Top Swimming lessons for 2023/2024

Swimming lessons, classes, and programs in Canada

Swimming lessons are a critical part of any childhood. Below, find after school programs that will enhance your child’s swimming skills and help them become an expert swimmer. Below the listings, find out more about what your child will learn, the benefits they'll gain, and get advice on how to find a great class for your child(ren).  Read more

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    Programs focusing on Swimming (15 results)

    These programs offer dedicated swimming lessons that may prepare kids for lifeguarding opportunities, etc.

    Jan 21 - Mar 24, 2024
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $288
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Swimming Lessons of All Levels! Following Lifetime Saving Society Curriculum. Visit website

    TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education2883-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,321,1,226,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    Jan 25 - Mar 28, 2024
    • Whitby, ON
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $288
    WhitbyOntario

    Swimming Lessons of All Levels! Following Lifetime Saving Society Curriculum. Visit website

    TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education2883-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,321,1,226,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    Feb 01 - Mar 28, 2024
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $288
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Swimming Lessons of All Levels! Following Lifetime Saving Society Curriculum. Visit website

    TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education2883-192024-02-012024-03-01,321,1,226,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    Jan 20 - Mar 24, 2024
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $288
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Swimming Lessons of All Levels! Following Lifetime Saving Society Curriculum. Visit website

    TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education2883-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,321,1,226,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    Jan 20 - Mar 27, 2024
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $288
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Swimming Lessons of All Levels! Following Lifetime Saving Society Curriculum. Visit website

    TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education2883-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,321,1,226,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    Sep 22 - Dec 19, 2023
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 2 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $552
    OakvilleOntario

    Dive into a world of aquatic adventure! Discover our thrilling swimming lessons for all ages. Click now to make a splash! Visit website

    Oakville Swim Academy5522-192023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    Jan 05 - Mar 05, 2024
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 2 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $376
    OakvilleOntario

    Discover top-notch swimming lessons at OSA. Expert coaching, fun-filled sessions, and a focus on technique. Dive in today! Visit website

    Oakville Swim Academy3762-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Swimming
    Bronze Cross

    Small Group Bronze Star
    Jan 08 - Mar 24, 2024
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 1 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $600
    TorontoEast-End, North-YorkEast-EndNorth-YorkOntario

    Develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Preparation for success in Bronze Medallion Visit website

    Mayfair Clubs6001-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,56,3,322,321,1,programclass,coed,
    Jan 08 - Mar 24, 2024
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $585
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Develop participant's swim strokes and provide skill foundation that prepares them for success in the NLS Bronze medal award. Visit website

    Mayfair Clubs5855-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,321,1,226,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Swimming
    Bronze Cross

    Small Group Bronze Cross
    Jan 08 - Mar 24, 2024
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 13 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $635
    TorontoEast-End, North-YorkEast-EndNorth-YorkOntario

    Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, Visit website

    Mayfair Clubs63513-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,321,1,226,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Swimming

    Parent & Tot Swim Lessons
    Jan 08 - Mar 24, 2024
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 1 to 3 (Coed)
    • From $441
    TorontoEast-End, North-YorkEast-EndNorth-YorkOntario

    A fun and important introduction to swimming will help your child develop water-positive attitudes and skills. Visit website

    Mayfair Clubs4411-32024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Swimming
    Lifesaving

    Junior Lifeguard Club
    Jan 08 - Mar 24, 2024
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 1 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $485
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Develop swim and lifesaving knowledge, leadership and teamwork, community education, competition and personal fitness. Visit website

    Mayfair Clubs4851-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,226,1,153,276,74,3,56,322,programclass,coed,
    Jan 08 - Mar 24, 2024
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 13 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $635
    TorontoEast-End, North-YorkEast-EndNorth-YorkOntario

    Complete the first two levels of Lifeguarding certifications in one compact course. Visit website

    Mayfair Clubs63513-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,321,1,226,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Swimming
    Strength Training

    Fitness Swimmer
    Jan 08 - Mar 24, 2024
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $440
    TorontoEast-End, North-YorkEast-EndNorth-YorkOntario

    For swimmers who want to improve their overall physical fitness in the water. Includes interval training, sprints & distance. Visit website

    Mayfair Clubs4405-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,320,1,153,276,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
    Jan 08 - Mar 24, 2024
    • Throughout Ontario (3)
    • Age 1 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $441
    TorontoEast-End, North-YorkEast-EndNorth-YorkMarkhamOntario

    The best programming focused on in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and life saving skills. Visit website

    Mayfair Clubs4411-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01,226,1,56,3,322,programclass,coed,


    Programs with Swimming, session dates TBD


    Programs offering Swimming as an activity (6 results)

    These programs may have occasional swimming activities and some lessons as part of a broader curriculum

    PROGRAM
    Traditional
    Adventure

    Scouts
    Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037
    • Ottawa, ON
    • Age 11 to 14 (Coed)
    • From $230
    OttawaOntario

    Scouts take their outdoor adventure skills to the next level with mountain biking, rock climbing, lots of camping and more. Visit website

    Scouts Canada23011-142021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-012028-01-012028-02-012028-03-012028-04-012028-05-012028-06-012028-07-012028-08-012028-09-012028-10-012028-11-012028-12-012029-01-012029-02-012029-03-012029-04-012029-05-012029-06-012029-07-012029-08-012029-09-012029-10-012029-11-012029-12-012030-01-012030-02-012030-03-012030-04-012030-05-012030-06-012030-07-012030-08-012030-09-012030-10-012030-11-012030-12-012031-01-012031-02-012031-03-012031-04-012031-05-012031-06-012031-07-012031-08-012031-09-012031-10-012031-11-012031-12-012032-01-012032-02-012032-03-012032-04-012032-05-012032-06-012032-07-012032-08-012032-09-012032-10-012032-11-012032-12-012033-01-012033-02-012033-03-012033-04-012033-05-012033-06-012033-07-012033-08-012033-09-012033-10-012033-11-012033-12-012034-01-012034-02-012034-03-012034-04-012034-05-012034-06-012034-07-012034-08-012034-09-012034-10-012034-11-012034-12-012035-01-012035-02-012035-03-012035-04-012035-05-012035-06-012035-07-012035-08-012035-09-012035-10-012035-11-012035-12-012036-01-012036-02-012036-03-012036-04-012036-05-012036-06-012036-07-012036-08-012036-09-012036-10-012036-11-012036-12-012037-01-012037-02-012037-03-012037-04-012037-05-012037-06-012037-07-012037-08-012037-09-012037-10-012037-11-012037-12-01,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,134,366,2,91,33,24,268,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,54,21,36,346,52,367,28,51,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,44,225,188,0,252,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Traditional
    Adventure

    Venturer Scouts
    Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037
    • Ottawa, ON
    • Age 15 to 17 (Coed)
    • From $230
    OttawaOntario

    Venturer Scouts explore their potential & ambition through challenging adventures and nurture an active & healthy lifestyle. Visit website

    Scouts Canada23015-172021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-012028-01-012028-02-012028-03-012028-04-012028-05-012028-06-012028-07-012028-08-012028-09-012028-10-012028-11-012028-12-012029-01-012029-02-012029-03-012029-04-012029-05-012029-06-012029-07-012029-08-012029-09-012029-10-012029-11-012029-12-012030-01-012030-02-012030-03-012030-04-012030-05-012030-06-012030-07-012030-08-012030-09-012030-10-012030-11-012030-12-012031-01-012031-02-012031-03-012031-04-012031-05-012031-06-012031-07-012031-08-012031-09-012031-10-012031-11-012031-12-012032-01-012032-02-012032-03-012032-04-012032-05-012032-06-012032-07-012032-08-012032-09-012032-10-012032-11-012032-12-012033-01-012033-02-012033-03-012033-04-012033-05-012033-06-012033-07-012033-08-012033-09-012033-10-012033-11-012033-12-012034-01-012034-02-012034-03-012034-04-012034-05-012034-06-012034-07-012034-08-012034-09-012034-10-012034-11-012034-12-012035-01-012035-02-012035-03-012035-04-012035-05-012035-06-012035-07-012035-08-012035-09-012035-10-012035-11-012035-12-012036-01-012036-02-012036-03-012036-04-012036-05-012036-06-012036-07-012036-08-012036-09-012036-10-012036-11-012036-12-012037-01-012037-02-012037-03-012037-04-012037-05-012037-06-012037-07-012037-08-012037-09-012037-10-012037-11-012037-12-01,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,134,366,2,91,33,24,268,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,54,21,36,346,52,367,28,51,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,44,225,188,0,252,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Traditional
    Adventure

    Beaver Scouts
    Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 23, 2041
    • Ottawa, ON
    • Age 5 to 7 (Coed)
    • From $230
    OttawaOntario

    Discover adventures like camping, hiking, playing games and enjoying campfires. Make great new friends and lasting memories! Visit website

    Scouts Canada2305-72022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-012028-01-012028-02-012028-03-012028-04-012028-05-012028-06-012028-07-012028-08-012028-09-012028-10-012028-11-012028-12-012029-01-012029-02-012029-03-012029-04-012029-05-012029-06-012029-07-012029-08-012029-09-012029-10-012029-11-012029-12-012030-01-012030-02-012030-03-012030-04-012030-05-012030-06-012030-07-012030-08-012030-09-012030-10-012030-11-012030-12-012031-01-012031-02-012031-03-012031-04-012031-05-012031-06-012031-07-012031-08-012031-09-012031-10-012031-11-012031-12-012032-01-012032-02-012032-03-012032-04-012032-05-012032-06-012032-07-012032-08-012032-09-012032-10-012032-11-012032-12-012033-01-012033-02-012033-03-012033-04-012033-05-012033-06-012033-07-012033-08-012033-09-012033-10-012033-11-012033-12-012034-01-012034-02-012034-03-012034-04-012034-05-012034-06-012034-07-012034-08-012034-09-012034-10-012034-11-012034-12-012035-01-012035-02-012035-03-012035-04-012035-05-012035-06-012035-07-012035-08-012035-09-012035-10-012035-11-012035-12-012036-01-012036-02-012036-03-012036-04-012036-05-012036-06-012036-07-012036-08-012036-09-012036-10-012036-11-012036-12-012037-01-012037-02-012037-03-012037-04-012037-05-012037-06-012037-07-012037-08-012037-09-012037-10-012037-11-012037-12-012038-01-012038-02-012038-03-012038-04-012038-05-012038-06-012038-07-012038-08-012038-09-012038-10-012038-11-012038-12-012039-01-012039-02-012039-03-012039-04-012039-05-012039-06-012039-07-012039-08-012039-09-012039-10-012039-11-012039-12-012040-01-012040-02-012040-03-012040-04-012040-05-012040-06-012040-07-012040-08-012040-09-012040-10-012040-11-012040-12-012041-01-012041-02-012041-03-012041-04-012041-05-012041-06-012041-07-012041-08-012041-09-012041-10-012041-11-012041-12-01,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,134,366,2,91,33,24,268,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,54,21,36,346,52,367,28,51,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,44,225,188,0,252,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Tennis

    Teen Tennis Lessons
    Jan 08 - Jun 30, 2024
    • Throughout Ontario (3)
    • Age 11 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $546
    TorontoEast-End, North-YorkEast-EndNorth-YorkMarkhamOntario

    Participants will have fun in our Advanced Tennis Camp as they develop their tennis skills! Visit website

    Mayfair Clubs54611-182024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01,56,3,322,58,347,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Traditional
    Adventure

    Rover Scouts
    Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037
    • Ottawa, ON
    • Age 19 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $230
    OttawaOntario

    Through fun expeditions and mentored personal progression, Rover Scouts benefit from thrilling opportunities with friends. Visit website

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    Swimming lessons near you

    You can use our site to find after-school programs in swimming, from across the country. Find your city in the list below and browse swimming lessons and programs for kids, in your area.

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    What your child will learn in swimming lessons

    There are different swimming programs and lessons targeted at kids of different ages. Here's an overview of how your child's swimming skills can improve no matter what their age. 

    Lower-level classes for toddlers: Some swimming classes are offered for kids who are just starting out, or are still building their basic skills. For instance, there are classes for infants and toddlers (six months to three years). In these classes, your child will mostly learn to just get comfortable with the water. They’ll likely be accompanied by a parent or guardian, along with the instructor. They’ll learn to kick, move around, and dunk.  They may learn to tread water or "doggy paddle." 

    Classes for pre-school and school age kids. Kids learn basic swimming strokes like the breaststroke, front crawl, and backstroke. Instructors educate students on how to position themselves properly in the pool, in order to safely move through the water. They learn to get in and out of the water by themselves. As they improve, they’ll begin to tread water and/or swim in the deep end by themselves. Through training and practice kids gain confidence in the pool and become increasingly adept at swimming. 

    At this stage, they also learn hazard awareness. Kids are trained in how to look for potential hazards in and around the pool in order to preserve their own safety and that of others. 

    Higher-level classes: Other swimming classes are offered for kids who are more advanced. Often, older children, aged 10 and up, will take these lessons. Sometimes teenagers and adults will take them as well. These swimming classes will build on certain skills. For instance, kids will continue to work on their swimming strokes. They also may work on more challenging skills, such as diving. Many kids, at this stage, also get involved in competitive swimming. Here, they’ll race kids in swim meets, or face them in diving competitions.

    They're also taught lifesaving techniques and methods. First Aid awareness will be presented in advanced swimming lessons. They learn rescue methods such as cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other First Aid training.

    What are the benefits of swimming lessons and classes?

    Here's a look at what kids gain from swimming lessons beyond simply practical knowledge of how to swim. 

    Physical fitness. In swimming lessons, children’s arms, legs, and core will be engaged at all times. As kids learn various swim strokes, learn how to tread water, and begin to swim regularly, they increase their endurance. Swimming is one of the best overall kinds of exercise, with little or no impact, using muscle groups throughout the body. As they grow to love swimming more, they get stronger.  

    Increased confidence in the water. Class sizes are small and focused solely on swimming. Instructors work with kids one-on-one to help them master each skill necessary to proceed to the next level. As your child gets better at swimming, you’ll notice their increased confidence in the pool or lake. They can now swim in the deep end, jump off the diving board, etc., and as a result, they have more fun! 

    Independence and responsibility. A large part of swimming classes at any age is focused on increasing awareness.  In classes for older kids, curriculum is focused on lifesaving skills and techniques. Learning these things, kids develop responsibility and leadership skills. The lifesaving skills taught open kids up to teen employment opportunities including camp counselling and lifeguarding.  

    Stress relief. Being in a pool can be as relaxing as yoga or meditation. Having gained confidence in the pool, kids swim freely on their own. It relieves stress, anxiety, fear, and depression. 

    Questions to ask swimming lessons and programs

    As you review swimming lesson programs near you, here are some questions to ask, to compare responses they give you. 

    1. How many instructors are certified lifeguards or certified in First Aid? What is the ratio of certified instructors to students, in each class?
    2. How much experience do instructors have both with teaching and learning swimming?
    3. Do students need to bring their own goggles, swimming caps, or other accessories?
    4. Are parents able to observe their children during class?

    Check out related camps and classes

    Here’s a look at related camps and programs that can help you develop what you’ve learned from swimming lessons.:

    First Aid courses near you teach older kids lifesaving techniques and rescue operations. These include Standard First Aid, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross training.

    Sports camp helps kids develop the physicality they experience in swimming lessons. Basketball, soccer, and other sports can further challenge kids’ fitness levels and keep their adrenaline pumping.

    Water sports camps are a great way for kids and teens to further explore their love of aquatics.  Other camps focus on activities as varied as diving, kayaking, and sailing training

    Leadership camp is a worthwhile next step for swimmers who wish to pursue a lifeguard certification and move into roles like camp counselor or more advanced leadership roles in other areas in life. They learn responsibility and self-reliance, and to become empowered, assertive leaders.

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    Sources and further reading

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Swimming lessons are there?
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    What are the fees to attend Swimming lessons?
    Fees for Swimming lessons range from $288 to $1,104 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

    What age do Swimming lessons start at?
    There are programs available for children aged 1 through 19.

    Where can parents meet with Swimming lessons?
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