Wellness and recreation in Guelph, Ontario
YMCA - YWCA of Guelph - Safe Healthy Aquatic Recreation for Kids (SHARKs)
Offered by YMCA - YWCA of Guelph
In short
SHARKs (Safe Healthy Aquatic Recreation for Kids) is an innovative and exciting swim program provided by the Guelph Y to all Grade 3 and 5 students in the city of Guelph.
- Who it is for
- Children; Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- People who get me, Rest and recreation
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 130 Woodland Glen Dr, Guelph, ON N1G 4M3
- How to reach
- Contact through YMCA - YWCA of Guelph: (519) 824-5150 · info@guelphy.org · Website
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About this service
SHARKs (Safe Healthy Aquatic Recreation for Kids) is an innovative and exciting swim program provided by the Guelph Y to all Grade 3 and 5 students in the city of Guelph. It is the only program of its kind and is offered to all public, private and catholic elementary school students in Guelph. Guelph Y has partnered with the Lifesaving Society, City of Guelph and University of Guelph to bring this program to 100% of Grade 3 and 5 students in Guelph, free of cost.
The SHARKs program teaches the Lifesaving Society's "Swim to Survive" curriculum of surviving a sudden and unexpected fall into deep water. With SHARKs training, the children of Guelph learn how to:
- recover from a fall into the water
- tread water until rescuers arrive
- swim to safety
How do I get in touch?
Call (519) 824-5150, email info@guelphy.org, or use the website.
Listed in Guelph, Ontario.
130 Woodland Glen Dr, Guelph, ON N1G 4M3
130 Woodland Glen Dr, Guelph, ON N1G 4M3Guelph, Ontario
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