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Swim Program

“Swim Like a Hippo” Swim Program

Helping Children Become Stronger & Safer Swimmers

Through the seven levels in our “Swim Like a Hippo” program, swimmers will go from learning to be comfortable in the pool to being able to perform five strokes and a number of water safety, lifesaving, & survival skills. The swim program is suitable for ages 4 months - 14 years old. If you are new to our swim school, please book a complimentary swim evaluation for them online here!

Adult swim lessons are also available; our senior and junior coached lessons are perfect for swimmers over the age of 15. Our coaches will be able to customize these private lessons to match your goals.

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Koala

“Parented Classes to Promote Water Comfort for Babies”

In this level, little ones will become comfortable in the water through play-based learning!

  • ✓Getting wet
  • ✓Front & back movements
  • ✓Submersion (assisted)
  • ✓Play & songs
  • ✓Techniques for holding & supporting babies in water
  • ✓Safe entries & exits
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Hedgehog

“Introduction to Assisted Swimming”

In this level, swimmers will learn basic assisted skills to get them started on their swimming journey!

  • ✓Blow bubbles
  • ✓Front & back floats (assisted)
  • ✓Front & back rocketships (assisted)
  • ✓Kicking on front & back - 2 meters (assisted)
  • ✓Jumping (assisted)
  • ✓Submersion - 3 seconds
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Flamingo

“Completing Basic Swimming Skills Unassisted”

In this level, swimmers will continue their swimming journey by learning to complete all basic swimming skills unassisted!

  • ✓Front & back floats - 3 seconds
  • ✓Front & back rocketships - 2 meters
  • ✓Front & back rocketships with kick - 5 meters
  • ✓Roll-over rocketship with kick - 5 meters
  • ✓Front swim - 5 meters
  • ✓Side glide - 2 meters (assisted)
  • ✓Jump into deep water and return
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Penguin

“Mastering Basic Skills & Introduction of Water Survival Skills”

In this level, swimmers will increase distances in all the basic swimming skills and learn some new water survival skills.

  • ✓Front & back rocketship with kick - 12 meters
  • ✓Front swim with arms - 12 meters
  • ✓Distance swim - 25 meters
  • ✓Sculling on back - 10 meters
  • ✓Tread water - 30 seconds
  • ✓Sitting dive & return
  • ✓Retrieve item at 3-4 feet depth
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Capybara

“Introduction to Strokes”

In this level, swimmers will learn three strokes, increase their distance swim, and improve their water survival skills!

  • ✓Front & back crawl - 50 meters
  • ✓Elementary backstroke - 25 meters
  • ✓Whip kick on front - 10 meters
  • ✓Distance swim - 100 meters
  • ✓Tread water - 1 minute
  • ✓Front somersaults
  • ✓Kneeling dive
  • ✓Head-up front crawl - 5 meters
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Tiger

“Stroke Improvement & Increased Endurance”

In this level, swimmers will improve technique for the strokes they already know, learn breaststroke, and gain endurance.

  • ✓Front & back crawl - 100 meters
  • ✓Elementary backstroke & breaststroke - 50 meters
  • ✓Distance swim - 200 meters
  • ✓Tread water - 2 minutes
  • ✓Handstands & back somersaults
  • ✓Underwater swim - 5 meters
  • ✓Head-up front crawl - 12 meters
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Hippo

“Stroke Refinement & Advanced Water Survival Skills”

In this level, swimmers will refine their technique on four strokes, learn a new stroke, and improve their water survival skills.

  • ✓Front & back crawl - 200 meters
  • ✓Elementary backstroke & breaststroke - 100 meters
  • ✓Sidestroke - 50 meters
  • ✓Distance swim - 300 meters
  • ✓Travelling eggbeater - 3 minutes
  • ✓Dolphin kick - 10 meters
  • ✓Underwater swim - 10 meters
  • ✓Head-up front crawl - 25 meters

Our Facility

Aquatic Centre

52 Antares Drive - Unit 2
Nepean, ON K2E 7Z1

Near intersection of Prince of Wales & Hunt Club.

Lots of free parking on site.

Facility Hours

Monday
3:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday
3:30 - 8:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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