Swim Lessons

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Every summer, Cowichan Lake Recreation offers a variety of swimming lessons at beautiful Arbutus Park in Youbou. Our lessons are among the most affordable in the Cowichan Valley and our certified swim instructors will help your child refine their skills in a truly nostalgic setting. Swim instructors and lifeguards will be dependent on staff recruitment and lessons may be cancelled and/or lifeguard service not available.

Arbutus Park
Swim Lessons
Set A
July 4 - 13
Set B
July 17 - 27
Set C
July 31 - Aug 10
Set D
Aug 14 - 24
Monday - Thursdays
No Class
July 3
7 Lessons 
8 LessonsNo class
Aug 7
7 Lessons
8 Lessons
Please note that lessons do not run on weekends 
or statutory holidays.
Preschool 
Level 1 & 2 | Octopus & Crab
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
7/$39.90
Code: 56885
8/$45.60
Code: 56885
7/$39.90
Code: 56890
8/$45.60
Code: 56893
Preschool 
Level 3, 4, 5 | Orca, Sea Lion & Narwhal
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
7/$39.90
Code: 56900
8/$45.60
Code: 56902
7/$39.90
Code: 56905
8/$45.60
Code: 56908
Swimmer 112:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
7/$39.90
Code: 56914
8/$45.60
Code: 56916
7/$39.90
Code: 56917
8/$45.60
Code: 56918
Swimmer 212:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
7/$39.90
Code: 56933
8/$45.60
Code: 56934
7/$39.90
Code: 56935
8/$45.60
Code: 56936
Swimmer 311:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
7/$39.90
Code: 56937
8/$45.60
Code: 56938
7/$39.90
Code: 56941
8/$45.60
Code: 56943
Swimmer 410:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
7/$47.88
Code: 56945
8/$54.72
Code: 56947
7/$47.88
Code: 56948
8/$54.72
Code: 56949

Swimmer 5 & 610:00 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
7/$47.88
Code: 56954
8/$54.72
Code: 56956
7/$47.88
Code: 56958
8/$54.72
Code: 56960






Click here to view descriptions of Swimmer Levels 1 - 6

Arbutus Park Lifeguard Schedule

Lifeguards are on-duty from July 4 to August 27.  

The on-duty hours are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Arbutus Park Rules

Please help us provide a safe swimming environment by respecting our rules:

  • Swimmers at Arbutus Park swim at their own risk.
  • Lifeguards are not responsible to ensure that swimmers stay within their limits and abilities.
  • Absolutely no inflatable devices in the water.
  • Diving board is used at your own risk, one person at a time.
  • Do not hang from or swim under diving board.
  • No horseplay on or swimming under the dock.
  • Children under 7 years of age must be with an adult all times.
  • Please respect the rights of others.
  • No alcohol or illegal substances in the park.
  • No dogs on the beach. Animals must be on a leash.