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.
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 |
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 |
