Learn to Swim – Level 1 (Adults)
This level is the perfect introduction for adults with little-to-no swimming experience.
Winter 2026 Program Registration Opens
December 10th @ 9:00am
Level 1
- Learn to swim without fear, while practicing basic floating skills, movement and breathing
- Work towards a 10-15 m swim on your front and back
- Do jump entries from the side and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water
- Improve your fitness and your flutter kick with 4 x 9-12 m interval training.
Required
- Must be at least 14 years old
- No previous swim experience required
Dates and Times
Fall Term
- Each session is 45 mins – 10 sessions total
| Days | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday(s) | Sept 20 – Dec 6 | 10:30 am 11:15am 12:00 pm |
No Sessions
On October 11 & October 18
Winter Term
| Days | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday(s) | Jan 10 – Mar 28 | 11:15 am 12:00 pm |
No Sessions
On February 14 and March 21
Spring Term
There are currently no dates for this term yet
Please come back later!
Summer Term
Please note:
We do not run Adult Lessons during the summer session due to the volume of children’s summer camp programing
Location
- Carleton Pool – Alumni Hall
Cost
- Community: $220 + HST
- Carleton U Students: $176 + HST
Important Notes
- 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 (10-15) minutes before the start of the class and proceed to the Welcome Centre Desk to check-in before going to the pool-deck.
- There will be several showers available for brief usage.
- The main locker rooms will be available and some lockers are available for day use.
- Bringing clothes & valuables to the pool deck in a gym-bag is recommended.
- Includes Lot 5 Parking.
- Registration is required in advance and space is limited.
Fall Registration Open Now
Other Adult Swim Lessons
Learn to Swim – Level 2 (Adults)
Learn to Swim – Level 3 (Adults)
