The Municipality of Port Hope offers swimming lessons through the Lifesaving Society - Swim for Life. Our swimming lessons are for ages 4 months and up. All swimming lessons run at the Jack Burger Sports Complex.
The Municipality of Port Hope has transitioned our swimming lessons from The Canadian Red Cross to Lifesaving Society - Swim for Life. Below is our level conversion chart to help this transition be as smooth as possible.
Registration for Winter 2 Aquatics and Programs
Winter 2 Aquatics: Registration opens January 30, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.
Winter 2 Recreation Programs: Registration opens January 31, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
Registration closes on February 8, 2023.Winter 2 Session runs February 13 to April 23, 2023
Program session is 9 weeks with a break March 10 to 17, 2023 for March Break
Register online to avoid line-ups or find out more ways to register.
Register online
Parent & Tot and Preschool
Ages 4 months to 5 years old. All infants and toddlers must wear swim diapers if they are not potty-trained. These will all be 30 minute lessons.
| Level Conversion chart: Parent & Tot and Preschool |
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Parent & Tot and Preschool Descriptions and Lesson Times
| Parent & Tot - 1 & 2 (Parented) |
| Parent & Tot 1 and 2 is a parented class for ages 4 to 23 months. One caregiver must take part in the water. All skills need help by the caregiver. Skills to learn include:
Lesson Times:
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| Parent & Tot 3 (Parented) |
| Parent & Tot 3 is a parented class for ages 24 to 36 months. One caregiver must take part in the water. All skills need help by caregiver. Skills to learn include:
Lesson Times: Mondays: 9:45 a.m., 5:35 p.m. Tuesdays: 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays: 9:45 a.m., 5:35 p.m. Saturdays: 9:35 a.m. |
| Preschool A |
| Preschool A - Ages 3 to 5
Lesson times: Mondays: 9:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 5:35 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays: 9:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 5:35 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays: 9:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Thursdays: 5:00 p.m., 5:35 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m., 9:35 a.m., 10:10 a.m. |
| Preschool B |
Preschool B - Ages 3 to 5
Lesson Times: Mondays: 9:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:10 p.m. Tuesdays: 9:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:10 p.m. Wednesdays: 9:45 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Thursdays: 5:35 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. |
| Preschool C |
Preschool C – Ages 3 to 5
Lesson Times: Mondays: 9:45 a.m., 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays: 9:45 a.m., 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays: 5:00 p.m. Saturdays: 10:10 a.m. |
Swimmer 1 to Swimmer 9
For ages 5 to 13.
| Level Conversion chart: Swimmer 1 to Swimmer 9 |
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Swimmer 1 to Swimmer 9 Level Descriptions and Lesson Times
| Swimmer 1 |
| Swimmer 1 - Ages 5 to 13
Lesson Times: Mondays: 5:00 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays: 5:00 p.m., 5:35 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays: 5:35 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Thursdays: 5:00 p.m. Saturdays: 9:35 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. |
| Swimmer 2 |
| Swimmer 2 – Ages 5 to 13
Lesson Times: Mondays: 5:00 p.m., 6:10 p.m. Tuesdays: 5:00 p.m., 5:35 p.m., 6:10 p.m. Wednesdays: 5:00 p.m., 5:35 p.m., 6:10 p.m. Thursdays: 6:45 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m., 9:35 a.m. |
| Swimmer 3 |
| Swimmer 3 – Ages 5 to 13
Lesson Times: Mondays: 5:35 p.m., 6:10 p.m. Tuesdays: 5:35 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays: 5:35 p.m. Thursdays: 6:10 p.m. Saturdays: 10:45 a.m. |
| Swimmer 4 |
| Swimmer 4 – Ages 5 to 13
Lesson Times: Mondays: 5:50 p.m. Tuesdays: 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays: 6:45 p.m. Saturdays: 10:45 a.m. |
| Swimmer 5 |
| Swimmer 5 – Ages 5 to 13
Lesson Times: Mondays: 6:45 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. |
| Swimmer 6 |
| Swimmer 6 – Ages 5 to 13
Lesson Times: Mondays: 6:45 p.m. |
| Swimmer 7 - Rookie Patrol |
| Swimmer 7 – Rookie Patrol Ages 5 to 13
Lesson Times: Mondays: 5:00 p.m. |
| Swimmer 8 - Ranger Patrol |
| Swimmer 7 – Ranger Patrol Ages 5 to 13
Lesson Times: Mondays: 5:00 p.m. |
| Swimmer 9 - Star Patrol |
| Swimmer 8 - Star Patrol Ages 5 to 13
Will be offered at a later date, all swimmers must complete Swimmer 8 - Ranger Patrol before enrolling into Star Patrol. |
If your child completed any of the YMCA Star levels, contact the Aquatics Coordinator for a swim assessment. If you are unsure of which level to register in, contact the Aquatics Coordinator for a swim assessment.
Private and semi-private lessons
Private and semi-private lessons are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All private and semi-private lessons are 30 minutes long.
Private Lessons |
| Private lessons are 1-on-1 lessons with an instructor. Instructor requests are encouraged but are not guaranteed. Private lessons are for ages 3 years and up. Private Lesson Times: Mondays: 4:00 p.m. (Therapy Pool Only), 4:30 p.m. (Therapy Pool Only), 5:35 p.m. Tuesdays: 4:00 p.m. (Therapy Pool Only), 4:30 p.m. (Therapy Pool Only), 5:00 p.m., 5:35 p.m., 6:10 p.m. Wednesdays: 4:00 p.m. (Therapy Pool Only), 4:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 5:35 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Thursdays: 4:00 p.m. (Therapy Pool Only), 4:30 p.m. (Therapy Pool Only) Saturdays: 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. |
Semi-Private Lessons |
| Semi-Private are 2-on-1 lessons with an instructor. Instructor requests are encouraged but are not guaranteed. Semi-private lessons are for ages 3 years and up. For semi-private lessons, you must supply your own partner. Partner requirements:
Semi-private lessons must register over the phone or in-person. |
Adult and teen lessons
Adult and teen lessons are available for anyone ages 13 and up. All lessons are 30 minutes long. Come to the first class with your goals.
Strokes and Fitness |
| Strokes and Fitness is for all swimmers with basic skills. Bring your goals to your first class. Triathletes welcome. Prerequisite: Previous swimming abilities, and can comfortably swim over 5 meters. Fridays: 9:45 a.m. |
Basics Beginner |
| Basics Beginner are lessons designed for adults who have little to no previous swimming experience, and who do not feel comfortable swimming over 5 meters. Fridays: 9:45 a.m. |
Private Lessons |
| Private lessons are available for teens, adults, and seniors. For those who have little to no swimming experience. Contact the Aquatics Coordinator for availability. |
HIGH FIVE®
HIGH FIVE® is Canada's quality standard for children's programs and is an innovative approach to help us enhance program quality and provide positive experiences for children. HIGH FIVE® supports us with Training and Development, Program Assessments, Policies and Procedures and Awareness. HIGH FIVE® is a standard committed to assisting children along the path of healthy child development by:
- Ensuring that program practitioners develop a high level of knowledge and expertise in child development;
- Helping parents to make informed choices and;
- Providing practitioners with the tools for enhancing and maintaining a high level of program quality.
The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to be an Accredited HIGH FIVE® organization, maintaining the highest standard in Canada
Youth Friendly Community
The Youth Friendly Communities recognition award is a program of Play Works, an Ontario partnership for youth. The program outlines criteria for communities to support engaged youth and highlights the investments the community makes to youth play. Promising practices for youth engagement are highlighted and celebrated. The award recognition is a community collaboration and involves youth to complete the submission. The Municipality has been recognized as a Platinum Youth Friendly Community since 2008.
Age-Friendly Community
An age-friendly community (AFC) is a community where policies, services and physical spaces are designed to enable people of all ages to live in secure and accessible physical and social environments. AFCs contribute to good health and allow people to participate fully in society throughout their lifetime. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Age-Friendly Cities project developed eight domains of AFCs. These domains outline the physical and social aspects of communities that contribute to independent and active aging.
The Municipality of Port Hope is recognized as an Age-Friendly Community through the World Health Organization, and was Awarded the Ontario Age-Friendly Recognition Award in 2018 through the Ministry of Seniors Affairs