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Swimmer 2: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • 5:00 PM - 5:45 PMShouldice Aquatic Centre
Swimmer 2: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

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This beginner swimming lesson will continue to increase your kid/teen's confidence in and around the water. They will learn: sideways entries into the pool while wearing a lifejacket interval training whip kicks in a vertical position distance swims front and back crawl Prerequisite: Swimmer 1 or Preschool 5 Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Time

5:00 PM

Tuesday • 45 mins

Venue

Shouldice Aquatic Centre

2000 SOUTHLAND DR SW

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