Swim for Life Swimming Lessons – Summer 2025

Get ready to dive into summer! Port Moody’s Swim for Life program offers a fun and safe environment for children to develop their swimming skills. Registration opens online at 8am:

  • Port Moody Residents: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

  • Non-Residents: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Lesson Structure

Our Swim for Life lessons are grouped by age and skill level:

  • Preschool Lessons (Ages 3–5)

  • Swimmer Lessons (Ages 6–12), progressing from Swimmer 1 to Swimmer 6

  • Private Lessons – see below for details

Important: Participants may register for only one swim lesson at a time.

Statutory Holidays: No lessons on Tuesday, July 1 or Monday, August 4, 2025.

 

 Prior to Registration

Summer 2025 Aquatics Lesson Registration

  • Port Moody Residents: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 8am

  • Non-Residents: Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8am

Registration Requirements

  1. Returning Participants
    If your child has taken lessons with us and hasn’t completed lessons elsewhere since, your account is ready to go.

  2. New Participants or Returning from Lessons Elsewhere
    To update your account before registration, choose one of the following:

  • Bring the most recent report card or completed swim assessment to the front desk at the Recreation Complex for an immediate update.

  • Email a scanned copy or photo of the report card/assessment to recreation@portmoody.ca. Include:

    • Participant’s full name and age

    • Primary account holder’s name and phone number

Please allow up to 72 hours for processing before registration. Once submitted, call 604-469-4556 to confirm your account is ready.

 

 Refund and Withdrawal Fee Policy

Full Refunds
A full refund will be issued if you withdraw one week or more before the lesson, program or camp start date. If withdrawing exactly one week before, it must be done before the program’s start time. No withdrawal fee applies in these cases.

No Refunds
No refunds will be given for the following programs if less than one week’s notice is provided:

  • Camps

  • Swim Lessons

  • Private Lessons

  • Workshops

  • One-day Programs/Events

Pro-Rated Refunds
For all other multi-day programs, pro-rated refunds are available up to the start of the third class. A $10 withdrawal fee will apply.

Additional Notes
Refunds are returned to the original form of payment.
A $10 withdrawal fee is charged for cancellations made less than one week before the program starts.
No refunds will be granted after the third class begins.

Private Swim Lessons

Looking for more personalized instruction? Our 30-minute private lessons are available for swimmers aged 3 and up. Whether your child is refining strokes or learning to swim for the first time, private lessons offer one-on-one attention tailored to individual needs.

Private lessons are designed for individual swimmers only. Register early to reserve your spot!