Lifesaving Society Transition

The Canadian Red Cross has decided to step away from its swimming, water safety and lifeguard programs. The City of Beaumont will transition to the Lifesaving Society Canada’s swimming, lifeguarding and aquatic leadership programs beginning in Fall 2022. Find the overview chart below, or download full transition details here.

  1. How do I know what level my child will be in?
  2. When will the transition be happening?
  3. What are the differences between the Red Cross lessons and Lifesaving Society lessons?
  4. Are there any changes to class length?
  5. Are private lessons and semi-private lessons still going to be available?
  6. What are the costs for Lifesaving Society lessons?
  7. Will there still be report cards for Lifesaving Society lessons?
  8. What are the age ranges for the Lifesaving Society levels?
  9. What do we do with the current Red Cross report cards we have?
  10. Where can I find information about what will be taught in Lifesaving Society Swim for Life lessons?
  11. Why is the transition happening?
  12. Is the LSS swim program of the same quality as the Red Cross program?
  13. Is there still a focus to work on proper skills and water safety in Lifesaving Society lessons or is it all just for the purpose of building up to be a lifeguard and instructor?
  14. Is there going to still be something in Lifesaving Society lessons for my child who has finished Swim Kids 10 in Red Cross?
  15. Are there still going to be Adult/Teen swimming lessons?
  16. Will there still be Adapted Lessons? Is the process still the same for registering for them if so?
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