Parent and Tot Level 1 – 3
Spend quality time with your child having fun, learning new skills, and socializing together in the water.
Fall 2026 Program Registration Opens August 5th @ 9:00am
Our Parent & Tot Swim Lessons provide a fun and supportive introduction to the water for young children and their caregivers. Through songs, games, and guided activities, parents help their tots develop comfort, confidence, and basic water skills in a safe and playful environment.
Parent & Tot 1
- Customized for babies between the ages of 4-12 months.
- Parents and their child will explore different movements and get familiar with being in the water, with parents learning how to safely enter, exit and hold their child in the water.
Parent & Tot 2
- Customized for toddlers between the ages of 12 and 24 months.
- Parents will be instructed on how to help their child learn basic water safety skills and basic movements in the water, such as floats and kicking.
- Their child will get comfortable in the water and learn to blow bubbles.
Parent & Tot 3
- Customized for toddlers between the ages of 24-36 months (2-3 years old).
- Parents must accompany their child in the water while working towards helping their child become independent in the water.
- Will practice getting in and out of the pool, floating, and going under the water with the assistance of their parent
Program Structure
All three Parent & Tot swim levels are taught in combination to provide flexibility for learning and swimming proficiency of all families.
Content is organized into the following categories:
- Entries and exits
- Surface support
- Underwater skills
- Swim to Survive skills
- Movement / Swimming skills
- Fitness
- Water Smart education
Required
- Children must be 4-months – 36 months old (3 years old).
Dates and Times
- Each session is 30 mins
Spring Term
- 7 x (30min.) classes
| Day | Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday(s) | May 6 – June 17 | 11:45am – 12:15pm | $91 ($88.27+3% CRF fee) |
| Sunday(s) | May 3 – June 21 | 12:30 – 1:00pm | $91 ($88.27+3% CRF fee) |
No Sessions
On Sunday May 17th (Victoria Day Long weekend)
Summer Term
Please note:
We do not run children’s group lessons during the summer session due to the volume of children’s summer camp programing.
Fall Term
- 10 x (30min.) classes
| Day | Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday(s) | Sept 23 – Dec 2 | 12:45 – 1:15pm | $130 ($126.10+3% CRF fee) |
| Sunday(s) | Sept 20 – Dec 6 | 12:30 – 1:00pm | $130 ($126.10+3% CRF fee) |
No Sessions
Sunday Oct 11 (Thanksgiving) and Oct 25 (University Reading week)
Wednesday Oct 28 (University Reading week)
Winter Term
There are currently no dates for this term yet
Please come back later!
Location
- Pool – Carleton Athletics
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 (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 confirmation 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