Learn to Swim – Level 1 (Women Only)
Our Women Only Learn to Swim program is the perfect introduction for women with little to no swimming experience, taught and supervised by qualified female instructors.
Fall Regestration is Open
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 identify as a woman
- 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 | Cost Community Members | Cost CU Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday(s) | Sept 20 – Dec 6 | 10:45 AM 11:30 AM | $220 ($312.40 + 3% CRF) + tax | $176 ($170.72 + 3% CRF) + tax |
No Sessions
On October 11 (Thanksgiving weekend) & October 25 (University Reading week).
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.