AGE 5+

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

Ages: Children (7–16) and Adults

Registration is open!

Program Schedule:

June to July

Child: Tuesdays & Thursday’s:  4:00pm-4:40pm – $136.00 / per session –  June 30, 2026 until July 2

Adult (Forest Lawn Only): 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 (Forest Lawn Only): Friday’s 12:00pm-1:00pm – $68.00 – July 31, 2026 until August 21

Explore now on the COSPA Website:
Forest Lawn Outdoor Pool
South Calgary Outdoor Pool