Children — ages 5 and up
Kids swimlessons.
Swimming lessons in North York for children aged 5 and up. Water confidence, real strokes and a coach who can tell you exactly what your child worked on.
Your first lesson is free.
Try a full coached session before committing to a lesson block. The coach assesses the swimmer and recommends the right program.
One free first lesson per new swimmer, on group lessons.
Coaching built for this swimmer.
Every parent wants two things from swimming lessons: a child who is safe in the water, and a child who is actually getting better. The first is usually covered by recreational programs. The second is where most families start looking for a club.
Double Time Swim Club teaches children from age 5, from complete beginners through to swimmers preparing for their first meet.
What changes at a club
The coach sees the same swimmer every session and holds a single focus per lesson rather than covering a checklist. Corrections are chosen based on what that child is doing wrong, not on which level box needs ticking.
You should be able to ask what your child worked on and get a specific answer — the breathing timing, the kick, the entry position of the left hand — rather than 'they did great today'.
Starting from nervous
Children who are frightened of deep water are not pushed into it. Breath control, floating and recovery to standing come first, and confidence is treated as a skill to be taught rather than something a child either has or does not.
Nervous swimmers often progress fastest once that first barrier goes, because nothing is fighting them any more.
Where it leads
Learn to Swim builds the fundamentals. Swimmers who want more move into Pre-Competitive — all four strokes, starts, turns and pacing — without changing clubs.
Siblings can be booked into the same slot, and second and third siblings receive 5% and 10% discounts.
Practicalities
Lessons are at Newtonbrook Secondary School, 155 Hilda Avenue in North York, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, goggles that fit, and a cap for longer hair. Blocks of 4, 8 or 12 lessons a month.
Programs
Choose a program.
Reviews
What families say.
Our son has been swimming with Alex for a few years now and we have seen the exponential growth in his swimming. He is courteous and cares about what he does. Highly recommend.
Sharam Marhamat
Professional swim instructors, highest quality of training, individual approach, affordable prices.
Maria Yerm
Excellent program for the kids at different swimming levels. Professional team and personal attention to kids abilities motivate children to do their best and teach how to become good swimmers.
Alessya Lazarchyk
Pricing
What lessons cost.
4 Lessons
Once per week
$225per month
$56.25 per lesson
One lesson a week. A steady starting point for new swimmers.
- 4 lessons per month
- Once per week at a fixed time
- Coached by an NCCP certified coach
- Sibling and referral discounts apply
8 Lessons
Twice per week
$325per month
$40.63 per lesson
Two lessons a week. The point at which technical corrections start to hold between sessions.
- 8 lessons per month
- Twice per week
- The frequency at which corrections start to hold
- Sibling and referral discounts apply
12 Lessons
Three times per week
$425per month
$35.42 per lessonLowest per lesson
Three lessons a week. For swimmers training toward competition or working to a deadline.
- 12 lessons per month
- Three times per week
- For swimmers training toward competition
- Sibling and referral discounts apply
All prices are shown before tax. HST is added to the amount due. Payment is made by Interac e-transfer on the first day of the month, to DoubleTime.sc@gmail.com. Card and Apple Pay checkout will be enabled once online payments go live.
5%
Second sibling
Registering a second child from the same family? The second sibling's lessons are discounted by 5%.
10%
Third sibling
A third sibling from the same family receives a 10% discount on their lessons.
15%
Referral
New swimmers referred to the club are eligible for a 15% discount for that semester.
Schedule & location
When and where.
Newtonbrook Secondary School
155 Hilda Avenue, North York, ON M2M 1V6
- Indoor pool — lessons run through the fall and winter season.
- Just west of Yonge Street, north of Finch Avenue.
- On-site parking and TTC access via Yonge Street bus routes.
Weekly times
- Monday8:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 PM
- Friday8:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM
Weekly times
Newtonbrook Secondary School
155 Hilda Avenue, North York, ON M2M 1V6
| Day | Time | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 PM | All programs |
| Wednesday | 8:00 PM | All programs |
| Friday | 8:00 PM | All programs |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM | All programs |
North Park, Thornhill
75 N Park Rd, Thornhill, ON L4J 0G6
| Day | Time | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Private Lessons |
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Private Lessons |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Private Lessons |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Private Lessons |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Private Lessons |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Private Lessons |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Private Lessons |
FAQ
Questions.
Double Time Swim Club teaches swimmers aged 5 and up. From five, most children can follow instruction, hold a focus for a full lesson and retain a correction from one week to the next, which is what makes real progress possible rather than just water play.
See Learn to Swim →Arrive a few minutes early so the swimmer is changed and ready on the pool deck at the start time. The first session is used to establish the swimmer's actual level, so expect some easy swimming and a lot of watching from the coach. You will leave knowing what the swimmer is working on next.
A swimsuit, a towel, goggles that fit, and a swim cap for swimmers with longer hair. Flip-flops for the deck are useful. Anything else specific to the venue is covered in the Club Policy.
Read the Club Policy →At Double Time Swim Club, lessons are sold as monthly blocks: $225 for 4 lessons a month, $325 for 8 and $425 for 12. A 2.5-month season package is $500 for once a week, $750 for twice a week and $1000 for three times a week, which works out lower per month than paying month to month. Private one-to-one lessons are $75–$100 an hour. Prices exclude HST. Sibling and referral discounts apply on top.
See full pricing →Yes. A second sibling receives 5% off and a third sibling receives 10% off. New swimmers who come to the club through a referral are eligible for a 15% discount for that semester.
See family benefits →Once a week keeps a swimmer moving forward steadily. Twice a week is the point at which technical corrections start to hold between sessions instead of resetting, and it is what most swimmers working on stroke changes should aim for. Three times a week suits swimmers training toward competition or working to a deadline.
Compare lesson blocks →Group lessons run at Newtonbrook Secondary School, 155 Hilda Avenue, North York, ON M2M 1V6 — just west of Yonge Street, north of Finch Avenue in North York. Private one-to-one lessons run at the North Park pool, 75 N Park Rd, Thornhill, ON L4J 0G6. Summer lessons move to private pools; contact the club for current summer arrangements.
Get directions →Book a lesson
First lesson freeStart
swimming.
Choose a program and a time that fits your week. Lessons run Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM in North York.