Group Swimming Lessons
Knowing how to swim can save your life — or even someone else's. Taught by certified YMCA instructors, our swimming lessons will give you and your family the skills to stay safe around water.
Child/Youth Lessons
Swim Level Conversion Guide
The YMCA of Canada uses its own system of levels for swimming lessons. YMCA Canada, The Canadian Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society have worked together to produce this chart which converts Red Cross and Lifesaving Society levels to the YMCA’s program.
Not sure which level to register your child?
Book a FREE swim assessment! One of our lifeguard staff will assess your child’s current skillset and let you know which class is the right fit for them.
Visit our membership desk or email us at downtown@medicinehatymca.ca
Adult Lessons
It’s never too late to learn how to swim!
Whether you want to grow your skills as a swimmer, or are learning for the very first time, our adult group swim lessons are a great opportunity to grow your confidence and technique in the water.
Through this program you will develop and improve:
Confidence
Technique
Stroke
Endurance
How to Register
Swimming lessons fill quickly! We recommend logging onto our portal at 8:00AM registration day to secure your spot.
Members received first dibs on classes, but we welcome anyone from the community to register.
Price
Child/Youth Lessons
Members: For general membership and up, swimming lessons are included in your membership.
Members: For general membership and up, swimming lessons are included in your membership.
Adult Lessons
Non Members: $50 per child per session
Non Members: $50 per person per session
Is cost a barrier? Apply for financial assistance to subsidize your membership.
(Please note, financial assistance cannot be applied to Non Member swimming lessons.)