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Adult 1 & 2: Swim for Life® - teens & adults

swimming lessons
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMThornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Adult 1 & 2: Swim for Life® - teens & adults

About this event

Learn the basics of swimming or refine your current skills in this flexible program. You will work with an instructor to set individual goals and could work on: breathing techniques swim strokes how to tread water front and back floats Prerequisite: None Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Time

9:00 AM

Wednesday • 1 hour

Venue

Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Calgary, AB

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