School programs - swimming
Swimming lessons for schools
Register your class for swimming lessons at a City aquatic facility near you. Students can participate in various classes according to their age and skill level.
Available for: Preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 to 12
Benefits of taking our swimming lessons
- Learn water safety
- Reduce the risk of drowning
- Improve strength and coordination
- Build confidence
- Improve cardiovascular health
School swimming lesson locations
Please refer to the locations and lesson hours below prior to submitting an application.
The maximum class sizes are:
- Prechool and kindergarten: 8 students per swim instructor
- Grade 1 and higher: 12 students per swim instructor
Fees
- $75 per instructor, per hour
- *Fee assistance is not available for school swim lessons
N.W. pools
| Location | Swim lesson hours | Number of instructors ($75 per hour, per instructor) | Maximum class size (kindergarten and lower) | Maximum class size (grade 1-12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. |
4 |
32 |
48 |
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Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. |
5 |
40 |
60 |
N.E. pools
| Location | Swim lesson hours | Number of instructors ($75 per hour, per instructor) | Maximum class size (kindergarten and lower) | Maximum class size (grade 1-12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
4 |
32 |
48 |
S.W. pools
| Location | Swim lesson hours | Number of instructors ($75 per hour, per instructor) | Maximum class size (kindergarten and lower) | Maximum class size (grade 1-12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
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Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. |
5 |
40 |
60 |
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Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. |
4 |
32 |
48 |
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Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
7 |
56 |
84 |
S.E. pools
| Location | Swim lesson hours | Number of instructors ($75 per hour, per instructor) | Maximum class size (kindergarten and lower) | Maximum class size (grade 1-12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. |
5 |
40 |
60 |
Booking schedule
Lessons are offered from October to June.
Types of swimming lessons
Swim to Survive
Standard offering for school swim lessons
- Meets a wide range of student skill and interest levels
- Suitable for short-form lessons
- Offers basic water survival training in a fun and engaging way
- Students receive a Swim to Survive certificate with a recommendation for what swimming level to register in
The Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive ® Program is for swimmers of all abilities. Beginners have fun learning basic swimming skills while advanced swimmers are challenged with more difficult skills.
Learning the three self-rescue skills taught in Swim to Survive is an important first step in being safe around water. Swim to Survive could make the difference between life and death, when immersion in water is sudden and unexpected. Participants will learn to roll into deep water, tread water (1 min.) and swim 50m.
Swim for Life®
Available by request, facility approval required. If this is your preferred option email facilitybooking@calgary.ca for more information.
- Set levels from Swimmer 1 to Swimmer 6
- Lessons are at least eight classes long
- Students work on skills needed for their specific swim level
- Students receive a report card and ribbon like they would in registered swimming lessons
This is the foundation for swimming skill development. Swimmers learn safe entries into various depths of water, treading water, breath control, opening eyes under the water, front and back floats, lateral rollovers, front, back and side glides, flutter kick on front and back, and front crawl.
Information you need before booking
The application workbook will guide you through what information we need collected for your booking and how to format it. The information below is needed before applying:
- Review the School swimming lesson locations to determine the day of week, number of instructors available and the maximum class sizes for your swimming lessons.
- Divide students by swim groups. Include the name of the teacher and number of students in each group.
- Determine the swim times for each group.
- Complete the table in the Application Workbook and upload to the Additional Documents section when you submit an application.
Book a swimming lesson for your school
Submit an application and we will help determine the swimming lesson program that is right for your school and students.
Come prepared
We provide lifejackets and all other equipment. There will be a lifeguard on duty on the pool deck. Students are required to bring:
- Swim suit
- Towel
- Swim goggles if desired
Note: If a child requires a support staff/aide in school, they will also require this support in the water.
Rules, conditions & terms
Payment terms and options
Payment due 30 days prior to your first appointment. Rental permits may be cancelled for non-payment by the specified due date. We accept:
- Online
You can pay online by entering your email address (listed on your invoice). The first time you access this portal, you must reset your password. - Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Pay by phone during regular business hours or online using the same email address on your rental permit. - Visa debit cards
Pay by phone during regular business hours or online using the same email address listed on your rental permit. - Cheques
Cheques are payable to The City of Calgary. Mail to The City of Calgary Recreation, P.O. Box 2100, Stn M #68, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M5..
Cancellations
- When notified at least 30 days before the rental date, cancellations and reductions in time will be refunded.
- A $10.50 administration fee applies.
- The fee covers up to 10 changes per permit, per change submission.
- Submit cancellations or changes through the online amendment request form at http://cocnmp.com/amendmentform/.
Privacy and personal information
The City collects personal information through the rental application process under authority of the:
- Facility Booking Policy and Procedure
- Facility Use Agreement
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, section 33(c)
- We use your information only to contact you about your rental application and permit as required.
Facility rental terms and conditions
R 1518 (R2008-11) B
The conditions listed below apply to the use of the facility for which this permit is issued. Facilities managed by the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic Separate School Division #1 may have additional regulations which are established by the respective School Board and which if applicable are attached.
The City of Calgary Bylaws govern appropriate activities and behaviour in parks and facilities, and all renters are required to abide by these bylaws and their regulations. These bylaws may be found at www.calgary.ca. In addition, regulations and requirements laid out in the permit Conditions of Use section, permit Additional Notes section and the following apply:
1. Changes to Permits (by the customer)
Once a permit has been issued, any amendments made by the renter involving the cancellation of time(s) and/or date(s) will result in an administrative fee of $10 plus GST/10 bookings/permit. Notification to The City of Calgary Facility Bookings must be received in writing within a minimum of:
- 30 (thirty) calendar days in advance of the rental date for all facility types. Christmas, Spring/Easter breaks, additional time will be required. Please call 403-268-3800, option #2 to determine the timeline affecting your permits.
- 7 (seven) calendar days in advance of rental date for Picnic Sites.
- No cancellations or refunds permitted for Spring/Summer (April 1 – August 31) arena bookings.
- No cancellations or refunds permitted for E Class playfields once season starts (April 15)
Failure to observe these timelines will result in the renter being charged the full cost of the rental.
2. Changes to Permits (by The City of Calgary)
The City of Calgary reserves the right to cancel or amend this permit in advance of the date should special circumstances arise. In these circumstances, a full credit or refund will be made to the renter (or alternate date(s) provided where possible).
3. Credits and Refunds Related to Weather/Maintenance
- Credits or refunds will be processed automatically for Athletic Park and Calgary Soccer Centre closures.
- Credits or refunds for inclement weather will not be issued for D class playfields, Picnic sites and Tennis courts.
- Credits or refunds will not be issued for E-class playfields.
4. Behaviour of Rental Party
I agree that as the person in whose name this permit has been executed that:
- I am responsible for the actions of those who use the facility during the time of rental;
- I will pay for the reasonable costs of any damage caused to the facilities by my actions or the actions of those who use the facility during the time of rental;
- I will take reasonable steps to ensure that no unauthorized persons enter the facility during the time of rental;
- I will indemnify and save harmless The City of Calgary and/or the Calgary Board of Education and/or the Calgary Catholic Separate School District #1 from and against all actions, causes of action, suits, demands, payments, judgments or settlement, including solicitor client costs which arise from my use or the use of the facility by those I represent, except where such actions arise from the negligence of The City of Calgary, the Calgary Board of Education or the Calgary Catholic Separate School District #1.
This permit may be cancelled at any time if, in the opinion of The City or School Board, the conduct of those using the facility is not satisfactory.
5. Insurance
Organizations or individuals renting facility space through The City of Calgary are required to carry general liability insurance acceptable to the Risk Management section of the Law Department in an amount of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) inclusive limit for any one occurrence and such insurance shall include the City of Calgary and the respective School Board as additional insured. This insurance must not have a participant’s exclusion.
6. Ticket Sales, Liquor Events, Gambling, Smoking
Organizations charging admission to events in City facilities are responsible for ticket sales; The City may take a percentage of any gate admissions charged to participants. No gambling is permitted. Liquor may only be consumed where a permit has been obtained and in space designated for its consumption. The Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Separate School District do not permit any alcohol in schools. Smoking is not permitted in any facility.
7. Unauthorized use
No permit holder may assign or sublet their interest in a City or School Board facility.
8. Personal information
The personal information collected in the process of issuing this facility rental permit is obtained under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is necessary for operating a program or activity of this public body.
Further, this information may be used for marketing purposes specifically related to programs or services delivered directly by The City of Calgary Recreation and will not be sold or shared with any individual or organization, except with the consent of the individual or organization, or as required by law. If you have questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact Facility Bookings at 403-268-3800, Option 2.
ISC: Unrestricted
Interested in other program options? Check out our programs for schools or visit calgary.ca/liveandplay to learn how to register for individual programs.