NHWCC Aquatic Centre follows the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Program and offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
3 ways to register: Summer 2024 Registration opens Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 a.m.
In-person or by phone 519-357-1208 ext. 323, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Online (This option available June 5-14, 2024 for summer registration) - complete the Recreation Program Registration Form and pay online through OptionPay.
The Centre has a Family Accessible Change room. During the winter months, review the Winter Closures before planning your visit.
Notes:
- All swim lessons take place in the Aquatic Centre at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
- All instructors are certified Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors.
- On the first lesson, please bring your child's previous progress card (if applicable).
- Goggles are recommended for swimmers in Swimmer 5 and beyond.
- Young swimmers who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper. They are available for purchase in the Guard Office.
- Lessons cancelled due to pool fouling (See What happens if there is an accident in the pool? section for more details) or inclement weather will be rescheduled or refunded according to the Refund and Cancellations Policy approved by Council.
- For Private lessons:
- If your child is repeating a level, please speak with the instructor to set-out any special goals that are to be accomplished this session.
- Lessons that are missed or requested to be rescheduled by the participant will be subject to an additional cost of $30 per lesson.
Types of Swimming Lessons
Public Swimming Lessons |
Summer Swim Lesson Schedule: Wednesday evenings - July 3-August 21, 2024 See Swim for Life Levels for times. |
Private Swimming Lessons |
Private lessons are open to all ages & swim levels with an emphasis on providing an opportunity for participants to improve strokes and skills, build endurance, or learn to swim. They are best suited for participants who have a few skills remaining to complete a level, those looking for smaller class sizes, or families requiring one-to-one support. Swimmers will get 5 lessons of 30-minutes each with a certified swimming instructor. Single 30-minute lesson sessions are also available by request. Private lessons provide an opportunity for participants to improve strokes and skills, build endurance, or learn to swim. They are best suited for participants who have a few skills remaining to complete a level, desire smaller class size, or one-on-one support.
Session 1: July 8-12 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Session 2: July 15-19 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Session 3: July 29-Aug 2 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Session 4: Aug 12-16 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. |
Semi-Private Swimming Lessons |
Semi-Private lessons are open to all ages & swim levels with an emphasis on providing an opportunity for participants to improve strokes and skills, build endurance, or learn to swim. They are best suited for participants who have a few skills remaining to complete a level, those looking for smaller class sizes, or families requiring one-to-one support. Swimmers will get 5 lessons of 30-minutes each with a certified swimming instructor. Single 30-minute lesson sessions are also available by request. Semi-private lessons are an option for 2-3 swimmers of similar ages and levels who would benefit from small group lessons. Please note it is the parent's/guardian’s responsibility to find the other swimmers. Swimmers may be in the same level or no more than one level apart.
Session 1: July 8-12 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Session 2: July 15-19 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Session 3: July 29-Aug 2 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Session 4: Aug 12-16 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. |
Swim for Life Levels
Parent and Tot (4-36 months) |
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Preschool Levels (3-5 years) |
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Swimmer Levels (6 years and up) |
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Frequently asked questions
What if the level I want is full? |
If the program you are looking for is full, place your child on the waitlist. If there is pool space and an instructor available, every attempt will be made to move children from the waitlist to the desired class and/or create another class for that level. |
What happens if I miss a lesson? |
Every attempt will be made to reschedule any public or private swimming lessons cancelled by the aquatic department due to unforeseen circumstances. Public lessons missed by the participant will not be rescheduled. Any private lessons that are missed by the participant will be made up for an additional cost of $30 per lesson. |
How do refunds work? |
Refunds will be handled according to the Refund and Cancellation Policy approved by Council. |
What happens if there's an accident in the pool? |
Pool fouling cause the pool to be closed. The pool will be closed a minimum of 1 hour for formed fecal matter and vomit and a minimum of 4 hours of diarrhea. Please help us keep our pool germ free by:
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