Aquatics
Swimming is Fun!
Swimming ... one of the best ways to stay active! In addition to our swim programs, we offer private swimming lessons and aquafit classes. Scroll down this page to learn more...
Courses offered
Select a program from the list below. You will be redirected to eReg, our online registration system, where you can browse our course descriptions. Have your Playcard and credit card handy to register!
Preschool Learn to Swim Program
Summer 2007 launched our NEW PRESCHOOL learn to swim program at all 4 northvanrec pools. This program was created through feedback from parents, swim participants and swim instructors and piloted for 6 months at all the northvanrec pools. All eight levels of this program is taught at all North Vancouver pools (Ron Andrews Centre, Karen Magnussen Centre, Harry Jerome Centre & William Griffin Centre).
This new program is aligned with the school aged I Can Swim program. It will allow an easier transition when your preschooler is ready for big kid lessons. The basics of all 4 strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly) are introduced and practiced in the program. Also, built into each level are activities with a focus on Water Safety relevant to North Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We hope you will be as excited to try these new lessons, as we will be to teach them!
- Baby Bubbles
- Tiny Splashers - Level 1
- Tiny Tots - Level 1
- Tiny Tots - Level 2
- Tiny Tots - Level 3
- Tiny Tots - Level 4
- Tiny Tots - Level 5
- Tiny Tots - Level 6
School Age
Our SEARS I Can Swim programs are offered in partnership with swimming Canada.
SEARS I Can Swim is:
- An innovative learn-to-swim program of incredible quality developed by Swimming/Natation Canada.
- A program dedicated to teaching children to swim well in a fun, challenging and rewarding atmosphere. Swimming/Natation Canada has developed a program that teaches children the basics of the four swimming strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breast stroke and butterfly.
- A great feeder program for the Lifesaving Society's Canadian Swim Patrol program.
- Celebrates the continuous achievement of skills. Children learn different skills at different rates. I Can Swim rewards the acquisition of skills when they are achieved.
- Through our partnership with the Canadian Swim Coaches & Teachers Association and High Five, our swim instructors are better prepared to help swimmers to achieve higher ability levels. By focusing on the swimmers needs and abilities, children refine their strokes and skills in an atmosphere of individual improvement and accomplishment.
The SEARS I Can Swim awards program is fun, motivational and allows your child to track their progress throughout their swimming lessons.
This learn to swim program is offered at Ron Andrews, Harry Jerome and William Griffin Community Recreation Centres.
Adult
Download a copy of the Aquatics Programs section of our Spring/SummerLeisure Guide (
PDF 2.33MB)
Aquatic fitness classes
Can't commit to a regular course? Check out our drop-in aquatic fitness classes and public swim sessions.
Private Swimming Lessons
Want more personalized instruction?
Private and semi-private 30-minute lessons, stroke improvement and triathlon training are available at all of our pools. For more information, call the Aquatic Supervisor at the facility you'd like to take lessons at:
- Harry Jerome 604-983-6442
- Karen Magnussen 604-983-6556
- Ron Andrews 604-983-6511
- William Griffin 604-983-6539
| Single Lesson | Package of 5 Lessons | |
| Child Private (1/2 hour) | $29 | $130.50 |
| Adult Private (1/2 hour) | $30.45 | $137 |
| Child Semi Private - 2 Children (1/2 hour) | $21.75 each child | $97.88 each child |
| Adult Semi Private - 2 Adults (1/2 hour) | $22.84 each adult | $102.77 each adult |
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