Access Richmond Hill
The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
Contact Us
905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Swimming Programs
Please Note: The aquatics industry is experiencing a national shortage of qualified lifeguards and swim instructors. We are working hard to open new programs as we recruit. Please continue to monitor Active RH for any new programs and place your name on a waitlist to improve your chances of securing a spot in the event one becomes available.
Know someone who is a lifeguard or swim instructor? Let them know were hiring for aquatics employment and other great opportunities with the City. More information at Jobs.RichmondHill.ca.
Spring Programs
Spring program registration is now open! Browse programs below and register today.
Richmond Hill has a wide variety of swimming programs for people of all ages, including Aquatic Leadership Programs. Aquatic instructors will be teaching from in the water, parents/guardians are not required to assist children in water (excluding Parent and Tot levels). Class capacities have increased to pre-pandemic numbers.
- Parent and Tot Lessons (3 months to 24 months old)
- Preschool Lessons (3 to 5 years old)
- Children Lessons (5 to 12 years old)
- Teen Lessons (12 to 15 years old)
- Adult Lessons (16+ years old)
- Private Lessons
- Aquatic Leadership
- Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club (RHLC)
Please reference our placement chart to determine which swimming lesson level your child should be registered in.
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Registering for programs has never been easier with our recreation registration system ActiveRH. Step 1Create your personalized ActiveRH account. Step 2Find your programs and create a wish list of your top choices. Step 3Login to ActiveRH on registration day, register for your selected programs and check out. |
Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club
The Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club (RHLC) introduces young athletes to lifesaving as a sport. This sport promotes healthy living and physical fitness. Specially trained Lifesaving Coaches help swimmers improve their strength, power and endurance. Athletes also focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and achieving personal best while having fun at the same time.
About lifesaving sport
The Lifesaving Society (LSS) is the Canadian governing body of lifesaving sport which is recognized by The International Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth Games Federation. The LSS promotes competition as a way for athletes in training to showcase their abilities as lifeguards and lifesavers.
RHLC Placement Chart RHLC Practice Schedule Register for RHLC Programs
Adapted Aquatics
Adapted aquatic programs are not currently offered. Contact the Program Coordinator Inclusion Services before registering for a swimming program if you have a disability or special need. We will speak with you about your individual needs and the type of support we can offer.
Swimmers with special needs who would feel more comfortable in a one-on-one setting can register for private swimming lessons, when they are available. Private lessons are not currently offered.
Additional swimming programs:
Richmond Hill offers additional specialized swimming programs, including:
- Fitness Swimmer
- Swimmer Teen (12 to18 years old)
- Swimmer Teen - Girls Only (12 to 18 years old)
- Adult Swimming Lessons Co-Ed (16 years of age and older)
- Adult Development
- Aquatic Leadership
Tell us what you think
Complete a Program Evaluation Form to let us know what you think about our swimming programs, facilities and services.