Highwood Outdoor Pool offers Red Cross and Lifesaving Society programs.
Many of our swimming instructors are also certified lifeguards and have gone through numerous hours of training to become certified in their individual awards.
We have lesson guards on duty during all swimming lessons as an extra “set of eyes”.
Red Cross Swim Lessons Tip Sheet
Red Cross Swim Lessons
Mon - Thursday over 2 weeks (8 classes per set)
| Mon to Thurs over 2 weeks (8 classes per set) | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Parented - Sea Turtle | $60.00 | 11:30 - 12:00 |
| Sea Otter | $60.00 | 11:30 - 12:00 |
| Salamander | $60.00 | 11:00 - 11:30 |
| Sunfish | $60.00 | 11:00 - 11:30 |
| Crocodile OR Whale | $60.00 | 11:30 - 12:00 |
| Swim Kids 1 OR 2 | $60.00 | 11:00 - 11:30 |
| Swim Kids 3 OR 4 | $60.00 | 11:30 - 12:00 |
| Swim Kids 5 OR 6 | $65.00 | 10:55 - 11:30 |
| Swim Kids 7 OR 8 | $65.00 | 11:15 - 12:00 |
| Swim Kids 9 OR 10 | $70.00 | 11:15 - 12:00 |
| Lifesaving Society Rookie, Ranger, Star not offered for 2020 |
Mon. to Fri. weekly starting June 29 (5 classes per set)
| Mon. to Fri. weekly starting June 29 (5 classes per set) | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Otter | $60.00 | 10:10 - 11:00 |
| Salamander OR Sunfish | $60.00 | 10:00 - 10:50 |
| Crocodile OR Whale | $60.00 | 9:00 - 9:50 |
| Swim Kids 1 OR 2 | $60.00 | 10:00 - 10:50 |
| Swim Kids 3 OR 4 | $60.00 | 10:00 - 10:50 |
| Swim Kids 5 OR 6 | $65.00 | 10:00 - 10:55 |
| Swim Kids 7 OR 8 Please note: this class ends at 11:00 on Friday | $65.00 | 10:00 - 11:15 |
| Swim Kids 9 OR 10 Please note: this class ends at 9:45 on Friday | $70.00 | 8:45 - 10:00 |
Notes:
- Receive $5.00 off registered programs upon presentation of a current Highwood Community Membership. **There is no discount on Private or Semi Private Lessons.
- We reserve the right to change or combine class times in order to accomodate low registrations.
- You must register for lessons in person at the pool. Full payment must be made at time of booking.
Session Dates
| 2 Week Session | Dates (all levels available) |
|---|---|
| PreSchool Lessons 11:40am - 12:15 Set 1 | June 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26 7 classes Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, Crocodile or Whale |
| Set 2 | July 6 - 9 & 13 - 16 (8 classes) |
| Set 3 | July 20 - 23 & 27 - 30 (8 classes) |
| Set 4 | August 3 - 6 & 10 - 13 (8 classes) |
| Set 5 | August 17 - 20 & 24 - 27 (8 classes) |
Private Swim Lessons
| All Levels | Semi Private | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons are offered weekly Covers stoke improvement & water safety instruction Lessons must be pre-booked Participants in Semi-Private lessons must pre-arrange their own groups before registering; they are not arranged by HOP staff. It is recommended that participants are not more than one level apart. Choose from: Individual Day11:00 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:00 Fridays only 4 Day Lessons Monday -ThursdayTBA 5 Day Lessons Monday - Friday8:30 - 9:00am 12:00 - 12:30 12:30 - 1:00 | $20.00 per person $75.00 Mon to Fri (5 -30 min. lessons per person) | $30.00 each $140.00 Mon to Fri (5 -30 min. lessons per person) |
**There is no Community Membership discount on Private or Semi Private Lessons.
Leadership Programs
| Dates | Times | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Star | June 29 - July 2 | 9:00am - 12:00 | $110.00 | |
| Swim Patrol or SK 10 experience recommended | OR July 27 - 30 | |||
| Bronze Medallion | August 10 - 14 | 8:30AM - 1:00PM | $180.00 | |
| Prerequisite: | ||||
| Age 13 and the ability to swim 500m in 15 minutes | ||||
| Bronze Cross | August 10 - 14 | 8:30AM - 1:00 PM | $180.00 | |
| Prerequisite: | ||||
| Age 14, Bronze Cross and the ability to swim 600m | August 10 - 14 | 8:30AM - 1:00PM | $180.00 | |
| Combined Bronze Medallion & Cross | August 10 - 14 | 8:30AM - 1:00PM | $210.00 |
Notes:
- Minimum 4 participants per class required to run the above programs.
How To Register For Swim Lessons
All registrations will be first come, first paid, first served. In order to ensure your child’s spot, please register in advance. No phone registrations, emails or holds will be accepted.
To register, print registration document (Swim Registration Form – will be available June 1). Complete and take to the pool with payment. Participants will not be considered fully registered until form and payment has been received