Welcome To Swim Time
Expert Swim Lessons in the GTA.
Swim Time offers expert swimming lessons for all ages, focusing on water safety and skill-building. Our certified instructors provide personalized attention in a positive, safe and warm-water environment. We specialize in small group swim classes, proudly teaching Swim For Success, a trusted Lifesaving Society-accredited aquatics program. With our flexible schedules and make-up class policy, you can always find a time that works for you. Join us at Swim Time and start your journey to water confidence today!
Spring Registration Now Open
Expert Swim Lessons in the GTA.
Swim Time offers expert swimming lessons for all ages, focusing on water safety and skill-building. Our certified instructors provide personalized attention in a safe, warm-water environment. We specialize in both private swim lessons and small group swim classes, proudly teaching Swim For Success, a trusted Lifesaving Society accredited aquatics program. With our flexible schedules and make-up class policy, you can always find a time that works for you. Join us at Swim Time and start your journey to water confidence today!
Thornhill
From our beginnings in 1996 to our expansion in 2005, Swim Time Thornhill has grown to serve a larger community, committed to positive and safe swimming lessons for children.
Pickering
Swim Time's second swim school opened in Pickering in 2000, in collaboration with Extreme Fitness (Now Good Life Fitness), bringing our expertise in swimming lessons to the Pickering community.
Woodbridge
In 2003, Swim Time extended its passion for teaching to Woodbridge, establishing a state-of-the-art facility for swimming lessons.
Whitby
Swim Time's network grew in 2022 with the launch of our fourth swim school in Whitby, where we offer a range of swimming lessons to Durham Region.
Important Dates
Important Dates
Fall ’25 – Dates
Mark Your calendars with everything from start dates to make up dates. Never miss an upcoming event.
Important Dates
Fall ’25 Registration
Pre-Registration – Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 10:00am
Sibling Priority – Tuesday, August 5th 2025 at 10:00am
General Registration – Wednesday, August 6th 2025 at 10:00am
Safe, Positive, Trust, Respect
Featured Staff Member
Cameron Richard
Cameron brings years of aquatic leadership from Thornhill to Whitby. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for poolside excellence, he’s ready to make waves in Durham Region. We’re excited to have him steering the team into a bright new chapter!
Mid-June to End of August
At-Home Lessons
You can enjoy the same high quality and experienced instructor that you receive at Swim Time in the convenience of your own home. Our highly qualified, mature, and dynamic instructors will teach you, your children and caregivers how to swim, following Swim Time’s personalized Dolphin program.
Mid-June to End of August
At-Home Lifeguard
Need a Lifeguard for your event at your home? Swim Time also has Lifeguards available to help you.
Swim for Success
Tadpole 1, 2, 3
Tadpoles
Ages: 4 months – 2 years
Class Size: 8 students, 1 instructor
A rewarding water experience for adults with young children. It introduces infants and toddlers to the joys of water activity while developing basic skills and teaches parents/caregivers how to ensure safety at all times.
Yellow, Green & Red
Lil’ Dolphins
Ages: 2 years – 4 years
Class Size: 2 students, 1 instructor
Children between 2 and 4 years of age develop their swimming in a fun and non-threatening environment. Swimming skills are taught through fun games and activities. Preschoolers learn to overcome fears and build confidence, creating a positive swim experience.
Dolphin 1 – 10
Dolphins
Age: 5 years - 12 years
Class Size: 3 students, 1 instructor
The Swim for Success Dolphin program consists of 10 progression-based levels designed to create strong and competent swimmers that will have a good understanding of water safety and can confidently perform 5 different strokes, and a variety of entries, exits & in-water skills.
Personalized Programs
Adult Swim
Ages: 19+
Class Size: 4 students, 1 instructor
Designed for adults who are eager to focus on their individual goals and elevate their skills in the water. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to fine-tune your strokes, this class is tailored just for you!
Advanced Programs
Ages 9 -12 years
Swim Patrol
Class Size: 10 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Dolphin 10
This is the on-ramp to lifeguarding for 9-12-year-olds who are ready to go beyond the regular Swim for Success Program. Content is organized in 3 groups, water proficiency, first aid, and rescue.
Ages 12 - 13 years
Bronze Star
Class Size: 10 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Completed Dolphin 10
The Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill, and personal fitness. This course is designed to prepare candidates for Bronze Medallion by introducing fitness principles, self-rescue skills and stroke mechanics.
Ages 13+ years
Bronze Medallion
Class Size: 10 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Dolphin 10 or equivalent or Bronze Star (if 12 years old)
Teaches candidates how to assess and problem-solve to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. The basis of the training is formed through Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness.
Ages 13+ years
Bronze Cross
Class Size: 10 students, 1 instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion
Begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities ass assistant lifeguards. Candidates will learn techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities.
Affiliations & Partners
Canadian Red Cross Stay Safe! Course
Learn how to be safe and responsible while on your own with the Canadian Red Cross Stay Safe! Course. For ages 9-13.
Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course
Participants learn how to run a small babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first aid skills. For ages 11-15.
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Manage Schedules On The Go
With the new Swim Time app, it’s never been easier to access everything at your fingertips! View schedules, enroll in classes, and book makeups right from your device.
