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 learn to feel comfortable entering open‑water environments as they build foundational swimming skills and confidence. They will practice safely jumping into the water with and without a lifejacket, including deeper‑water entries and sideways falls while wearing a lifejacket. Swimmers will develop essential underwater skills such as opening their eyes, exhaling, and holding their breath, and will learn to support themselves at the surface without assistance. As they progress, participants will explore basic movement skills, including floating, gliding, and kicking on both their front and back. They will be introduced to whip kick and flutter‑kick interval training, and will work toward swimming short distances such as 10 to 15 metres using front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick. Other skills such as diving, front somersaults, and in‑water handstands will also be incorporated as swimmers gain confidence.
For children 5–8 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.