Continuous Swim Lessons Available at the YMCA
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Swim Safe. Grow Strong. Stay Confident.
At the YMCA, we believe swimming is more than a sport—it’s a life skill every child deserves. Our Continuous Swim Lessons are designed to make learning easy, fun, and flexible for families, while helping kids build water safety and confidence at their own pace.
What Are Continuous Swim Lessons?
Instead of signing up for short sessions that fill up quickly, our continuous model keeps things simple. You choose a weekly time that works for your family—and keep it for as long as you need. No need to re-register every few weeks.
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Start anytime—no session deadlines
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Keep your weekly swim time as long as you want
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Progress through swim levels at your child’s pace
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Easy for families to plan and stick with
Why Families Love It
Our approach is designed with your child’s comfort, safety, and development in mind:
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Consistent instructors help your child feel comfortable and supported
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Familiar classmates create a friendly, welcoming swim environment
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Personalized teaching allows kids to learn the way that works best for them
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Progress-based learning means no pressure to "pass" by a deadline—kids grow in confidence with every swim
Backed by a Century of Experience
With over 100 years of experience teaching Canadians to swim, YMCA swim lessons are trusted, child-centered, and nationally recognized. Our instructors are trained to deliver safe, effective, and engaging lessons that meet each swimmer where they’re at—and help them reach their goals.
Ready to Jump In?
Whether your child is just starting out or looking to build on their skills, our Continuous Swim Lessons make it easy to start—and keep going.
Register today and choose a time that works for your family.
Your swim journey starts here—one splash at a time.
View our Swim Lesson Conversion Chart
A YMCA membership for a child with an additional $5 bi-weekly is required to participate in swim lessons. Only participants in swim lessons are required to purchase a YMCA members.
Included with your YMCA membership you can use the pool, gymnasium, child, youth & family programs, and some ages can use the fitness floor and group fitness classes.
How to Sign Up
To sign up for continuous swim lessons, follow these three easy steps:
1) View the swim lesson availability below
2) Sign up online for a YMCA membership below
3) Book your swim lesson spot