Children’s Private and Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
Carleton’s private and semi-private swim lessons offer a focused alternative to group lessons. Each session is tailored to your child’s swimming ability and goals.
Winter 2026 Program Registration Opens
December 10th @ 9:00am
About the Program:
Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction with a certified swim instructor.
Semi-private lessons group 2–3 swimmers of similar skill level.
How to Register
Private Lessons
- Register online when registration opens.
Semi-Private Lessons
- Register one swimmer online in a private time slot
- Select ‘YES’ to the semi-private prompt.
- Add full name(s) of the additional swimmers in the semi-private prompt.
- Call the Welcome Centre Manager at (613) 520-2600 x 8441 to convert to semi-private and finalize registration.
Required
- Children must be 4 to 16 years old
Dates and Times
- Each class is 30 mins – 10 sessions total
| Lesson Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Private | $338 |
| Semi-Private | $220 per swimmer (max 3) |
Available Time Slots
| Weekday Evenings (Mon – Fri) | Evenings (Fri) | Saturday Mornings | Sunday Afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 – 4:30pm | 6:00 – 6:30pm | 9:30 – 10:00am | 12:30 – 1:00pm |
| 4:30 – 5:00pm | 6:15 – 6:45pm | 10:00 – 10:30am | 1:00 – 1:30pm |
| 5:00 – 5:30 pm | 6:30 – 7:00pm | 10:30 – 11:00am | 1:30 – 2:00pm |
| 5:30 – 6:00pm | 6:45 – 7:15pm | 11:00 – 11:30am | 2:00- 2:30pm |
| 7:15 – 7:45pm | 11:30am – 12:00pm | ||
| 7:00 – 7:30pm | 12:00 – 12:30pm | ||
| 7:30 – 8:00pm |
Fall 2025 Session
| Day | Dates |
|---|---|
| Mondays | Sept 15 – Dec 1 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 16 – Nov 25 |
| Wednesdays | Sept 17 – Nov 26 |
| Thursdays | Sept 18 – Nov 27 |
| Fridays | Sept 19 – Dec 5 |
| Saturdays | Sept 20 – Dec 6 |
| Sundays | Sept 14 – Nov 30 |
No swimming classes
On Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 Oct 23, Oct 24 & Oct 31
Winter 2026 Session
| Day | Dates |
|---|---|
| Mondays | Jan 12 – Mar 30 |
| Tuesdays | Jan 13 – Mar 31 |
| Wednesdays | Jan 14 – Apr 1 |
| Thursdays | Jan 15 – Apr 2 |
| Fridays | Jan 9 – Mar 27 |
| Saturdays | Jan 10 – Mar 28 |
| Sundays | Jan 11 – Mar 29 |
No swimming classes
Feb.14 – 20 (University Reading week) and Mar.16 – 22 (March Break)
Spring Term
There are currently no dates for this term yet
Please come back later!
Summer Term
There are currently no dates for this term yet
Please come back later!
Location
- Carleton Pool – Alumni Hall
Important Notes
- Semi-private swimmers must be at similar swim levels.
- All semi-private registrations must be finalized by phone or in person.
- Online registration alone does not complete semi-private setup.
- Refunds or credits for missed private/semi-private or group lessons will not be provided.
- Make-up lessons can not be arranged, and substitute (non-registered) swimmers are not permitted.
- Please arrive (5-10) minutes before the start of the class and proceed to the Welcome Centre Desk to check-in before going to the pool-deck.
- Showers and day-use lockers are available — we recommend bringing valuables to the pool deck in a gym bag.
- Includes Lot 5 Parking. Parking codes will be included in your registration conformation and welcome email.
- Registration is required in advance and space is limited.
- The Pool Gallery (accessible on the 3rd floor) is available for parent/guardians
Fall Registration Now Open
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