Aquatics

BGC St. Alban's offers a range of Aquatics programs for children and adults, including swimming lessons, aquatic leadership courses and more. Below are the current programs and schedules. For details about each program, please visit Aquatic Programs.

Spring 2026

Weekly Lessons Spring Schedule


First week of lessons: 

  • Monday, April 13
  • Tuesday, April 14
  • Wednesday, April 15
  • Thursday, April 16
  • Friday, April 17
  • Saturday, April 18
  • Sunday, April 19

 

Last week of lessons: 

  • Tuesday, June 9
  • Wednesday, June 10
  • Thursday, June 11
  • Friday, June 12
  • Saturday, June 13
  • Sunday, June 14
  • Monday, June 15


Please note that the pool will be closed on Monday, May 16, 2026 for Victoria Day.


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 Family Recreational Swimming


Family Recreation Swimming offers unstructured pool time for swimmers to play and practice their swimming skills! All ages are welcome, though children 6 and under and children 7-9 who are unable to pass the deep end test must be accompanied in the water, within arms reach of a person 16 years or older.  Maximum 2 children for every adult. ane ropes will not be in use; there will only be a divider between the shallow and deep ends for safety.


Saturdays 1-2 p.m.

Free


Lane Swimming


Lane swimming is recommended for teens/adults but all swimmers are welcome. Pool lanes will be available for lap swimming only during its scheduled time.


Booking required.

Fee: $5

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    Aquafit with Kelly Ziger


Open to ages 16+, Aquafit is a water-based group workout that combines cardio, strength training, and stretching. 


  • Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
  • Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.


BGC St. Alban’s Palmerston Pool


Fee per class: $7

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H20 Summer Leadership Camp


Registration is open!


The H2O Aquatics Camp challenges and equips swimmers with essential lifesaving skills, preparing them for certification in Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, or Swim Instructor. Upon successful completion, candidates receive official certification in their respective program. Campers gain a unique, hands-on experience by shadowing senior lifeguards, assisting with lifeguarding duties, and, for Swim Instructor candidates, observing lessons, creating their own lesson plans, and eventually teaching their own classes.


  • Bronze Star
  • Bronze Medallion
  • Bronze Cross
  • Swim Instructor


9 a.m.-2 p.m.


Session 1: July 13-24

Session 2: August 10-21


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Meet the BGC St. Alban's Club Aquatics Team!


This short video features the lifeguards, instructors and staff who make our Aquatics programs fun and informative. 

Private versus Group Lessons

It is a common belief that children will progress faster if they are registered in a private lesson. Statistically, there is no evidence to support this. In fact, private lessons are not necessary for the majority of the population, unless you have the following considerations:
  1. A specific skill that your child is not progressing on which is forcing them to be held back in lessons.
  2. Any type of special need or requirement that prohibits your child from participating in a group environment.
We strive to give each child equal amount of attention in a group lesson—as well, a group environment promotes teamwork, offers encouragement and motivation, as well as enjoyable interaction with other children. Consider group lessons first! 

Swimmer Evaluation

Evaluation provides guidance on how swimmers can progress and what class level would provide the best environment for development. It is unusual for participants to progress through a level on the first try. Swimmers often spend a few sessions in a level before moving to the next one. A recommendation to repeat the same level should not be misinterpreted as a lack of improvement as this is seldom the case. For this reason, parents/guardians are encouraged to respect the recommendation of the aquatic staff.
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Refund Policy

UPDATED DECEMBER 2025:
Please note that cancellations submitted at least one week prior to the scheduled activity will be eligible for a refund, minus a 15% administrative fee. Cancellations made less than a week of the activity will receive a credit to the participant’s Amilia account, also subject to a 15% administrative fee. 

Cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity are non-refundable and ineligible for credit, as this short notice does not allow us to offer the spot to others on the waiting list. Our pool also reserves the right to cancel lessons due to low registration or maintenance issues, compensating swimmers with a full refund. 
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Make up classes

Pool time is fully booked and the Club is not able to accommodate individuals who miss classes. Lifesaving courses are designed for 100% attendance; missing lifesaving classes may jeopardize passing the course. Instructor courses require 100% attendance.
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Pool Closures

Temporary pool closures may occur at any time. If this happens, we make every effort to telephone all swimmers. We will add an extra week at the end of term, if scheduling permits. Otherwise, a credit will be issued.
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Winona Pool Details


Pool Entrance is behind the Main school door and the Pool door is located across from parking lot. The parking lot can be accessed from Tyrrel Ave.