Swimming Lessons
Victoria BC swimming lessons taught by Island Swimming Club coaches. We provide safe, fun swim lessons for Saanich and the Greater Victoria area!
Registration for the Fall (and the Yearlong Program) opens on August 20th!
Scroll down for links to register in swimming lessons at Crystal Pool and Saanich Commonwealth Place.
Minimum Age Change: Please note that due to recent changes, 4- and 5-year olds will be unable to register for Swim Skills Junior at Saanich Commonwealth Place. If you have questions, please contact Dan
For the 2025-2026 season, we will be offering lessons...
At Crystal Pool
Monday Afternoons, 4:00pm - 6:15pm
Tuesday Afternoons, 4:00pm - 6:15pm
Thursday Afternoons, 4:00pm - 6:15pm
Saturday Mornings, 9:30am - 12:30pm
At Saanich Commonwealth Place
Friday Afternoons, 3:45pm - 6:45pm
*Additional days will become available as pool space permits
Sessional or Yearlong Registration
Need some flexibility? Families are able to register for each session (Fall, Winter, Spring) separately, or register for the Yearlong Program to secure a spot for the entire 2025 - 2026 Season! When registering, look for "Yearlong Program" to secure a spot in the Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions - all at once!
Information and registration for each program can be found below.
Island Swim Skills Junior
Recommended Ages 4 - 10, no minimum ability level required
Island Swim Skills Junior takes swimmers from beginner, to comfortable, to confident in the water! Participants in these swimming lessons are sorted into classes on the first day, and then focus on mastering the basics in a fun, safe environment lead by ISC coaches! All classes are 40 minutes long to ensure adequate time to cover material, class sizes vary based on age and ability.
Island Swim Skills Senior
Recommended Ages 7 - 13. Registrants must be able to swim 25m of confident, comfortable Front Crawl. Swimmers unable to meet requirements will be asked to withdraw and register in Island Swim Skills Junior.
Wondering what else your child can get out of the world of aquatics? Island Swim Skills Senior encourages all swimmers to continue expanding their aquatic skill set and fitness.
Building on the basics learned in Island Swim Skills Junior, swimmers are introduced to a variety of new skills that can be applied to the aquatic world for potential future careers, for sport, general fitness, or just for fun!
Classes are 40 minutes long, and class sizes are generally larger than in Island Swim Skills Junior.
Click here for Swim Skills Senior at Crystal Pool. Find us in the Aquatics section under Swim Clubs.
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