Learn To Swim

• Our program is focused on learning to swim. Program content is stroke and skill driven: entries and exits; surface support; underwater skills; Swim to Survive skills; movement/swimming skills; fitness; and Water Smart education. A fun program with achievable content is enjoyable for participants.
• All of our Aquatic Instructors are certified with their National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid with C.P.R. “C” and Lifesaving Society Swim, Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Instructors.
• The Town of Aurora’s aquatic staff undergo over 140 hours of training prior to being hired as an Aquatic Instructor and then are required to undergo additional training each session.
• Our Learn To Swim programs are F.A.I.R. Access (Fee Assistance in Recreation) eligible. Check out our F.A.I.R. Access webpage for full details.

• We are excited to have you join us! All you need to bring is your bathing suit, towel and goggles (if preferred). We supply all equipment necessary. When you arrive, look for the Deck Supervisor (wearing a red shirt) and they will let you know where to wait for your swim class.

• Make-up classes or credit due to participant’s illness or commitments will not be available. Where a pool may close in an untimely manner, every effort will be made to appropriately accommodate participants. If an accommodation is not possible (at the discretion of the Deck Supervisor) the classes will be ended. If over 50% of the class was taught then no credit or refund will be issued.

• The Town of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer and as such is committed to recognising and celebrating the diversity of talent and expertise that make each person unique. The Aquatics division is pleased to offer instructor requests when we can, and we will do our best to accommodate your respective requests. However, please note the Town does not discriminate instructors based on traits within the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Once you are registered for a program, you may submit an Aquatics Instructor Request Form for a particular swim instructor. We will do our best to accommodate, however please note it may not always be possible due to factors beyond our control (such as the requested staff does not work that shift, or they have previously been requested elsewhere).

Aquatics Instructor Request Form

Please email our Aquatics staff if you have any questions.

Semi-Private Swim lessons are only recommended for individuals in the same level or a similar level. If more than one level apart (for example – Swimmer 3 and Swimmer 5), please email our Aquatics staff prior to the start of registration.

In order to obtain a Semi-Private Swim lesson, please follow these steps.

1 – Register for and secure a Private Swim lesson for one swimmer.

2 – Complete the Semi-Private Conversion Request form a minimum of 3 days prior to the start of the lesson.

• Please ensure you have a valid email address and course code listed when making this request.

3 – Aquatics staff will review the available pool space at the time of your class and approve/deny the request for a Semi-Private swim lesson.

4 – Aquatics staff will forward the request to our Customer Service staff, who will be in touch with the patron and begin the conversion.

• Note: The cost of a Semi-Private is calculated per child per class.
• The Town of Aurora does not match participants. Interested customers must supply both individuals.
• Aquatics staff will do their best to accommodate each request. However, pool space for those higher levels might not be available at the time of the Private Swim lesson.

Semi-Private Conversion Request Form

• Small Group Private Swim lessons are only recommended for individuals in the same level or a similar level. If more than one level apart (for example – Swimmer 5 and Adult 1), please email our Aquatics staff prior to the start of registration.
• Parents and children can learn to swim together. In order to obtain a Small Group Private Swim lesson, please follow these steps:

1 – Register for a Private Swim lesson for one swimmer.

2 – Email our Customer Service staff a minimum of 3 days prior to the start of the lesson to create the Small Group Private Swim lesson.

Specialty - Swim Development

• These classes are designed for candidates who have unsuccessfully completed a Swimmer 1 to Swimmer 6 level. It will provide practical skill development for incomplete items. A maximum of 4 swimmers per class.

Specialty - Family Swim Lessons

• Register for this time slot rather than a particular level. A real time saver for large families. Suitable for Preschool – Steps 1 to 5 and Swimmer 1 to 6. Multiple levels may be combined into a class. Family members may not necessarily be together. Class sizes will vary. A maximum of 4 swimmers per class.

The Town of Aurora offers an easy way to transfer your skills from one program to another.

• If you are joining our program from any other Learn to Swim program, please take a free swim assessment completed prior to registration.

All spectators are asked to watch from the designated viewing areas.

• A.F.L.C. Pool - There is a viewing area along the windows on the east side of the pool deck or from the hallway to the pool on the west side of the pool.
• S.A.R.C. Pool - There is a viewing gallery at the north end of the pool that is accessible from the lobby.

Please see this helpful flowchart to determine which Learn To Swim level to register for or if you need a swim assessment.

• Most recent swimming report card (regardless of program)
• Bathing suit and towel
• Goggles (recommended)

• Facility swim assessments are completed at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (S.A.R.C.) during leisure swims. If you are interested in staying for the leisure swim once our assessment is complete, please speak with the Customer Service reception desk upon arrival.
• Simply speak with a Deck Supervisor or Lifeguard on deck and an assessment can be arranged.
• Multiple family members can be assessed at once.

Lifesaving Sport is an emerging aquatic sport that focuses on developing swimming skills and fitness through lifesaving activities. Our certified Coaches will teach participants how to use various lifesaving equipment, such as rescue tubes, manikins and throw ropes. Team athletes will also have an opportunity to attend regional and provincial competitions. This is a perfect youth training program for future lifeguards.

Lifesaving Sport - More Information