Description
Swim Lesson Dates: July 20, July 21, July 22, July 23, July 24, July 27, July 28, July 29, July 30, July 31
Participants will develop confidence and strengthen skills in an open‑water environment. They will practice deep‑water entries such as standing dives, shallow dives, stride entries, compact jumps, and cannonball entries. Swimmers will refine their ability to tread water for 1 minute, swim underwater for 5 metres, and complete key survival skills, including the Canadian Swim‑to‑Survive® Standard (roll entry, 1‑minute tread, 50‑metre swim). Stroke technique and endurance will be a major focus as participants work on front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Distances will increase from 25 metres to 50 metres and beyond, including longer endurance swims up to 300 metres. They will also develop skills such as eggbeater and scissor kicks, whip kick and breaststroke drill work, head‑up breaststroke sprints, and in‑water backward somersaults.
For children 7-12 years. If the participant is out of the age range online, please email beaches@halifax.ca to see if accommodation is possible.
Please be aware that swim lessons may be delayed, relocated, or cancelled with minimal notice due to water quality testing or inclement weather. To ensure you receive timely updates, please verify that the contact information on the registrant’s account is accurate and up to date.