North and South Shuswap Community Resources
of children, youth and families living in the North and South Shuswap.
NSSCR Swimming Lessons
Swimming is a necessary skill for families living in (or visiting) lake communities in the summer months. Swimming lessons in the lake are designed to help children to feel competent and comfortable in the lake waters.
NSSCR Swimming Lesson program is offering the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life swim lesson program for 2023.
Click here for a detailed description of Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life swim lessons.
To view the complete Red Cross Swim Kids to Lifesaving Society Swim for Life transition chart Click Here
Swimming Lesson Schedule:
2023 NSSCR Spring & Summer Swim Lesson Sessions
2023 Fees
Preschool $58 for 8-30 min lessons
Swimmer 1-4 $58 for 8-30 min lessons
Swimmer 5-9 $68 for 8-45 min lessons
Bronze Medallion $185 per course includes Lifesaving Manual, Pocket Mask & 24 hours of instruction
Spring Schedule
Click here to register for Spring Sessions
Session 1-Blind Bay Resort Pool Mon/Wed May 29th-June 21st
4:00-4:30 Swimmer 1-2
4:30-5:00 Swimmer 3-4
5:00-5:45 Swimmer 5-6
5:00-5:45 PM Swimmer 7(Rookie)- 8(Ranger)- 9(Star)
Session 2- Blind Bay Resort Pool Tues/Thurs May 30th-June 22nd
4:00- 4:30 PM Preschool 1-2 *Children between 24 – 35 months can participate with a parent
4:30-5:00 PM Preschool 3-4-5
Summer Schedule
Click here to register for Summer Sessions
Session 3 Sunnybrae Daytime - Mon to Thurs (8 Lessons) July 3rd-13th
****Please note the Sunnybrae Session held at Sunnybrae Community Park is dependent on the water quality tests. The area currently has an algae bloom that can cause the water to become contaminated and not meet water safety standards for safe swimming. If there are water quality issues that close the swim area the lessons will be moved to Blind Bay. There will be no refunds or changes available if the lessons are relocated. Please plan for this possibility if registering for the Sunnybrae sessions.****
Daytime Classes
11 AM-Preschool 1 -2 *Children between 24 – 35 months can participate with a parent
11:30 AM- Preschool 3-4-5
12:00 PM- Swimmer 1-2
12:30 PM- Swimmer 3-4
1:00 PM- Swimmer 5-6
1:45 PM Swimmer 7(Rookie)- 8(Ranger)- 9(Star)
Session 4 Sunnybrae Evening - Mon to Thurs (8 Lessons) July 3rd-13th
****Please note the Sunnybrae Session held at Sunnybrae Community Park is dependent on the water quality tests. The area currently has an algae bloom that can cause the water to become contaminated and not meet water safety standards for safe swimming. If there are water quality issues that close the swim area the lessons will be moved to Blind Bay. There will be no refunds or changes available if the lessons are relocated. Please plan for this possibility if registering for the Sunnybrae sessions.****
Evening Classes
4 PM- Preschool 1 - 2 *Children between 24 – 35 months can participate with a parent
4:30 PM- Preschool 3-4-5
5:00 PM- Swimmer 1-2
5:30 PM- Swimmer 3-4
6:00 PM Swimmer 5-6
6:00 PM Swimmer 7(Rookie)- 8(Ranger)- 9(Star)
Session 5 Blind Bay Daytime - Mon to Thurs (8 Lessons) July 17th-27th
Daytime Classes
11 AM-Preschool 1 -2 *Children between 24 – 35 months can participate with a parent
11:30 AM- Preschool 3-4-5
12:00 PM- Swimmer 1-2
12:30 PM- Swimmer 3-4
1:00 PM- Swimmer 5-6
1:45 PM Swimmer 7(Rookie)- 8(Ranger)- 9(Star)
Session 6 Scotch Creek Evening - Mon to Thurs (8 Lessons) July 17th-27th
Evening Classes
4 PM- Preschool 1 - 2 *Children between 24 – 35 months can participate with a parent
4:30 PM- Preschool 3-4-5
5:00 PM- Swimmer 1-2
5:30 PM- Swimmer 3-4
6:00 PM Swimmer 5-6
6:00 PM Swimmer 7(Rookie)- 8(Ranger)- 9(Star)
Session 7 Blind Bay Daytime - Mon to Thurs (8 Lessons) July 31st -Aug 11th
(No Lessons BC Day-Lesson will be made up on Friday the 11th instead)
Daytime Classes
11 AM-Preschool 1 -2 *Children between 24 – 35 months can participate with a parent
11:30 AM- Preschool 3-4-5
12:00 PM- Swimmer 1-2
12:30 PM- Swimmer 3-4
1:00 PM- Swimmer 5-6
1:45 PM Swimmer 7(Rookie)- 8(Ranger)- 9(Star)
Session 8 Blind Bay Evening - Mon to Thurs (8 Lessons) July 31st-Aug 11th
(No Lessons BC Day-Lesson will be made up on Friday the 11th instead)
Evening Classes
3:00-6:00 PM Bronze Medallion(13 yrs + or Bronze Star)
4 PM- Preschool 1 - 2 *Children between 24 – 35 months can participate with a parent
4:30 PM- Preschool 3-4-5
5:00 PM- Swimmer 1-2
5:30 PM- Swimmer 3-4
6:00 PM Swimmer 5-6
6:00 PM Swimmer 7(Rookie)- 8(Ranger)- 9(Star)
Session 9 Blind Bay Daytime One Week Intensive - Mon to Fri (5 Lessons) August 14th-18th
***This will be 5 days of lessons for Swim for Life Swimmers Levels for kids 5 years+ & Swim Patrol Levels. Please be aware these will be 55 min classes so participants will need to be prepared to be in the water for the duration-wetsuits are recommended for comfort.****
Daytime Classes
11:00 PM Swimmer 1-2
12:00 PM Swimmer 3-4
1:00 PM Swimmer 5-6
2:00 PM Swimmer 7(Rookie)- 8(Ranger)- 9(Star)
Session 10 Blind Bay Evening One Week Intensive - Mon to Fri (5 Lessons) August 14th-18th
Evening Classes
3:00 PM Swimmer 1-2
4:00 PM Swimmer 3-4
5:00 PM Swimmer 5-6
6:00 PM Swimmer 7(Rookie)- 8(Ranger)- 9(Star)
Swim Cancellation
Swimming Lessons are an outdoor activity. In the event of inclimate weather, smoke and uncertain water conditions the NSSCR will take the direction of Environment Canada, CSRD an Interior Health around best practices. Our goal is to ensure participants receive the lesson time required to complete a program. This may mean a change of venue, change of date or alternative time to complete programming. Please be aware that when registering for an outdoor program these are realities that may result in some unforeseen changes to the planned programming.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made by the NSSCR before programming begins as a result of insufficient numbers or conditions out of the control of the NSSCR will receive a full refund. Cancellations as a result of the above mentioned items occurring after programming begins will receive a refund for classes remaining that were not complete.
Cancellations made by the participant before programming begins with a medical note from a doctor confirming a medical condition will receive a full refund. If a medical condition occurs during programming participants will receive a refund for classes that were not complete.
Cancellations made by the participant 10 days before the start of the program will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made with less than 10 days notice will be offered the opportunity to switch to another program or take a credit towards another program. Refunds are not available.
Cancellations made by the participant because of the dates of make up classes or changes to a venue due to a safety hazard may be offered a credit for programming. Refunds are not available.
Spring Programs
Early Years Programs
South Shuswap Playgroup:
Thursdays 9 am-12 pm
Runs Thursday Oct 13th to Thursday, April 20th
Located in the lower level Banquet Hall at Shuswap Lake Estates Building across from the Golf Course-2405 Centennial Drive This is a FREE drop in activity. No registration required just sign in at the event.
PJ Storytime with Rebecca from Mothergoose:
Join us for a fun Song & Storytime for 0-5 year olds(siblings welcome) Tuesday March 7th and Tuesday April 4th 6-6:45 pm. Held at the South Shuswap Library in Blind Bay This is a FREE drop in activity. No registration required just sign in at the event.
Mothergoose:
Fridays from Apr 14 - May 19. Held from 10:15-11:15 am at the South Shuswap Library in Blind Bay.
Join us for an hour of songs, stories & snacks with Rebecca geared at children 0-3 years olds and their caregivers (siblings welcome).
This is a FREE drop in activity. No registration required just sign in at the event.
Spring Parent & Tot Hikes
These hikes are for families with children 0-5 years old. They will be guided by Sarah who has chosen routes that can be managed by adults with toddlers in tow. She will have a selection of carriers available to anyone wanting to try one. The hikes are free of charge.
Hikes are on Thursdays at 10:00 am (Hikes are typically 1-1.5 hrs in length)
May 25th Syphon Falls with time at the waterfall- 4450 60 St NW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 0B2
June 1st Wade Road Trail to the Devils Gorge Beach at Tsútswecw Park with beach time- Squilax Anglemont Rd-4.5 Km after the gas station you'll see the parking lot right after crossing the small bridge on the left side of the road.
June 8th The Moss Walk at Wild RoseBay Community Park with beach time-Very end of Eagle Bay Rd approx 19 km from TCH. Parking lot is right Wildrose Bay Estates at 6421 Eagle Bay Rd. Look for CSRD Park Sign.
June 15th Margaret Falls with Roderick Creek (through the Herald campground) and time at the beach and playground-Meet at the Playground in Day use Parking Lot of Herald Park. 12 kms down Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road. Follow the Signs to Herald Provincial Park.
Children and Youth Programs
Red Cross Babysitting and Stay Safe Courses
The Babysitting course is developed for youth 11 years of age and older interested in babysitting and caring for infants, toddlers and children. The course includes basic first aid, diapering, managing behaviour, feeding kids and responding to emergencies.
The Stay Safe! Home Alone program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills for 9 to 11 year olds. It increases and reinforces capacity to improve safety when staying home alone for short periods of time.
Upcoming Courses:
Thursday, May 25 - Stay Safe Home Alone (9-11 year olds)
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm
Location: NSSCR Office/Sorrento Preschool - 1148 Passchendaele Rd
Fee: $25.00
For registration click here
Kids STEAM Program 2023
Will be returning on Wednesdays in April, May and June from 3:30-5:00 pm.
Check back here for topics / locations.
Cost: $5
Preschool
For information click here
For registration click here