Below find the programs that we offer at Shendy's. All of these programs are offered at NTCS (North Toronto Christian School). The facility features a 25 metre pool, with professional diving blocks for our advanced and fitness swimmers. There is a viewing gallery located above the pool deck, and one that is located just adjacent to the pool, behind glass windows.
Students will receive an information card on the first day of classes to confirm their swim time and level. Swimmers are recommended to bring past report cards or certifications with them at the start of each session.
All of our programs are taught by certified Red Cross and Lifesaving society instructors. Instructors also complete staff training in order to work at Shendy's. Our programs specialize in individual training and attention. We try and accommodate every child's needs.
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Tots Program |
6 months - 3 years |
The Tots program will be extended to include children between the ages of 2 and 3. The tot program requires a parent or guardian to enter the water with their child. Please be aware that this program fills up extremely quickly and spots are limited. |
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Red Cross Swim Pre-School: |
2 years |
2:1 |
This eight-level stand-alone program allows swimmers to enter various levels based on age and ability. Kids will enjoy the animal themes and mascots, which have been added to enhance learning and fun. Lesson plans that use the mascot and animal themes will be available to help Instructors run dynamic classes for this age group. The first two levels focus on water orientation and safety for parents and their children. Levels 3-8 build swimming skills and age-specific Water Safety. The upper levels are geared to the advanced preschooler who is too young for the next program, but who has developed swimming skills beyond most preschool programs. |
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Red Cross Swim Kids 1-10 |
5+ years |
3:1 |
Red Cross Swim Kids does not include any preschool levels. The first level of Red Cross Swim Kids is more challenging and is targeted for children five to seven years old. Our research indicates that many children start taking swimming lessons younger than five years of age, which is why we have designed the first Red Cross Swim Kids level to be adequately challenging in order to keep swimmers developing continuously. Our pilots have shown that the progressions are manageable, with effective hands on instruction |
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Patrol Program |
10-12 years |
The Life Saving Society RRS Program - is a fantastic way for students to improve their stroke mechanics, physical strength, and both muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Students participate in a variety of our activities designed by our specially trained coaches. Students are encouraged to swim on both Sundays and Wednesdays in order to benefit the most from this program. |
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Fitness and Race Training |
10-15 years |
Life Saving Society's Bronze, Silver and Gold Fitness Levels to promote endurance training, physical fitness and strength. Well suited for students interested in swimming for fun and fitness and to maintain stroke mechanics and endurance. |
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Bronze Star |
12 years |
For children less than 12 years old who have completed all Rookie/Ranger/Star Patrol levels. |
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Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross |
13 years or Bronze Star 14 years or Bronze Medallion |
These two programs now feature unlimited training. Students can enrol in either our Sunday or Wednesday programs and are free to train on both days for no extra cost. We feel this will give our future lifesavers a real advantage to completing these advanced certifications. Unlimited training is provided only during regularly scheduled Bronze class times, and only for the session that the student has enrolled in. 13 years of age or Bronze Star are required to complete Bronze Medallion. 14 years of age or Bronze Medallion are required to complete Bronze Cross. |
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AWSI |
15 years old and Bronze Cross |
The AWSI course is taught by a certified Instructor Trainer. It requires 8 hours of assistant instructing that candidates complete on their own time under the supervision of Shendy's Swim School. 15 years of age and a current Bronze Cross are encouraged. |
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Instructors |
16 years AWSI and Bronze Cross |
Shendy's offers both Red Cross and Life Saving Society Instructors programs in one class. Complete the course in an intense 4-5 week session that may require some additional training on Wednesday evenings. 16 years of age, AWSI, and a current Bronze Cross are required. |
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NLS
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16 years old and Bronze Cross |
Shendy's Swim School offers lifeguard training via the LifeSaving Society's NLS program. 16 years of age and a Bronze Cross are required. |
If you are interested in a different aquatic program (including recertifications), not listed above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Shendy's Swim School now offers Adult Private Lessons on Wednesday evenings. These half hour sessions can be catered to your individual needs, and can teach non-swimmers to swim, or help advanced swimmers improve and learn to use swimming as part of their exercise programs. Adult first aid classes are also available.