Swimming lessons
Children, teens and adults can register for swimming lessons offered by the City.
Fall 2025 Session
The ''Société de sauvetage'' ''Nager pour la vie'' program teaches children, teens and adults the swimming skills needed to enjoy the water safely. See the Swimming classes for children and adults tab for full details.
An in-water evaluation to determine your child's level is strongly recommended. To this end, we are offering two time slots for this evaluation, if you are unsure of the level at which to register your child:
- August 30 and 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Pool
There will be no group transfers after the start of the session.
Registration
Registration is done online on the registration platform. It is important to create an account at least 48 hours before the opening date of registration, if you have not already done so. To create an account and to register, residents must have a valid citizen card. Registration by phone is also possible for people who do not have access to a computer (450-455-3371).
Registration dates
- Vaudreuil-Dorion residents: starting September 2, 6 p.m.
- For all: starting September 4, 9 a.m.
Procedure for online registration (in French)
Procedure for creating an account on the registration platform (in French)
New
Due to high demand, the City will be offering Parent and Tot 1 (4 to 12 months) and Parent and Tot 2 (12 to 24 months) classes starting this fall. These 30-minute classes offer a special opportunity to bond with your child while introducing them to the water in a fun and safe environment. Through play and exploration, children develop positive attitudes toward the water, always accompanied by a parent in the pool.
Important: Registration must be completed under the parent’s name, as it is not possible to create a citizen card for children under the age of 2.
Swimming classes for children and adults
Taught by qualified instructors trained in supervision and safety, the Swim for Life program is structured in motivating modules, ensuring progressive learning between each level.
To view the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life swimming continuum, click HERE.
We invite you to consult the table below, to learn more about the swimming courses offered and their respective prerequisites.
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PARENT-CHILD 1, 2 AND 3 AND PRESCHOOL 1 TO 5 Designed for children ages 4 months to 6 years
Class length: 30 minutes Cost: $79,75 (residents) | $143 (non-residents)
A parent must accompany the child up to and including the Preschool 3 level.
Schedule - Fall 2025 (upcoming) |
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NAGEUR 1 ET 2
NAGEUR 3 À 6
Schedule - Summer 2025 (upcoming) |
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JEUNE SAUVETEUR Designed for children ages 8 to 14
Class length: 55 minutes Weekend classes (11 weeks) Friday classes (10 weeks)
Schedule - Fall 2025 (upcoming) |
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NAGEUR ADO 1 TO 3 Designed for teenagers (ages 10 to 16)
Course schedule - Fall 2025 (upcoming)
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NAGEUR ADULT 1 TO 3 AND FITNESS Designed for adults (16 years and older)
Class length: 40 minutes
Cost: $107,25 (residents), $94,25 (55+) | $182(non-residents), $169 (55+)
Swimming goggles are recommended.
Course description |
Aquatic fitness classes
Fall 2025
- Aquaforme
- Aquapoussette
- Aquaprénatal
- Aquaprofond
- Aquasanté
Class schedule – Fall 2025 (upcoming)
Water safety and rescue training
Consult the description of the training offered by the Société de sauvetage.
Fall 2025
Bronze Star
- Online registration opens September 2 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 4 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
- Cost: $102,50 (residents), $160 (non-residents), pocket mask ($16) and certification fee ($20,25)
- Prerequisites: 10 years of age and over, ability to swim 100 meters and Swim Patrol Star level (recommended).
- Period of validity of certification: 2 years old, valid for life to register for the Bronze Medallion certification
Bronze Cross
- Online registration opens September 2 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 4 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
- Cost: Free, through the Programme d’aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveteurs et des moniteurs aquatiques du ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air
- Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion certification
- Certification validity: 2 years if used as a work permit, valid for life to register for National Lifeguard and Lifesaving Instructor courses
Standard First Aid
- Online registration opens September 2 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 4 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
- Cost: Free, through the Programme d’aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveteurs et des moniteurs aquatiques du ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air
- Additional fees: Pocket mask ($16) and Lifesaving Society exam fee ($20.25)
Swim Instructor
- Online registration opens September 2 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 4 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
- Cost: Free, through the Programme d’aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveteurs et des moniteurs aquatiques du ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air
- Prerequisites: Must be 15 years old before the last day of the course and hold a Bronze Cross certification. Must pass a swim evaluation during the first class.
- Required material: Swim Instructor Kit (provided on the first day). Candidates must bring their Canadian Lifesaving Manual and use it as a reference throughout the course.
- Passing criteria: Successfully complete all components of the Swim Instructor course, including teaching placements.
Les Citadins swim club
Eligibility criteria
- Must be between 7 and 12 years of age
- Be able to move without a floating object over a distance of 25 meters
- Be comfortable in the water to learn crawl and backstroke swimming techniques.
- Ability to go into the deep end
Contact info@lescitadinsnatation.com to book an appointment for a free evaluation by the coaches or see the organization website.
Information
- The swimming cap is mandatory for all.
- Footwear (including sandals) worn on the outside is not permitted in the changing rooms or on the pool deck. A room is available at the entrance of the building for users to leave outside footwear before entering the changing rooms.
- For safety reasons, children under 6 years of age and those carrying a floating device must be accompanied by a responsible person in the water.
For more information, please contact the Recreation and Culture Department on weekdays at 450-455-3371 or call 514 477-7000, poste 1962. (evenings and weekends).
Cancellation and refund
PLEASE NOTE
It is important to choose the right level when registering.
In-water evaluation is strongly recommended. To this end, we offer time slots a few weeks before the registration period for the upcoming session. During the open swim sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, depending on the pool's attendance, it is possible to ask the lifeguards for an assessment of the appropriate skill level.
Submit a refund request
For a refund request or credit rating, complete the refund or transfer request form (in French) and send it by email to the Recreation and Culture Department. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals unless a medical certificate is provided.
For refund requests by cheque:
- If the request is sent prior to the start of the event, an administration fee of 10% or $10 (whichever is greater) will be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
- If the request is sent after the event has begun, the amount of services rendered must be added to the previous calculation on a pro-rata basis from the date of receipt of the form.
For credit notes, the amount to be credited will be calculated on a pro rata basis for services rendered from the date of receipt of the form.
In the event of cancellation by the City, a credit will be issued to the account in proportion to the service not received.
Course retake
In the event of absence, please note that there are no retakes. The City does not offer private lessons. All courses are fully booked, and as the City must respect the Lifesaving Society's ratio of swimmers to instructors, it is impossible to change days or times. Thank you for your understanding.