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Preschool 4 & 5: Swim for Life®

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • 6:15 PM - 6:45 PMBob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Preschool 4 & 5: Swim for Life®

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This swimming lesson will help to improve your preschooler's level 4 skills and also introduce them to level 5 skills. They will continue to improve and learn: opening their eyes underwater pendulum rollovers onto their back treading water forward roll entry into the pool whip kicks Prerequisite: Preschool 3 Please bring: Swimsuit, towel, swim diaper and plastic pants if not toilet trained. Forms/waivers: None

Time

6:15 PM

Wednesday • 30 mins

Venue

Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre

Calgary, AB

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