RCYC | Juniors - Royal Canadian Yacht Club

JUNIOR AQUATICS

For more information or to arrange swim lessons, please contact Gary Yang at [email protected].

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Programs

Parent & Tot Program

Island Sunday Parent and Tot Program (6 months - 3 years old)

SCHEDULE:  Sundays (30 min) 9:45 am - 10:15 am
DATES:   July 7, 14, 21, 28, and August 11 (5 sessions)*
    *no lesson on August 4
COST: $130 for members only

City The Parent and Tot Program (6 months - 3 years old)
The program is a structured class designed for both parents and the toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years old. The aim is to provide a supportive environment where parents can bond with the child while engaging in fun and educational activities that promote early childhood development.

SCHEDULE: Saturdays (30 Minutes) 9:30 am - 10:00 am

DATES: October 5 - December 7
COST: $256

Certifications

Bronze Star

Join us for an intensive Bronze Star Certification course this summer on the Island. This program provides comprehensive preparation for the Bronze Medallion certification. Participants cultivate problem-solving and decision-making abilities, master one-rescuer adult CPR and techniques for handling obstructed airways, gain proficiency in contacting Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and foster Water Smart confidence alongside essential lifesaving skills.

Prerequisite: Minimum age requirement of 9 years old.
Dates: Wednesday and Friday, July 17 and 19
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Island (Details provided upon registration)
Cost: $247.50
Registration: Contact Gary at [email protected]

Bronze Medallion / Emergency First Aid

Must be at least 13 years of age, or have successfully completed Bronze Star. The cost includes a Canadian Lifesaving Manual and certification fee.

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water-rescue education –judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Bronze Medallion is recognized as the waterfront supervisory certification for Ontario's Recreational Camp Regulation 568.

Schedule: Sundays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

DATES: October 19, 26, November 2
COST: $545

Bronze Cross/ Standard First Aid

Must have successfully completed Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR B. The cost includes the certification fee.

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Bronze Cross is recognized as an assistant lifeguard certificate in Ontario Regulation 565 governing public swimming pools.

Schedule: Sundays 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

DATES: October 19, 26, November 2
COST: $545

Lessons

Private Package Lessons

To register for a private package lesson, please contact [email protected].
One Day per Week – 30 minutes

After Camp Youth Swimming Program:

Location: Island
Summer Session: June 17 - August 30
Time: 4:15 pm-6:45 pm
Cost:
5X 30-min private lessons package (in the same week):
$237 for members
$308 for non-members

Island Saturday Swimming and Lifesaving Program:

Location: Island
Summer Session: Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 10 (no lesson on August 3)
Time: 9:15 am-11:45 am
Cost:
5X 30-min private lessons package: $237 for members only

To register for a private package lesson, please contact [email protected].
One Day per Week – 30 minutes

City Private Package Lessons
Please Note: There is no make up weeks when signing up for package lessons.
COST: $676
DATES: September 16 - December 13*
LOCATION: City Clubhouse Pool

*No lessons on Thanksgiving weekend & Halloween

Semi-Private Package Lessons

To register for semi-private lessons, please contact [email protected].
One Day per Week – 30 minutes

After Camp Youth Swimming Program:
Location: Island
Summer Session: June 17 - August 30
Time: 4:15pm-6:45pm
Cost:5 X30-min semi-private lessons package:
$177 for members,
$231 for non-members

Island Saturday Swimming and Lifesaving Program:
Location: Island
Summer Session: Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 10 (no lesson on August 3)
Time: 9:15 am-11:45 am
Cost: 5 X30-min semi-private lessons package:
$177 for members only

City Semi-Private Package
Please Note: There are no make up weeks when signing up for package lessons.

COST: $507
DATES: September 16 - December 13 *
LOCATION: City Clubhouse Pool

*No lessons on Thanksgiving weekend & Halloween

Individual / Semi- Private Lesson

To register for a individual private lesson, please contact [email protected].

DURATION: 30 minutes

INDIVIDUAL LESSON
COST: 71
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON
COST: $44 per child

Swimming lessons are available on most days with the exception of the following dates:

*No classes on Thanksgiving weekend, Halloween, Family Day weekend, Easter weekend and Victoria Day weekend

Group Lessons

YOUTH SWIM FIT
Requirement: To participate the group lesson (Youth Swim Fit), the child needs to be at least 7 years old or has completed the level of the Swimmer 5 of Lifesaving Society.
(Their front and back crawl have been refined over 50 m swims of each, and breaststroke over 25 m).

3 Minimum /4 Maximum participants

SCHEDULE: Saturdays

TIMES: BEGINNER & ADVANCED 10:30 am – 11:30 am
COST: $414
DATES: October 5 - December 7