Parent & Tot
Start here · 6 mo+Quality bonding time to enhance both parents’ and babies’ comfort levels in and around the water.
Program guide
One club, one pathway
Our instructor team, unique teaching methodology and dedication to a fun but safe environment make this a swim club that caters to all swimmers. Follow the path from a first splash with a parent, through our Learn to Swim levels, to competitive training or aquatic leadership.
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First Splash
Babies & toddlers
Pre School
Introduces toddlers to water in a safe, enjoyable environment through fun and engaging activities, teaching basic skills like floating and blowing bubbles.
Ready for lessons
2
Learn to Swim
The core program, plus a fast track for young talent
Learn to Swim
Start here · Age 3+Our core program is designed for children with no prior experience to learn all four Olympic strokes, starting with basics such as floating and kicking, then advancing to technique, endurance, and competitive skills.
Elite Learn to Swim
Fast track · After Level 4Pre-competitive program that accelerates young, enthusiastic swimmers up to 10 years old toward a competitive direction, covering all four strokes, dives, starts, turns and finishes. Swimmers are promoted to our swim team when ready.
Adult Program
Start here · 16+A separate stream for swimmers aged 16 or older, from overcoming fear of the water to stroke correction, endurance and overall fitness.
Choose a stream
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Three Ways Forward
Swimmers can move between streams
Swim Fitness
Competitive team training style once or twice a week, focusing on stroke improvement and endurance, plus lifesaving skills such as treading and towing. Swimmers can compete in lifesaving sport competitions.
Aquatic Leadership
The pathway from strong swimmer to lifesaver, lifeguard and instructor. A ladder of Lifesaving Society certifications, each building on the last.
See the certification ladderSwim Team
Three competitive groups, each with its own training load and time standard. Members train and race under head coaches Calvin and Clarence.
- Development Junior / Senior3 to 4 sessions / weekDivision 2 time standard
- Competitive Group5 sessions / weekDivision 1 time standard
- High Performance6 sessions / weekOAG / OSC time standard
Full certification ladder below
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The certification ladder
Aquatic Leadership — each award is the prerequisite for the next
- Award 01
Bronze Star
10+ years old
Develops swimming proficiency and personal fitness and introduces lifesaving skills.
- Award 02
Bronze Medallion
13+ years old, or completion of Bronze Star
Uses judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness to perform water rescues.
- Award 03
Bronze Cross
Bronze Medallion + Basic First Aid
Transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding, preparing candidates for lifeguard responsibilities.
- Award 04
National Lifeguard
15+ years old · Bronze Cross + Intermediate First Aid
Legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout Canada, recognized by Ontario for public swimming pools.
- Award 05
Swim & Lifesaving Instructor
15+ years old · Bronze Cross + Intermediate First Aid
Teaching methods and evaluation for the Swim for Life, Canadian Swim Patrol programs, and Lifesaving Leadership courses.
Apex Instructor in Training
13+ · Bronze Medallion or CrossEquips swimmers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become an instructor at APEX.
Not sure where to start?
Placement is based on a short assessment, not age alone. Tell us a little about your swimmer and we’ll find the right level.