swam kingston

Welcome to SWAM Kingston! We’re the SWAM chapter based at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, offering affordable and inclusive 1-on-1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities. We believe every child deserves a safe and joyful experience in the water.

sign with advice to walk slowly on pool deck because it is slippery, featuring a woman and man walking on a pool deck
four SWAM Kingston volunteers spelling "SWAM" with their hands, in front of the Queen's university logo

LESSON format

Lessons are one-on-one, for 30 minutes, once a week with the same instructor for the duration of the session. There is no specific curriculum so instructors will work with the swimmers on their specific needs and goals.

lesson CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to remove a participant from the program if they are repeatedly displaying behaviour that is a danger to themselves or others at the pool. For example, repeated running around the pool deck or pushing instructors under the water.

swimmers and volunteers playing in the pool on a floaty mat

REGISTER for lessons

Registration is done on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that the demand for the program often exceeds our capacity, so a spot is not guaranteed. Ready to get your child in the water? Click on the following link to get registered:

SWAM Kingston Registration Link

BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

Interested in making a difference in a child’s life? Click on the following link to join SWAM City as an instructor:

SWAM Kingston Instructor Link

Our Pool

Queen’s University ARC Pool

Our lessons take place at the Queen’s University Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC) Pool, located at 284 Earl St, Kingston, ON.

Getting here:

  • Parking: Paid parking is available in the surrounding lots and on nearby streets. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to allow time to find a spot.

  • Public transit: The ARC is easily accessible by Kingston Transit, with bus stops located nearby on Union Street and University Avenue.

  • Entrances: Please use the Earl Street entrance to access the ARC. Once inside, follow the signs to the pool level.

*Please note that SWAM Kingston is not a Queen’s University ARC Pool program and does not have a presence at Queen’s University except during lessons. For any questions, please contact us at kingston@swamcanada.ca

GET IN TOUCH

For any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at kingston@swamcanada.ca

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