Summer intensives include daily 30 minute lessons from Monday – Thursday. Daytime lessons at the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata, Courtyard Marriott in Oshawa and Hotel Halifax in Halifax.
We’re flexible on who attends! Split the week among family members if you like.
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Mon - Thurs : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Paige started competitively swimming at the age of 6 and is still competing following the end of her university swimming career at Dalhousie University. She has coached competitively as well as non-competitively for more than 6 years and hopes to spread her love of swimming for her entire life. Paige recently graduated with a Bachelors in International Development and minor in Gender and Women’s Studies. She hopes to eventually work with women and children fleeing unsafe living conditions and continue teaching the sport she loves most. She is very excited to meet you all!
Hello! My name is Lukas.
Hello! My name is Jacob.
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Mon - Thurs : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Swimming since 9 years old, Sep brings an extensive and rich background in aquatics. Swimming as a competitive swimmer for the University of Tehran’s swim team and later on, being selected for Iran’s National Swim team, Sep won many medals being six times gold medalist in breaststroke, and winning four times first place in swim relay. She moved on to become a swim coach for 2 years at the Al Zahra University in Tehran. Swimming has always been a passion for Sep, and she has been teaching swimming for over 14 years. With a Bachelors in Phys Ed and Exercise Physiology followed up by a Masters in Exercise Physiology and a 2 years PhD in Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, Sep will bridge the science and technique of swimming with your potential, by making you a better and more robust swimmer. When not teaching, you will always see Sep somewhere on the pool deck, helping and coaching our awesome instructors. Her warm and nurturing nature, make her such a joy to hop in the water with!
I'm Bridget Rielly, and I am in the third year of my BA in English and History at Carleton University. I have always enjoyed literature with special interests in nineteenth-century modernism and Shakespearean drama. I hope to eventually pursue a Master’s degree in Education to teach secondary school. I began teaching in high school when I started working as a lifeguard and swim instructor in my hometown. I began swimming at the age of 4 in my grandparent’s pool and took SwimKids lessons at my local pool facility. I would retake several lessons consecutively to complete difficult skills like the front dive and breaststroke due to an ongoing love for the sport and desire to become a lifeguard. I taught for two years both Swimkids classes and private lessons with individuals with special needs and of all ages. I prioritize safety and structure within my classes while providing a welcoming and enthusiastic approach to learning skills. I think that students learn best with constant moral support and by catering to specific swimmer needs. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and walking my dog in the park. I am very excited to begin teaching at Aqualife Swim Academy and I look forward to seeing you in the pool!
Luca learned to swim at a very young age and has spent a vast amount of his life in and around pools swimming both in Canada and in France, training with the West Vancouver Otters and Pays d’Aix Natation respectively. Luca’s approach to teaching is fun yet technical and he is able to connect with clients from all walks of life, young and old. He is fully bilingual in French and English and enjoys teaching in both languages. Luca has many years of Swim Instructing and Lifeguarding experience working in private clubs and community pools throughout Vancouver, BC. Outside of swimming and teaching, Luca is working towards his degree in Political Science at Carleton University and finds joy in music and playing piano.
Hello! My name is Morgan. I currently attend the University of Ottawa for Nursing. I grew up in Whitby, Ontario. I am excited about teaching swimming techniques and having some fun in the water!
Hi there! My name is Axl (they/them) and I’m super excited to meet you! I’ve been teaching and guarding for 5+ years now, I have my NLS, Standard First Aid with CPR-C and my Lifesaving Swim Instructor. I’ve taught a wide variety of age groups from 4 month old babies to adults. My teaching style is gentle and energetic. I like to incorporate fun games and drills into my lessons to really engage my students' attention. I’m currently a Massage Therapy student at Algonquin College and love learning how the body works! I used to be a competitive swimmer from age 10-15 and I absolutely love swimming. I’m looking forward to teaching you!
Hello, my name is Breann! I am currently taking my Bachelors of Biomedical Electrical Engineering at Carlton University. I absolutely love my degree and all the experiences it has come with. Not only do I have a passion for academics but also swimming and sports. I had been swimming competitively for just over 10 years before I began to start my swim instructing journey. I love using what I learn from school, my past swimming skills, and continuing experience to enhance and cultivate all peoples skills and confidence in the water. I absolutely love being able to instruct and getting to know all the swimmers and community of Aqua Life.
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Mon - Thurs : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Having over 5 years of pool management and 4 years of competitive swimming time Jon is motivated to create an experience for swimmers that inspires confidence, resilience and of course a life-long passion for swimming! What's important to Jon is creating an organized safe space for youth and adults to discover how swimming can enrich their lives. Jon is great at coordinating the best team of swim instructors to ensure your best experience with Aqua life! Having professional experience in philanthropy and a background in Sociology, Jon guarantees an inclusive, diverse and safe experience for all swimmers. In their free time Jon can be found cuddling with his cats Marcus and Yzma or playing with his pet bearded dragon.
Hi, I'm Ryan! I'm happy to welcome you to the pool.
Binta has a degree in environmental engineering and is returning to Dalhousie this fall to complete a degree in earth science. She is passionate about all outdoor activities, swimming, and music. She loved swimming since she was a child and swam competitively for 5 years. She coached pre-competitive and high school swimming, as well as swimming lessons in both indoor and outdoor settings. She worked has a lifeguard for a number of years and believes swimming is a life skill everyone should learn so they can enjoy the water safely!
Hi! My name is Abbey. I have been a swim instructor for four and a half years. I am a second year at Dalhousie University. I love the outdoors, reading and sports. I can’t wait to see you in the pool!
Hi, I'm Callie! I'm happy to welcome you to the pool.
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All classes are 30 minutes with 3 minutes for feedback and sanitization.