Swim Lessons: Goals for Every Age in Mississauga

Looking for swim lessons in the Mississauga area that also teach water safety and survival? At British Swim School Greater Toronto, we offer safety focused swim lessons to kids and adults of all ages in Mississauga, Churchville, Lakeview, Meadowvale, Brampton, and the surrounding areas. Available year-round in heated, indoor pools throughout the local area, our swimming lessons include water safety in every session with fun activities and games that keep kids excited about learning and coming back for more.

Goal-Oriented Swim Lessons in Mississauga

Interested in enrolling your child in swimming lessons, but not sure which level to start with? We divide our class levels by a combination of age and ability. When students meet the goals of their current level, they advance immediately for continuous learning. Here’s a brief overview of our program:

For infants and toddlers ages 3-36 months:

• Tadpole: This “Parent & Me” class focuses on water acclimation, full gentle submersion, and assisted back floating.
• Swimboree: Swimmers who meet the goals of Tadpole move up to Swimboree. Also a parent-assisted class, goals include beginner water survival and the ability to separate from the parent in the water.
• Seahorse: This class is for toddlers who have met the goals of Swimboree. Students work on independence in the water, including underwater rollovers and back floats.

For kids ages 3 and up:

• Starfish: This beginner class focuses on water acclimation and introduces water survival exercises used in later classes. Goals include full submersion and supported back floats.
• Minnow: Kids meeting the goals of Starfish move up to Minnow to begin water survival instruction. Goals include elementary backstroke and safe entry and exit from the pool.
• Turtle 1 & 2: Students in Turtle 1 focus on advanced water survival, the basics of swim strokes and side breathing. In Turtle 2, students work on advanced stroke techniques and correct arm, leg, and breathing coordination. Goals include treading water for one minute and swimming backstroke and freestyle for 20 yards.
• Shark 1 & 2: Shark 1 students perfect their swim stroke techniques. Goals include swimming all four swim strokes for 25 yards. Shark 2 students increase stamina and speed in the water. Goals include swimming 50 yards of all four swim strokes.

For students 18 years and up:

• Adult lessons: Geared towards the goals of each student, our adult lessons are for every age and ability, providing heart-healthy exercise with no damaging impact on joints.

Ready to make a splash? Enroll in swim lessons with British Swim School Greater Toronto today by calling (289) 569-1444. Our swimming lessons are available to kids and adults of all ages and abilities in Mississauga, Churchville, Lakeview, Meadowvale, Brampton, and the surrounding ON communities.