YMCA of Eastern Ontario

Building healthy communities

Aquatics Programs

Whether it’s learning how to swim, perfecting your stroke or staying fit, the Y has a program that’s right for you.

For more information on what’s available in Brockville or Kingston, view the current program guide.
 

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Has your child done swimming lessons before in the Lifesaving Society or Red Cross programs?

Use our Equivalency Chart below to match their level with the equivalent YMCA level.

Age Groups YMCA   Lifesaving Society (Loyalist Township) Lifesaving Society (City of Kingston) Red Cross (Before January 2023)

0-2 years old
accompanied by a parent/guardian

 Parent & Tot Splasher Parent & Tot 1 Parent & Tot 1 Starfish
      Parent & Tot 2 Parent & Tot 2 Duck
    Bubbler   Parent & Tot 3  
      Parent & Tot 3 Parent & Tot 4 Sea Turtle
           
3-5 years old Preschool Bobber Preschool 1 Preschool 1 Sea Otter
    Floater Preschool 2 Preschool 2 Salamander
    Glider   Preschool 3  
    Diver Preschool 3 Preschool 4 Sunfish
    Surfer Preschool 4 Preschool 5 Crocodile
    Jumper Preschool 5   Whale
           
6-12 years old Child Otter Swimmer 1 Swimmer 1 Swim Kids 1
    Seal      
    Dolphin Swimmer 2/3 Swimmer 2/3 Swim Kids 2/3
    Swimmer Swimmer 4 Swimmer 4/5 Swim Kids 4/5
    Star 1 Swimmer 5/6 Swimmer 6/7 Swim Kids 6/7
    Star 2 Rookie Patrol Swimmer 8 Swim Kids 8
    Star 3 Ranger Patrol Swimmer 9 Swim Kids 9
    Star 4      
    Star 5 Star Patrol Swimmer 10 Swim Kids 10
    Star 6