Splish splash, it's time to hit the pool!
Swim in downtown Toronto! Discover aquatics programs at the University of Toronto’s Varsity Pool (8-lane, Olympic 50m), Benson Pool (6-lane, 25yd), and the shallow Teach Pool for beginner and small-group lessons.
Explore aquatics programs below:
Drop-in Swimming
Get those laps in and choose from a variety of diverse and inclusive programming, including women-only, trans pool hours and Springboard diving hours! Learn more about Drop-in Swimming.
Current drop-in aquatic programs include:
Aquatics Instruction
Our aquatics instruction courses will take you from a basic level of swimming strokes through to intermediate proficiency, stroke mechanics and beyond! Learn more about Aquatics Instructional programs!
Aquatics Instructional Programs include:
Important Notice:
Most aquatic programs have level prerequisites and requirements. Please review program descriptions and prerequisites before registering for a class. Alternatively, you can use the navigation tool for a quick level guide.
- Absolute Beginner Level I
- Absolute Beginner Level I (Women-Only) *
- Basic Swim Level II
- Basic Swim Level II (Women-Only)*
- Intermediate Swim Level III
- Intermediate Swim Level III (Women-Only)*
- Intermediate Swim/ Stroke Mechanics Level III/IV*
- Intermediate Swim/ Stroke Mechanics Level III/IV (Women-Only)*
- Stroke Mechanics Level IV
- Stroke Mechanics Level IV (Women-Only) *
- Swim Training Level V
- Private Swim Lessons
- Private Swim Lessons (Women-Only)*
- Springboard Diving *
- Drop-in Learn to Swim Beginner
- Drop-in Learn to Swim Beginner Women Only *
- Trans Swim Lessons Beginner *
- Drop-in Trans Swim Lessons All Levels*
- Trans Swim Lessons All Levels*
Drop-in Learn to Dive All Levels *
*not offered in all terms
First Aid and CPR Certifications
Sport & Rec offers First Aid and CPR courses and workshops for U of T students, staff and community members. Learn more about First Aid and CPR certifications.
Certification and Courses Include:
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR-C (full certification)
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR-C (recertification)
- Blended Intermediate/Standard First Aid and CPR-C
- CPR-C
Important Notice:
Most certification courses have prerequisites and requirements. Please review the program descriptions and prerequisites before registering.
Aquatic Certifications
Lifeguards and swimming instructors are in high demand. Gain the skills and certifications you need to become a lifeguard or swim instructor.
Certification and Courses Include:
Important Notice:
Most certification courses have prerequisites and requirements. Please review the program descriptions and prerequisites before registering.
Swim to Survive
Roll, Tread, Swim! Learn the minimum skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water.
Register here for Drop-in Swim to Survive
Register here for Drop-in Women Only Swim to Survive