Programming

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied at all times. They cannot be left unsupervised if a parent is participating in a class with another child.

Non-swimmers learn to swim using a swimming aid, which allows them to spend more time in the water. As they progress through the eight swimming levels, they become proficient at the four competitive swim strokes.

30-minute classes – Levels White to Red

A half hour lesson providing a warm and playful introduction to the swimming pool while emphasizing safety. Parent and child will be introduced to basic water skills, a variety of carries, teaching aids such as flutter boards, noodles, swimming bubbles and more. Children must be 5 months old before the start of the session. One adult (16 yrs +) goes in the water with the child.

A half hour lesson providing a fun and interactive learning environment where parent and child will be introduced to basic water skills needed to become increasingly confident in the water, including independent swimming. One adult goes in the water with the child.

Introduction to swimming for ages 8 and up to increase comfort level and independence in the water. To succeed in the program, students must swim one width of the pool continuously.

Prerequisite: Green swim level

Classes start with 20 minutes of fitness and games. Divers (6-15 years old) will then proceed to the diving boards for a 40-minute diving lesson. A child must master every skill at each of the eight diving levels before progressing to the next level. In order to preserve the integrity of each class, we reserve the right to transfer children who are not in the appropriate level.

Aqua Percept Sports Camp (Ages 13+)

Contact Jane Stowe

jane.stowe@pointe-claire.ca

We are unable to offer Aqua Percept this session. We hope to resume the classes in the next session. We do offer a 45 minute adapted swimming program (see below).

A gym and swim program for children with special needs, who could benefit from a 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 student-instructor ratio. A half-hour gym session helps to develop gross motor skills and a positive self-image in a non-competitive environment. A half-hour swimming lesson follows the gym session.

These are programs for children with special needs who could benefit from a 1-on-1 ratio.

Pre-Requisite : Olympic Way Silver level or Red Cross Swim Kids 10

Bronze Medallion teaches basic lifesaving principles. Candidates learn rescue procedures for both conscious and unconscious victims. Exams are given on the last day of the session therefore the last class will be longer. Course given mainly in English; course manual in English or French.

Course manual: $57
Pocket mask: $15

Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion

Bronze Cross continues the lifesaving procedures taught in Bronze Medallion. Candidates are better prepared to assess dangerous areas and dangerous behaviours in order to keep aquatic facilities safe and to prevent accidents. Exams are given on the last day of the session therefore the last class will be longer. Course given mainly in English; manual available in English or French.

Course manual: Same as Bronze Medallion
Pocket mask: $15
Whistle: $5

Pre-requisite:  Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid

The elements of this lifesaving certificate are designed to help candidates develop the 4 main elements of lifeguarding: knowledge, judgement, physical ability and skills. While reinforcing the guarding techniques and skills acquired in the previous courses, this course improves the decision-making process enabling lifeguards to prevent emergencies and to intervene in emergency situations.  Exam is given on the last day of the session.
Course given mainly in English; manual available in English or French.

Course manuals: $57
Pocket mask: $15
Whistle: $5

Pre-requisite: Bronze Cross

A combined Standard First Aid  AND National Lifeguard course. Please check dates and times below carefully as 100% attendance is mandatory for the Standard First Aid course.
Mainly in English; course manual is available in English or French.

Course manuals: $80
Pocket mask: $15
Whistle: $5

Prerequisite: National Lifeguard

This program allows National Lifeguards to renew their certification.

Pocket mask: $15
Whistle : $5

Prerequisite : National Lifeguard

This certification gives the candidates the knowledge required to teach the following lifesaving courses: Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross. They learn educational strategies enabling them to teach and assess first aid situations, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the different techniques and abilities in lifesaving. 100 % attendance is required.

Course manual: $110

A 45 minute hydro-therapy program designed to improve mobility, strength and functioning of individuals with arthritis and related conditions. A medical clearance is required for new participants.

Not offered this session.

Not offered this session.

A learn-to-dive program for adults aged 16 and up with basic swimming ability. Open to all levels of diving.

Open to all fitness level (ages 14 and up). Class takes place in the deep end of the pool. For security reasons, the Pointe-Claire Aquatic Centre reserves the right to refuse access to non-swimmer.

Aerobic choreography followed by muscle toning and a short stretch period.

Regular class

Advanced class

This class offers a guided exercise program that includes range of motion, posture, balance and muscle strengthening exercises.

In person and online sessions on Zoom.

A “yoga-inspired” warm-up and balance elements followed by core strengthening and flexibility on the mat.

Aerobic, balance and muscle conditioning exercises with various equipment

Hatha yoga

Actively lengthen and strengthen muscles simultaneously, resulting in greater joint mobility and lean, long muscles.