Learn to Swim – Level 2 (Adults)
This intermediate level aims to teach the basic stroke mechanics of front crawl, back crawl and breast stroke.
Fall 2026 Program Registration Opens August 5th @ 9:00am
Level 2
- Will develop endurance and swimming ability
- Kick it up a notch working on two interval training workouts of 4 x 25 m kicking and front or back crawl
- Be able to perform dive entries and demonstrate breaststroke arms and breathing over 10-15 m.
- Supporting yourself at the surface for 1-2 minutes, and showing off your handstands in shallow water.
Required
- Must be at least 14 years old
- Comfortable submerging and exhaling under water
- Float and glide comfortably on your own
- Comfortable in deep later with PFD
Dates and Times
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 | 11:30am | $220 ($312.40 + 3% CRF) + tax | $176 ($170.72 + 3% CRF) + tax |
| Sunday(s) | Sept 20 – Dec 6 | 1:45pm | $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.