WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT

Zodiac Swim School

Over the past 31 years, Zodiac Swim School has earned the confidence of thousands of families in building swimmers' skills, self-confidence and love of the water. The name Zodiac not only stands for quality and caring in aquatics, but also in its camping and recreation programs. Directors Ellen and Rick Howard have taken Zodiac's winning formula in the swimming, recreation and camp contexts to make Zodiac Swim School the logical destination and best alternative for your child's swim experience. Zodiac Swim School has a unique, challenging and fun premise that is simple and obvious in its appeal to kids and parents. We want to provide our swimmers with a fun, exciting, memorable, age-appropriate, unparalleled swim experience. We offer a uniquely fun, challenging, safe and enjoyable environment in which we strive not only to develop skills, but also to build each child's selfesteem, confidence and trust. Each student is dealt with as an individual with unique needs and goals.

Ellen Howard B.P.H.E., B.Ed.

In addition to her 31 years as a founder and hands-on director of Zodiac Swim School, Ellen brings her enthusiasm, creativity, leadership and love of children (including the Howards' own 3 children, Josh, Jennie and Rebecca) to a wide variety of other roles, including camp director for Zodiac Swim & Specialty Camp and Camp Tamarack. Ellen is also a member of the Ontario Camps Association Standards Committee, the Society of Camp Directors and Parks and Recreation Ontario.

Rick Howard L.L.B.

As a director/owner of Zodiac Swim School, and Zodiac Swim & Specialty camp and Camp Tamarack, Rick brings his legal and business skills, sense of humour, parenting experience and effectiveness dealing with children, staff and parents. Rick is long-time volunteer and Past-President of the Ontario Camps Association and a member of the Society of Camp Directors.

Catrina Knapp O.T.A.

Catrina Knapp enters her 3rd year as an integral part of the Zodiac Team as Assistant Swim Director. She brings a wealth of experience to Zodiac, having spent 18 years in various capacities in both private and public aquatic programs. She has been active in developing leadership and aquatic risk management programs and has been involved in the Lifesaving Society, including as a member of the competition committee. Her experience as a teacher, supervisor, former competitor and parent has made her a valuable asset to Zodiac's teachers, supervisors and management. Catrina is a member of Parks and Recreation Ontario.