Swim smart, splash safe — in your own backyard!

10 Years of Success in the Water

Private 1:1 swim lessons in your backyard, led by experienced instructors.

Our Swim Programs

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Private Youth Swim Lessons •  Ages 2–12 Years

All lessons are 30-minute private lessons with a certified instructor for children ages 2-12 through the Red Cross Swim Kids program.

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Mommy and Me Swim Lessons •  Ages 6 months–2 years

Swim lessons to introduce babies to water early on in their life to create a positive water exposure experience.

Explore All Our Swim Programs!

Summer 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN

Reserve your spot today and elevate your child’s swimming skills!

Serving Burlington, Waterdown, Oakville, Mississauga, Hamilton and Ancaster

Why Choose Our Instructors/Lifeguards?

Every lifeguard on the SSA team is experienced, fully insured and qualified with the appropriate certifications.

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Nationally Recognized Certifications
Including National Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR-C Swim Instructor

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Red Cross Swim Kids Program
Well-structured lessons designed to develop strong, confident swimmers

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Progress Tracking
A detailed report card is provided after a minimum of 10 lessons

Testimonials from Our Satisfied Swim Families

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About Us

Summer Swim Academy (SSA) was founded by Marlee Armour in March 2015 and after 10 years of operations has grown to employing 15+ instructors/lifeguards each summer and serving over 500 families across the GTA. Our mission remains the same; our goal is to build awareness of the importance of pool safety while instilling the life skill of swimming through the red cross swim kids program. We are committed to promoting water safety to children across Ontario to drastically reduce the incidents of childhood drownings.

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