Swimming Lessons

As of January 1, Red Cross will no longer be offering swimming lessons (see why here), we will be moving to the Lifesaving Society Learn to Swim Program. We understand that this may be confusing which is why we have created a lesson transition chart and descriptions of each class (see class for description) to help you determine the correct lesson to place your child in for the upcoming winter registration. If you have any questions please feel free to refer to our FAQ or contact KHS Client Services by email khs.cs@uregina.ca or by phone (306) 585-4371. 

Registration will open November 15 at 6:00 a.m. (online).

Click on the CRN for more information or to register. For Private Lesson registration click here (CRN's in Private lessons will not link you to the registration page)

There will not be classes on Feb 18/19

Preschool 1

The main goal of this class is to ensure children, ages 3-5, are comfortable in the water and have fun while developing a foundation of water skills. Children will learn how to enter and exit shallow water safely as well as jump into chest-deep water with the assistance of their instructor. Other skills that will be focused on will be putting their face in the water and blowing bubbles, floating on their front and back (assisted), gliding on front and back (assisted), and learning how to safely use a lifejacket.

Preschool 2

The main goal of this class is to ensure children, ages 3-5, learn how to be comfortable in the water and continue to have fun while developing a foundation of water skills more independently. Some of the main focuses in this course will be learning how to float, roll laterally, glide front and back and flutter kick using various buoyant aids. Another key skill taught will be how to safely submerge and exhale underwater. Must have completed Preschool 1 and fit within the age limits.

Preschool 3

The main goal of this class is to ensure children, ages 3-5, learn how to be comfortable in the water and continue to have fun while developing a foundation of water skills more independently. Children will learn how to jump into deep water and do a sideways entry wearing a lifejacket, as well as further their confidence in submerging underwater by retrieving objects in waist deep water. They will also continue working on their flutter kicks, gliding, rolling and floating on their front and back without any assistance. Must have completed Preschool 2 and fit within the age limits.

Preschool 4

The main goal of this class is to ensure children, ages 3-5, learn how to be comfortable in the water and continue to have fun while developing a foundation of water skills more independently. Children will practise and gain confidence jumping into and exiting deep water on their own, sideways entries and opening their eyes underwater, and learning how to tread water. Other skills they will focus on will be completing a 5 m front crawl with support from a lifejacket.

Preschool 5

The main goal of this class is to ensure children, ages 3-5, learn how to be comfortable in the water and continue to have fun while developing a foundation of water skills more independently. Participants will practice forward roll entries wearing a lifejacket, treading water for 10 seconds, submerging and holding their breath for 5 seconds. Other skills that will be focused on will be assisted whip kicks in vertical position for 20 seconds, a 5 m front and back crawl and assisted sideways entries into the deep end. Not offered this spring/summer.

Swimmer 1

 A beginner friendly course, for ages 6+, which introduces kids to the water and starts to build the foundation of solid swimming strokes and skills. Children will learn how to enter and exit shallow water and deep water (assisted), as well as, tread water for 30 seconds, submerge, open their eyes, and hold their breath underwater for 5 seconds. Swimmer 1 also focuses on gaining confidence completing front and back floats, glides and a 5 m front crawl wearing a lifejacket.

Swimmer 2

For kids ages 6+, children will practice entering and exiting deep water, sideways entries with a lifejacket, treading water for 15 seconds and recovering objects from chest deep water. Other skills that will be practiced will be a 10 m front and back crawl, an assisted whip kick in a vertical position for 30 seconds, and a 10 m flutter kick on one’s front, back and side.

Swimmer 3

For kids ages 6+, kids will focus on learning how to complete a forward entry roll, front somersault, kneeling dive, and handstand in shallow water. Other skills that will be further developed will be treading water, 5 m flutter and 10 m whip kicks, as well as, a 15 m front and back crawl.

Swimmer 4

For kids ages 6+, children will learn how to complete a standing dive, swim 5 m underwater, and practice breaststroke arm drill. Other key skills that will be further developed will be treading water for 1 minute, 15 m whip kick and a 25 m front crawl sprint.

Swimmer 5

For kids ages 6+, children will learn how to complete a tuck jump and shallow dive into deep water, as well as, a back somersault and a 10 m head-up front crawl. Other skills that will be focused on are a 30 sec stationary eggbeater kick, jump and roll entry into deep water, 25 m breaststroke and 50 m front and back crawl.

Swimmer 6

For kids ages 6+, children will learn how to complete a compact and stride entry into deep water, legs-only surface support and a 10 m underwater swim to recover an object. Other skills that will be focused on are 15 m eggbeater and scissor kicks, 50 m breaststroke, 25 m head-up swim, 100 m of front and back crawl.

Rookie Patrol

The main goal in this class is to continue to develop participants’ swim strokes and further develop their skills in the water. Participants must complete a 100 m swim in 3 minutes using one of the stroke practiced throughout Swimmer 1-6. A special focus will also be placed on learning first aid skills such as primary assessments of a conscious and/or bleeding victim as well as when to call EMS.

Ranger Patrol

The main goal in this class is to continue to develop participants’ swim strokes and further develop their skills in the water. Participants will practice swimming 100 m using a variety of different strokes and must complete a 200 m swim in 6 minutes. First aid skills such as assisting a victim with an obstructed airway, assessing an unconscious victim in regards to hazards and the ABC’s method, as well as victim recognition will be taught.

Star Patrol

 The main goal in this class is to continue to develop participants’ swim strokes, provide a strong foundation of skills and help to prepare those who may be interested in becoming a lifeguard once the patrols are complete. Participants must complete a 300 m swim in 9 minutes using a stroke(s) of their choice. A special focus will also be placed on recognizing and caring for a bone or joint injury, a victim in respiratory distress and rescuing with a towing aid.

Low Ratio

These are programs with approximately half the number of participants in our regular classes. Each participant receives more individual attention and more of an opportunity to practice their skills. See specific levels for course description.

Youth Swimmer 1/2

This course is designed for youth ages 9 + who are just learning to swim. This will allow youth ages 9+ to learn the basic swim skills while working through Swimmer 1 & 2 (see specific levels for more information). Not offered in the summer.

Adult Learn to Swim

This course is designed for anyone who would like to become more comfortable in the water as well as improve their swimming skills.  The swimming basics will be taught in this class. Not offered in the summer.

Female Only Learn To Swim/Stroke Improvement

This course is designed only for people who identify as FEMALE, of all abilities who would like to become more comfortable in the water as well as improve their swimming skills.  The swimming basics, stroke improvement and beginning to work on endurance will be taught in this class. Beginners and those with experience are welcome. Not offered this spring/summer.

Private Lessons

Private lessons provide adults or children an opportunity to focus on completing specific skills. They can be an excellent option for participants who are not comfortable in a group lesson environment.  Lessons will be tailored to individual needs.