Learn to Swim – Level 1 (Adults)
This level is the perfect introduction for adults with little-to-no swimming experience.
Fall 2026 Program Registration Opens August 5th @ 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
Spring Term
- Each session is 45 mins – 7 sessions total
| Days | Dates | Times | Cost Community Members | Cost CU Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday(s) | May 2 – June 20 | 10:30 am 11:15am | $154 ($149.38 + 3% CRF) + tax | $123.20 ($119.50 + 3% CRF) + tax |
| Sunday(s) | May 3 – June 21 | 1:00pm | $154 ($149.38 + 3% CRF) + tax | $123.20 ($119.50 + 3% CRF) + tax |
No Sessions
On May 16 & 17 (Victoria Day weekend)
Summer Term
Please note:
We do not run Adult Lessons during the summer session due to the volume of children’s summer camp programing
Fall Term
- Each session is 45 mins – 10 sessions total
| Days | Dates | Times | Cost Community Members | Cost CU Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday(s) | Sept 19 – Dec 5 | 10:30 am 11:15am | $220 ($312.40 + 3% CRF) + tax | $176 ($170.72 + 3% CRF) + tax |
| Sunday(s) | Sept 20 – Dec 6 | 1:00pm | $220 ($312.40 + 3% CRF) + tax | $176 ($170.72 + 3% CRF) + tax |
No Sessions
On October 10 & 11 (Thanksgiving weekend) & October 24 & 25 (University Reading week).
Winter 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/
- 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.