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Newcomer Swimming Lessons Ages 4-15

We are excited to offer FREE swimming lessons for newcomer children aged 4–15 at Centre Branch YMCA. No previous swimming experience is needed — just a willingness to learn! Our certified instructors and volunteers will guide participants through safe, fun lessons using lifejackets and other learning aids. English language skills are not required.

Dates & Times

  • April 15 & 22 - Wednesdays at 5:00pm, 5:35pm, 6:10pm
  • April 16 & 23 - Thursdays at 5:00pm, 5:35pm, 6:10pm
  • April 18 & 25 - Saturdays at 9:30am, 10:05am, 10:40am, 11:15am

Program Highlights

  • Free lessons, funded through Jumpstart
  • For newcomers to Canada
  • For children ages 4–15
  • All swim levels welcome
  • Clean swim clothing required (no hoods; head coverings welcome)
  • Parents must stay to watch or join their child in the water
  • Classes offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays (same time each week)
  • Our pool is a maximum depth of 6 feet
  • Tours of the facility available before your first lesson
  • Certified instructors — instructor gender not guaranteed but we will do our best to accommodate
  • No English needed

How to Register

Step One

Create an Account

Click HERE and select Create an Account at the bottom of the page.

Complete the three required filed in the About You section:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email address

Create your password. Your password must have at least 8 characters, 1 letter, and 1 number.

Step Two

Under User Profile click "Clients" then "Add Additional" and add information for each child you are planning to register.
 

Register in Swimming Lessons

To complete your registration you can inquire at the Centre Branch front desk or by emailing:

Alax Brown
Aquatics Supervisor
Centre Branch Aquatics
Email