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Private swim lessons - all ages

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PMShouldice Aquatic Centre
Private swim lessons - all ages

About this event

Any age or ability can take part in this swim lesson. You will work with an instructor to customize your lesson plan and swimming goals. Semi-private lessons are also available to swimmers from the same household of roughly the same age and ability. You could focus on: swim strokes treading water entry into the pool kick types Prerequisite: None Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Time

6:00 PM

Wednesday • 30 mins

Venue

Shouldice Aquatic Centre

2000 SOUTHLAND DR SW

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