NHWCC Aquatic Centre follows the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Program and offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
Winter 2025 Registration opens Wednesday, December 11 at 8:30 a.m.
2 ways to register:
In-person or by phone 519-357-1208 ext. 321, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Online payments will be made possible through OptionPay, the township's provider for online payments.
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.
Swim Lesson Schedule (PDF)
Types of Swimming Lessons
Public Swimming Lessons |
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Winter Swim Lesson Schedule: Available on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings - January 14-March 8, 2025 See Swim for Life Levels and Lifesaving Levels and Challenges for days and times. |
Private Swimming Lessons |
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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.
Mondays: January 13 to Febuary 24, 2025, skip February 17 - 4:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m. Thursdays: January 16 to February 13, 2025 - 4:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m.
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Semi-Private Swimming Lessons |
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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.
Mondays: January 13 to Febuary 24, 2025, skip February 17 - 4:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m. Thursdays: January 16 to February 13, 2025 - 4:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m.
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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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Lifesaving Levels & Challenges
Home School Lessons |
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Wednesdays: January 15 to March 5, 2025 -1:15-2:30 p.m. |
Junior Lifeguard Club |
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The Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) offers a unique aquatic alternative to traditional test-sheet-based aquatic programs and is independent of traditional award progressions. JLC is for quick learners and those between levels or programs who thrive in an energetic learning environment. Members can be any age between 8 and 15 years. The JLC stresses fun and aquatic skill development based on personal best achievement. Building on skills they already have, JLC members work to develop and improve swimming and other aquatic skills with emphasis on: swim and lifesaving knowledge, leadership and teamwork, community education, competition and personal fitness.
Saturdays: January 18 to March 8, 2025 - 10:45-11:45 a.m. |
Personal Best Swim Club |
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Swimmers strive for their own personal best while they work to build endurance, learn new swimming skills, and improve swimming strokes. Individual progress will be tracked weekly and individual achievements will be recognized at the end of the session. A great introduction to competitive swimming! Swimmers will complete the facility swim test on the first night; from there groups will be divided into two swimming groups (shallow and deep). Goggles are recommended; they are available for purchase in the lifeguard office.
Mondays: January 13 to March 10, 2025, skip February 17 - 5:45-6:45 p.m. |
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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