Please find below the swimming lesson levels West Elgin offers and the recommended ages per program:

• Preschool: for children 3 - 5 years old.
• Swimmer 1-6: for children 5 years and older.
• Rookie, Ranger & Star Patrol: for children 8 years and older.

Swimming Lesson Sessions

Participants must be pre-registered in order to ensure that classes are filled appropriately.

Registration form will open on May 26th, 2025 at 10am.

All of our swimming lessons run in two week blocks, Monday to Friday. The following are the dates of our swimming lesson sessions:

• Session 1: June 30, 2025 - July 11, 2025
• Session 2: July 14, 2025 - July 25, 2025
• Session 3: July 28, 2025 - August 8, 2025
• Session 4: August 11, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Please note that there will be limitations on the number of participants in each class. Once registrations are reviewed by the aquatic coordinator, a confirmation email will be sent out.

Session 1

 Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

• No toys/devices other than devices available at the pool are allowed in the pool area
• Life jackets are available for use. Quantities are limited. Caregiver supervision is still required at all times.
• Water wings are not a safety device but and assistive device only - we recommend life jackets which may be brought to the pool.
• Parents/caregivers must stay outside of the pool during swimming lesson unless otherwise directed by aquatic staff or if you are participating in Parent & Tot Skills session.

• Children under the age of 6 years must be supervised by an adult. Guardians or group leaders must directly supervise the children in their care at all times. If the child is between 6-10 years old, they must pass a swim test in order to be able to swim without being accompanied by a guardian.
• All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
• All swimmers are required to obey whistle signals used by lifeguards. Three whistles is an emergency signal to clear the pool.
• Anyone engaged in unsafe behaviour, undesirable behaviour, or using objectionable language shall be subjected to immediate ejection from the pool area.
• No person infected with a communicable disease or having open sores on their body shall enter the pool.
• Dangerous practices are prohibited. Patrons must not run on the pool deck; climb; dive in shallow water; dunk, push or pull other swimmers.
• Do not dive without proper supervision by an experienced swimmer or instructor.
• Outdoor footwear, clothing and strollers are not permitted on the pool deck. Anyone not toilet trained must wear water resistant swimwear to prevent contamination of the pool. Cloth or disposable diapers are not accepted.
• Personal toys, mermaid tails, monofins and snorkels are not allowed. Should you or child need flotation support for the pool simply ask a lifeguard.
• Spitting, spouting or nose-blowing in the pool is strictly prohibited.
• Animals are not allowed in the pool house or pool area, with the exception of guide dogs. Guide dogs are allowed on the pool deck, but not in the water.