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45 Ellis Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
L8H 4L8

Check out the session dates to see when to register.

Our Programs

  • Parent & Tot 1 - 3
  • Preschool A – D
  • Swimmer 1-6
  • Adult and Teen Lessons
  • Adult Aquafit
  • Swim Patrol
  • Advanced Leadership Courses

  • Registered Aquatics


    Making Waves at Kiwanis


    The Lifesaving Society has come to the Hamilton East Kiwanis Boys’ and Girls’ Club, in a new way! The Lifesaving Society’s Swim Program is a new series designed to develop solid swimming strokes and skills while incorporating valuable Water Smart education that will last a life time.

    Use this chart to find out which level your child should register in this year:

    If your child was previously in AquaQuest level: You should register for Lifesaving Society level:
    Aqua Tots 1 Parent & Tot 1
    Aqua Tots 2 Parent & Tot 2
    Aqua Tots 3 Parent & Tot 3
    Preschool 1 Preschool B
    Preschool 2 Preschool C
    Preschool 3 Preschool D
    Aqua Quest 1 Swimmer 1
    Aqua Quest 2 Swimmer 2
    Aqua Quest 3 Swimmer 3
    Aqua Quest 4 Swimmer 3
    Aqua Quest 5 Swimmer 4
    Aqua Quest 6 Swimmer 4
    Aqua Quest 7 Swimmer 5
    Aqua Quest 8 Swimmer 6
    Aqua Quest 9 Swim Patrol - Rookie
    Aqua Quest 10 Swim Patrol - Ranger
    Aqua Quest 11 Swim Patrol - Star
    Aqua Quest 12 Bronze Star

    • Still unsure what level your child should be in? Give us a call and we’ll organize a time where we can evaluate your child’s abilities and recommend the most appropriate level.
    • Classes are 30 minutes in length (45 minutes for Swimmer 3 and higher). They run once per week for ten weeks.
    • Classes are offered during the evening Monday-Thursday and during the day on Saturday. Class schedules will be posted prior to each session.
    • Times and dates of classes may vary between sessions. The Hamilton East Kiwanis Boys’ and Girls’ Club reserves the right to cancel/combine/change class days/times.
    • Registrations and requests to switch lesson days or times will be accommodated, when possible, prior to the 3rd lesson of each session.
    • CANCELLATIONS – There will be no make up classes due to cancellations for maintenance, weather, or other reasons.
    • Infants must wear either a bathing suit or plastic pants in the pool. (no diapers)
    • We welcome you to make use of our pool viewing area to watch your child swim.
    • Cost to current members is $10/session ($20 for Adult lessons).

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    Parent & Tot 1 - 3


    Spend quality time with your child while you both have fun, learn and socialize! Through structured in-water interaction between parent and child, we stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. We also provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart ® tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting.

    Parent & Tot 1: 3-12 months
    Parent & Tot 2: 12–24 months
    Parent & Tot 3: 2–3 years

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    Preschool A – D


    In Preschool A through D, we help 3-5 year olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Water Smart® education in all Preschool Levels.

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    Swimmer 1-6


    Swimmer progressions accommodate children 5 years and older including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all levels.

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    Adult and Teen Lessons


    Think it’s too late to learn how to swim? Whether you’re 16 or 75, with the Lifesaving Society’s new Swim Program it’s never too late to learn. Register today and you too will be given the opportunity to learn valuable swimming skills and strokes as well as Lifesaving Society Water Smart® knowledge that you can use and pass on to others!

    Adult 1 Beginner
    Adult 2 Intermediate
    Adult 3 Advanced

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    Adult Aquafit


    Aquafi t is movement to music in the water. Feel weightless while training your heart and muscles using the resistance of the water.

    Monday and Thursday 8:00-8:45pm Ages 16 & over

    Fee: $20/session (10 weeks/20 classes, 8 weeks in summer)

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    Swim Patrol Rookie, Ranger, and Star


    The Swim Patrol program is the on-ramp to lifeguarding. Rookie Patrol, Ranger Patrol, and Star Patrol form a pre- Bronze progression of enrichment for young swimmers who have completed Swimmer 6 and are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim.

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    Advanced Leadership Courses



    Bronze Star
    Bronze Star is a preparatory course for candidates who plan to take their Bronze Medallion. Additional fees for manual and exam.

    Bronze Medallion
    Teaches candidates how to respond to water rescue situations while minimizing risk to themselves. Candidates situations while minimizing risk to themselves. Candidates will develop their physical fi tness, rescue skills, decision making and judgment. Required: Age 13+ or Bronze Star. Additional fees for manual and exam.

    Bronze Cross
    Bronze Cross will further develop candidates in their fi tness, skill, knowledge and judgment as a lifesaver. Required: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid. Additional fees for manual and exam.

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