The Town of Georgina offers quality swimming lessons through the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program that will help participants develop water safety skills that will last a lifetime.
Browse and register all aquatic programs.
Registration reminders
- Program registration dates: Resident registration now open, Non-residents opens at 8:30 a.m. on March 11, 2025
- Register online or on the phone, or see the locations where you can register in person. If you have any questions, reach out to us by email at eleisure@georgina.ca
- Don’t have an online account? Sign up for one today and take advantage of all the great programs and activities.
- The Town of Georgina's swimming and aquatic programs are some of the most popular and fill up quickly, if you can't get into a program make sure you get on the waitlist as that helps the Town determine which programs to add.
- Note: all dates, times, locations and prices are subject to change without notice.
Conversion from Red Cross Learn to Swim to the Lifesaving Swim for Life
Aged 4 months to 3 years old
4 to 12 months
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Swim for Life - Parent and Tot 1
Red Cross - Learn to swim – Starfish
12 to 24 months
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Parent and Tot 2
Red Cross – Duck
2 to 3 years
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Parent and Tot 3
Red Cross – Sea Turtle
Aged 3 to 5 years
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Preschool 1
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Sea Otter
Lifesaving Swim for Life – Preschool 2
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Salamander
Lifesaving Swim for Life – Preschool 3
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Sunfish
Lifesaving Swim for Life – Preschool 4
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Crocodile
Lifesaving Swim for Life – Preschool 5
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Whale
Age 6
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Swimmer 1
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Sea Otter
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Swimmer 1
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Salamander
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Swimmer 1
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Sunfish
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Swimmer 1
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Crocodile
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Swimmer 2
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Whale
Aged 6 years plus
Lifesaving Swim for Life - Swimmer 1
Red Cross Learn to Swim – Swim Kids 1
Lifesaving Swim for Life – Swimmer 2
Red Cross Learn to Swim - Swim Kids 2
Lifesaving Swim for Life – Swimmer 3
Red Cross Learn to Swim - Swim Kids 3 / Swim Kids 4
Lifesaving Swim for Life – Swimmer 4
Red Cross Learn to Swim - Swim Kids 5 / Swim Kids 6
Lifesaving Swim for Life – Swimmer 5
Red Cross Learn to Swim - Swim Kids 7 / Swim Kids 8
Lifesaving Swim for Life – Swimmer 6
Red Cross Learn to Swim - Swim Kids 9 / Swim Kids 10
Program prerequisites
Parent and Tot (participation/age-based)
Parent and Tot 1
- Age requirements: 4 months – 1 year old
- Parent must be in the water with their child for the duration of lessons
- No age-based overrides for this level – minimum age requirement must be met
Parent and Tot 2
- Age requirements: 1 year old – 2 years old
- Parent must be in the water with their child for the duration of lessons
- Age-based - participants do not have to have taken the previous level to enroll
- Note: overrides will be accepted for any child turning one year old within the first two weeks of the class starting (exceptions will not be made beyond this))
Parent and Tot 3
- Age requirements: 2 years old – 3 years old
- Parent must be in the water with their child for the duration of lessons
- Age-based – participants do not have to have taken the previous level to enroll
- Note: overrides will be accepted for any child turning two years old within the first two weeks of the class starting (exceptions will not be made beyond this)
Preschool (skills-based)
Preschool 1
- Age requirements: at least 3 years old – less than 6 years old
- Note: overrides will be accepted for any child turning three years old within the first two weeks of the class starting (exceptions will not be made beyond this)
Preschool 2
- Age requirements: at least 3 years old – less than 6 years old
- Must have completed Preschool 1, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Preschool 3
- Age requirements: at least 3 years old – less than 6 years old
- Must have completed Preschool 2, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Preschool 4
- Age requirements: at least 3 years old – less than 6 years old
- Must have completed Preschool 3, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Preschool 5
- Age requirements: at least 3 years old – less than 6 years old
- Must have completed Preschool 4, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Swimmer (skills-based)
Swimmer 1
- Age requirements: at least 6 years old – less than 16 years old
- Note: overrides will be accepted for any child turning six years old within the first two weeks of the class starting (exceptions will not be made beyond this)
Swimmer 2
- Age requirements: at least 6 years old – less than 16 years old
- Must have completed Swimmer 1, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Swimmer 3
- Age requirements: at least 6 years old – less than 16 years old
- Must have completed Swimmer 2, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Swimmer 4
- Age requirements: at least 6 years old – less than 16 years old
- Must have completed Swimmer 3, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Swimmer 5
- Age requirements: at least 6 years old – less than 16 years old
- Must have completed Swimmer 4, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Swimmer 6
- Age requirements: at least 6 years old – less than 16 years old
- Must have completed Swimmer 5, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Adult (skills-based)
Adult 1
- Age requirements: at least 16 years old - less than 99 years old
Adult 2
- Age requirements: at least 16 years old - less than 99 years old
- Recommended to have completed Adult 1, or have been assessed at this level by a member of the aquatics team
Lifesaving Swim - Adapted Lessons (membership required)
Lifesaving Swim - Integrated Adapted
- Age requirements: at least 3 years old - less than 99 years old
Lifesaving Swim - Sensory Adapted
- Age requirements: at least 3 years old - less than 99 years old
Stroke Development (new program)
Stoke Development - Youth
- Age requirements: at least 9 years old - less than 16 years old
- Must be comfortable swimming continuous lengths of the pool with minimal breaks
Stroke Development - Adult
- Age requirements: at least 17 years old - less than 99 years old
- Must be comfortable swimming continuous lengths of the pool with minimal breaks
Swim Patrol (skills-based)
Rookie Patrol
- Age requirements: at least 8 years old - less than 13 years old
Ranger Patrol
- Age requirements: at least 8 years old - less than 13 years old
- Must have completed Rookie Patrol
Star Patrol
- Age requirements: at least 8 years old - less than 13 years old
- Must have completed Ranger Patrol
Advanced Leadership
Bronze Star
- Age requirements: at least 8 years old - less than 14 years old
Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid with CPR-B
- Age requirements: at least 13 years old - less than 99 years old
- Note: participants younger than 13 can enroll in this program is they have successfully completed Bronze Star
Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- Age requirements: at least 13 years old - less than 99 years old
- Must have successfully completed Bronze Medallion
Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- Age requirements: at least 12 years old - less than 99 years old
LSS Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
- Age requirements: at least 15 years old - less than 99 years old
- Must have their Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard certification (need not be current)
National Lifeguard Prep (new program)
- Age requirements: at least 13 years old - less than 99 years old
- Must have their Bronze Cross certification
National Lifeguard
- Age requirements: at least 15 years old - less than 99 years old
- Must have their Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C certifications
Important swimming info
Important swimming info
What to wear in the pool
Proper bathing attire means clothing used for swimming only. Children who are not toilet-trained must wear swimmer pull-ups. No diapers, disposable or cloth, are permitted.
Slide and therapy pool
The two-storey water slide enters into the Therapy Pool and is 90 feet in length. The slide operates during public swim times, except where noted otherwise. Must be 48” tall to ride and have passed the deep end test.
Personal belongings/lockers
Please do not leave any valuables in the change rooms. Lockers are available for your daily use. The Town of Georgina is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles. Locks are not provided.
Shower before swimming
All swimmers must shower thoroughly before entering the pool to help keep the water clean for your swimming enjoyment.
Change room requirements
All children under the age of six are welcome to accompany their parent and or caregiver into the change room. Children over the age of six who need assistance changing are encouraged to utilize the family/universal change room with their parent/caregiver. No nudity permitted in the common area.
Pool foul/power failure/maintenance closure
The pool(s) may close in an untimely manner due to a pool fouling, power failure or mechanical maintenance problem.