Since 1992, Atlantis School of Swim has produced thousands of confident swimmers in the Oakville, Burlington, Dundas, Hamilton, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Milton & Mississauga areas! Our high quality instruction with proven teaching methods, low-ratio classes and experienced staff, have earned us an excellent reputation in the learn-to-swim and competitive swim world.
We are a family owned and family oriented swim school. Our staff are a diverse group of individuals who love kids and have a passion for swimming! Most of our employees are part-time and when they are not enjoying their work at Atlantis School of Swim, they are furthering their education, working as teachers, healthcare workers, early childhood educators, national level coaches or taking care of their own families at home. This diversity rounds out our school, as we bring lots of experience to our classes.
A Year-Round Approach to swimming is encouraged at Atlantis School of Swim. Swimming a few weeks during the summer each year is expecting a lot. Younger swimmers or swimmers dealing with a fear of the water need time, consistency and repitition to develop a solid foundation of swimming skills. This takes time and practice. Most of our clients swim once or twice a week year-round. This consistent and relaxed exposure to the water is key and allows swimmers to better retain skills gained. Learning a life skill like swimming takes time and even the best swimmers in the world practice regularly.
General Program Information
These programs are designed for children 6 months to 3 years of age who are accompanied by a parent. These programs focus on in-water interaction between a parent and child and on the importance of play, safety and skill development in and around the water. Children closer to the age of three will move from a parented to an un-parented setting throughout a session to prepare them for a small group class.
The first two levels focus on water orientation and safety for parents and their children. Levels 3-8 build swimming skills and age-specific Water Safety. The upper levels are geared to the advanced preschooler and focus on skill and stroke development.
This program is for Children aged six and older. The majority of swimmers will have completed all levels by age 12, depending on the frequency of enrolment. Swimmers learn competitive and survival strokes and build their distance and speed, while focusing on making safe decisions in, on, and around the water.
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