Description
Swim Lesson Dates: August 3, August 4, August 5, August 6, August 7
NO SWIMMING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Swimming 101 is based on the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive standards and is designed for adults who want to gain essential water‑safety and survival skills. This program focuses on fundamental abilities needed to respond confidently to an unexpected fall into deep water. It is ideal for adults who have never taken formal swim lessons or who wish to build basic comfort and safety in the water.
Participants will learn the three key Swim to Survive skills:
- Rolling safely into deep water
- Treading water for one minute
- Swimming 50 metres
This program is for teens aged 15-18. If you have questions about eligibility or require accommodation, please email beaches@halifax.ca.
Please note that lessons may be delayed, relocated, or cancelled on short notice due to water‑quality testing or weather conditions. To ensure you receive timely notifications, please confirm that the contact information on your account is accurate and up to date.