Free Open Water Safety “Try It Day”
Free Open Water Safety “Try It Day”
Friday, July 3 | Alice Lake Provincial Park
A free 60-minute introductory session to teach participants, parents and caregivers key open water safety skills including:
- Staying calm and confident in natural water environments
- Understanding changing conditions such as temperature, depth, and visibility
- Foundational self-rescue skills
- Safe water entry and exit techniques
- Basic movement and comfort in open water
- Essential safety equipment including tow floats
The session focuses on building awareness, confidence, and practical safety skills while helping participants become familiar with the supports and safety systems used throughout our summer programming.
Whether your goal is increased water confidence, improved safety skills, or simply trying something new, this is the perfect introduction to open water swimming.
