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Aquatics Programs in Esquimalt

Join us at the Naden Athletic Centre Pool!

POOL BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Come celebrate your birthday with us! Included when you book a pool birthday party is one room at Naden Athletic Centre to host your party, as well as access to the pool for two hours. All birthday party guests who are swimming are required to take a swim test with a lifeguard. Limited to 10 kids per birthday party.

Location: Naden Athletic Centre Pool

Dates: Saturdays 

Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Cost: $200


WEEKLY WATERMANIC FUN


Join us on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm for special activities in the pool! Not just for kids, the staff will be pulling out our specialty equipment such as the deep end monkey bars, water running mat, water polo, and more. No extra cost; this swim is included with your drop-in/membership. 

Please note there will be limited lane swimming available during this time as most of the pool is reserved for FUN!


Swim Lessons

Swimming lessons are not just about building techniques and endurance; it’s about learning a lifesaving skill while developing confidence and creating a positive experience that will last a lifetime!

PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS (for all ages)

Do you or your child want to improve a skill, need extra help passing a level or find one on one settings better? Private Swimming Lessons are the program for you! This program is for all ages, and the instructor will work with you to help you meet your goals. Lessons will be scheduled for 30-minute sessions.

Spring Session

Location: Naden Athletic Centre Pool

Date: April 7 – June 20 (11 sessions)

Time: Mon. to Thurs. 4:30pm – 8:00pm 

           Sat. 9:00am – 1:00pm

Cost:

$308 – Single Person

$374 – Semiprivate – Swimmers must be at the same swimming level and for children must be within 2 years of age. 

To register for semiprivate lessons, you must call or come in person.


NEW! Summer Session

Location: Naden Athletic Centre Pool

Date: Tuesdays/Thursdays July 7 – 30 (8 sessions)

    Tuesdays/Thursdays August 4 – 27 (8 sessions)

Saturdays July 11 – August 29 (8 sessions)


Time: July Only Tues & Thurs. 4:30pm – 8:00pm 

           August Only Tues & Thurs. 4:30pm – 8:00pm

           Full Summer Sat. 9:00am – 1:00pm

Cost:

$224 – Single Person

$272 – Semiprivate – Swimmers must be at the same swimming level and for children must be within 2 years of age. 

To register for semiprivate lessons, you must call or come in person.


Lifesaving Society Swim Lessons

Swim for Life is a nationwide comprehensive program that focuses on the development of fundamental skills for learners of all ages and abilities. It includes fun, hands-on activities that teach Water Smart skills for the whole family.

Spring Session

Location: Naden Athletic Centre Pool

Date: April 7 – June 18 (11 sessions)

Time: Mon. to Thurs. 4:30pm – 7:30pm

           Sat. 9:00am – 1:00pm


NEW! Summer Session

Location: Naden Athletic Centre Pool

Date: Tuesdays/Thursdays July 7 – 30 

    Tuesdays/Thursdays August 4 – 27

Saturdays July 11 – August 29 (8 sessions)

Time: July Only Tues & Thurs. 4:30pm – 8:00pm 

           August Only Tues & Thurs. 4:30pm – 8:00pm

           Full Summer Sat. 9:00am – 1:00pm


Swim For Life Preschool (3-5 years)

*Cost is broken down into 3 different categories Regular (R) – Active Military Members, Foreign Fighters, Veterans and their immediate families; Ordinary (O) – DND Civilians, Staff of the Non-Public, MFRC, DRDC and DCC, RCMP and their immediate families; Associate (A) – anyone who does not qualify above.

  • Seahorse (Parent and Tot)
    Seahorse (Parent and Tot) is a transitional level which transfers the tot from the care of the parent to the instructor throughout the lesson set. They’ll learn floats, glides, and kicking skills.

    R:$82.50
    O:$85.25 
    A: $88.00
  • Octopus
    These preschoolers learn to jump into chest-deep water by themselves and get in and out wearing a lifejacket. They’ll submerge and exhale underwater. Wearing a lifejacket, they’ll glide on their front and back.

    R:$82.50
    O:$85.25 
    A: $88.00
  • Crab
    Crab teaches preschoolers how to safely jump into chest-deep water and how to swim wearing a PFD. They’ll learn submersion skills and continue to work on floats, glides, and kicking with buoyant object

    R:$82.50
    O:$85.25 
    A: $88.00
  • Orca
    Orca teaches preschoolers how to enter deep water safely wearing a PFD. They’ll learn how to submerge and exhale underwater, retrieve objects underwater, and will continue developing their floating, gliding and kicking skills.

    R:$82.50
    O:$85.25 
    A: $88.00
  • Sea Lion
    Sea Lion teaches deep-water entries and treading water wearing a PFD. Preschoolers will become skilled at retrieving objects from the bottom of the pool in chest-deep water and performing front and side glide. Front crawl wearing a PFD is also introduced.

    R:$82.50
    O:$85.25 
    A: $88.00
  • Narwhal
    Narwhal teaches Swim to Survive® skills while wearing a PFD. Front crawl and back crawl are introduced, as well as interval fitness training. Preschoolers will learn how to tread water and perform vertical whip kick with a buoyant aid. 

    R:$82.50
    O:$85.25 
    A: $88.00

Swim For Life Swimmer (5+ Years)

*Cost is broken down into 3 different categories Regular (R) – Active Military Members, Foreign Fighters, Veterans and their immediate families; Ordinary (O) – DND Civilians, Staff of the Non-Public, MFRC, DRDC and DCC, RCMP and their immediate families; Associate (A) – anyone who does not qualify above

  • Swimmer 1
    These beginners will become comfortable jumping into the water with and without a PFD. They’ll learn how to open their eyes, exhale, and hold their breath underwater. Floats, glides and kicking skills are introduced.

    R:$82.50
    O:$85.25 
    A: $88.00
  • Swimmer 2
    These swimmers will jump into deeper water and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a PFD. They’ll learn how to tread water, develop kicking skills, and will be introduced to front crawl and back crawl.

    R:$82.50
    O:$85.25 
    A: $88.00
  • Swimmer 3
    These swimmers will learn how to dive and will do in-water somersaults and handstands to develop weight-transfer skills. They’ll learn Swim to Survive® skills, whip kick on back and will further develop their front crawl and back crawl.

    R:$101.75
    O:$104.50
    A: $107.25


     
  • Swimmer 4
    These swimmers will become better at diving, treading water, and swimming underwater. They’ll learn the Swim to Survive® standard and start to develop breaststroke. Front crawl and back crawl are further developed.

    R:$101.75
    O:$104.50
    A: $107.25
  • Swimmer 5
    These swimmers will master dives and swimming in deep water. They’ll further their Swim to Survive® skills and start to develop eggbeater kick. Breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. Interval training and sprinting drills continue to challenge these swimmers.

    R:$101.75
    O:$104.50
    A: $107.25
  • Swimmer 6
    These swimmers will become proficient at deep water skills including stride entries and compact jumps. They’ll develop lifesaving kicks such as eggbeater and scissor kick and refine their strokes. 

    R:$101.75
    O:$104.50
    A: $107.25
  • Rookie Patrol (Swimmer 7)
    Swimmers in Rookie Patrol develop water proficiency, first aid, and recognition & rescue skills. They’ll develop individual fitness to meet a timed 100 m swim and a 350 m workout. Water proficiency skills include strokes, swimming with clothes, ready position, and feet/head-first surface dives. Demonstrating the ability to conduct a primary assessment on a conscious person, treatment for bleeding, and calling EMS are included as first aid skills.

    R:$112.75
    O:$115.50
    A: $118.25

Adult Swim Program

  • Adult Beginner
    You’ll work towards 10-15m swim on your front and back. You’ll learn safe entries into shallow and deep water, develop skills while wearing a PFD, and learn breath control and underwater skills. Floats, glides, flutter kick and vertical whip kick are introduced. Your fitness will improve through interval training and learning how to perform front crawl and back crawl.

    R:$101.75
    O:$104.50
    A: $107.25
  • Adult Intermediate
    Develop your swimming by working on interval training workouts, sprints, and further develop your front and back crawl. Whip kick and breaststroke are introduced. You’ll also learn Swim to Survive skills and continue to develop deep water skills. 

    R:$101.75
    O:$104.50
    A: $107.25
  • Adult Fitness Swimmer
    Fitness swimmer allows you to set your own goals to improve overall physical fitness in the water. Our experienced instructors will help you refine your technique and help you meet the goals you’ve created. Fitness swimmer is a structured approach based on accepted training principles including stretching, interval training, sprints, and distance swimming. This program is intended for participants who can swim a minimum of 50m nonstop. 

    R:$112.75
    O:$115.50
    A: $118.25

     

ADVANCED AQUATICS TRAINING (SUMMER ONLY)

Being prepared is key in any emergency. Our advanced aquatics courses will help you feel confident and ready to handle aquatic-based emergencies. Starting with the Lifesaving Society’s cornerstone program, Bronze Medallion, you’ll work your way through the program to the level you desire. Whether you want to simply be safer in and around water or want to become a lifeguard, advanced aquatics training is always beneficial.

  • BRONZE CROSS
    Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding by introducing assistant lifeguard training. Candidates will strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles of active safety supervision in aquatic facilities.

    100% attendance and participation is required.

    Location: Naden Athletic Centre Pool
    Date: July 13-17 (M-F)
    Time: 12:00-5:00pm
    Pre-requisite(s): Bronze Medallion
    Cost: $180
     
  • BRONZE MEDALLION
    Bronze Medallion introduces the principles of lifesaving embodied in the four components of water rescue education: knowledge, skill, fitness, and judgement. Candidates will acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in and around the water. This course is a pre-requisite for the Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. 
    Must be able to perform basic front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke, and swim 400m non-stop.

    100% attendance and participation is required.

    Location: Naden Athletic Centre Pool
    Date: July 6-10 (M-F)
    Time: 12:00-4:30pm
    Pre-requisite(s): Minimum 13 years old OR Bronze Star
    Cost: $180
     
  • INTERMEDIATE/STANDARD FIRST AID
    Comprehensive course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

    Location: Naden Athletic Centre 
    Date: Friday July 24
    Time: 9:00am-5:30pm
    Pre-requisite(s): None
    Cost: $160
     
  • NATIONAL LIFEGUARD
    This is the final stage in becoming a lifeguard. Candidates refine their surveillance skills, as well as specialized lifeguard techniques, such as contact aquatic rescues. Included are scanning, teamwork, hand signals, and basic pool chemistry and filtration. National Lifeguard includes the Lifesaving Society’s Airway Management and Oxygen Administration program.

    100% attendance and participation is required.

    Location: Naden Athletic Centre Pool
    Date: August 10-20 (M-Th)
    Time: 12:00-6:30pm
    Pre-requisite(s): Minimum 15 years old AND Bronze Cross AND Intermediate/Standard First Aid (or equivalent)
    Cost: $400
     


POOL SCHEDULE: January - June 2026

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

0600-0730
Lap/Swim Clubs
0600-0730
Lap Swim
0600-0730
Lap/Swim Clubs

0600-0730
Lap Swim
0600-0730
Lap/Swim Clubs


BOOKINGS ONLY
0730-1100 Military Training 
1100-1300
 Everyone Welcome
1100-1300
Lengths & Leisure 
1100-1300
Everyone Welcome
1100-1300
Lengths & Leisure
1100-1300
Everyone Welcome
0900-1200 Everyone Welcome & Swim Lessons
1205-1250
Aqua Fit
1205-1250
Swim Skills
1200-1600 Everyone Welcome & Birthday Parties
1300-1630 Military Training 
BOOKINGS ONLY
1630-2030 Everyone Welcome & Swim Lessons
1630-2030 Everyone Welcome & Swim Lessons
1630-2030 Lengths &   
Fun Swim
1630-2030
Everyone Welcome & Swim Lessons

Swim Descriptions

  • Aqua Fit
    Cardio conditioning, muscular strength and endurance using buoyancy and the resistance of the water giving you a safe, effective and fun workout.
     
  • Everyone Welcome Swim
    Bring the family and come swim, splash, and enjoy the likes of our Main Pool, Leisure Pool, Hot Tub, and Steam Room. Two lap lanes available in medium and fast paces.

    Toys and pool mats available!

    Please note, children under the age of 7 years must remain within arm’s reach of an adult at all times.
     
  • Lap Swim

    5 Lap Lanes available in slow, medium, and fast levels.

    Leisure Pool, Hot Tub and Steam Room open.

  • Lengths and Leisure
    3 lanes will be open for swimming lengths and the other 2 lanes will be open for leisure swimming.

    Hot Tub, Steam Room and Leisure Pool open.
     
  • Military Training
    For bookings please contact the Facilities Coordinator 250-363-4213
  • Swim Club
    Open to members of the Masters Swim Club, to join please contact the PSP Sports Coordinator at 250-363-4068.
    Leisure Pool, Hot Tub, and Steam Room open to general admission.
     
  • Swim Fit
    This class has an area for working strictly on your swimming skills and other lanes open to complete a swim work out with a trained instructor overseeing to help with your technique.
     
  • Swim Lessons
    This is a registered program.