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Churchill Pool
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Summer Learn to Swim Programming
Churchill Pool will be offering morning and evening lessons for the summer of 2024. Lessons will run twice a week for 4 weeks (8 classes) on either Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays. The first session will run throughout the month of July and the second session will run throughout August.
Registration for summer programming begins Monday, May 13th at 8:30am
Summer 2024 Sessions: (4 weeks/ 8 classes)
July Session
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: July 8 – July 31, 2024
TUESDAY & THURSDAY: July 9 – August 1, 2024
August Session
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: August 7 – August 28, 2024 (No Lessons August 5th)
TUESDAY & THURSDAY: August 6 – August 29, 2024
Regular Group Lessons
8 Lessons (2 lesson/ week for 4 weeks): $68.88
Level | Length | Class Size (Max) |
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Parent & Tot | 30 Minutes | 12 |
Preschool A-E | 30 Minutes | 4 |
Swimmer 1-2 | 30 Minutes | 4 |
Swimmer 3-4 | 45 Minutes | 5 |
Swimmer 5-6 | 45 Minutes | 8 |
Swimmer 7-9 | 45 Minutes | 9 |
Bronze Star | 1 Hour | 10 |
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Private Lesson: 8 Lessons (2 lessons/ week for 4 weeks):$210.16
Semi- Private Lesson: 8 Lessons (2 lessons/ week for 4 weeks):$153.44/ person (2-3 participants)
*Private lesson are for anyone 3+ years old for Preschool A- Swimmer 6 and Adult lessons. Patrols (Swimmer 7-9) and Bronze classes cannot be done as a private.
*Private/Semi-private lessons are scheduled though the private request list. Registering on the request list does not guarantee you will receive a spot as it is dependent on instructor availability.
*There are no refunds or make up lessons for missed classes.
*Classes are subject to time change or cancellation due to insufficient registration/instructors.
Birthday Parties
Let us take the stress out of Birthday Parties. We provide exclusive use of the pools and sauna for one hour and then pizza and refreshments in our birthday room. Book ahead to ensure a spot!
Cost: $195.00 +tax (up to 12 children)
Come during our regular public swim and get all of the above for a reduced rate.
Cost: $156.00 +tax(up to 12 children)
Extra pizza can be ordered.
*To Book Call Churchill Pool at 807-577-2538
Support Persons
No fee if accompanied by a person with a PAL (Personal Attendant for Leisure) Card.
For up to date information on Churchill Pool’s Swim Schedule, Fitness Classes, Memberships, Swimming Lessons and more visit our website!
Register for a Swimming Program!Churchill Pool WebsiteSwim Level Information
Volunteer Pool
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Summer Learn to Swim Programming
Volunteer Pool will be offering morning and evening lessons for the summer of 2024. Lessons will run twice a week for 4 weeks (8 classes) on either Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays. The first session will run throughout the month of July and the second session will run throughout August.
Registration for summer programming begins Monday, May 13th at 8:30am
Summer 2024 Sessions: (4 weeks/ 8 classes)
July Session
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: July 8 – July 31, 2024
TUESDAY & THURSDAY: July 9 – August 1, 2024
August Session
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: August 7 – August 28, 2024 (No Lessons August 5th)
TUESDAY & THURSDAY: August 6 – August 29, 2024
Regular Group Lessons
8 Lessons (2 lesson/ week for 4 weeks): $68.88
Level | Length | Class Size (Max) |
---|---|---|
Parent & Tot | 30 Minutes | 12 |
Preschool A-E | 30 Minutes | 4 |
Swimmer 1-2 | 30 Minutes | 4 |
Swimmer 3-4 | 45 Minutes | 5 |
Swimmer 5-6 | 45 Minutes | 8 |
Swimmer 7-9 | 45 Minutes | 9 |
Bronze Star | 1 Hour | 10 |
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Private Lesson: 8 Lessons (2 lessons/ week for 4 weeks):$210.16
Semi- Private Lesson: 8 Lessons (2 lesson/ week for 4 weeks):$153.44/ person (2-3 participants)
*Private lesson are for anyone 3+ years old for Preschool A- Swimmer 6 and Adult lessons. Patrols (Swimmer 7-9) and Bronze classes cannot be done as a private.
*Private/Semi-private lessons are scheduled though the private request list. Registering on the request list does not guarantee you will receive a spot as it is dependent on instructor availability.
*There are no refunds or make up lessons for missed classes.
*Classes are subject to time change or cancellation due to insufficient registration/instructors.
Birthday Parties
Let us take the stress out of Birthday Parties. We provide exclusive use of the pools and sauna for one hour and then pizza and refreshments in our birthday room. Book ahead to ensure a spot!
Cost: $195.00 +tax (up to 12 children)
Come during our regular public swim and get all of the above for a reduced rate.
Cost: $156.00 +tax (up to 12 children)
Extra pizza can be ordered.
*To Book Call Volunteer Pool at 807-345-5143
Support Persons
No fee if accompanied by a person with a PAL (Personal Attendant for Leisure) Card.
For up to date information on Volunteer Pool’s Swim Schedule, Fitness Classes, Memberships, Swimming Lessons and more visit our website!
Register for a Swimming Program!Volunteer Pool WebsiteSwim Level Information
Outdoor Pools & Beaches
Heath Pool and Art Widnall Pool Toonie Lessons
Between July 2nd and August 16th you can drop into these two great facilities and get a swimming lesson for only a toonie. Your children will be screened and put into an appropriate group. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn to swim, increase their skill level and get physically active. Lessons are taught by Lifesaving Society qualified Instructors. Participation will be limited by the number of instructors available.
- Heath Park Pool – Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00am to 11:45am
- Art Widnall Pool – Monday – Friday 11:00am to 11:45am
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Summer Festival Days
Join us this summer during our festival days and enjoy an afternoon of swimming, BBQ, games, prizes and more fun!
- Boulevard Lake – Tuesday, July 23rd from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Sandy Beach – Thursday, July 25th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Churchill Pool – Friday, August 2nd from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Volunteer Pool – Friday, August 9th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Art Widnall Pool – Tuesday, August 13th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Heath Park Pool – Thursday, August 15th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
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Lifesaving Programming
100% attendance is mandatory for the courses listed below (continuous evaluation). All programs are subject to cancellation based on registration. Cancellations, if necessary will take place the week prior to the start date. If cancelled you will be contacted.
Location | Course | Prerequisites | Date & Time | Fee | Required Texts |
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Widnall Pool | Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid | Bronze Star or 13 years of age | TBD- See Perfect Mind | $127.00+Tax | Canadian Lifesaving Manual $51.46 |
Widnall Pool | Bronze Cross | Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid | TBD- See Perfect Mind | $127.00+Tax | Canadian Lifesaving Manual (From Bronze Medallion Course) |
Fitness Programming
Program | Location | Days | Time | Fee |
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Aqua Energizer | Heath Park Pool | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:00am – 11:30am | FREE |