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The Kirkton-Woodham Pool offers a variety of programming.
| Public Swim |
| Enjoy some aquatic fun during our Public Swim sessions at the Kirkton Woodham Swimming Pool. Our public swim sessions are perfect for families, friends, and individuals alike, offering a laid-back atmosphere where you can splash, play and socialize to your hearts content. Open to swimmers of all ages and abilities, our public swim sessions offer a refreshing escape from the summer heat and a perfect way to stay active. |
| Swim Lessons |
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The Lifesaving Society Swim Program is offered at the Kirkton Woodham Swimming Pool. The Lifesaving Society is Canada's lifeguarding expert. Annually, over 1,000,000 Canadians participate in the Society's swimming, lifesaving, lifeguard and leadership training programs. The Society sets the standard for aquatic safety in Canada and certifies Canada's National Lifeguards - the professional standard for lifeguards in Canada.
Lifesaving Society | Swim Program
Please note: The Red Cross Swim Levels will no longer be offered. The Red Cross is winding down its swim and lifeguarding programming to focus on surging humanitarian demands in other areas - such as disaster and pandemic response, opioid harm reduction and caregiving for seniors. Staff will assist families with transition.
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Swim Program Modules
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| Parents & Tots |
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Spend quality time with your child while you both have fun and learn and socialize. Through structured in-water interactions between parent and child, we stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. We provide Lifesaving Water Smart tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting. Certified instructors provide guidance and answer your questions.
Because activities and progressions are based on child development, you register in the level appropriate for your child's age: 4-12 months, 12-24 months, or 2-3 years.
** A parent must be with the child and child must be in a waterproof diaper**
Parent & Tot 1: Designed for the 4 to 12-month-old to learn to enjoy the water with the parent.
Parent & Tot 2: Designed for the 12 to 24-month-old to learn to enjoy the water with the parent.
Parent & Tot 3: Designed for the 2 to 3-year-old to learn to enjoy the water with the parent.
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| Preschool Program - Children 3-5 Years of Age |
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Give your child a head start on learning to swim. The Lifesaving Society preschool program develops an appreciation and health respect for the water before these kids get in too deep.
In our basic aquatic progressions, we work to ensure 3–5-year-olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart education in a preschool level.
Preschool 1: We encourage the parent to participate until the child lets them know they can do it themselves. These preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. We'll help them jump into chest deep water. They'll float and glide on their front and back and learn to get their faces wet and blow bubbles underwater.
Preschool 2: These preschoolers learn to jump into chest-deep water by themselves and get in and get out wearing a lifejacket. They'll submerge and exhale underwater. Wearing a lifejacket, they'll glide on their front and back.
Preschool 3: These youngsters will try both jumping and a sideways entry into deep water while wearing a lifejacket. They'll recover objects from the bottom of waist deep water. They'll work on kicking and gliding through water on their front and back.
Preschool 4: Advanced preschoolers will learn to do solo jumps into deeper water and get out by themselves. They'll do sideways entries and open their eyes underwater. They'll master short swim on their front wearing a lifejacket and gliding and kicking on their side.
Preschool 5: These youngsters get more adventurous with a forward entry wearing a lifejacket and treading water for 10 seconds. They'll work on front and back crawl swims for 5 meters, interval training and get a giggle out of whip kick.
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Swimmer Program - Children 5 Years of Age and Older
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The Lifesaving Society's 6-level program makes sure your child/children learn how to swim before they get in too deep. 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 Swimming levels.
Swimmer 1: These beginners will become comfortable jumping into water with and without a lifejacket. They'll learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They'll work on floats, glides and kicking through the water on their front and back.
Swimmer 2: These advanced beginners will jump into deeper water and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a lifejacket. They'll be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn whip kick swim 10m on their front and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training (4 x 5m).
Swimmer 3: These junior swimmers will dive and do in-water front somersaults and handstands. They'll work on 15m of front crawl and 10m of whip kick. Flutter kick interval training increases to 4 x 15m.
Swimmer 4: These intermediate swimmers will swim 5m underwater and lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. Their new bag of tricks includes the completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard. They'll cap it off with front crawl sprints over 25m and 4 x 25m front or back crawl interval training.
Swimmer 5: These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They'll refine their front and back crawl over 50m swims of each, and breaststroke over 25m. Then they'll pick up the pace in 25m sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50m front or back crawl; and 4 x 15m breaststroke.
Swimmer 6: These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They'll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25m. They'll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl; and breaststroke, and they'll complain about the 300m workout. (Red Cross Swim Kids 7) are children who can do shallow dives and cannonballs; eggbeater and scissor kick; swim 50m front and back crawl; breaststroke for 25m; spring 25m; interval training 4 x 50m.
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| Swim Patrol |
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The Lifesaving Society's 3-level Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who want to develop swim strokes and skills while having fun in the challenging world of lifesaving. Swim Patrol develops swimming strengths and efficiencies on Water Smart behavior. Skill drills enhance capability in the water, good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgement.
Rookie Patrol: Swimmers continue stroke development with 50m of swims front crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving sport skills include a 25m obstacle swim and 15m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350m workouts and 100m timed swims.
Ranger Patrol: Swimmers develop better strokes over 75m swims of each stroke. They tackle lifesaving sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatments of victims of shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.
Star Patrol: Swimmers are challenged with 600m workouts, 300m timed swims and a 25m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defense methods, victim removals and rolling overs and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.
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| Bronze Star/Medallion/Cross |
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Bronze Star: Develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.
Prerequisite: None (Swim Patrol experience recommended)
SESSION 2A/2B - 4:00-5:00 PM
Bronze Medallion: challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star Certification
Bronze Cross: begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills to begin to apply the principals and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society's National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid, or EFA or SFA from a training agency approved by the Ontario government. The list of approved agencies can be found at lifesavingsociety.com
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| Group Lessons |
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Lessons are 30 minutes in length and take place from Monday to Friday over a two-week span (10 lessons in total).
Morning lessons are offered between the hours of 9:00 am to 12:50 PM.
Afternoon lessons are offered between 4:00 and 6:15 PM.
*Lessons are subject to availability*
*If you cannot find your preferred time slot, please contact kwpool@perthsouth.ca for accommodations*
| Session 1 (July 1-12) |
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Parent & Tot 1 – 11:10 AM
Parent & Tot 1 – 4:00 PM
Parent & Tot #2 – 11:10 AM
Parent & Tot #2 - 4:00 PM
Parent & Tot #3 -11:10 AM
Parent & Tot #3 - 4:00 PM
Preschool 2 - 11:10 AM
Preschool 3 – 12:20 PM
Preschool 3 – 4:35 PM
Preschool 4 - 12:20 PM
Preschool 4 – 4:35 PM
Preschool 5 – 12:20 PM
Preschool 5 – 4:35 PM
Ranger Patrol – 9:35 AM
Rookie Patrol – 9:35 AM
Star Patrol – 9:35 AM
Swimmer 1 – 11:10 AM
Swimmer 1 – 5:10 PM
Swimmer 1 – 5:10 PM
Swimmer 2 – 5:10 PM
Swimmer 3 - 11:45 AM
Swimmer 3 – 5:10 PM
Swimmer 4 – 11:45 AM
Swimmer 4 – 5:45 PM
Swimmer 5 – 10:25 AM
Swimmer 6 – 10:25 AM
Swimmer 6 – 5:45 PM
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| Session 2 (July 15-26) |
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Parent & Tot - 5:45 PM
Parent & Tot #2 - 5:45 PM
Parent & Tot #3 - 5:45 PM
Preschool 4 – 11:30 AM
Preschool 5 – 11:10 AM
Ranger Patrol - 12:05 PM
Rookie Patrol – 12:05 PM
Star Patrol - 12:05 PM
Swimmer 1 – 9:35 AM
Swimmer 1 – 10:55 AM
Swimmer 2 – 9:35 AM
Swimmer 2 – 10:55 AM
Swimmer 2 - 4:35 PM
Swimmer 3 – 9:35 AM
Swimmer 3 - 11:30 AM
Swimmer 3 – 4:35 PM
Swimmer 4 – 10:10 AM
Swimmer 5 – 10:10 AM
Swimmer 5 – 5:45 PM
Swimmer 6 – 5:45 PM
Bronze Cross - 4:00 PM
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| Session 3 (July 29 - Aug 9) |
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Parent & Tot – 11:10 AM
Parent & Tot - 4:35 PM
Parent & Tot #2 - 11:10 AM
Parent & Tot #2 – 4:35 PM
Parent & Tot #3 - 11:10 AM
Parent & Tot #3 - 4:35 PM
Preschool 2 - 10:10 AM
Preschool 3 - 11:45 AM
Preschool 3 - 4:35 PM
Preschool 3 – 5:10 PM
Preschool 4 – 11:45 AM
Preschool 4 – 4:35 PM
Preschool 5 – 11:10 AM
Preschool 5 - 5:10 PM
Ranger Patrol - 10:10 AM
Rookie Patrol – 10:10 AM
Star Patrol - 10:10 AM
Swimmer 1 – 9:35 AM
Swimmer 1 – 12:20 PM
Swimmer 1 - 5:10 PM
Swimmer 2 – 12:20 PM
Swimmer 2 – 4:00 PM
Swimmer 2 - 5:45 PM
Swimmer 3 – 12:20 PM
Swimmer 3 - 4:00 PM
Swimmer 3 – 5:45 PM
Swimmer 4 – 10:10 AM
Swimmer 4 – 11:45 AM
Swimmer 5 – 9:35 AM
Swimmer 5 – 5:45 PM
Swimmer 6 – 9:35 AM
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Session 4 (Aug 12-23)
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Parent & Tot – 11:30 AM
Parent & Tot #2 – 11:30 AM
Parent & Tot #3 - 11:30 AM
Preschool 3 – 4:00 PM
Preschool 4 – 10:10 AM
Preschool 4 – 4:00 PM
Preschool 5 – 10:10 AM
Preschool 5 - 10:55 AM
Ranger Patrol - 5:10 PM
Rookie Patrol – 5:10 PM
Star Patrol - 5:10 PM
Swimmer 1 – 10:10 AM
Swimmer 2 – 10:55 AM
Swimmer 2 - 4:00 PM
Swimmer 3 – 9:35 AM
Swimmer 3 - 11:30 AM
Swimmer 3 – 4:35 PM
Swimmer 4 – 9:35 AM
Swimmer 4 – 4:35 PM
Swimmer 5 – 9:35 AM
Swimmer 5 – 4:35 PM
Swimmer 6 – 10:55 AM
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| Private Lessons |
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Private lessons are available for parents wanting one-on-one teaching with their child. The cost of private lessons is $100 for one week.
Sessions are split into 2 parts (1 week each)
Semi-private lessons are also available for two children who are within two levels of each other. The cost of semi-private lessons is $165 for one week.
Multi-private lessons are also available for three children who are within two levels of each other. The cost of multi-private lessons is $220 for one week.
*Lessons are subject to availability*
*If you cannot find your preferred time slot, please contact kwpool@perthsouth.ca for accommodations*
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Session 1A (July 1-5) / Session 1B (8-12)
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9:00 AM - 1A and 1B FULL
9:35 AM
10:25 AM - 1B FULL
11:45 AM
12:20 PM
4:00 PM
4:35 PM
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Session 2A (July 15-19) / Session 2B (22-26)
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9:00 AM - FULL
9:35 AM
10:10 AM - 2A ONLY
10:55 AM
12:05 PM
4:00 PM - FULL
5:10 PM - FULL
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Session 3A (July 29 - Aug 2) / Session 3B (Aug 5-9)
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9:00 AM - 3A FULL
9:35 AM
10:10 AM - FULL
11:10 AM
11:45 AM
4:00 PM - 3A FULL
5:10 PM - FULL
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| Session 4A (Aug 12- 16) / Session 4B (19-23) |
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9:00 AM
10:55 AM
11:30 AM
12:05 PM - 4A FULL
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| Swim Team |
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Exciting News!
We are thrilled to announce our swim team’s new name: the Kirkton Kraken!
Join us in celebrating this new chapter as we proudly represent the Kirkton Woodham Swimming Pool. Our team is ready to make a splash this season, and we invite all swimmers to be a part of our journey.
Experience the thrill of racing against the clock, the satisfaction of achieving your personal best, and the joy of being part of a supportive team united by the love for swimming.
Ready to take your swimming to the next level? Dive in and join the Kirkton Woodham Swimming Pool Swim Team today!
| Junior Team |
| This program gives our youth an opportunity to develop team skills as well as individual goals at a recreational level. Swimmers will learn to develop four strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimmers must be able to swim the length (25m) of the pool independently. Minimum age of enrollment is 6 years old. |
| Senior Team |
| This program gives our youth an opportunity to develop team skills as well as individual goals at a recreational level. Swimmers will learn to develop four strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimmers must be able to swim two lengths (50m) of the pool independently. Minimum age of enrollment is 10 years old. |
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| Aquafit |
| Cool off with a water workout at the end of the day. Immerse yourself in the embrace of our heated pool as you embark on a journey to strengthen, tone, and energize your body. Aquafit combines cardio, strength, and flexibility exercises to deliver a comprehensive workout that's gentle on the joints yet incredibility effective. |
| Lane/Lap Swim |
| Whether you're training for a competition, seeking low-impact exercise, or simply looking to improve your swimming techniques, our dedicated lap lanes provide the perfect setting for focused and uninterrupted swimming. |
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