SwimAbilities is a 4-level swimming program that is designed to break down swimming skills into small manageable components with logical progressions and lots of opportunities for success.
The program is geared for children ages 3-16, with special needs, who need additional support to achieve their beginning swimmer goals and to increase their safety, independence, and enjoyment in and around the water.
Each class is 45 minutes long with 30 minutes class time, and 15 minutes transition time for play and getting out of the pool.
We chose to be one of the first facilities to implement this program because it fits with our values of Wellness, Safety, Partnership and it also fills a programming gap for an important part of the Community.
A parent or guardian is required to assist in the water.
For more information about the program please call 403-225-5564
Registration opens March 4th at 6:00am for members, and March 6th at 6:00am for the public.
Any child age 3-16 who is unable to swim more than 5 meters on their front or back without assistance and for children who would benefit from a slower paced program, visual support, one-on-one assistance, personalized modifications or their programing, or a “just-right challenge”.
Every child must have a parent, caregiver, or aide in the water. This allows for every child to receive appropriate support and practice time for each of the activities, as well as provides additional safety supervision for the child.
If you are unsure what level your son or daughter should be registered, call the Aquatics Office at 403-225-5564 to book a free swim assessment.
Because the program is designed to break swimming components into small steps, every child is able to experience success to some degree. This in turn allows for increased confidence, increased enjoyment of the activities, and increased likelihood of success. Many children learn the basics of swimming from the program.