Preschool 3
Give your child a head start with the Lifesaving Society Preschool 3 program which is designed specifically for young swimmers aged 3 to 5 years. This level will allow your child to become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills.
Spring 2026 Program Registration Opens April 8th @ 9:00am
Preschool Level 3
These youngsters will try both jumping and a sideways entry into deep water while wearing a lifejacket. They’ll recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They’ll work on kicking and gliding through the water on their front and back.
Required
- Children must be 3-5 years old
Dates and Times
Winter Term
- Each session is 30 mins – 10 sessions total
| Day | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday(s) | Jan 9 – Mar 27 | 5:30pm |
No Sessions
On February 20 & March 20
Spring Term
- Each session is 30 mins – 7 sessions total
| Day | Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday(s) | May 8 – June 19 | 5:30pm | $106.40 ($103.20 + 3% CRF) |
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 programming.
Fall 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 (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.
- The Pool Gallery is available for parent/guardians.