Program Information
BEGINNER SUMMER CAMP 
Artistic Swimming Beginner Summer Camps
Camps in July and August 2026
Ages 8-12
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 1 pm
- 9:30-11:30 is in the pool, then lunch (bring a bag lunch) then indoor dryland activities 12-1
Pick a week:
- July 6–10
- July 13–17
- July 20–24
- July 27–31
- Aug 10-14
- Aug 17-21
Required SWIMMING SKILLS:
* Should have swimming experience doing a length unassisted (25 m) and be comfortable in the dive tank without a life jacket*
Cost for 1 week is $250 to the club and $9.50 to BC Artistic Swimming (membership/insurance fee) through RAMP (see below)
NOTE
- for swimmers who were in classes with Victoria Artistic Swimming this season you have already paid the BC Artistic Swimming membership fee
- for swimmers new to the club who wish to register in more than one week, you only have to pay the BC Artistic Swimming membership fee once
Summer Camp Cancellation Policy:
If notification of cancellation is received MORE than 2 weeks before the start of camp there is a full refund. If notification of cancellation is received 2 weeks or LESS before the start of camp there is a 50% refund. If notification of cancellation is received after camp has started, no refund. NOTE: any membership fee paid to BC Artistic Swimming we are unable to refund.
Payment: by E-transfer or Cheque (instructions emailed to you when you register)
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS CAMP(choose your WEEK)
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND if new to the club (if your swimmer wasn't in a class this season): REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
RAMP Summer Camp REGISTRATION GUIDE here
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly through RAMP
2025/26 Season SESSION 2
Ages 4-6
A unique and exciting program for the young artistic swimmer. This program combines basic swimming and artistic swimming skills.
Participants must be comfortable submerging, blowing bubbles and being in deep water with a life jacket. The program is taught in the deep pool but life jackets can be used to start with. Must have basic swimming skills and be working towards being safe in the water without a life jacket.
1 class each week
- TUE 5:30-7 pm
DATES:
TUES class: Feb 24 to Jun 2
How to pay - see club information sheet (link above)
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM (choose your class)
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND if new to the club (if your swimmer wasn't in Session 1 this season): REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to the
2025/26 Season SESSION 2
What is AquaGo?
Ages 6-9
This physical and aquatic literacy program was developed by Canada Artistic Swimming. It is a nationwide foundation program for artistic swimming in Canada. This program reflects the current science behind long-term athlete development (LTAD) in the sport of artistic swimming, focusing on developing aquatic literacy and providing an introduction to the sport. This is a shorter beginner program focusing more on individual skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Swimmers should be comfortable in the water and jumping into the water without the assistance of a life jacket
- Swimmers should have previous beginner swimming lesson experience
SESSION 2 CLASS OPTIONS to choose from:
LEVEL 1
- TUE 4:30 to 5:30 pm FULL
- TUE 5:30 to 6:30 pm FULL
LEVEL 2
- FRI 4:30 to 5:30 pm FULL
- FRI 5:30 to 6:30 pm FULL
SESSION 2 DATES:
TUE classes: Mar 3 to Jun 2
FRI classes: Mar 6 to Jun 5
How to pay - see club information sheet (link above)
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM (choose your class)
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND if new to the club (if your swimmer wasn't in Session 1 this season): REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them
2025/26 season
These classes are designed to gradually teach the basics of artistic swimming in an enjoyable, creative and supportive environment. This program teaches basic artistic swimming skills and working as a team. Participants will:
- Participate in Watershows and Club Development meets
- Receive a report card and certificate at the end of the season
- Receive an evaluation from our head coach at the end of the season
REQUIREMENTS:
Swimmers must be:
- comfortable in deep water.
- able to swim 25 meters unassisted
- able to tread water for 30 seconds.
CLASSES:
(1) Tues & Thur 4-5:30 pm LEVEL ONE twice per week
- ages 7-9
- new to artistic swimming or recommended by coach for level 1
(2) Tues & Thur 5:30-7 pm LEVEL TWO twice per week FULL
- ages 9-12* *or younger if invited by head coach
- returning from previous class and recommended by coach for level 2
- previous artistic swimming experience and strong swimmer
(3) Mon 5:30-7 pm both levels once per week
- ages 7-12
(4) Thur 5-6:30 pm both levels once per week FULL
- ages 7-12
DATES: start week of Oct 28, 2025 to June 3 (Wed class) or June 4 (Tue/Thu class)
Volunteer Requirements Info Sheet click here
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM (choose your class)
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them
Limited Competitive Program by invitation
Ages 8-12(13) (younger or older on evaluation)
This is our introduction to competitive artistic swimming. This program allows athletes to compete in up to 2 BC Artistic competitions each season. This is geared towards the athlete who wants to try the competitive pathway but at a lesser commitment level. There are opportunities for both beginner and intermediate levels. Athletes can compete in both individual “figure” events and team routine events. Athletes get to compete against other athletes in BC who are at the same level. It is a great way to learn more about the competitive aspect of Artistic Swimming.
Requirement: evaluation and invitation to join from our Head Coach
COMPETITION:
Your athlete will be part of a team working towards a BC Development Competition (Jean Peters Competition) , they may also attend a Training Meet in Feb (to be determined by the coach)
TRAINING:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-7 pm
Participate in club watershows.
Volunteer Requirements Info Sheet click here
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them
PROVINCIAL STREAM by invitation
This is for returning competitive athletes or those who have been assessed by our coaches and invited to join our competitive program by our head coach.
A competitive team is the next step up and is designed for swimmers who want to build their basic skills, work as a team, swim routines, and compete. This program is suggested for those that have already accomplished basic artistic swimming skills.
The first level of competitive artistic swimming is the Provincial Stream. Athletes work individually and as a team on achieving personal bests, they compete within the province.
Team structure in the Competitive Stream is based on age groupings, the age groups for this stream are: 10& Under, 11/12, 13-15, and 16-20
Athletes will participate on teams, duets, solos or a combination of above at the coach's discretion. The training hours depend on the age group and amount of routines. In this stream they will work on further developing the skills learned in the development program and on learning as many artistic swimming specific skills as possible, including flexibility, strength, and speed development. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in gymnastics and dance outside of artistic swimming practices.
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them
NATIONAL STREAM - by invitation
Athletes are invited to this level as their skills progress and mature. This program is for those swimmers who want to compete at a National level and want to specialize in the sport of artistic swimming.
Our National Stream Athletes will compete according to their age. The categories are Youth (13-15), Junior and Senior. Athletes are placed on teams according to their age and skill level. These athletes will be selected to swim on teams, solos, duets or a combination of these routines at the discretion of the coaches.
National Stream athletes have chosen to specialize in artistic swimming, therefore the number of training hours are greater than for the Provincial Stream program.
Training Schedule
- Pool training
- Land drill, stretching, and strength training
- At home, elite swimmers should spend a 1/2 hour a day stretching and doing land drill for routines.
- there may be specialist training such as dance and boot camps
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them