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 paddle-boarding or water activities. Students coming to TRU want to enjoy these outdoor activities, but many do not know how to swim and are at risk of drowning.

To reduce the risk of such fatalities, the 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 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 session runs from February 13 – March 14, 2024. Lessons are 30 minutes in length and happen twice each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students can chose from either an 11:00AM start time or an 11:30 start time. Swimming Lessons will be provided at the Canada Games Aquatics Centre within the Tournament Capital Centre

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 10 lessons to have a complete Learn to Swim experience. Please do not register if you cannot attend all the lessons. 

Registration and Fees: 

The registration fee is $50 deposit per participant with a full refund for any participant who attends all lessons at the end of the five week program. There are no partial refunds. 

*Any participant who fails to attend the first lesson forfeits their space in the program and their deposit.

Don’t miss your chance and register today!