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:
- Staff Shortage: Please check the website before you arrive. As cold and flu season is upon us, programming may be impacted if staff are sick. We will do our best to provide notifications via the Town website and Social Media channels if and when this occurs.
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 them 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. Centennial Aquatic Centre is closed on Sundays.
Swim Schedule March 17 to 23
Swim Schedule March 24 to 30
Swim Schedule March 31 to April 6
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 the time of booking (if not currently on file). For more information or to book, please contact Customer Service.
Baby & Me AquaFit: 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-month 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. Floaties or lifejackets are provided 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 is available during these times. Drop-in swimming fees are listed at the bottom of the page in the Swim Admission Pricing section.
Aqua Therapy
Aquatic therapy is a series of water-based therapeutic exercises for relaxation, fitness, and physical rehabilitation. These exercises are performed in our Warm Water Pool while floating or partially submerged. The exercises are developed in a class format led by a qualified instructor.
Registrants are welcome to come to the pool to register or register online through our online registration system. Due to the popularity of this program, we ask individuals to sign up for either the Monday session or the Wednesday session. If you wish to do more, contact Customer Service to be put on a waitlist.
Spring Session #1 Registration: Tuesday, March 4 at 11:30 a.m. **NEW TIME
- Mondays - March 17 to May 12 at noon (8 weeks)
- Wednesdays - March 19 to May 7 at noon (8 weeks)
- Cost: $85.00 + HST
Spring Session #2 Registration: Tuesday, May 6 at 11:30 a.m.
- Mondays - May 26 to June 30 at noon (6 weeks)
- Wednesdays - May 21 to June 25 at noon (6 weeks)
- Cost: $63.50 + HST
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, which 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
Spring Lessons
Registration will take place online beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8th. The session will begin the week of April 22nd. Stay tuned for more information regarding session dates and times.
Summer Lessons
This will be a 2-week session running from Monday - Thursday, July 21st - 31st. Stay tuned for more information regarding session dates and times.
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.
- Spring Dates:
- May 9 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- May 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- May 23 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- May 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Summer Dates: August 5th - 8th - times to be determined. Dates subject to change.
- 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. Registration now open!
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.
- Summer Dates: August 11th - 15th - times to be determined. Dates subject to change.
- 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. Registration now open!
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. Registration now open!
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.
- Summer Dates: August 18th - 22nd - times to be determined. Dates subject to change.
- 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. Registration now open!
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
