New From St. Stephen Aquatics:
Introducing our New, FREE, After School Aquatics Programming for Kids in Grades 6, 7 & 8!
Register TODAY for the FREE 2025 After School Aquatics Program!
Thanks to the early success of our new After School Aquatics Program (ASAP), we have decided to renew the program for the rest of the 2024/2025 school year!
The new session will start on January 6th and end on June 19th running Monday - Thursday from 3PM-4PM.
Spots are limited to 16, so reserve your spot for the new year before they fill up!
Sessions will include:
In-water volleyball, Water polo, Relays and races, Obstacle courses, Lifesaving Sport, In-water basketball and much, much more!!
Questions?
Email: aquatics@chocolatetown.ca
Call: 506-467-3030 x120
Introducing Fundy Assistant Swim Instructor!
We're changing some things about Junior Lifeguard to make registration easier!
To make registration and next steps more straight forward, we are rebranding the Junior Lifeguard levels! From now on, we will no longer be using the Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross names and will instead use "Junior Lifeguard Level 1", "Junior Lifeguard Level 2", and "Junior Lifeguard Level 3".
What the levels are equivelent to:
Junior Lifeguard Level 1 = Bronze Star
Junior Lifeguard Level 2 = Bronze Medallion
Junior Lifeguard Level 3 = Bronze Cross
Does this affect the course, or course content in any way?
Not at all! Candidates will still receieve all of the same great information through the exact same courses. The only change will be the transition to the easier to follow progression of levels.
Will this affect their certification mail out?
This will NOT affect the certification your swimmer recieves from the Lifesaving Society. Swimmers will still received certification cards for Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross in the mail.
Does this change fees?
No! Fees for the each of the Junior Lifeguard levels will remain exactly the same as they always have been at only $69.85 (tax-in) per swimmer.
Questions?
Email: aquatics@chocolatetown.ca
Call: 467-3030 x120
SEE THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON SWIMMING LESSONS - SPRING LESSON REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!!
How St. Stephen Aquatics Compares to the Rest of New Brunswick...
We are excited to share the 2023 statistics compiled by the Lifesaving Society of New Brunswick! 2023 saw a significant increase in aquatic programming and registration across the province, and St. Stephen was no exception! When compared to 2022, the St. Stephen Aquatics & Programming Dept. saw a significant jump across the board in its standing with the New Brunswick Lifesaving Society's program participation.
So far in 2024, we are already on pace to well surpass the programming achievements of 2023, and we plan to continue to grow our presence in the province beyond this.
Thank you to all of the fantastic staff members and course participants who have helped us to grow our programming so much. We look forward to continuing to build up the aquatic programming and opportunities available in our community for years to come!
You can find more information on provincial rankings on the Lifesaving Society's website at this link: /https://www.lifesavingnb.ca/.../nbannualreport2023...
Special Olympics - YOUTH Division
Practices run every Tuesday from 6:00-7:30PM & Friday from 1:30-3:00.
Questions? Email: aquatics@chocolatetown.ca OR Text: 506-467-7446
Registration Documents for Special Olympics AND Special Olympics YOUTH Division:
Special Olympics has a New Home in St. Stephen!
The St. Stephen Wildcats Special Olympic team is coming back for the 2024-2025 season!! Practices will be on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30PM, and for those able to attend, a second session on Friday from 1:30-3:00PM. Registration opens on Monday, September 25th at 10:00AM and only costs $50.00 for the full season!
Not sure if Special Olympics is for you?? Your first session with our team and Coaches is absolutely FREE so YOU can see if Special Olympics is right for you! Whether you're looking to compete or just to stay fit and have fun, St. Stephen's Special Olympics team "The Wildcats" is your gateway to better Aquatic Programming!
REGISTER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS HERE!
Fitness Swimmer is BACK!!
Fitness Swimmer is a great way to get high quality, low impact exercise! Whether you are looking to work on cardiac fitness, general fitness, strength training, or just a fun way to keep in shape with trained coaches and swim instructors, Fitness Swimmer is here for you!! A full session of 31 weeks costs only $52.50 as a one time fee!! Don't wait for new years to get started on resolutions, start with the St. Stephen Aquatic Staff today!!
Not sure if Fitness Swimmer is for you? Join us for your first session absolutely FREE!!
Want to Become a Lifeguard/Instructor? Here's How!!
Upcoming Courses:
Junior Lifeguard:
Next Course: January 25 - February 23: Saturdays 9:30AM-2:30PM + February 23: Exam starting at 9:30AM
Join Junior Lifeguard with us and take the first steps to becoming a certified Lifeguard! With Junior Lifeguard, you will receive the same training as Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, or Bronze Cross, but spread over a greater numeber of sessions, for only a few hours per session, to allow more time to practice and learn in a much less condensed and stressful environment than what is offered in traditional courses! Junior Lifeguard is also a more in-expensive option than Bronze Level courses, at less than HALF the cost of a Bronze Medallion or Cross course, while still getting the identical certifications!
Please Register in the Appropriate Junior Lifeguard level below (Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, or Bronze Cross). Not sure which Junior Lifeguard level to enroll in? Lets us know!
Email: aquatics@chocolatetown.ca, or call 467-3030 x120 to learn more!
Junior Lifeguard Level 1:
Next Course: January 25 - February 23: Saturdays 9:30AM-2:30PM + February 23: Exam starting at 9:30AM
Too young to enroll in Junior Lifeguard Level 2, but looking to start your lifeguarding/lifesaving adventure? Start with Junior Lifeguard Level 1 (Bronze Star) with the St. Stephen Aquatics & Programming Dept.!!
To Register for Junior Lifeguard Level 1, Click HERE!!
Junior Lifeguard Level 2:
Next Course: January 25 - February 23: Saturdays 9:30AM-2:30PM + February 23: Exam starting at 9:30AM
Junior Lifeguard Level 2 is the first of the mandatory National Lifeguard Service and Swim Instructor pre-requisite courses. Candidates must be 13 by the date of the class exam (the end of the course) to enroll OR have successfully completed Junior Lifeguard Level 1 (Bronze Star).
To Register in Junior Lifeguard Level 2, Click HERE!!
For information on Junior Lifeguard Level 2 (Bronze Medallion) course & age requirements, click HERE.
Junior Lifeguard Level 3 + Standard First Aid:
Next Course: January 25 - February 23: Saturdays 9:30AM-2:30PM + February 23: Exam starting at 9:30AM
Become an Assistant Lifeguard with the St. Stephen Aquatics Department! Take your Junior Lifeguard Level 3 (Bronze Cross) course with us and get the last pre-requisite certification for your National Lifeguard Service course AND your Fundy Tots Instructor & Fundy Swim Instructor courses.
To Register in Junior Lifeguard Level 3, Click HERE!!
For information on Junior Lifeguard Level 3 (Bronze Cross) course & age requirements, click HERE.
National Lifeguard Service (NLS)
Next Course: There are no courses currently scheduled.
Want to become a Lifeguard or Supervisor with St. Stephen Aquatcs?? This is where you start!! Learn more by contacting aaron.muzzatti@chocolatetown.ca, texting 467-7446 or calling 467-3030 x120!
For information on National Lifeguard Service course & age requirements, please click HERE.
Course Registration:
Click HERE to Register in your National Lifeguard Course TODAY!!
Assistant Instructor Course
Next Course: December 21 & 22, 2024 - 9:00AM-6:00PM
Become a Fundy Assistant Swim Instructor (FASI) with us!
This course will also certify you as a Lifesaving Society Assistant Swim Instructor, in addition to FASI! Take your first steps toward teaching the next generation of swimmers with your Fundy Assistant Swim Instructor course. In this course, you will learn the basics of instruction, swim skills and how a swimming lesson functions. This course is the mandatory prerequisite for Fundy Tots Instructor and Fundy Swim Instructor.
Looking to start working as an assistant instructor with us? Inquire at: aaron.muzzatti@chocolatetown.ca, or call 467-3030 x120.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR FASI COURSE!
Swim Instructor Course:
Next Course: There are no courses currently scheduled.
Become a Fundy Tots Instructor (FTI) and/or a Fundy Swim instructor (FSI) with us!
This course will also certify you as a Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, in addition to FTI AND FSI! Learn to teach children, teens and adults how to swim here at the Garcelon Civic Center and anywhere else in Canada! To register in FTI and/or FSI, you MUST hold a Fundy Assistant Swim Instructor certification.
Looking to start working as an instructor with us? Inquire at: aaron.muzzatti@chocolatetown.ca, or call 467-3030 x120.
First Aid Courses
The Aquatics & Programming Dept. offers a wide variety of first aid courses! Our course offerings include Emergency First Aid with CPR-B, Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR-C, CPR-HCP (Healthcare Provider level CPR) and Airway Management, which includes training on oxygen systems, suction, and oropharyngeal airways. For more information on our courses, please email: aquatics@chocolatetown.ca, or call (506) 467-3030 x120. Please see a list of our current course offerings below:
Emergency First Aid with CPR-B: No Courses Currently Scheduled.
Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR-C: No Courses Currently Scheduled.
CPR-HCP (Helathcare Provider): There are no courses currently scheduled.
Airway Management (Standard First AId with CPR-C is a Prerequisite): No Courses Currently Scheduled.
Advanced Instructor Certifications
Advanced Instructor certifications include Lifesaving Instructor (LSI), National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI), First Aid Instructor (FAI) and Examiner level certifications. All of these can be taken right here in St. Stephen!! See what we have currently scheduled listed below!
Not sure what certifications you need to enroll in these courses? Find YOUR Advanced Instructor pathway by CLICKING HERE!!
Examiners Course: January 19, 9:00AM-6:00PM
Swimming Lessons
Not sure what to enroll in next? Click here to find out!
Winter 2025 Swimming Lessons are Almost Here...
Registration Opens for the Winter 2025 Session of Swimming Lessons on December 2nd at 10AM!!
The Winter 2025 Session of swimming lessons starts soon!! Saturday classes will begin on January 25th and run until April 5th (there will be no classes over the Family Day weekend), while Wednesday classes will begin on January 29th and end on April 2nd.
Registration for both days will open on Monday, December 2nd at 10AM, with registration for Saturday classes closing on Thursday, January 23rd at 2PM, and will close for Wednesday classes on Monday, January 27th at 2PM.
Fall Session Lesson Times & Registration Links Listed Below:
Caregiver Attended Classes:
Member (GCC) Pricing: $52.50/session
Non-Member Pricing (GCC): $56.70/session
Salamander:
Saturdays: 9:00-9:30 Split with Frog - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 10:25-10:55 Split with Frog & Duck - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 3:00-3:30 Split with Frog - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Frog:
Saturdays: 9:00-9:30 Split with Salamander - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 3:00-3:30 Split with Salamander- Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Duck:
Seahorse:
Saturdays: 11:00-11:30 Split with Duck & Salmon - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 3:35-4:05 Split with Duck & Salmon - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Salmon:
Wednesdays: 3:35-4:05 Split with Duck & Seahorse - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Aqua-Tots Levels (No caregiver in water):
Member (GCC) Pricing: $59.85/session
Non-Member Pricing (GCC): $61.95/session
Lobster:
Saturdays: 9:50-10:20 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:35-12:05 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 12:30-1:00 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 3:15-3:45 (Split with Turtle) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 4:10-4:40 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Turtle:
Saturdays: 9:50-10:20 (Split with Otter) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:35-12:05 (Split with Otter) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 12:10-12:40 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 3:15-3:45 (Split with Lobster) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 4:45-5:15 (Split with Otter) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Otter:
Saturdays: 9:50-10:20 (Split with Turtle) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:35-12:05 (Split with Turtle) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 12:15-12:45 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 4:45-5:15 (Split with Turtle) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Dolphin:
Saturdays: 11:00-11:30 (Split with Manta Ray) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Manta Ray:
Saturdays: 11:00-11:30 (Split with Dolphin) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level (Lower-Level):
Member (GCC) Pricing: $66.15/session
Non-Member Pricing (GCC): $68.25/session
Swim Level 1:
Saturdays: 10:10-10:40 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:05-11:35 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:40-12:10 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 12:10-12:40 (Split with SL-1) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 3:50-4:20 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level 2:
Saturdays: 9:35-10:05 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 10:25-10:55 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:15-11:45 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 12:10-12:40 (Split with SL-1) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 4:25-4:55 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level 3:
Saturdays: 9:50-10:20 (Split with SL-4) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 10:40-11:10 (Split with SL-4) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:50-12:20 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 3:50-4:20 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level 4:
Saturdays: 9:50-10:20 (Split with SL-3) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 10:40-11:10 (Split with SL-3) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:35-12:05 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 4:55-5:25 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level (Higher-Level):
Member (GCC) Pricing: $68.25/session
Non-Member Pricing (GCC): $70.35/session
Swim Level 5:
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 10:15-11:00 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 4:15-5:00 (Split with SL-6) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level 6:
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:15-12:00 (Split with SL-7) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 4:15-5:00 (Split with SL-5) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level 7:
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 (Split with SL-8) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 11:15-12:00 (Split with SL-6) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 5:05-5:50 (Split with SL-8) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level 8:
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 (Split with SL-7) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 10:45-11:30 (Split with SL-9) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 5:05-5:50 (Split with SL-7) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level 9:
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 (Split with SL-10) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Saturdays: 10:45-11:30 (Split with SL-8) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 5:15-6:00 (Split with SL-10) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Swim Level 10:
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 (Split with SL-9) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 5:15-6:00 (Split with SL-9) - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Fundamentals Levels:
Fundamentals 1:
Saturdays: 9:00-9:45 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 5:00-5:45 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Fundamentals 2:
Saturdays: 10:25-11:10 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 4:05-4:50 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Fundamentals 3:
Saturdays: 9:50-10:35 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 4:25-5:10 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Adult Swimming Lessons
Adult Swim Level 1: This level is for swimmers who may not yet be comfortable swimming or floating unassisted (either by an aid or instructor) in the pool, and or, who may be uncomfortable in the water in general/are non-swimmers.
Adult Swim Level 2: This level is for swimmers who are comfortable in the water, and can complete short distances (5m) of either one basic stroke, or doggy paddle/back swim.
Adult Swim Level 1 Registration:
Saturdays: 12:10PM-12:40PM - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 5:20-5:50 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Adult Swim Level 2 Registration:
Saturdays: 12:25-12:55 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
Wednesdays: 5:30-6:00 - Registration Is open NOW, click here to register!
For any questions, please email: aquatics@chocolatetown.ca, text: 467-7446, or call 467-3030 x120.
Know someone who may be interested in becoming an instructor with the St. Stephen Aquatics Dept.? Send them to us!! Email: aquatics@chocolatetown.ca, Text 467-7446 or Call 467-3030 x120
Transferring from another Swimming Lesson Program to Fundy Water Safety's?
No problem!! St. Stephen Aquatics makes it easy! Click the graphic above for the Fundy Water Safety Coversion Chart! The conversion chart will help you transition from the old Red Cross program, or the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program easily!
Coming from a YMCA program, or other programs not listed on our conversion chart? Call 467-3030 x120 or email aquatics@chocolatetown.ca for assistance enrolling in our swimming lesson program.
Great Barrier Busters is BACK!!
Register TODAY for the Winter Session of Great Barrier Busters!!
Registration is now open for the Winter 2025 Session of Great Barrier Busters. The Winter Session will run from January 25 - April 5, with no classes running on the Family Day weekend.
Available Sessions:
Saturdays: 1:00PM-1:30PM
Saturdays: 1:30PM-2:00PM
How do you register?
- Download the application form below or pick one up in-person at the GCC.
- Once your application is complete, send it to aquatics@chocolatetown.ca, or drop if off at the GCC.
- Once we have your application, we will review it to determine if the program is right for you.
- If your application is approved, you will either be sent a link for registration online, or contacted in another manner to inform you of the acceptance, at which point you can enroll at the GCC.
Questions?
Call: 506-467-3030 x120
Email: aquatics@chocolatetown.ca
Great Barrier Busters
Great Barrier Busters is an all-inclusive one-on-one swimming lesson program for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay, Cerebral Palsy, etc. All of our Barrier Busting instructors have attended our in-house training course. We are very proud of this program, so we are happy to answer any of your questions, try reaching out at either aquatics@chocolatetown.ca, or 467-3030 x120. We hope to have you join us and become a Great Barrier Buster!
The Home of Fundy Water Safety
The St. Stephen Aquatics Department is home to all Fundy Water Safety aquatic programming! Proudly developed by our own instructors, supervisors and management, Fundy Water Safety was developed to replace the now defunct Red Cross aquatic programming. We developed Fundy Water Safety through 2021 and 2022 to address the lack of high quality swimming lessons, and swim instructor courses available.
Why Fundy Water Safety? Our program teaches more strokes & skills than any other widely available program and teaches them over a more comprehensive range of swim levels, to a higher standard than any other aquatic programming. Our goal is to provide high quality instruction from well trained Fundy Tots and Fundy Swim Instructors. We hope to inspire a life long love of swimming in all of our swimmers and in our community through our Funday Water Safety programming. Fundy Water Safety and the Municipal District of St. Stephen Aquatics Department believe that no swimmer should be left behind, whether they swim competitively, learn to save a life, or swim just for the love of swimming, we hope to set you and everyone else up for success in the water! Want to know more about Fundy Water Safety and/or the Municipal District of St. Stephen Aquatics Department? Call 467-3030 x120, text 467-7446 or email aquatics@chocolatetown.ca, we would love to hear from you!
About our Aquatics Facilities
St. Stephen has two swimming facilities operated by the town, each perfect for a splash around with the kids, lap swimming, lessons, or just a quick dip. Both also offer swimming lessons throughout the year.
The Garcelon Civic Center Kiwanis Aquatic Center is an indoor facility at 22 Budd Ave. It consists of two pools, one slide, and two dry saunas. The W.T. Booth Centennial Pool, at 10 Mill Lane, is an outdoor facility that’s open during the summer months.
Interested in competitive swimming? Check out our Shark Attack swim team.
For information on Garcelon Civic Center Swim Schedules, Rental Availablility and Aqua Fitness Classes, Please Click Here.
For more information on W.T. Booth Centennial Pool (Milltown Outdoor Pool) Swim Schedules, Rental Availability and Aqua Fitness Classes, Please Click Here!
For Information on Summer Outdoor Recreation Programming, Click Here!
