s.w.a.m. sudbury

Welcome to S.W.A.M. Sudbury! We’re the S.W.A.M. chapter basedin Sudbury, Ontario, offering affordable and inclusive 1-on-1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities.

In Sudbury, we are surrounded by 330 lakes. Learning how to swim, while living in a city known for its abundant lakes, is an asset for life. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Northern Ontario and learn this life saving skill.

LESSON format

Lessons are one-on-one and 30 minutes long, with swimmers working with the same instructor throughout the session. Lessons take place on Sundays between 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

There is no set curriculum. Instead, instructors work with each swimmer based on their individual needs, abilities, and goals.

We run two sessions each year:

  • Fall Session: September–November

  • Winter Session: January–March

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.

Child in red lifejacket jumping into pool

REGISTER for lessons

Registration is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that demand for our program often exceeds the number of spots available, so registration does not guarantee a spot.

Registration for the Fall session is now closed.

Ready to get your child in the water? Keep an eye on our social media pages for updates about upcoming registration dates and future sessions!

BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

Join our team of volunteer instructors and help create a fun, supportive, and inclusive swimming experience.

Please check our social media for updates on instructor recruitment and upcoming opportunities!

Our Pool

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario Pool

Our lessons take place at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario Pool, located at 140 Durham St, Sudbury, ON.

Getting here:

  • Parking: Free parking is available in the lot directly beside the facility.

  • Public transit: Several Greater Sudbury Transit bus routes stop nearby, including routes along Durham Street and Elgin Street. The walk from the bus stop to the facility is about 5 minutes.

  • Entrances: Please use the main entrance on Durham Street. Staff at the front desk can help direct you to the pool area.

*Please note that S.W.A.M. Sudbury is not a YMCA of Northeastern Ontario pool program and does not have a presence at the pool except during lessons. For any questions, please contact us at sudbury@swamcanada.ca

GET IN TOUCH

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

Instagram: @swam.sudbury

Facebook: SWAM Sudbury

 
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group of SWAM Sudbury volunteers sitting together and smiling
four SWAM Sudbury volunteers sitting together and smiling
a group of people wearing shark hats and swimming attire, standing by a pool, holding signs with the days of the week written on them
group of SWAM Sudbury instructors lined up on the pool edge, smiling
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The 2025 SWAM Sudbury Team on the poolside at the YMCA