Swimming lessons

Taught by qualified instructors trained in supervision and safety, the Swim for Life program is structured in motivating modules, ensuring progressive learning between each level.

To view the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life swimming continuum, click HERE.

*Please note that the following levels are not currently offered: parent-child 1 (4-12 months) and parent-child 2 (12-24 months).

We invite you to consult the table below, to learn more about the swimming courses offered and their respective prerequisites.

Course descriptions

Course schedule (winter 2025): January 7 to March 13, 2025 (10 weeks)

Course schedule (spring 2025) : April 17 to June 19, 2025 (7 weeks)

Spring 2025

Aquaforme

Thursdays

• April 17, 8:30 to 9:10 a.m.
• May 1, 7:30 to 8:10 a.m.
• May 8, 7:30 to 8:10 a.m.
• May 22, 7:30 to 8:10 a.m.
• June 5, 7:30 to 8:10 a.m.
• June 12, 7:30 to 8:10 a.m.
• June 19, 8:30 to 9:10 a.m.

Aquapoussette

Thursdays

• April 17, 9:15 to 9:55 a.m.
• May 1, 8:15 to 8:55 a.m.
• May 8, 8:15 to 8:55 a.m.
• May 22, 8:15 to 8:55 a.m.
• June 5, 8:15 to 8:55 a.m.
• June 12, 8:15 to 8:55 a.m.
• June 19, 9:15 to 9:55 a.m.

Winter 2025

Aquaforme

For Monday courses, the session will start on January 13. The amount to be paid will therefore be adjusted at the time of registration.

• Monday: 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.
• Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
• Thursday: 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

Aquaprofond

• Tuesday: 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
• Thursday: 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

Aquasanté

• Tuesday: 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.

Forme physique

• Thursday: 7:45 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.

Combo aquaforme-aquaprofond

• Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.

Consult the description of the training offered by the Société de sauvetage.

This fall, the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion is once again offering free training to become a lifeguard or instructor, as part of the unveiling of the Plan d'action pour valoriser la pratique d'activités physiques, sportives et récréatives au Québec 2022-2027.

Spring 2025

Standard First Aid

• Online registration, from March 17 at 6 p.m. (residents) and March 19 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
• Pavillon Normand-Desjardins (671, rue Valois)
• Free for residents and non-residents through the Programme d’aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveteurs et des moniteurs aquatiques du ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air

Bronze Star

• Online registration, from March 17 at 6 p.m. (residents) and March 19 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
• Starting March 28
• Cost: $123 (residents), $192 (non-residents), pocket mask ($16) and certification fee ($21)
• Prerequisites: 10 years of age and over, ability to swim 100 meters and Swim Patrol Star level (recommended).
• Period of validity of certification: 2 years, valid for life to register for certification Bronze Medallion

National Lifeguard

• Online registration, from March 17 at 6 p.m. (residents) and March 19 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
• Starting April 20
• Free for residents and non-residents through the Programme d’aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveteurs et des moniteurs aquatiques du ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air
• Prerequisites: To be at least 15 years old at the final evaluation, hold a Bronze Cross award and hold a Standard First Aid/AED or an Aquatic Emergency Care/AED award

Swim Instructor

• Online registration, from March 17 at 6 p.m. (residents) and March 19 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
• Starting April 18
• Free for residents and non-residents through the Programme d’aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveteurs et des moniteurs aquatiques du ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air
• Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the Swim Instructor Course, and Bronze Cross (or higher) certification

Eligibility criteria

• Must be between 7 and 12 years of age
• Be able to move without a floating object over a distance of 25 meters
• Be comfortable in the water to learn crawl and backstroke swimming techniques.
• Ability to go into the deep end

Contact info@lescitadinsnatation.com to book an appointment for a free evaluation by the coaches or see the organization website.

• The swimming cap is mandatory for all.
• Footwear (including sandals) worn on the outside is not permitted in the changing rooms or on the pool deck. A room is available at the entrance of the building for users to leave outside footwear before entering the changing rooms.
• For safety reasons, children under 6 years of age and those carrying a floating device must be accompanied by a responsible person in the water.

For more information, please contact the Recreation and Culture Department on weekdays at 450-455-3371 or call 514 477-7000, poste 1962. (evenings and weekends).

PLEASE NOTE

It is important to choose the right level when registering.

In-water evaluation is strongly recommended. To this end, we offer time slots a few weeks before the registration period for the upcoming session. During the open swim sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, depending on the pool's attendance, it is possible to ask the lifeguards for an assessment of the appropriate skill level.

Submit a refund request

For a refund request or credit rating, complete the refund or transfer request form (in French) and send it by email to the Recreation and Culture Department. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals unless a medical certificate is provided.

For refund requests by cheque:

• If the request is sent prior to the start of the event, an administration fee of 10% or $10 (whichever is greater) will be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
• If the request is sent after the event has begun, the amount of services rendered must be added to the previous calculation on a pro-rata basis from the date of receipt of the form.

For credit notes, the amount to be credited will be calculated on a pro rata basis for services rendered from the date of receipt of the form.

In the event of cancellation by the City, a credit will be issued to the account in proportion to the service not received.

Course retake

In the event of absence, please note that there are no retakes. The City does not offer private lessons. All courses are fully booked, and as the City must respect the Lifesaving Society's ratio of swimmers to instructors, it is impossible to change days or times. Thank you for your understanding.