Swimming Lessons & Certifications

Build confidence, develop skills, and stay safe in the water with our Swim for Life programs for all ages and abilities.

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Swimming Lessons

Our swimming lessons follow the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program. Swim for Life focuses on lifesaving skills, water safety, and stroke development, helping participants build confidence and competence in and around the water.

Our programs are delivered in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment, and are designed to support participants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Lesson Schedule

Swimming lessons are offered throughout the year
in the following sessions:

Fall Session

September to December

Spring Session

April to June

Winter Session

January to March

Summer Session

July and August

Lessons are offered once, twice or five times per week, depending on the session and program level.

Program Options

We offer Swim for Life programs for a variety of ages and skill levels.

Parent & Tot – Swim for Life

Caregiver‑and‑child lessons that introduce infants and toddlers to the water while building comfort, safety awareness, and movement skills together.

30-minute classes
8 classes per session

Preschool – Swim for Life

Introduces young children to the water through fun, safety‑focused activities that build comfort and basic skills.

30-minute classes
8 classes per session

Youth – Swim for Life

Youth Swim for Life: Progressive levels that develop swimming skills, endurance, and water safety knowledge.
Swimmer 1-2 – participants must be at least 5 years of age: 30-minute classes, 8 classes per session.
Swimmer 3-6: 45-minute classes, 8 classes per session.
Swimmer 7-9: 60-minute classes, 8 classes per session.

Adult – Swim for Life

Lessons for beginners and experienced swimmers focused on confidence, skill development, and water safety.

Leadership & Certification Programs

Lifesaving Society leadership courses that support skill advancement and pathways toward aquatic certification.

Private & Semi-Private
Swimming Lessons

Available for all program options listed above for participants who prefer or require a more individualized learning pace. Lessons are subject to instructor availability.

Become a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor

Becoming a lifeguard or swim instructor is a rewarding way to build leadership skills, support water safety, and prepare for employment in aquatics. The Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre offers Lifesaving Society programs that guide participants through each step of the certification pathway.

Lifeguard Pathway

To become a certified lifeguard, participants progress through the following Lifesaving Society certifications:

  1. Bronze Medallion
    • Minimum 13 years of age, or Bronze Star certification
    • Develops lifesaving judgment, rescue skills, and endurance
  2. Bronze Cross
    • Completion of Bronze Medallion
    • Current Standard Emergency First Aid certification
    • Builds advanced lifesaving and supervision skills
  3. National Lifeguard
    • Minimum 15 years of age
    • Completion of Bronze Cross
    • Completion of Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR “C”
    • Prepares candidates for lifeguarding in aquatic facilities

Swim Instructor Pathway

To become a Swim Instructor, participants must complete:

  1. Bronze Cross
  2. Swim for Life Instructor Course
    • Minimum 15 years of age
    • Focuses on teaching skills, swimmer development, and safe instruction practices


Swim instructors teach lessons following the
Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program.

Accessibility & Inclusion

At the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible aquatic environment for all members of our community.
 
Our facility features a zero-entry ramp in the lap pool, allowing for easy and gradual access to the water. A chair lift is available for use in all three pools, providing safe entry and exit for those who require additional support. We also offer aquatic walkers and wheelchairs to help individuals move comfortably in and around the pool area.
 
 Inclusive programs such as our Sensory Friendly Swim and Women & Girls Swim help create accessible recreational opportunities for a wide range of community members.

  • Participants requiring accommodations or additional support are encouraged to contact us in advance.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be provided whenever possible.
  • All participants are expected to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Registration Information

  • Registration is first‑come, first‑served and subject to availability
  • Session dates, fees, and registration timelines are posted prior to each session
  • Participants should register for the level that best matches their current skill level
  • Online registration for swimming lessons closes one week prior to the program start date.
  • In‑person registration is available up to and including the second scheduled class, provided space remains.
  • The LCLC Aquatic Centre reserves the right to adjust lesson fees, schedules, or instructor assignments at any time.

Additional Information

General Information

  • To support student learning, interaction between parents/guardians and participants during lessons must be limited.
  • Please do not sit directly behind your child’s class or speak to them during the lesson.
  • Encouragement and praise are welcome after the class.
  • Long hair must be tied back to ensure participants can safely and effectively perform required skills.
  • Goggles are not permitted before Swimmer 2

Refunds, Withdrawals, & Transfers

  • Requests for refunds or class transfers will be accepted up to the third scheduled lesson.
  • No refunds or transfers will be issued after the third lesson.
  • Once a program has started, any approved refund will be issued as a prorated account credit, based on the number of classes that have occurred (not the number attended).
  • A full (100%) refund or account credit will be provided if a program is cancelled by the LCLC.
  • All refund, withdrawal, or transfer requests must be made through Guest Services.
  • A $25.00 administrative fee applies to all withdrawals.

Missed Lessons

  • Regular attendance and practice are important for skill development and participant success.
  • The LCLC may occasionally cancel a class due to inclement weather, mechanical issues, or unforeseen circumstances.
    • Cancelled classes will be rescheduled for the same day and time during the week following the scheduled program end date.
  • If a participant is unable to complete the session due to a medical reason, a prorated credit for the remaining lessons may be applied to their account with a valid medical note.
    • Account credits cannot be redeemed for cash.

Swimming Lesson Cancellations

  • Requests for refunds or class transfers may be made up to the third lesson. After this point, no refunds or transfers will be issued.
  • If the program has started, an account credit will be prorated based on the number of lessons passed in the session, not the number of lessons attended by the swimmer.
  • A full (100%) refund or account credit will be issued if a program is cancelled by the LCLC
  • Refunds/withdrawals/transfers can be requested through Guest Services.
  • There is an administrative fee of $25.00 for withdrawal.