Whether it’s learning how to swim, perfecting your stroke or staying fit, the Y has a program that’s right for you.
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 | Red Cross Program | Life Saving Society Program | YMCA Program |
0-2 years old accompanied by a caregiver |
Starfish | Parent & Tot 1 | Splashers |
Duck | Parent & Tot 2 | Bubblers | |
Sea Turtle | Parent & Tot 3 | Bubblers | |
3-5 years old accompanied by a caregiver or on their own |
Sea Otter | Preschool A | Bobbers |
Salamander | Preschool A | Floaters | |
Salamander | Preschool B | Floaters | |
Salamander | Preschool B | Gliders | |
Sunfish | Preschool B | Divers | |
Crocodile | Preschool C | Surfers | |
Whale | Preschool D | Dippers | |
Whale | Preschool D | Dippers | |
6-12 year olds | Swim Kids 1 | Swimmer 1 | Otter |
Swim Kids 2 | Swimmer 2 | Seal | |
Swim Kids 2/3 | Swimmer 3 | Dolphin | |
Swim Kids 4/5 | Swimmer 4 | Swimmer | |
Swim Kids 6 | Swimmer 5 | Swimmer | |
Swim Kids 7 | Swimmer 6 | Star 1 |
For more information on what’s available in Brockville or Kingston, click on the links to the right to your location.