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Membership Program Schedule

General Program Information
Your child's membership provides the opportunity for unlimited access to Open Access programs and one swim lesson. Children are required to bring their membership card to each program and be signed in and out by their parent/guardian.

For more program information, please download our Summer Program Guide.

Registered Programs

Child/Youth Swim Lessons

To view the swim lesson schedule, please click here.

L'il Dippers 1 * OPEN ACCESS Program
(6 months - 5 years with parent participating)
Splashers & Bubblers

L'il Dippers 2
(3 - 5 years) Bobbers, Floaters, Gliders, Divers, Surfers & Dippers

Otter, Seal, Dolphin, Swimmer & Stars 1-6
6+ years

Teen Learn to Swim
12 years +

For Advanced Swim Lessons, see Enrichment Section

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Child/Youth Instructional

Leader Corps
Through involvement in the program, our leaders usually learn a great deal about working with and getting along with others. More importantly, in time, our leaders begin to understand themselves and their own individual strengths and weaknesses.

Jr. Leaders (10 to 13 years)
Meet new friends, learn new skills, and have fun in the process! Each week, Jr Leaders will participate in games and activities designed to build confidence and enhance self esteem.

Leaders (14 to 17 years)
In this unique values-based leadership training program, teens will learn more about themselves and others as they participate in challenging activities, exciting adventures, and various initiative problems. Youth are challenged to develop their leadership and planning skills in various environments.

Youth Fitness Orientations
(13 - 15 years)
For safety reasons, this course is required before youth members may use the Fitness Centre. Youth receive instruction on how to use the equipment and design a program.
Check with the Information Desk for days and times.

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Open Access Programs

Open Access programs for children 3 and up allow members to participate in fun, active programs of their choice, at their convenience. Children are required to bring their membership card to each program and be signed in and out by their parent/guardian. It is recommended that children arrive at the program when it begins to ensure their spot in the program. There will be access limits for the programs. Click to view the Child/Youth Program Schedule.

Child Recreational

In preschool programs, children will enjoy crafts, stories, songs, games and large motor skill activities. Lots of fun to keep children active and encourage social interaction. Children should be toilet trained.

Family Fun

Family Fun programs are designed to encourage parent and child interaction in a fun and safe environment. Children 0-12 years are required to bring their membership card at each visit.

Family Swims
Children and parents can enjoy time together in the pool. Parents must be in the pool participating with their children. Check the pool schedule for times.

Youth
(6+ years)

Plenty of games, sports and activities to get kids moving and having fun. Programs help encourage good nutrition and healthy physical activity. Youth are required to bring their membership cards and be signed in and out of program.

Youth & Teen Recreational
(10+ years)

Drop in for fun, fitness activities.

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Adult Recreational Activities

Registration not required. 16+ years.

Adult Swim Lessons
Tuesday 10:00-10:30am
Wednesday 8:15-8:45pm
Thursday 11:00-11:30am

Basketball
Monday, Wednesday,Friday 12:00-2:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday 12:00-1:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-11:00pm
Friday 10:15-11:00pm

Volleyball
Wednesday 9:00-11:00pm

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