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.
Spring 2026 Program Registration Opens April 8th @ 9:00am
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
Available Time Slots for Fall, Winter & Spring
| 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 *(Mon/Tue/Thurs) | 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 | 12:30 – 1:00pm | ||
| 1:00 – 1:30pm |
*Shallow end space access only for these private lesson
Winter Session
- 10 x (30min.) classes total over the session
| Lesson Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Private | $338 |
| Semi-Private | $220 per swimmer (max 3) |
| 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
- 7 x (30min.) classes total over the session
| Lesson Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Private | $236.60 ($229.50 + 3% CRF) |
| Semi-Private | $154 ($149.38 + 3% CRF) per swimmer (max 3) |
| Day | Dates |
|---|---|
| Mondays | May 4 – June 22 (excluding May 18) |
| Tuesdays | May 5 – June 16 |
| Wednesdays | May 6 – June 17 |
| Thursdays | May 7 – June 18 |
| Fridays | May 8 – June 19 |
| Saturdays | May 2 – June 20 (excluding May 16) |
| Sundays | May 3 – June 21 (excluding May 17) |
No swimming classes
May 16 – 18 (Victoria Day Weekend)
Summer Term
- Our summer private lessons are offered on a weekly basis in blocks of 4 or 5 x (30min.) class, Monday to Friday.
- Classes are offered mid day from;
- 11:30 – 12:00 pm
- 12:00 – 12:30pm
- 12:30 – 1:00pm
| Lesson Type | Cost 4 week | Cost 5 day week |
|---|---|---|
| Private | $135.20 ($131.14 + 3% CRF) | $169 ($163.93 + 3% CRF) |
| Semi-Private | $88 ($85.36 + 3% CRF) per swimmer (max 3) | $110 ($106.70 +3% CRF) per swimmer (max 3) |
| Dates |
|---|
| Monday June 29 – Friday July 3 (excluding July 1) *4 days |
| Monday July 6 – Friday July 10 |
| Monday July 13 – Friday July 17 |
| Monday July 20 – Friday July 24 |
| Monday July 27 – Friday July 31 |
| Tuesday August 4 – Friday August 7 * 4 days |
| Monday August 10 – Friday August 14 |
| Monday August 17 – Friday August 21 |
| Monday August 24 – Friday August 28 |
Summer Registration Opens June 11th @ 9am
Fall Term
There are currently no dates for this term yet
Please come back later!
Location
- Carleton Pool – Alumni Hall
Important Notes
- Effective January 1, 2026, a Capital Renewal Fee (CRF) of 3% will apply to select non-student facility rentals, programs, and services. This fee supports long-term facility maintenance and renewal, with all funds directed to a dedicated capital renewal fund. Certain exemptions may apply. For more information visit our website at: https://athletics.carleton.ca/community/rentals/capital-renewal-fee/
- 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