The City of Burlington offers a variety of swimming and aquatic programs. Explore our programs, including recreational, fitness and lesson options.
We offer several types of aquatic fitness programs to provide an exercise option that reduces impact on your joints. These programs are available to drop-ins.
We offer many certifications and aquatic leadership courses that will help you develop your leadership skills and access employment opportunities with the City, other municipalities or a camp anywhere across Canada.
Lap swim programs are an excellent fitness options for swimmers of all abilities. Lap swims are available to drop-ins.
We offer several swimming and aquatic fitness drop-in programs. Including Free Swim, Fun Swim, Leisure Swim, Water Running, and others.
Explore and register for Swimming Drop-In Programs
Free summer swimming presented by Access Storage will happen at select times at various pool throughout the summer. View Access Storage Free Swimming events page for information on specific dates, times and locations.
We offer swimming lessons for all swimming ability levels. Our lessons follow the Swim for Life™ learn to swim program to develop swimming skills that will last a lifetime. You are never too young to learn how to swim and never too old to start.
The Swim for Life™ program offers the following levels for different swimming abilities and ages. These can be used to determine what program will best fit your child's needs.
Parent and Tot 1 |
This program is designed for infants 4 to 12 months old who are ready to learn to enjoy the water with a parent. |
Parent and Tot 2 |
This program is designed for infants 12 to 24 months old who are ready to learn to enjoy the water with a parent. |
Parent and Tot 3 |
This program is designed for toddlers 2 to 3 years old who are ready to learn to enjoy the water with a parent. |
Timid Toddler/Little Splashers |
This program is designed for toddlers 2.5 to 5 years old who are just starting out on their own. |
Preschool 1 |
This program is designed for children who can move through shallow water with assistance and are ready to explore and learn with a swim instructor. |
Preschool 2 |
This program is designed for children who can:
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Preschool 3 |
This program is designed for children who can:
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Preschool 4 |
This program is designed for children who can:
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Preschool 5 |
This program is designed for children who can:
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Swimmer 1 |
This program is designed for youth who are five to 13 years old and are just starting out. |
Swimmer 2 |
This program is designed for youth who can:
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Swimmer 3 |
This program is designed for youth who can:
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Swimmer 4 |
This program is designed for youth who can:
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Swimmer 5 |
This program is designed for those who can:
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Swimmer 6 |
This program is designed for those who can:
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Swimmer 7 |
This program is designed for those who can:
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Swimmer 8 (Rookie Patrol) |
This program is the preferred progression after completing Swimmer 7. |
Swimmer 9 (Ranger Patrol) |
This program is the preferred progression after completing Swimmer 8. |
Swimmer 10 (Star Patrol) |
This program is the preferred progression after completing Swimmer 9. |
Bronze Star |
This program is the preferred progression after completing Swimmer 10. |
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