Summer Swimming Lessons &
Lifesaving Course
2026
REGISTRATION OPENS
FEB 17 at 8:00PM!
Join me, Lisa Graves for swimming lessons this summer in my heated outdoor pool; I like it hot so rest assured the pool will be 90F to ensure a positive experience. I personally instruct all class pulling from my vast years of experience and expertise:
My philosophy:
- I have been teaching swimming lessons for 40+ years
- Enjoyed my fulltime career as a teacher & swim coach with TDSB for 33 years
- I have been strongly committed to running my company, Crossley Aquatics Ltd., since 1992
- I am currently an educator at Dogwood Forest
- Proud mother of Bradley and Britney Graves and grandmother of 4 wonderful grandchildren!
My philosophy:
- Swimmers will be fully immersed in a fun & active lesson with friends building skills, strokes, fitness, knowledge and a healthy respect for the water
- Swimmers learn through play, imagination, games, observation, challenges, and friends
- Ratios are low to ensure that swimmers will have an optimal amount of swim time, feedback and thus progression each lesson
Lifesaving Swim for Life & Patrol Programs:
Dates & Hours: Classes are 30 minutes running Monday - Friday each week. You pick your weeks & preferred time block! I schedule classes to have sibling either at the same time or back to back.
June 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, Aug 10-14, 17-21
Download the following detailed Lesson Schedule outlining lesson times for each week.
Dates & Hours: Classes are 30 minutes running Monday - Friday each week. You pick your weeks & preferred time block! I schedule classes to have sibling either at the same time or back to back.
June 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, Aug 10-14, 17-21
Download the following detailed Lesson Schedule outlining lesson times for each week.
| Lesson Schedule |
Small Group Classes: prices outlined in program descriptions below
- Small class size allows for maximum swim time, feedback and daily progress
- Ratios are specific to the program and listed below
- The Family Class option is available if you wish to reserve an instructor for your family, allowing you & your children to enjoy a lesson together. Parent(s) must be available to be in the water within arm’s reach of preschool swimmers to ensure a safe swimming experience. Feel free to discuss logistics of your family swim levels prior to registration. Recommended maximum of 4 swimmers may vary with swim levels and age.
- Parent & Tot: (4 month - 3 years) 5:1: $140/week
- Come join me in the Parent & Tot program to enjoy time with your toddler and other parents. Through play we will increase your child's comfort level and build your confidence and skills to teach your child to play & be safe around the water. Level is based on developmental age.
- Parent & Tot classes offered all weeks except July 27-31 at 9:30 or 10:00, depending on registration
- Preschool: (3 - 5 years) 3:1: $195/week
- The Preschool program gives children a head start on learning to swim. We will continue to learn through games, play and imagination while developing an appreciation & healthy respect for the water. Preschool swimmers who cannot stand independently in the pool, (water depth approximately 3' to 3'2"), MUST have a parent/caregiver available to be in the water within arm’s reach to ensure a safe swimming experience.
- Swimmer 1 - 3: (5 - 12 years) 3:1: $195/week
- Swimmer 1-3 levels build the foundation of strokes and skills. While all swimmers start this program with varying comfort levels, they work at their own pace towards floating & gliding on front and back, jumping & diving into deep water and building the fundamentals for the core strokes of front crawl, back crawl & breaststroke. Water smart drowning prevention messages are integrated into daily learning.
- Swimmer 4 - 6: (5 - 12 years) 4:1: $195/week
- Swimmers 4-6 levels further develop skills, strokes, and knowledge to empower your child to make wise choices around water. Swimmers will practice entries, surface support & Swim to Survive skills as well as participate in interval training to develop fitness levels. Of course we will work to refine core strokes of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke & more. Water smart drowning prevention messages are integrated into daily learning.
- Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star): (pre-requisite: completed Swimmer 6) 4:1: $195/week
- Patrol levels (Rookie, Ranger & Star) are highly encouraged to refine your child's swimming & water safety skill giving your child the skill level & efficiency needed to swim in pools, lakes, etc. The Patrol program introduces rescue & lifeguarding skills giving your child a strong foundation for the Bronze programs. Swimmers will work at their own pace on items in their level. I have found that a minimum of 2 weeks is required to complete a level.
- Adult: 4:1: $195/week if registering as an individual OR $555/week/group of friends
- Swimming is a lifelong skill that provides enjoyment with family and friends as well as an opportunity for low impact exercise. I would like to support the adults in our community. Please reach out if you are interested in lessons: Learn to Swim, Water Safety, Stroke Improvement, Fitness and Water Safety. Come alone or find some friends to join in some fun. I am willing to tailor a program to the needs of the group or individual.
- Do you have a pool or spend time with your children near water? I can help you to keep your loved ones safe in and around the water.
- Are you new to swimming? Let's get you comfortable and safe in the water.
- Wanting to swim some lengths or do a triathlon? Improving the biomechanics of your strokes will improve your efficiency!
- Swimming is a lifelong skill that provides enjoyment with family and friends as well as an opportunity for low impact exercise. I would like to support the adults in our community. Please reach out if you are interested in lessons: Learn to Swim, Water Safety, Stroke Improvement, Fitness and Water Safety. Come alone or find some friends to join in some fun. I am willing to tailor a program to the needs of the group or individual.
- Additional Siblings: 5% discount available
- Enjoy a swimming lesson at the beginning or end of their camp day or during lunch if appropriate.
- Priority scheduling will be given to campers who register early
Lifesaving Patrol, Bronze & First Aid Camp
Course Components
Course Components
- Candidates will participate in a week of first aid and rescue training
- Candidates will work together in an outdoor setting to develop and apply their rescue skills
- Emphasis is placed on learning in a relaxing, fun outdoor environment while preparing for a final exam. Days will be spent soaking up the sun, working hard and earning those valuable playtime breaks.
- A Lifesaving examiner will examine all candidates who the instructor feels are prepared for the exam on the morning of the last day
- The final afternoon will be spent celebrating and kicking back having fun at Dogwood Forest
- Ages: 9 - 15 years
- Monday July 27 - Friday July 31: 9:00am - 3:30pm
- Patrol $390
- Patrol Programs: Rookie, Ranger, Star
- Pre-requisites: completed Swimmer 6, age 9-11
- Certification: included
- Patrol Programs: Rookie, Ranger, Star
- Bronze $390
- Bronze Star with Basic First Aid
- Pre-requisite: completed Swimmer 6 or Patrol Star, age 12
- Certification: additional $60
- Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
- Pre-requisite: completed Swimmer 6, age 13 OR completed Bronze Star
- Pre-test, Online EFA, Manuals, Exam, & Certification: additional $120
- Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid
- Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid
- Pre-test, Online SFA, Manuals, Exam, & Certification: additional $120
- Bronze Star with Basic First Aid
- NEW!! Bronze Medallion & Cross Pre-Camp program: Mandatory
- Register by May 15
- Participate in INTRO NIGHT the week of June 8 for swim test, team building, course resources and online course registration (exact date & time TBD)
- Register for additional swimming lessons to prepare for Lifesaving Camp if required
- Complete online first aid training & bronze workbook prior to July 27
- 9:00am to 3:30pm daily
- Extended hours unavailable at this time
Lifesaving Swim For Life Instructor Course (will not be offered 2026)
TO REGISTER: Use the following link or the button above
Google Form Registration Link: Link to come
Space will be limited. Acceptance into the program may include an interview
Program Fee & Requisites
Course Components (dates from 2024 program to be used as a reference only)
Google Form Registration Link: Link to come
Space will be limited. Acceptance into the program may include an interview
Program Fee & Requisites
- 15+ years old, with a current Bronze Cross Certification
- Includes courses, manuals, and certifications
Course Components (dates from 2024 program to be used as a reference only)
- Swim screening of candidate's swim abilities
- The program will be divided into 5 sessions of classroom, pool and teaching experience.
- Sessions 1 & 2: Classroom/Pool, 4 hours
- June 9-13 & June 16-20
- Exact time to be determined by student body and myself. Preferably an evening Monday - Thursday.
- Sessions 3, 4 & 5: Classroom/Pool/Teaching Experience
- Daily, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, maximum of 2 candidates per group
- Group 1: July 7-11, 14-18 & 21-25
- Group 2: July 21-25, August 11-15, August 18-22
- Candidates will assist in swim programs in the morning and at the end of the day. Midday will be spent in classroom/learning sessions and volunteering at Dogwood Forest either in camp programs or stewardship activities
- Minimum of 3 weeks teaching/apprenticeship experience with Crossley Aquatics during the summer of 2025, (additional weeks will be added if the trainer, Lisa Graves, feels it is necessary for the candidate to further build his/her instructional skills)
- Daily, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, maximum of 2 candidates per group