Coming this Fall, we’re Making Waves in Guelph!
We have been producing confident swimmers for almost 30 years across the Greater Toronto Area. As the first swim school in Canada to become B-Corp Certified, we cannot wait to open our 5th location in Guelph and start making waves together!

About This Swim School
Opening Soon!
We are Making Waves Swim School and we’ve been doing just that for almost 30 years across the Greater Toronto Area. We teach kids swimming lessons and start as young as 2 months old with Parent & Tot groups. We have a Little Waves program for 2-5yo and Big Waves for 6 yo+.
As of this Fall we are excited and honoured to join the Guelph community and bring another option for families to learn this life-saving skill!
Keep scrolling for a glimpse at the experience and for pricing details, then click the REGISTER NOW button on the top right to enroll today!
If you still have questions, no problem – email or call us! See you at the pool!
Hours
Monday 4:00pm – 7:15 pm
Tuesday 4:00pm -7:00pm
Wednesday 4:00pm -8:15pm
Thursday 10:00am – 8:45pm
Friday 4:00pm -7:00pm
Saturday 8:15am -1:45pm
Sunday 8:15am – 1:45pm
Contact Us
Phone: 519-915-7446
Email: guelph@mwss.ca
Testimonials
Start Swimming Any Time!
Program | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023* | Winter 2024 Dates to Come |
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Parent & Tot (2-30 mo.) Class Ratio – 7:1 | NA | NA | $220 – $242** | Registration Coming this Fall |
Little Waves (2.5-5 yr) Class Ratio – 4:1 | NA | NA | $275 – $302.50** | Registration Coming this Fall |
Big Waves (6+ yr.) Class Ratio – 4:1 | NA | NA | $275 – $302.50** | Registration Coming this Fall |
* For more information or to register for the Fall 2023 session, please contact us and we would be happy to help!
** Prices based on one 30 minute lesson per week. Total session cost will vary according to registration day and are pro-rated based on start date. Pricing does not include HST.
Please contact us for pricing on programs not listed above

DAVID MEIKLE
Manager, Guelph
As a lover of all things aquatics, I also have a great passion for human relations. With a background in education, of all ages, my dedication to mentoring and guiding others has helped me create successful teams that support each other. My goal here at MWSS is to create a fun and progressive learning environment for all students and staff. Please feel welcome to come and see me at the pool as I look forward to a brand new journey with you and your family here at Making Waves……….. Oh ya, my dog Khloe is a great swimmer too!

RAMYA VYAS
Assistant Manager, Guelph
Hi I’m Ramya! I started my experience with Making Waves as a student when I was ten years old. From there I progressed through all the levels and completed my lifesaving certifications. Since then, I joined the Making Waves team and have now been here for four years. My favourite skill to both teach and do is breaststroke. When I am not swimming, I love to watch movies and dance. If you see me at the pool come say hi! I cannot wait to see everyone!

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