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Courses for Swimming, in the fall for children at the Plant Recreation Centre

Powerswim - Advanced - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Powerswim - Advanced - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Powerswim - Advanced - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Timed distances increase in this pre-competitive program level & includes endurance swim to 400m and workout totals to 1500m+. All strokes are refined and Individual Medley and Relays are introduced. Times distances increase. Prerequisites: 8 years of age & Powerswim Intermediate or recommendation by Instructor. Due to physical distancing requirements, no physical manipulation will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 5 pm-6 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $195.00 1598463
    8 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 6 pm-7 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $195.00 1598465
    8 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Powerswim - Intermediate - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Powerswim - Intermediate - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Powerswim - Intermediate - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Pre-competitive program that continues to develop endurance to 300m nonstop & workout total of 1000 to 1500m. Breast stroke & Butterfly strokes & turns are introduced. Prerequisites: 8 years of age & Powerswim Introduction or recommendation by Instructor. Due to physical distancing requirements, no physical manipulation will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 4 pm-5 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $195.00 1598470
    8 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 5 pm-6 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $195.00 1598471
    8 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Powerswim - Introduction - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Powerswim - Introduction - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Powerswim - Introduction - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Pre-competitive program developing freestyle, backstroke, flip turns and introduces whip kick & dolphin kick. Build to an endurance swim of 200m nonstop & a workout total of 800-1000m. Prerequisites: 8 years of age & Swim Kids 6 OR ability to swim 75m nonstop. Due to physical distancing requirements, no physical manipulation will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 4 pm-5 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $195.00 1598710
    8 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 5 pm-6 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $195.00 1598711
    8 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Private lessons

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Private lessons during the spring 2022
* Private lessons during the summer 2022
One-to-One lessons designed for swimmers working at the Preschool Swim Level to overcome a fear of water or master a skill. Parent or Guardian must accompany swimmers in the water. Due to physical distancing requirements, no hands on instruction will be completed by swim instructors
  • Sat, 10 am-10:30 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598727
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 10:30 am-11 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598728
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 11 am-11:30 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598729
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 5:30 pm-6 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598731
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 11:30 am-noon, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598732
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10 am-10:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598733
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10:30 am-11 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598734
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 11 am-11:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598735
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 5:30 pm-6 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598723
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 7 pm-7:30 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598725
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 6 pm-6:30 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $318.00 1598736
    3 yrs-5 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Private lessons

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Private lessons during the spring 2022
* Private lessons during the summer 2022
One-to-One lessons designed for swimmers working at the Swim Kids 1-4 Level to overcome a fear of water or master a skill. Parent or Guardian must accompany swimmers in the water. Due to physical distancing requirements, no hands on instruction will be completed by swim instructors
  • Sat, 9 am-9:30 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598745
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 10:30 am-11 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598746
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 11 am-11:30 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598747
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 5:30 pm-6 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598749
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9 am-9:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598750
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9:30 am-10 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598751
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10:30 am-11 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598752
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 11:30 am-noon, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598753
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 5:30 pm-6 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598740
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 7 pm-7:30 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598741
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 6:45 pm-7:15 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598742
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 5 pm-5:30 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598743
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 6:30 pm-7 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598744
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 5 pm-5:30 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $318.00 1598755
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 5:30 pm-6 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $318.00 1598754
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Private lessons

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Private lessons during the spring 2022
* Private lessons during the summer 2022
One-to-One lessons designed for swimmers working at the Swim Kids 5-10 Level to overcome a fear of water or master a skill. Parent or Guardian must come prepared to enter should the swimmer need assistance. Due to physical distancing requirements, no hands on instruction will be completed by swim instructors
  • Sat, 9:30 am-10 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598762
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 11 am-11:30 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598763
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 11 am-11:30 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598764
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 5:30 pm-6 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598765
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 11:30 am-noon, Sep 11-Nov 20, $318.00 1598766
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 11 am-11:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598770
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10 am-10:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598769
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9:30 am-10 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598768
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9 am-9:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $318.00 1598767
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 6 pm-6:30 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1600729
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 6 pm-6:30 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598757
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 7 pm-7:30 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598761
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 5 pm-5:30 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598760
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 6:30 pm-7 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598759
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Mon, 6:30 pm-7 pm, Sep 13-Nov 22, $289.00 1598758
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 6 pm-6:30 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $318.00 1598772
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 6:30 pm-7 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $318.00 1598771
    6 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 1 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 1 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 1 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers with the help of a parent, will develop front and back float, front and back glide, flutter kick (assisted), shallow water entries and exits, and swim 5 metres. Due to physical distancing requirements, no physical manipulation will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 11:30 am-noon, Sep 11-Nov 20, $164.50 1598796
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 5 pm-5:30 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $164.50 1598797
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 11 am-11:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $164.50 1598798
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Tue, 5:30 pm-6 pm, Sep 14-Nov 23, $164.50 1600730
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 5:30 pm-6 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $164.50 1598802
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 6:30 pm-7 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $164.50 1598800
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 10 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 10 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 10 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke (50m), learn sidestroke (25m), perform dolphin kick (vertical), learn feet- and head-first surface dives with underwater swim, and swim 500 metres continuously. Due to physical distancing requirements, no hands-on instruction will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 10:30 am-11:30 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $195.00 1598867
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10:30 am-11:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $195.00 1598868
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 6 pm-7 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $195.00 1598869
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 2 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 2 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 2 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers with the help of a parent, will learn front and back glide with flutter kick, develop front swim, complete deep-water activities (assisted) and swim 10 metres continuously. Due to physical distancing requirements, no physical manipulation will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 11:30 am-noon, Sep 11-Nov 20, $164.50 1598806
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 11:30 am-noon, Sep 12-Nov 21, $164.50 1598808
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 6:30 pm-7 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $164.50 1598813
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 6 pm-6:30 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $164.50 1598810
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 3 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 3 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 3 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers with the help of a parent, will increase their distance on front and back glide with flutter kick, perform flutter kick unassisted, wear a PFD in deep water, float in deep water, and swim 15 metres continuously. Due to physical distancing requirements, no physical manipulation will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 10 am-10:30 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $164.50 1598819
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 5 pm-5:30 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $164.50 1598821
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10 am-10:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $164.50 1598823
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 6:30 pm-7 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $164.50 1598828
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 6 pm-6:30 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $164.50 1598824
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 4 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 4 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 4 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers with the help of a parent, will learn back swim with shoulder roll and front crawl (10m), work on flutter kick on back, perform kneeling dive, introduction to sculling and swim 25 metres continuously. Due to physical distancing requirements, no physical manipulation will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 11:30 am-noon, Sep 11-Nov 20, $164.50 1598831
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 5 pm-5:30 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $164.50 1598833
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 11:30 am-noon, Sep 12-Nov 21, $164.50 1598834
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 6 pm-6:30 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $164.50 1598837
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 6:30 pm-7 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $164.50 1598835
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 5 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 5 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 5 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers develop front crawl (15m), learn back crawl (15m) and whip kick on back, learn stride dive and treading water, perform head-first sculling on back, and swim 50 metres continuously. Due to physical distancing requirements, no physical manipulation will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 9 am-9:45 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $179.00 1598839
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9 am-9:45 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $179.00 1598840
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 6 pm-6:45 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $179.00 1598843
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 6 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 6 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 6 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (25m), learn elementary back stroke (15m), learn dolphin kick, tread water in deep water, perform front dive and swim 75 metres continuously. Due to physical distancing requirements, no hands-on instruction will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 10 am-10:45 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $179.00 1598845
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 11 am-11:45 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $179.00 1598847
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 5 pm-5:45 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $179.00 1598848
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 7 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 7 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 7 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (50m) and elementary back stroke (25m), learn front scull, perform whip kick on front and dolphin kick, learn stride entry and swim 150 metres continuously. Due to physical distancing requirements, no hands-on instruction will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 10 am-10:45 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $179.00 1598850
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 11 am-11:45 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $179.00 1598851
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 5 pm-5:45 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $179.00 1598852
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 8 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 8 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 8 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (75m) and elementary back stroke (25m), learn breast stroke (15m), learn eggbeater/tread water, perform feet-first surface dive and standing shallow dive,and swim 300 metres continuously. Due to physical distancing requirements, no hands-on instruction will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 10 am-11 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $195.00 1598853
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 4 pm-5 pm, Sep 11-Nov 20, $195.00 1598854
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9 am-10 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $195.00 1598855
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 5 pm-6 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $195.00 1598856
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >

Swim kids level 9 - Low ratio

Note: this course was offered during last fall and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim kids level 9 - Low ratio during the spring 2022
* Swim kids level 9 - Low ratio during the summer 2022
Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke (25m), learn sidestroke kick, perform headfirst surface dive, and swim 400 metres continuously. Due to physical distancing requirements, no hands-on instruction will be completed by swim instructors.
  • Sat, 10:30 am-11:30 am, Sep 11-Nov 20, $195.00 1598859
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10:30 am-11:30 am, Sep 12-Nov 21, $195.00 1598860
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 6 pm-7 pm, Sep 15-Nov 24, $195.00 1598864
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 5 pm-6 pm, Sep 16-Nov 25, $195.00 1598862
    6 yrs-12 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
Map location of Plant Recreation Centre
Plant Recreation Centre
930 Somerset ST W
Ottawa,ON
(613) 232-3000