Program Information
EDMONTON KEYANO SWIM CLUB - 2-Day Introduction to Competitive Swimming – ROOKIE CAMP
Are your children interested in competitive swimming, or are you looking for an alternative to traditional swimming lessons? If so, the Edmonton Keyano Swim Club Rookie Camp is the perfect opportunity to explore the world of club swimming!
Who is this camp for?
- This camp is open to children ages 5 and up (must be at least 5 years old by September 1st). Previous swimming experience is required (must be able to swim 25 meters on their own).
What to Expect
- Over the course of two days, swimmers will receive instruction and assessment from our experienced coaches and senior athletes.
- The Rookie Camp serves as a tryout for our club programs. Assessments will be based on:
- Overall swimming ability
- Age and readiness
- Ability to follow instruction
**Please note: Participation in the camp does not guarantee placement. Swimmers will need to meet the minimum standard required for entry into our competitive programs.
Camp Dates, Locations & Times
The Rookie Camp will run from September 8–12 at the following satellite pool locations:
Confederation Pool Meadows Community Recreation Centre
📍 10450 – 72 Ave NW, Edmonton 📍 2704 – 17 St NW, Edmonton
🗓️ September 8 & 9 🗓️ September 9 & 12
⏰ 4:00–4:45 PM or 4:45–5:30 PM ⏰ 4:30–5:15 PM or 5:15–6:00 PM
Bonnie Doon Recreation Centre Jasper Place Pool
📍 8648 – 81 St NW, Edmonton 📍 9200 – 163 St NW, Edmonton
🗓️ September 11 & 12 🗓️ September 8 & 11
⏰ 4:00–4:45 PM or 4:45–5:30 PM ⏰ 4:00–4:45 PM or 4:45–5:30 PM
Cost
This introductory camp is completely free of charge.
How to Register
📞Call Lindsey Thomas at 780-432-9448 📧 Email: office@eksc.com
🌐 Click below to register.
After the Camp
Following the assessment, swimmers will receive a placement recommendation:
- Bronze, Silver, or Gold – appropriate levels within our Competitive Program
- If not quite ready, we’ll suggest a timeline to try again in a few months or alternative programs.
Competitive Program registration for Rookie Camp attendees opens September 13.
We look forward to welcoming your swimmer to the Edmonton Keyano Swim Club and helping them dive into the exciting world of competitive swimming!
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 Lead Development Coach, Matt Bowkowy, for a free tryout: mbowkowy@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 Lead Development Coach, Matt Bowkowy, for a free tryout: mbowkowy@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 Lead Development Coach, Matt Bowkowy, for a free tryout: mbowkowy@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.
2025 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.
Keyano Summer Camps 2025
- Week 1: July 7-11, 2025
- Week 2: July 14-18, 2025
- Week 3: July 21-25, 2025
- Week 4: July 28-Aug 1, 2025
- Week 5: Aug 5-8, 2024 (No Holiday Monday; cost is prorated)
- Week 6: Aug 11-15, 2025
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMPS OPENS on MAY 1, 2025 at 12:00pm
Summer Camp Schedule*:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Drop off | 8:15-8:25am at front steps of Kinsmen Sport Centre | ||||
| Gold | 8:30-9:30am QE Pool 9:30-10:15am Dryland 10:30-11:45am Kinsmen |
8:30-10:00am Kinsmen 10:15-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-9:30am QE Pool 9:30-10:15am Dryland 10:30-11:45am Kinsmen |
8:30-10:00am Kinsmen 10:15-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-9:30am QE Pool 9:30-10:15am Dryland 10:30-11:45am Kinsmen |
| Silver | 8:30-9:30am Dryland 9:30-10:45am QE Pool 10:45-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-10:00am Kinsmen 10:15-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-9:30am Dryland 9:30-10:45am QE Pool 10:45-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-10:00am Kinsmen 10:15-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-9:30am Dryland 9:30-10:45am QE Pool 10:45-11:45am Dryland |
| Bronze | 8:30-9:30am Dryland 9:30-10:45am QE Pool 10:45-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-10:00am Kinsmen 10:15-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-9:30am Dryland 9:30-10:45am QE Pool 10:45-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-10:00am Kinsmen 10:15-11:45am Dryland |
8:30-9:30am Dryland 9:30-10:45am QE Pool 10:45-11:45am Dryland |
| Pick up | 11:45-12:15pm at front steps of Kinsmen Sport Centre | ||||
- 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!
- Choose a group according to the following:
- Bronze - must be able to complete 2 lengths of the pool swimming unassisted. This is a mandatory safety rule for all Keyano groups.
- Silver - must be proficient in all 4 competitive swimming strokes.
- Gold - should either be at or near Alberta Festival standard and have prior competitive experience.
- 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 2025-26 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.
*Rain or Shine!
- Camps will continue, rain or shine! In the event of extreme weather (such as lightning or cold temperatures), the outdoor pool may close, but we will move the camp indoors as a backup.
*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.