Swimming lessons are one of our integral part of our fall back to school plan in our house. Just like visits to have the kids eyes checked, registering for swim lessons is part of what we do during the fall - keeping the kids on track and building on those skills developed through the year. This year, Stella has regressed as the pools were closed, and lessons were cancelled due to COVID. With the pools slowly opening back up to visitors, she's been more confident swimming with regular practice - and we're happy to register for swimming lessons this fall, with new precautions in place. Here's where to register for Edmonton swimming lessons this fall - 

Edmonton

Edmonton is running fall programming, with learn to swim programs, preschool programming, child programs, youth and adult programs at multiple recreation centres, throughout the city, at multiple days and times. Swimming lessons (parented) start at 4-months of age, and run until adulthood.What's different this year? A responsible person 15 years of age or older is required to enter the water for the entire duration of the lesson set. Aquatic Instructors will not have direct contact with you or your child and will maintain physical distancing. To add additional participants (from your Cohort), please contact the Facility Programmer via 311. To register, and search available programs, you can visit your Move Learn Play account. 

Strathcona County

Strathcona County will be offering modified swimming programs this fall. Registration for fall swimming programs starts Thursday, August 27 at 7 a.m. The programs have been created following all Alberta Health Services guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Programs being offered this fall include:

• Preschool Basics - a parented class for children ages 3 to 5.
• Basics 5+ - a parented class for children 5 years of age and older who have not taken swimming lessons before or have have successfully completed Red Cross Swim Kids Level 1.
• Advanced - a parented class for children who have successfully completed Salamander or Red Cross Swim Kids Level 1.
• Red Cross Swim Kids Levels 4 and up - unparented
• Leadership / lifesaving - unparented
• Learn to swim adult and teen - unparented
• Private lessons

Registration starts Thursday, August 27 at 7 a.m. for fall swimming programs. Visit Recreation Online to view the program schedule and register.

Paul Sadler Swimland

Swim lessons continue at Paul Sadler Swimland, with precautions in place. You can register for swim lessons at Paul Sadler, at www.swimland.ca.