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Our Lessons
S.W.A.M. runs one-on-one swimming lessons for kids aged 3-16
years with a wide variety of special needs. Swimmers work with volunteer instructors on their own goals, anything from getting comfortable in the water to perfecting strokes. Our goal is to help swimmers build a positive relationship with the water and improve water safety skills.
Please note S.W.A.M. lessons are not affiliated with the City of Ottawa Swim City program.
Our Pools
Jack Purcell Pool (320 Jack Purcell Lane)
Jack Purcell is located just off of Elgin St. in Centertown. It is a therapeutic pool that is kept at 33°C (92°F) and has a maximum depth of 1.5m (5ft). It is ideal for our younger swimmers and kids with mobility challenges because the warmth allows for more comfort and stretching. Jack Purcell is equipped with universal change rooms that have adult changing tables and lifts to get in and out of the pool. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
Lowertown Pool (40 Cobourg St)
Lowertown Pool is located just off Old St. Patrick in Lowertown. It is a fully bilingual, 25m pool that has a maximum depth of 2.7m (9ft). It is ideal for older swimmers and kids working of stroke progressions. The pool has a diving board and Tarzan rope for special events. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible, however, there are no universal change rooms or lifts to get into the pool.
Volunteers
All of our instructors and executive members are volunteers! Our fantastic group, primarily composed of post-secondary students, aims to provide the most accessible and fun environment possible for the kiddos. We have an experienced team and multilingual team that is looking forward to sharing their passion for swimming!
