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Branksome Swimming
About us
Our swimming programs are held in Branksome Hall’s beautiful, award-winning Athletics and Wellness Centre, which features two saltwater pools.
Branksome is located on the picturesque urban campus in the heart of Toronto, nestled in the residential neighbourhood of Rosedale. We are within walking distance of public transit and the intersection of Yonge and Bloor street.
Swimming Programs
These are just some of the swim programs we offer. View all programs using the link below.
Swimmer 1
Swimmer progressions accommodate children 5-12 years old, including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics.
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Preschool 1
We work to ensure 3 to 5-year-olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills.
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Lane Swim
Branksome Hall is pleased to offer the opportunity for the broader community to join our Lane swims. Registration is required for all of our community swims.
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SWIMming FAQs
Visit our FAQs and Policies page for more information.
- Parent and Tot 1-3: 30 minutes
- Preschool 1-5: 30 minutes
- Swimmer 1-2: 30 minutes
- Swimmer 3-6: 45 minutes
- Swimmer 7-9 (Rookie Patrol, Ranger Patrol and Star Patrol): 60 minutes
- Bronze Star: 60 minutes
- Bronze Medallion: 1 hour 45 min
- Bronze Cross (Assistant Lifeguard): 2 hour 30 min
- Adult 1-3: 45 minutes
- Emergency First Aid: 8 hour total
- Parent and Tot 1-3: 1:8
- Preschool 1-5: 1:4
- Swimmer 1-2: 1:4
- Swimmer 3-4: 1:6
- Swimmer 5-6: 1:8
- Swimmer 7-9 (Rookie Patrol, Ranger Patrol and Star Patrol): 1:8
- Branksome Hall Lifesaving Club (BHLC) Junior: 1:6
- Branksome Hall Lifesaving Club (BHLC) Youth: 1:8
- Bronze Star: 1:8
- Bronze Medallion: 1:10
- Bronze Cross (Assistant Lifeguard): 1:12
- Adult 1-3: 1:4
- Emergency First Aid: 1:12
All participants are required to meet the age requirements by the third week of classes.
- Parent and Tot 1: 4–12 months
- Parent and Tot 2: 12-24 months
- Parent and Tot 3: 24–36 months
- Preschool 1-5: 3-5 years
- Swimmer 1-6: 5-12 years
- Swimmer 7-9 (Rookie Patrol, Ranger Patrol and Star Patrol): 9+ years
- Branksome Hall Lifesaving Club (BHLC) Junior: 7-10 years
- Branksome Hall Lifesaving Club (BHLC) Youth: 11-14 years
- Bronze Star: 10+ years
- Bronze Medallion: 13+ years (or 11+ with Bronze Star)
- Bronze Cross (Assistant Lifeguard): 13+ years with Bronze Medallion AND Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid
- Adult 1-3: 16+ years
- Emergency First Aid: 10+ years
- Parent and Tot 1: $215
- Parent and Tot 2: $215
- Parent and Tot 3: $215
- Preschool 1-5: $295
- Swimmer 1-2: $295
- Swimmer 3-4: $375
- Swimmer 5-6: $375
- Swimmer 7-9 (Rookie Patrol, Ranger Patrol and Star Patrol): $430
- Branksome Hall Lifesaving Club (BHLC) Junior: $400
- Branksome Hall Lifesaving Club (BHLC) Youth: $450
- Bronze Star: $430
- Bronze Medallion: $450
- Bronze Cross (Assistant Lifeguard): $500
- Bronze Combo: $650
- Adult 1-3: $400
- Emergency First Aid (EFA): $125
All prices are subject to tax. Costs are based on an 8-class session with the exception of Bronze Combo (5 days) and EFA (1 day)
Want to join our Aquatics Staff?
We’re continuously hiring for the following positions.
Minimum Age: 14+ years
Current Qualifications:
Bronze Cross
Standard First Aid with CPR-C
Starting Wage: $17.80
Minimum Age: 15+ years
Current Qualifications:
National Lifeguard – Pool
Standard First Aid with CPR-C
Starting Wage: $20.70
Minimum Age: 15+ years
Current Qualifications:
Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
Standard First Aid with CPR-C
Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard
Starting Wage: $22.87
Minimum Age: 16+ years
Current Qualifications:
Standard First Aid with CPR-C
Swim Instructor
Lifesaving Instructor
National Lifeguard
Pool Operator 1
Aquatic Supervisor
Examiner - Bronze
Starting Wage: $24.57
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