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Kids ages 4 months and up

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons in Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Toronto that grow skills and build confidence

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We've taught thousands of kids how to swim since 1986

Pedalheads Swim provides fun and enriching swim lessons for kids ages 4 months and up. We're renowned for our longer lessons, small class sizes, and specialized swim methods that gives kids the skills to be safe in the water. We've earned a reputation of excellence in the communities we serve.

Why parents choose Pedalheads swim

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Trusted by families

We offer exceptional swim lessons with proven teaching techniques, customized swim methods, and specialized equipment. A trusted name for over 35 years, see why families love our lessons!

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Advanced Swim Curriculum

We've specially designed each progression of our program to include level-specific toys, tools and tactics for all kids to confidently grow and develop their swimming skills over time.

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Highly-Trained Instructors

Our instructors receive specialized training and offer in-water instruction so they can better demonstrate techniques, provide feedback and refine their students' skills, which is proven to enhance performance and success in water.

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Kids feel comfortable + have fun

We incorporate interactive games into our programming so that kids are engaged in learning. We also keep our class sizes small and the water warm so kids feel comfortable for the entire duration of their class.

What to expect
at swim lessons

Ready to dive into swim lessons with Pedalheads? Checkout our Swim Parent Handbook for detailed information about what to expect at the pool.

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How it works

From Parent & Tot to Preschool and school-aged levels, we have a class for every swim ability. Try our 55-minute classes with options for once-per-week or week-long sessions.

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Pedalheads swim locations

Get your kids swimming and building their skills at one of our Metro Vancouver or Toronto pools!

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Swim Levels

From bubbles to butterfly, we help kids progress in their swim ability! We focus on building their confidence and skills to safely enjoy the water, and for some, maybe become a future Olympian! See our Levels Chart for more information.

Parent & Tot: ages 4 - 36 months

Early Transition (no parents): ages 2 - 3 years old

Preschool: Ages 3 - 5 years old

School - aged: ages 5+

Swim Patrol: ages 8+

Private Lessons: ages 3+

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