Inclusive Swimming Lessons with Vecova and COSPA
Looking for inclusive, supportive, and sensory-aware swimming lessons this summer?
Registration for Vecova’s Children’s & Adults’ Adapted Aquatics program opens April 14 through the Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pools Association (COSPA) website.
Vecova is proud to once again partner with COSPA to bring our trusted adapted aquatics programming outdoors for another summer season.
This year, families can register for lessons at two outdoor pool locations in Calgary:
• Forest Lawn Outdoor Pool
• South Calgary Outdoor Pool
These programs are designed to provide safe, welcoming swimming experiences for children and adults who benefit from additional support in the water, helping every participant build confidence and water skills at their own pace.
A Program Families Already Know and Trust
Many families will recognize this program from its former name, SwimAbilities.
Now reimagined as Vecova’s Children & Adult’s Adapted Aquatics, the program continues Vecova’s long-standing commitment to adapted recreation and inclusive swimming programs.
Lessons are designed specifically for individuals with:
- Physical disabilities
- Cognitive disabilities
- Sensory differences
- Emotional or behavioural support needs
- Autism or other neurodiverse conditions
Our goal is to help every swimmer build confidence, comfort, and water safety skills at their own pace.
What Makes These Lessons Different?
Vecova’s adapted aquatics program focuses on creating a calm, inclusive environment where every participant can succeed.
While these are not private lessons, the program uses a low instructor-to-participant ratio of 4:1, allowing instructors to:
- Provide more personalized guidance
- Adjust instruction based on each swimmer’s needs
- Create meaningful one-to-one moments within the group
All participants are also required to have a parent, caregiver, or aide in the water during the lesson. This helps create a safe and supportive experience while also allowing caregivers to continue practicing skills outside of lessons.
Caregivers are not charged a fee to participate in the program.
Program Details
Locations:
- Forest Lawn Outdoor Pool
- South Calgary Outdoor Pool
Ages: Children (7–16) and Adults
Registration opens on Tuesday, April 14th at 9:00am on the Cospa Website: https://www.cospa.ca
Program Schedule:
Adult & Child Classes from End of June to August 2026
June to July
Child: Tuesdays & Thursday's: 4:00pm-4:40pm - $136.00 / per session - June 30, 2026 until July 2
Adult: Friday's 12:00pm-1:00pm - $68.00 - July 3, 2026 until July 24,
August 2026
Child: Tuesday + Thursday's 4:00pm-4:40pm - $136.00 / per session - July 28, 2026 until August 20
Adult: Friday's 12:00pm-1:00pm - $68.00 - July 31, 2026 until August 21
Explore now on the COSPA Website: https://www.cospa.ca
