Swimming lessons are offered for all ages, using the Red Cross curriculum. There are eight Red Cross preschool swim levels, beginning at 4 months of age and ten school-aged levels beginning at 6 years of age.
Spring 2021 registration is now open
Registration options
- Online
- By phone at 604-935-PLAY (7529)
- Available lesson days and times are viewable on-line
- Spring swim lessons start the week of April 5 at Meadow Park Sports Centre and will run for 10 weeks
- Lessons will occur Wednesday afternoon/evening and Sunday morning only
- Lesson availability and class capacities will be limited due to COVID-19 safety guidelines
- Spring 2021 Recreation Guide
Changes to lessons due to COVID-19
Preschool and SwimKids 1-3 lessons:
- A parent must be in the water in swimwear for all Preschool and SwimKids 1-3 lessons due to COVID-19 distancing protocols
- Only one parent to one child ratio in the building at any time for lessons
- Parents will be expected to actively teach their children water safety and swimming skills under the direction of the instructor
- All lessons will be taught in the leisure pool
- Starfish, Duck and Sea Turtle lessons for children 2 years and under will not be offered at this time
SwimKids 4-10 lessons:
- Class capacities will be reduced due to COVID-19 distancing protocols
All lessons:
- Parents and/or sibling spectators will not be permitted in the facility
- All pools are closed to non-lesson activities during lesson times
- Change rooms are only available after lessons. Please arrive in swimwear under your street clothes
- Showering at home before entering the pool area is preferable, there is a single shower on deck as well
- An information package will be sent to lesson registrants with further details prior to lesson start
- All swimming programs adhere to the requirements and recommendations of the Red Cross, BC Health Act, and other partner organizations to ensure swimmer and staff safety during COVID-19
- Masks must be worn at all times while in the facility except while engaging in physical or water based activities.