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.
About the Program:
Semi-private lessons group 2–3 swimmers of similar skill level.
Private children’s Lessons are not intended as a substitute for competitive swim coaching or aquatic sport specific training. These lessons are taught by instructors trained in the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life® program – Preschool & Swimmer levels and are designed for children seeking individualized instruction to learn, refine, or master skills within the Swim for Life framework.
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
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 |
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
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Summer Term
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Fall Term
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Cost
| Lesson Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Private | $338 |
| Semi-Private | $220 per swimmer (max 3) |
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