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 Open
Summer Private Lesson Registration opens June 11th @ 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