The Centennial Aquatic Centre offers various programs outlined by Lifesaving Society standards. We offer public swims, Aquafit, lane swims, Learn to Swim lessons, Lifesaving Leadership courses and Standard First Aid & CPR.
Temporary Service Disruption Notices:
- No Lessons Family Day weekend: Saturday & Sunday lessons are cancelled on February 15th & 16th for Family Day weekend.
- Staff Shortage: Please check the website before you arrive. We are entering cold & flu season which will greatly impact our programming if staff get sick. We will post all last minute closures on the Town website and Social Media channels.
Weekly Schedules
Please be sure to check the schedule on this website before arriving so that you are arriving at the most up-to-date program time. Schedules change without notice so it is important that you review the schedules below. Program scheduling and pool capacities will be based on lifeguard availability. Please check the Admission Policy below for details regarding children's admission to public swim programs. Currently we are closed on Sundays.
Weekly Schedule February 3 to 9
Weekly Schedule February 10 to 16
Coaching Hour: This hour has been set aside for coaches and their athletes to get some extra coaching time. Coaches are required to be on deck providing instruction during these times. Coaches may book a maximum of 2 lanes and must provide a certificate of insurance at time of booking (if not currently on file). For more information or to book, please contact the Customer Service.
Baby & Me AquaFit: This program will be offered on Thursdays.
Pre-Registration is required for Baby & Me AquaFit. Registration will open 1 week prior to the class you wish to attend. When registering, please just register the parent/guardian. Should you register but then are unable to attend, please call to withdraw so that we can register someone else.
Enjoy a full body workout and some fun with your 4 months to 2 year old child in the pool with our Baby & Me AquaFit class. Our welcoming easy-going environment allows you to meet other parents & babies and enjoy the benefits of postnatal exercise. Each class includes cardio, core and muscular endurance while incorporating your baby through the movements.
Please dress baby in an official swim diaper and bring a water bottle. We provide a floatie or lifejacket for each class. All fitness levels are welcome! Moms, dads, grandparents or other caregivers are welcome.
Indoor Walking: See the weekly pool schedule for times.
Drop-In Swim Programming
Pre-registration for drop-in programs is currently not required. Please note that "Family Swim" times on the schedule are designated for families only. This includes Guardians/parents + children. No adult swimming available during these times. Drop-In Swimming fees are listed at the bottom of the page in the Swim Admission Pricing section.
Aquatherapy
Winter Session is currently underway. Stay tuned for next session information.
Swim Lessons
The Centennial Aquatic Centre is a proud Affiliate of the Lifesaving Society. We offer programs for babies through to aquatic leadership. The Swim for Life program stresses lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. Valuable Water Smart® education is incorporated throughout all levels of the program. The Lifesaving Society provides a fun and challenging progression of lifesaving training programs. At the CAC we offer the Canadian Swim Patrol and the 3 Bronze medal awards that are designed for swimmers between 8 and 15 years of age. Our first aid certifications focus on the practical ABCs of lifesaving.
If you are interested in further information regarding these swim programs as well as qualifications, please visit the Lifesaving Society website by clicking the button below.
Lifesaving Society Swim & Lifeguard Programs
Winter Lessons
Winter lesson session has begun. The session will begin the week of January 18th and will finish the week of March 30th for most classes.
Adult Learn to Swim Lessons:
Adult 1:
- Take your first steps towards learning to swim! Learn to enter and exit the water safely, take your first trip to the deep end, and feel more comfortable being under water. In this class you will work towards a 10-15m swim on both your front and back, and improve your fitness and flutter kick with 4 x 9-12m interval training.
- Program will be offered Tuesday evenings from 6:05 p.m. to 6:35 p.m.
- Stay tuned for Winter Lesson information
Adult 2:
- Kick it up a notch working on two interval training workouts of 4 x 25 m kicking and front or back crawl. You'll be able to perform dive entries and demonstrate breaststroke arms and breathing over 10-15 m. You'll be supporting yourself at the surface for 1-2 minutes, and showing off your handstands in shallow water.
- Program will be offered Tuesday evenings from 5:35 p.m. to 6:05 p.m.
- Stay tuned for Winter Lesson information
If you do not have a recreation account, please set that up by clicking the button below.
Program Registrations - Create Your New Account
Swim lessons are scheduled seasonally, consisting of 1 session a week for 8 weeks. Fall programming typically begins in October, Winter programming in January, Spring programming in late April/early May and summer programming in July. Registration dates will be posted to the website once details are available.
TIP: Lessons fill up quickly! Be sure to create your account or update your login credentials so that you are prepared to register for swim lessons when registration opens.
Participant Report Cards:
Your child's instructor will provide the participant number on the final day of class and let you know when report cards will be available. If you don't know what your participant number is you can reach out to our customer service team to provide it to you at prc@collingwood.ca. Your child's participant number will stay the same from session to session.
Advanced/Leadership Aquatics
Bronze Star
Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.
- Dates: TBD
- Pre-requisite: None (Swim Patrol experience highly recommended)
- Swim Requirements: None
- Cost: $155 +HST
** 100% attendance is required
Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness - the four components of water rescue - form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem- solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.
Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Bronze Cross.
- Dates: TBD
- Pre-requisite: Must be 13 years of age by the end of the course OR have successfully completed Bronze Star
- Swim Requirements: must swim 400m in 12 minutes or less
- Cost: $210 + HST
** 100% attendance is required
Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid & CPR-C
This course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the p.m. importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society's National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification.
- Dates:
- May 28 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- May 30 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- May 31 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- June 4 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- June 6 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- June 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Pre-requisite: Must be 13 years of age by the end of the course AND have successfully completed Bronze Medallion
- Swim Requirements: must swim 400m in 11 minutes or less
- Cost: $350 + HST
** 100% attendance is required
Standard First Aid & CPR-C (required for National Lifeguard)
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification.
The first aid program is not restricted to aquatic candidates. You can use the Lifesaving Society's first aid awards to train non-aquatic staff (camp, playground, maintenance, etc.) and the general public.
- Dates: TBD
- Registration opens August 1st at 12:00 p.m.
- Pre-requisite: None
- Cost: $170.00 + HST
** 100% attendance is required
National Lifeguard Pool - Full Certification
National Lifeguard is a legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout the country and is recognized and required by the province of Ontario for lifeguarding public swimming pools.
- Dates:
- June 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- June 11 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
- June 13 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
- June 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- June 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- June 27 from 3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
- June 28 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Pre-requisite: Must be 15 years of age (by August 23, 2024) AND have successfully completed Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (need not be current) either from the Lifesaving Society or an approved provider.
- Cost: $325 + HST
** 100% attendance is required
Lifesaving Swim Instructor
This course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.
- Dates: TBD
- Pre-requisite: Must be 15 years of age by end of the course AND have successfully completed Bronze Cross (need not be current) either from the Lifesaving Society or an approved provider.
- Cost: $200 + HST
** 100% attendance is required