions

Parent & Tot

Parent and child participate together in the water
Focus on fun, play-based learning and social interaction
Build water confidence and positive aquatic experiences
Learn Lifesaving Society Water Smart® safety tips
Guidance from certified instructors

Preschool 1–5 (Ages 3–5)

Build comfort and confidence in the water
Practice safe entries and exits (with/without lifejacket)
Develop floats, glides, and kicking skills
Learn basic underwater skills (submerging, bubbles, opening eyes)
Introduction to jumping, rolling entries, and treading water
Swim short distances on front and back
Introduction to basic strokes and whip kick

Swimmer 1–6 (Minimum Age: 6 Years)

Increase water confidence and independence
Improve front/back floats, glides, and kicking
Develop front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and whip kick
Practice dives, underwater swims, advanced entries
Build endurance with distance swims and interval training
Introduce lifesaving skills and Swim to Survive® standards
Strengthen stroke technique, speed, and overall fitness

Swim Patrol Levels

Rookie Patrol

50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke
25 m obstacle swim and 15 m object carry
First aid: conscious victim assessment, EMS contact, bleeding treatment
350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims
Continued stroke development and fitness building

Ranger Patrol

75 m swims of each stroke
Lifesaving medley and timed object support
Rescue skills using a buoyant aid
First aid: unconscious victims, shock treatment, airway procedures
Skill drills to strengthen lifesaving foundation

Star Patrol

600 m workouts and 300 m timed swims
25 m object carry
100 m stroke refinement
First aid: bone/joint injuries, asthma, allergic reactions, respiratory emergencies
Defence methods, victim removals, and face-up victim support in shallow water

FAQs

Q: My child has never taken lessons but they are pretty good at swimming. Where do they start?
A: Book a free swim assessment and the Deck Supervisor will assign the correct level.
📧 csr@townsr.ca | 📞 204-734-4141 (ext. 0 – pool, 2 – arena)

Q: Can an adult take swimming lessons?
A: Yes! Private lessons are offered for all ages.

Q: How many private lessons should I book?
A: No minimum or maximum. Lessons are customized to suit your needs. Most clients book 6–8 lessons.

Q: What if my child has previously taken Red Cross?
A: A chart is available to determine the appropriate Lifesaving Society Swim Lesson level. See below.

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