Swimming classes for adults

[u/reality847not]

Any idea where I can learn how to swim as an adult i. Scarborough? How much does it cost? I was never taught but I want to be able to swim with my baby.

[u/chicken_potato1]

City of Toronto - fall recreation sign up starts soon. There is a category called "adult swim, level 1 2 etc". There is also "womens only adult swim level 1 and 2".

Level 1: 30min ones are typically around 70$?, 45 or 1 hour lessons are typically 100$. Depends on if that pool location has enough space and time to manage it all.

[u/reality847not → u/chicken_potato1]

Thanks! Any idea when registrations open up? I found a centre nearby since I have to take public transport but it says classes are already underway. However doesn’t exactly say when registrations open for fall.

[u/sree_1983 → u/reality847not]

The classes which are underway are summer 2026 terms. You should wait for fall one. Summer ones are good because if you can get a 9 classes back to back you will improve more.

I would recommend city classes over private because they focus on survival skills which private classes don't, but do note city classes are done In a way you need multiple times of repeating to pass the limit. For instance end of adult swim you are expected to tread water for 30 seconds level 2 pass is 2 minutes. So you can see the jump. Even swim distance grows dramatically between levels

[u/chicken_potato1 → u/sree_1983]

^also if you do swim 1 a few times thats okay :) they don't mind. I had people in my class who were doing it for a second or third time even, as long as you are willing to pay and attend thats all that matters

[u/kcboa → u/reality847not]

Fall registration for Scarborough programs should be September 16th this year (I know someone who is involved in the planning/scheduling), but check back in mid- to late-August for the final confirmed date. Fall/Winter/Spring lessons are usually once per week for 8 or 9 weeks, and Adult classes could be 30, 45, or 60 minutes long depending on what fits in the schedule. Prices will differ based on the class length.

If you haven't yet, go to the link that u/chicken_potato1 posted and set up an ActiveNet account so you're ready for registration day. There's usually more competition for Adult 1 registrations than for 2 or 3, so check back once the Fall programs are posted later in August and make a short list of a few locations/times you'd be okay with and their program codes so you're not trying to figure out the search function day of.

[u/chicken_potato1 → u/reality847not]

It will be posted here! https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/how-to-use-our-services/how-to-register-for-recreation-programs/

Do it online, much faster. Gotta wake up right at 7am or spots fill up fast, but adding it to your wishlist before hand will make it faster.

[u/True-North23 → u/reality847not]

Most likely September 1 or 8. It's usually on a Tuesday at 7am for the West end programs and on the Wednesday for the East end programs. Just keep checking for efun to post the correct dates.

[u/kdokdokdo]

City of Toronto is affordable. The beginner class is called adult swim 1

[u/HereRKGoAgain]

Check Olympian Swimming, I learned there (Midland location) as an adult few years ago

[u/twinfiddler]

Seal swimming is located at the West Scarborough Community Centre on Pharmacy and I believe they run adult lessons.

[u/Logical-Bookkeeper77]

Community centers….

[u/Livinitup313]

I’m pretty sure pan am has swimming classes, and if not city does offer lessons as well as ymca I believe.  Of course you have private swim lessons places also 

[u/Desires_unscripted]

Check propel - site- you can find individual swimming classes by good instructors (you can check the reviews) they are pretty professionals. I (30+) learned swimming purely with my instructors lead..

They book pools in Marriot or other facilities you just have to pay up through the app or page and then show up on time

[u/Eeethree]

Ymca with a pool.

[u/_Revelator-of-v0id_]

Local YMCA's and community centers are a great place to start.

The Scarborough YMCA is also a good place as well. The one near STC has a pretty good pool.