Preschool Lessons (4 months to 6 years)

The City of Port Coquitlam offers Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life parent and tot and preschool programs. Swim for Life Parent and Tot structures in-water interaction between the parent/caregiver and the child to stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills.

Preschool program ensures children become comfortable in the water and have fun developing a foundation of water skills.  

Features of this program include a progress book so participants can easily track their success, stickers for level completion, and a smoother transition into the Swim for Life Swimmer Program. This exciting program has 8 levels of swim progressions for children aged 4 months through to 5 years. To register, visit portcoquitlam.ca/register or contact our customer service team at 604.927.7529.

Parent Participation Levels

These are classes for young children accompanied by their parent or caregivers, aged 16 & over.

Parent & Tot Level 1 (Jellyfish)

Babies and their caregivers work on supports and holds (front and back), readiness for submersion, and floating with a PFD. Age: 4mo–11mo

Parent and Tot Level 2 (Goldfish)

Babies and their caregivers work on shallow water entries and exits, blowing bubbles, front and back floats, as well as kicking. Age: 1

Parent and Tot Level 3 (Seahorse)

Toddlers and their caregivers work on assisted jumps and entries into the pool, submersion, front and back floats, as well as kicking on front and back. Age: 2

Non-Parented Level

These classes are typically non parented and geared for children to try on their own, with an instructor. Parents are permitted to assist their child for the first few classes if required.

Preschool 1 (Octopus)

Swimmers work on comfort in the water and will practice front and back floats and glides (assisted). Age: 3–5

Preschool 2 (Crab)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Preschool 1. Swimmers work on full submersion as well as front and back floats and glides (with PFD). They will also work on flutter kicks on their back with a buoyant aid. Age: 3–5

Preschool 3 (Orca)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Preschool 2. Swimmers work on kicking and can perform glides (front and back) for 5 meters continuously. Deep water is introduced while wearing a PFD. Age: 3–5.

Preschool 4 (Sea Lion)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Preschool 3. Swimmers will work on flutter kick on their front and back, front crawl, treading water with a PFD in deep water, and swimming 7 meters continuously. Age: 3–5

Preschool 5 (Narwhal)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Preschool 4. Swimmers work on front and back crawl (5m), interval training, treading water for 10 seconds as well as forward rolls. Swimmers increase their distance on front and back glide with kick, increase distance on front and back swim, learn the sitting dive, and will be able to swim 15 meters continuously upon completion of the level. Age: 3–5

Online Program Registration

Learn more

Contact

Programs/registration: 604.927.PLAY (7529)
Email: recreation@portcoquitlam.ca