Our Partners & Collaborators
Burman University
Partner
Lacombe & District FCSS
Collaborator
Lifesaving Society
Alberta & NWT
Alberta & NWT
Certification Body
Free, certified swim lessons for children from low-income families across Central Alberta — held every Sunday at Burman University in Lacombe.
Swimming For All (SFA) is a registered non-profit serving children across Central Alberta. Our program runs every Sunday at Burman University in Lacombe — accessible from Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Ponoka, Innisfail, Blackfalds, and all surrounding communities.
Drowning is one of the leading causes of preventable death in children in Canada. Cost should never stand between a child and that knowledge. In partnership with Burman University and in collaboration with Lacombe & District FCSS, we bring fully certified instruction to the kids who need it most — always free.
Survival skills and water confidence built from session one
Max 6 swimmers per certified instructor — always
Multiple Sunday slots — pick what works for your family
No fees, no hidden costs — we provide all equipment
Open to children ages 4–16 across Central Alberta from families living at or below Canada's Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) — the national poverty benchmark set by Statistics Canada. If your household income is at or below the figures below, your child qualifies.
Applicable to communities across Central Alberta
| Family Size | Annual Income Limit | Monthly Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,301 | $1,858 / mo |
| 2 persons | $27,768 | $2,314 / mo |
| 3 persons | $34,143 | $2,845 / mo |
| 4 persons | $41,452 | $3,454 / mo |
| 5 persons | $47,039 | $3,920 / mo |
| 6 persons | $53,043 | $4,420 / mo |
| 7 or more | $59,043 | $4,920 / mo |
Source: Statistics Canada, LICO 2025. Unsure if you qualify? Reach out — we will work with you.
Open to families from across Central Alberta. Multiple 45-minute sessions run every Sunday at Burman University in Lacombe. Reach out and we'll find the slot that works best for your family.
What your child will experience
Multiple time slots available between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Contact us to find what fits your family.
Review the 2025 LICO table above. At or below the threshold for your family size? Your child qualifies — wherever you are in Central Alberta.
Tell us about your child and your preferred Sunday time. We respond within 2 business days.
A coordinator from Lacombe & District FCSS will assist with a brief, confidential intake and income verification.
Drive in from anywhere in Central Alberta — we supply everything. Arrive 10 minutes before your slot at Burman University Pool.
Nour Negm founded Swimming For All out of a deep conviction that water safety should never be a privilege. She is a certified Swim Instructor, National Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR-C Instructor, and Lifesaving Instructor — holding certifications in Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Oxygen Administration, and Basic Life Support through the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
Nour's commitment to her craft goes beyond the pool deck. She has attended the Annual General Meetings of the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories, connecting directly with leaders and experts across the aquatics field to continuously refine the way swimming skills are taught, developed, and made meaningful for every learner.
It is this dedication — to both the science of teaching and the people being taught — that drove Nour to build Swimming For All from the ground up. Her vision is region-wide: no child in Central Alberta should be left out of the water because of their family's income.
Swimming For All runs on the dedication of people who care. Whether you're a certified aquatics professional or simply want to support your community, we'd love to have you on our team.
Swim instructors & lifeguards certified by the Lifesaving Society
Help with check-in, supervision, and keeping sessions running smoothly
Spread the word and support families through the registration process
Translation, transport coordination, community connection — all skills welcome
Serving families across Central Alberta. Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within 2 business days.
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