Pool Lessons and Programs
Swimming Lessons
Portage Pool is an affiliate of the Lifesaving Society and offers the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs, lessons beginning as early as 4 months old. The Lifesaving Society Swim program is a national program–if you have taken lessons with the Lifesaving Society elsewhere, or even from another organization, you can take lessons at Portage Pool without losing your progress!
Learn more about Swim for Life and Lifesaving Programs (Canadian Swim Patrol and Bronze level programs), or check out the Lesson Transition Guide for a summary of each level in the programs.
Click the following link to access the Fall/Winter Activity Guide
Adult and Teens Lessons
We believe that everyone should learn how to swim. That’s why we offer swimming lessons and aquatic fitness opportunities for all ages. It’s never too late to learn! We offer Adult Swimmer and Fitness Swimmer lessons, as well as more advanced stroke mechanics classes.Our adult and teen swimming lessons are registered programs to provide consistency of instruction and learning progression. All of these programs are instructed by certified swimming instructors, and we work with you to meet your goals.
Leadership
Portage Pool is affiliated with Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, and Portage Pool staff are able to train you in the following:- Lifesaving courses such as the Bronze Medal programs;
- Lifeguard courses and re-certifications;
- Lifesaving instructor training; and
Check out the Community Activity Guide for leadership course listings, or contact Portage Pool to find out how to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor.