Winter 2022 Recreation Guide

Learn to Swim

Learn to Swim Aquatics

LESSONS FOR ALL We are proud to offer the Canadian Red Cross swim program at all City of Surrey pools. This progression based program is designed to teach swimmers lifelong skills to safely enjoy aquatic pursuits. From toddlers to adults, we have lessons for all ages and abilities. Not sure what to register for? We offer free swim assessments during public swim times.

Parent Participation Programs Currently ALL preschool swim levels are parented, and require a care giver 13yrs+ for in water support for each child. ALL Swim Kids levels 1-4 regardless of age require a care giver 13yrs+ for in water support for each child.

No Parent Participation Swim kid levels 5-10 do not require care giver support as long as the participant is 7 years and older.

Red Cross Swim Preschool 3-5yrs Features of this program include a progress book so participants can easily track their success, stickers for level completion, and a smoother transition into the Red Cross Swim Kids program. This program is for babies 4-12months old with the participation of a caregiver.You will learn safe ways to support and hold your baby in the water while your child gets comfortable on their front, back, and underwater.You will learn age-appropriate water safety and first aid skills for your baby. SWIM PRESCHOOL – LEVEL 2 (DUCK) This program is for babies and toddlers 12-24months old with the participation of a caregiver.Your child will learn basic movements in the water, buoyancy, floating techniques and how to enter and exit shallow water.You will both learn age-appropriate water safety and first aid skills. SWIM PRESCHOOL – LEVEL 3 (SEA TURTLE) This program is for 2-3 year olds with the participation of a caregiver.Your child will learn basic movements in the water, submersions, floating techniques and how to enter and exit shallow water. You will both learn age-appropriate water safety and first aid skills. SWIM PRESCHOOL 4 (SEA OTTER) Sign up your child to learn to open their eyes underwater, develop basic floats and glides, and learn to swim 1 meter. Using games and other fun activities swimmers learn age-appropriate water safety skills. SWIM PRESCHOOL 5 (SALAMANDER) Using games and activities, swimmers learn water safety, how to swim 2 meters, further develop basic floats, increase their distance on front and back glides and develop their roll-over glides and front swims. SWIM PRESCHOOL 6 (SUNFISH) Swimmers learn to swim 5 meters on their front and back, learn side glides and begin using rhythmic breathing. Using games and activities, swimmers learn deep-water skills and age-appropriate water safety skills. SWIM PRESCHOOL – LEVEL 1 (STARFISH)

SWIM PRESCHOOL 7 (CROCODILE) Using games and activities, swimmers use kicking drills to increase their swimming distance to 7-10 meters and learn deep-water skills. Swimmers further develop their front swims, back swims, and side glides. SWIM PRESCHOOL 8 (WHALE) Swimmers learn how to dive, further develop their surface support and how to stay safe in deep water. Swim distances increase to 10-15m for swims on their front, back and side. 5-12yrs Learn to swim with Red Cross Swim Kids! Features of this program include a progress book so participants can easily track their success, badges for level completion, and a smoother transition into Aquatic Leadership Programs like Canadian Swim Patrol. Each swimmer is taught to their individual learner needs and at their own pace. SWIM KIDS 1 Swimmers work on developing confidence and comfort in the water, learn front and back floats, Red Cross Swim Kids Swimmers learn front and back glides with flutter kick, develop front swim, complete deep water activities (assisted) and swim 10 metres. SWIM KIDS 3 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back glides with flutter kick, perform flutter kick unassisted, wear a portable floatation device (PFD) in deep water, float in deep water, and swim 15 metres continuously. SWIM KIDS 4 Swimmers learn back swim with shoulder roll and kick, front crawl (10m), perform kneeling dives, introduction to sculling and swim 25 metres continuously. glides and swims. SWIM KIDS 2

SWIM KIDS 5 Swimmers develop front crawl (15m), learn back crawl (15m) and whip kick on back, learn stride dives and treading water, perform head-first sculling on back, and swim 50 metres continuously. SWIM KIDS 6 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (25m), learn elementary back stroke (15m), learn dolphin kick, tread water in deep water, perform front dives, and swim 75 metres continuously. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 7 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (50m) and elementary back stroke (25m), learn front scull, perform whip kick on front and dolphin kick, learn stride entries and swim 150 metres continuously. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 8 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (75m) and elementary back stroke (25m), learn breast stroke (15m), learn eggbeater/tread water, perform feet-first surface dives and standing shallow dives, and swim 300 metres continuously. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 9 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke (25m), learn sidestroke kick, perform head-first surface dives, and swim 400 metres continuously. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 10 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke (50m), learn sidestroke (25m), perform dolphin kick (vertical), learn feet first and head first surface dives with underwater swim, and swim 500 metres continuously. IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT IN THE POOL FOR SWIM LESSONS OR PUBLIC SWIM A volunteer, caregiver, family member, or external staff of at least 15years+ of age can attend lessons or public swim at no cost to provide additional in-water support for individuals who require physical, cognitive, behavioral, sensory and/or social integration assistance. For lessons please inform a pool supervisor upon registration and for public swim prior to entry to pool.

If you’re looking for swim lessons for preschool, children, youth, adults or private lessons, just pick a date and time that works for you. Aquatic Leadership courses available at select dates, times and locations only, see pages 26-27 for programs offered.

PROGRAM FEES

NUMBER OF LESSONS INTHE SET

Price per lesson

Register for a Swim Class Online Avoid the line, register online!We offer freeWi-Fi at all recreation facilities. Select Swim Lessons from the main activities page Narrow your search by age, level, location, days of the week or date range. Available courses will show number of spots available. Click REGISTER. Course is full if you see WAITLIST. Click to be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified by email.

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Swim Preschool Levels 1-3 $ 4.70

$ 47.00

$ 42.30

$ 37.60

$ 32.90

$ 28.20

9.45

94.50

85.05

75.60

66.15

56.70

Swim Preschool Levels 4-8

Swim Preschool Level 1

7.15

71.50

64.35

57.20

50.05

42.90

Swim Preschool Levels 2-3

7.15

71.50

64.35

57.20

50.05

42.90

Swim Preschool Levels 4-5

10.70

107.00

96.30

85.60

74.90

64.20

Swim Preschool Levels 6-7

9.55

95.50

85.95

76.40

66.85

57.30

Swim Preschool Levels 8-10

12.75

127.50

114.75

102.00

89.25

76.50

Check your receipt after you register for lesson cancellations. Most lessons will not run on statutory holidays, including the long weekend of the statutory holidays.

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