Swimming lessons

Description

Private swimming lessons provide personalized instruction tailored to each participant's needs and skill level. Offered on a one-on-one basis (1 instructor – 1 participant), they follow the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life program. Private lessons are intended for participants who require individualized support to help them progress. The participant's level is validated based on their course history with the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Lesson duration

• 30 minutes: Preschool 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Swimmer 1 and 2

   

• 45 minutes: Swimmer 3, 4, 5 and 6, Teen 1, 2 and 3, Adult 1 and 2

Prerequisites

• Must be a resident of Vaudreuil-Dorion.
• Must have repeated the same swimming level twice consecutively with the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion (i.e., be registering for the same level for a third time).

Before the session begins, registrations are validated based on the participant's course history. Any registration that does not meet the prerequisites will be cancelled, and a credit will be applied to the participant's account.

Cours privés de natation (in French)

Description

The Aquatic Integration Program provides accommodations that allow people with special needs to participate in swimming lessons in an environment adapted to their needs. This service is offered at no additional cost to any person who meet the eligibility criteria.

Depending on the person's needs, support measures may include equipment adaptations, integration into a smaller group, one-on-one assistance, or any other accommodation that promotes the child's participation and progress.

Steps to access the support program

• The parent or guardian must submit a support request by completing the designated form before Monday, August 24.
• Once the request has been reviewed, the applicant will receive confirmation of their "Support" membership, which provides access to reserved spaces. Once approved, this membership remains valid from one session to the next, unless a significant change in the participant’s needs requires a new assessment.
• When registering for swimming lessons, the parent or guardian must select a course whose title includes the word “Accompagnement” in order to access the service provided.
  
  Examples:
  - Accompagnement 30 minutes: Preschool 3 to Swimmer 2
  - Accompagnement 45 minutes: Swimmer 3 to Swimmer 6, Teen 1 to Teen 3, Adult 1 or 2
  - Accompagnement 55 minutes: Adult 3 and Fitness

Programme d'intégration aquatique (in French)

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.

Course descriptions

Fall 2026

• Aquaforme
• Aquaforme endurance
• Aquaprofond
• Aquasanté

Class schedule – Summer 2026

Consult the description of the training offered by the Société de sauvetage.

Fall 2026

Bronze Medallion

• Online registration starting August 31 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 2 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)

• Fees (manual included):

  - Residents: $260
  - Non-residents: $325

• Course dates:

  - Fridays, September 11 to October 9, and October 16, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  - Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  - Final exam: Friday, October 23, from 5:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Prerequisites: Must be at least 13 years old by the date of the final exam or hold the Bronze Star certification

   

• Capacity: Maximum of 18 participants (minimum of 2)

   

• Pocket mask required ($16)

Bronze Cross

• Online registration opens August 31 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 2 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)

• Fees (manual included):

  - Residents: $275
  - Non-residents: $345

• Course dates:

  - Fridays, October 30 to December 11, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  - Sunday, December 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  - Final exam: Friday, December 18, from 5:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Prerequisites: Must hold the Bronze Medallion certification

   

• Capacity: Maximum of 18 participants (minimum of 3)

   

• Pocket mask required ($16).

Standard First Aid

• Online registration opens August 31 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 2 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)

• Fees (manual included):

  - Residents: $160
  - Non-residents: $200

• Course dates:

  - Saturdays, September 12 to October 3, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Locations:

  - In September: Municipal Hub (Outaouais Room)
  - October 3: Centre multisports André-Chagnon (Room 1)

• Prerequisites: Must be at least 12 years old

   

• Capacity: Maximum of 12 participants (minimum of 2)

   

• Pocket mask required ($16)

Swim Instructor

• Online registration starting August 31 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 2 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)

• Fees (manual included):

  - Residents: $325
  - Non-residents: $405

• Course dates:

  - Friday, October 9, and Fridays, October 16 to December 11, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (no class on November 27)
  - Monday, October 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  - Sunday, December 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course and hold the Bronze Cross certification (or a higher certification)

   

• Capacity: Maximum of 12 participants (minimum of 4)

National Lifeguard

• Online registration starting August 31 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 2 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)

• Fees (manual included):

  - Residents: $375
  - Non-residents: $470

• Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old by the date of the final exam, hold the Bronze Cross certification, and hold one of the following certifications: Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR/AED or Aquatic Emergency Care with CPR/AED

   

• Capacity: Maximum of 12 participants (minimum of 4)

• 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.
• The pool saunas are now closed. Built in the 1970s, they now require major renovation work. For safety and compliance reasons, they will no longer be accessible or put back into service.

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).

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.