Swim with Me Challenge
Many types of camps visit bodies of water across Quebec throughout the year. The activities they offer are just as diverse. Campers are eager to experience new adventures near, on, or in the water, but do they have the basic swimming skills needed to fully enjoy these experiences?
The Lifesaving Society’s “Swim with Me Challenge” drowning prevention aquatic workshop is more than just a swimming skills assessment. It provides:
A way to identify swimmers who need to wear a life jacket and those who do not;
Information and guidance on five water safety topics;
Games that help develop good judgment and an understanding of safe behaviours around water;
Suggestions for staff roles and positioning during aquatic activities.
The Challenge can be completed during a single outing or spread over a longer period, depending on how frequently participants visit the water.
The Lifesaving Society offers a swimming skills assessment for young people to better understand their abilities and comfort level in the water. This certified swim test, inspired by the Safe Supervision of Groups of Children in Aquatic Environments program, helps assess participants’ swimming abilities and supports more appropriate supervision during aquatic activities.
The assessment provides organizations and group leaders with a simple, practical tool to make informed decisions about water safety, particularly regarding the level of supervision and safety measures required based on each participant’s abilities.
Following the swim test, participants will receive a durable, recyclable coloured wristband based on their swimming abilities.
(Yellow: Swim test passed / Red: Swim test not passed)
Organizations interested in participating in the Swim with Me Challenge program are invited to complete the participation form. This form collects the information needed to better understand your organization, its needs, and the young people you wish to reach.
Complete the participation form today to submit your application and bring the Swim with Me Challenge to your organization.
Have Questions?
To learn more about the Swim with Me Challenge program and how to participate, contact the Lifesaving Society team.
Organizations interested in offering the program can submit an application by completing the participation form. A promotional brochure is also available to help introduce the program and raise awareness among young people, families, and partners.