Youth 1 & 2: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

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Thursday, July 23, 2026 • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PMShouldice Aquatic Centre

About this event

Kids and teens will learn the basics of swimming or refine their current skills in this flexible lesson. They will work with an instructor to set individual goals and can work on skills like: breathing techniques swim strokes how to tread water front and back floats Prerequisite: None Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Time

5:45 PM

Thursday • 1 hour

Venue

Shouldice Aquatic Centre

2000 SOUTHLAND DR SW

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$84

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