Swimming Lessons
We’ve provided swimming lessons for almost a decade, teaching hundreds of Manitobans each year.
Our Swimming Lessons
We provide the Red Cross Swim Program and the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Our lessons at public pools run from September to June. Lessons located in backyard pools run from May to September. Our swimming lessons are highly personalized while also following curriculum – to meet the needs of the individual. If you have any questions about which lesson would be right for you, don’t hesitate to ask! You can reach us by email at benchmarkingswimming@gmail.com.
Red Cross Swim Program
PARENT & ME
AGES 2 – 3 YEARS OLD
Star Fish, Duck and Sea Turtle are the first levels of the Red Cross Preschool Swim Program. Parents participate in each lesson, which makes this a great option for both parents and children to have fun while also learning water safety. Activities and progressions are based on child development. This program not only introduces children to the water, but also teaches parents how to be safe with their children in and around the water.
PRESCHOOL
AGES 3 – 5 YEARS OLD
The Red Cross Preschool Swim Program levels are Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, Crocodile, and Whale. Parent participation is not required for theses levels. These levels work on floats, glides, entries, rhythmic breathing, and water-safety while also having fun in the water.
SWIM KIDS
AGES 6 YEARS OR OLDER
There are 10 levels in the Red Cross Swim Kids Program. Each level is progressively advanced, and emphasizes safe decision making in and around the water.
We understand not everyone learns the same way or at the same pace. That’s why our instructors deliver personalized lesson plans – to meet the needs of the individual.
We are always revising, reviewing, and thinking about new ways to teach a skill. Because what works for some, may not work for everyone.
Lifesaving Society – Swim for Life Program
ADULT SWIMMER
AGES YOUTH AND ADULTS
There are 3 levels Adult 1, Adult 2, and Adult 3. These lessons provide an introduction to swimming and water-safety, help to develop deep water skills and also include distance swims.
FITNESS SWIMMER
AGES SCHOOL AGE AND UP
These are personalized lessons for those who want improve their swimming skills and refine their technique.
SWIM SESSIONS DATES
From September to June, our lessons are located at a public swimming pools throughout the City of Winnipeg. From June to August, we offer lessons at your location.
> Fall Session: September to December
> Winter Session: January to March
> Spring Session: April to June
> Summer Session: June to August
(Please note: No lessons are located at public pools during July & August, only at private pools).