Sunday, January 5 – New drop-in schedule begins! View the Winter 2025 Recreation Guide for more information.

 

We are STILL OPEN during the REC-REATE construction of our new aquatic & wellness centre. Our weight room and waterslide have been decommissioned, but personal training sessions will be held in our Fitness Studio, where we build your program to have the confidence to work independently. We look forward to welcoming you back to a new an improved facility!

 

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Advanced Certification Programs

Open the door to employment with advanced aquatic certification offered at Strathcona Gardens. You will also develop leadership skills that can have a profound impact on your future success.  We offer a variety of first aid and leadership courses including training to become a lifeguard, swimming or fitness instructor.

First Aid

Accidents can and do happen, so get prepared by taking a course. Comprehensive training covering all aspects of first-aid and CPR.

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Lifesaving

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education – judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness.

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Swim for Life Instructor

Test your instructional knowledge and theories in safety supervision, injury prevention, swimming skills and much more.

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Looking for Ways to Get Active?

To find out when courses are scheduled, and to register, view this program in our Recreation Guide.

Affordable Recreation 

We help invididuals and families in financial need participate in organized sports and recreation.

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Ways to Register

Online, on the phone or in person, we are always here to help.

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Clubs & Organizations

From synchronized swimming to minor league hockey, there’s a club for everyone.

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