Swimming is an excellent form of exercise that keeps the heart and lungs healthy, improves strength and flexibility, increases stamina, and most important of all – Swimming Saves Lives.

Kamloops has more than 100 lakes or rivers within a one-hour drive which are ideal for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or water activities. Students coming to TRU want to enjoy these outdoor activities, but many do not know how to swim and are the risk of drowning.

To reduce such fatalities, TRUSU Services Committee has partnered with the Canada Games Aquatic Centre to offer Swim lessons to students at TRU and teach this important life skill so that they can enjoy life in Canada.

Session Outline:

The February Learn-to-Swim Session will be a 5-weeks long (10-lessons) program and will cover the basics of swimming and pool safety protocols. The program starts on February 11, 2025 and runs until March 13, 2025 in the Canada Games Aquatic Centre within the Tournament Capital Centre.

Registration Options

There are two cohorts available to students with a max capacity of 6 participants in each cohort. Each participant can register in one cohort only. Complete schedule for each cohort is listed below.

Note that participants need to attend all 8 lessons to have a complete Learn to Swim experience. Please do not register if you cannot attend all the lessons as deposit are non-refundable.

Registration and Fees:

Registration can be completed below. There is a $50 deposit per participant and spots are available on a first-come-first serve basis. Students who attend all 10 lessons will get a full refund of their deposit at the end of the program. Any student who misses the first lesson, will lose their spot, and it will be offered to the next person on the waitlist. No refunds will be provided.

Registration closes when both cohorts have reached their maximum capacity. Participants are responsible for arranging their own swimming gear. Strictly no refunds if a participant does not or is unable to attend.

So don’t miss your chance and register today.