Swim Lessons - MacEwan University

Lots of in-water practice. Hands-on teaching activities that are fun for everyone. An emphasis on solid swimming strokes and skills. These key components of our Swim for Life™ program combine to create life-long swimmers.

Our swim lessons programming, for students of all levels and abilities, is built around the Lifesaving Society Swim to Survive™ standard, which stresses orienting yourself after falling into the water, supporting yourself at the surface and swimming to safety. Swim with us and learn skills that last a lifetime.

If your child took lessons with a different program and you want to know the Swim for Life™ equivalent, see our program transition chart.

Program Transition Chart

Update: February 5, 2021

The Alberta Government announced a multi-step plan easing COVID restrictions depending on hospitalization benchmarks. Step 1 includes opening indoor fitness facilities for scheduled or by appointment one-on-one or one-on-one household training (people living in the same household) starting as early as February 8. Individual exercising or swimming without a trainer is not permitted in Step 1.

Private Swim Lessons* starting February 17 - Private lessons are first-come, first-served, and free for MacEwan students. Sport and Wellness members and the public can purchase Private Lessons. Choose a 30-minute lesson from our certified instructors focused on one of the following areas:

Fitness Training - get coached through a heart-pumping workout that’s easy on the joints.
Stroke Correction/Development - stroke correction and development to help refine and improve your stroke.
Learn To’s - customized to any aquatic skill, whether that is swimming, a new stroke or lifesaving skill.

Visit the Fitness section for Personal Training options.

*one-on-one or one-on-one household training (people residing in the same household)

Group swim lessons

If your child took lessons with a different program and you want to know the Swim for Life™ equivalent, see our Lessons Transition Chart.

Parent and Tot

For children four months to three years old and within arm's reach of their parents.

Beginner

This is for those who are still developing confidence in the water. No minimum swim ability required.

Intermediate

These lessons are designed for swimmers who are fairly comfortable in the water, can jump into deep water, and can flutter kick on front and back for over 5 m.

Advanced

Swimmers in this level should be comfortable in deep water, be able to tread water for 1 minute, and swim front and back crawl for 25 m.

Mastery

These lessons are designed for swimmers are proficient in the water; are able to swim 100 m non-stop and want to focus on developing endurance and strong swimming skills for life!

Adult

Choose from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Mastery. . Adult lessons allow participants to focus on developing swimming skills, endurance, stroke efficiency and Water Smart® habits. Swimmers will recieve a certificate of participation and a registration recomendation at the end of the session.

School Group Lessons

Students receive a thorough level assessment and are organized to ensure swimmers are properly challenged. Contact us to register.

Private swim lessons

Led by our highly-trained instructors, these sessions are ideal for anyone wanting personalized instruction to improve their swimming. Lessons are tailored to each individual/group. The cost of the lesson is the same whether with a single participant or group—so grab some friends and swim for a fraction of the cost! Max of 3 participants per group. We suggest that individuals are similar in swimming skills to optimize time with the instructor. Adult Swim Lessons are 🏆 Campus Cup eligible.

Swim Program Design 🏆

During these two one-on-one sessions you will receive a comprehensive consultation, assessment, and personalized workout program tailored to your goals and skill level.

Sport and Wellness

Aquatics courses, public swimming and certification

Water fitness classes, triathlon training, junior lifeguard club, instructor certification, swim lessons—our aquatics program has something for everyone. Try something new in the water or build on skills that you already have. Our trained instructors and lifeguards motivate you to meet your aquatic and fitness goals while staying safe in the water.

780-497-5779 | aquatics@macewan.ca

8-121, Christenson Family Centre for Sport and Wellness
10800 - 105 Avenue
Edmonton, AB

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Discount parking

Discounted parking is now included with fitness and aquatic course registration, swim lessons, personal training and assessments*.

*Students, staff and faculty are not eligible.

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Cancellation

No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline.