Program Information
Entry into the Bronze group is typically for swimmers 6-10 years old who can complete two 25m lengths of a swimming pool unassisted.
Returning swimmers should follow their group placement letter from the end of the last season for registration. If you need another copy of your group placement letter please contact our Office Administrator, LIndsey Thomas: office@eksc.com
For a help with group placement before the season begins, please contact our Lead Development Coach, Matt Bowkowy: mbowkowy@eksc.com.
To join mid-season please contact our Office Administrator, Lindsey Thomas, for a free tryout: office@eksc.com
Entry into the Silver group is typically for swimmers 8-11 years old who have mastered all four strokes, basic competition skills, training etiquette (attendance, listening, behaviour) and show a commitment towards achieving standards. Silver swimmers must be competent in all 4 competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly) before joining the Silver group.
Returning swimmers should follow their group placement letter from the end of the last season for registration. If you need another copy of your group placement letter please contact our Office Administrator, Lindsey Thomas office@eksc.com
For a help with group placement before the season begins, please contact our Lead Development Coach, Matt Bowkowy: mbowkowy@eksc.com.
To join mid-season please contact our Office Administrator, Lindsey Thomas, for a free tryout: office@eksc.com
Entry into the Gold group is typically for swimmers 9-13 years old who are at or working towards an Alberta Festival swimming level and show a commitment towards achieving Alberta Provincial standards.
Returning swimmers should follow their group placement letter from the end of the last season for registration. If you need another copy of your group placement letter please contact our Office Administrator, Lindsey Thomas office@eksc.com
For a help with group placement before the season begins, please contact our Lead Development Coach, Matt Bowkowy: mbowkowy@eksc.com.
To join mid-season please contact our Office Administrator, Lindsey Thomas, for a free tryout: office@eksc.com
Entry into the Keyano Para-program is for para-swimmers with physical, intellectual or visual impairment regardless of age. The Para-program includes a competitive and non-competitive stream.
Entry into the Junior Provincial group is typically for swimmers 11+ (girls) and 12+ (boys) who are at an Alberta Provincial level and show a commitment towards achieving Alberta Championships standards.
Entry into the Senior Provincial group is typically for swimmers 13+ (girls) and 14+ (boys) who are committed to improving towards Alberta Provincial, Alberta Championships and Western National standards.
Entry into the Junior National group is typically for swimmers 13+ swimmers who are at an Alberta Championships level and show a commitment towards achieving Junior National and Western National standards.
Entry into the Senior National group is typically for swimmers 14+ (girls) and 15+ (boys) who are at a Junior National and / or Western National swimming level and show a commitment towards achieving Senior National & Canadian Trials standards. This group has multiple coaches to help prepare swimmers for various individual key points to a season.
The Royal Glenora Club of Edmonton (RGC) offer Edmonton Keyano Swim Club development programs out of the RGC Aquatic Centre for RG Members only. Gold, Silver and Bronze programs are offered with all of Edmonton Keyano's coaching, curriculum and training standards.
RG Members must register on this Keyano website in order to pay a registration fee that covers the Swim Alberta / Swimming Canada license and insurance for the given season.
RG Members must also register on the RG website using GameTime in order to secure their spot. All Training fees will be paid directly to the RGC.
2026 camp information is now posted.
Please be sure to check the date / week of the camp you want to register for... there are many possible weeks to choose from.
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMPS OPENS on MAY 1, 2026 at 8:00am
Sign-up for 1 week at a time:
- Week 1: July 6th - 11th, 2026
- Week 2: July 13th - 17th, 2026
- Week 3: July 20st - July 24th, 2026
- Week 4: July 27th - July 31st, 2026
- Week 5: August 4th - August 7th, 2026 (short week for holiday, price prorated)
- Week 6: August 10th - August 14th, 2026
Summer Camp Overview:
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Swim Time (per day) |
Min 60 min, typically 60–90 min | Min 60 min, typically 60–90 min | Min 90 min, typically 90–120 min |
| Dryland | 60 min | 60 min | 45 min |
| Skill Requirements | Able to swim 2 lengths unassisted | Proficient in all 4 competitive strokes | At/near Alberta Festival standard; prior competitive experience |
| Camp Fee (per week) | $225 | $225 | $275 |
| Equipment Required | Dryland clothes & running shoes, water bottle, snacks | Dryland clothes & running shoes, water bottle, snacks | Dryland clothes & running shoes, water bottle, snacks, fins (if available) |
| Target Audience | New or beginner swimmers | Swimmers with stroke proficiency | Experienced/competitive swimmers |
| Group Flexibility | May move up after assessment | May move up after assessment | May move up after assessment |
| Camp Duration | 1 week | 1 week | 1 week |
| Drop-off / Pick-up | 8:15–8:25 am / 11:45–12:15 pm | 8:15–8:25 am / 11:45–12:15 pm | 8:15–8:25 am / 11:45–12:15 pm |
| Weather Policy | Rain or shine; indoor backup | Rain or shine; indoor backup | Rain or shine; indoor backup |
For Existing Keyano Swimmers:
- Please sign up based on your current group placement.
- Swimmers may move up during the summer, either over the course of a week or as the season progresses.
For New Swimmers:
- We welcome non-Keyano swimmers to join!
- Register for the group based on the above criteria.
- If you are unsure between two groups, please register in the lower group. Every Monday morning we will assess and place swimmers in the optimal group. (It is much easier to move swimmers up, than down during the camp).
- If you have any questions regarding group placement, please contact Matt Bowkowy at mbowkowy@eksc.com.
About Keyano Summer Swim Camps:
- Duration: Each session is 1 week long with a focus on a specific theme of the day. This allows us to cover all major strokes and swimming skills throughout the week.
- Progress Reports: Swimmers will receive a report at the end of each week, including a Keyano group placement for the 2026-27 season. It’s a great way to get a feel for the Keyano Swim Club program and get the best possible assessment for fall placements.
- Group Placement: Swimmers are grouped by experience level first, then by age within their training group.
- Flexibility: The experience levels of swimmers can vary greatly week-to-week. We may move swimmers up or down a level to keep groups cohesive and provide the best experience for everyone.
*Weather Cancellations:
- If any camp days are cancelled due to weather or pool closures, we will offer a 100% refund for those missed days. We’ll do everything we can to run each camp day, but sometimes circumstances outside our control (like pool closures by the City of Edmonton) may cause changes.
- New to Keyano? Contact Lindsey at office@eksc.com for help with registration and selecting the best level for your camp.
- Returning member? Contact Coach Matt at mbowkowy@eksc.com. Your camp group should match your club group.
- Billing questions? Contact Chris at generalmanager@eksc.com.
The YMCA - Keyano Club Program is a new joint initiative of both organizations to bring Edmonton's top competitive swimming experience to YMCA facilities. The program combines YMCA resources and volunteer staff with Keyano's world class development system for young swimmers.
At each participating YMCA location, swimmers will learn all of the Bronze and Silver level curriculum objectives of the Edmonton Keyano Swim Club and upon completing the program will be masters of all 4 competitive swimming strokes and have ultimate confidence in their swimming abilities for the rest of their lives. Graduating swimmers are welcome to progress to Gold programs currently offered at various pools around the City of Edmonton. See Keyano's website for more information.
YMCA - Keyano Club members will have access to Keyano's unique Bear Cubs race nights at the Kinsmen Sport Centre on Wednesdays approximately once per month, and have an additional option of attending all of Keyano's Wednesday programming.
Registration for this program is for YMCA members only. Inquire at your local YMCA.
For Volunteers & Officials with no swimming members only. Subject to further approval by the Board of Directors.