Programs

Our Preschool 1/2 program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and focuses on building comfort and confidence in the water while developing a healthy respect for water safety. Through basic aquatic progressions and fun, engaging activities, children begin learning foundational swimming skills in a supportive environment.

Parents are encouraged to participate alongside their child until the child feels confident enough to participate independently.

Participants will work toward developing the following skills:
• Safely entering and exiting the water
• Jumping into chest-deep water with confidence
• Floating and gliding on their front and back while wearing a lifejacket
• Getting their face wet and blowing bubbles in the water
• Submerging their face and exhaling underwater

Eligibility: Children must be between 3 and 5 years old.

All swim lessons are led by certified instructors and follow the curriculum set out by the Life Saving Society of Canada’s Swim for Life program.

Lessons take place at Burnstown Beach (1537 Calabogie Rd.) during non-peak beach hours to provide a calm learning environment for participants and instructors.
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Program Details

• Fee: $60 per participant per session
• Duration: 8 lessons (2 weeks, Monday to Thursday)
• Dates: July 20th to 30th
• Time: 10 AM to 10:30 AM
• Location: Burnstown Beach (1537 Calabogie Road)

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For any further inquiries, please contact:
Valerie, Recreation Programmer
valerie@mcnabbraeside.com
613-623-5756 x232
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All 2026 Session Dates

1. Session 1: July 6–16
• 10AM-10:30AM: Parent & Tot
• 10:45AM-11:15AM: Preschool 1/2
• 11:30AM-12PM: Preschool 1/2
• 12:15PM-12:45PM: Swimmer 1


2. Session 2: July 20–30
• 10AM-10:30AM: Preschool 1/2
• 10:45AM-11:15AM: Preschool 3/4
• 11:30AM-12PM: Swimmer 1
• 12:15PM-12:45PM: Swimmer 2


3. Session 3: August 10–20
   • 10AM-10:30AM: Preschool 1/2
   • 10:45AM-11:15AM: Preschool 3/4
   • 11:30AM-12PM: Swimmer 1
   • 12:15PM-12:45PM: Swimmer 2