City offers free one day Swim to Survive Correction

Please note the correct date for the Swim to Survive program is Saturday July 24th at Birchaven Cove between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. for children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services
News Release

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The City of North Bay is offering a free one day program from the Lifesaving Society called Swim to Survive.

Swim to Survive tests the essentials needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water- an important first step to being safe around water. Swimming is the second most popular activity for children between the ages of five and twelve and these are important skills for them to learn. It is important to know that Swim to Survive does not replace swim lessons.

The Swim to Survive program is being held on Saturday June 27th at Birchaven Cove between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. for children between the ages of 6 and 14; the course itself runs for approximately 20 minutes. Swim to Survive will teach them how to roll into the water, tread water for one minute and then swim 50 meters. At the end they will receive a certificate stating they completed the Swim to Survive program. Registration for this program is not required; simply show up and go to the lifeguard chair.

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