Preschool 4
Give your child a head start with the Lifesaving Society Preschool 4 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.
Fall 2026 Program Registration Opens August 5th @ 9:00am
Preschool Level 4
Advanced preschoolers will learn to do solo jumps into deeper water and get out by themselves. They’ll do sideways entries and open their eyes underwater. They’ll master a short swim on their front wearing a lifejacket and gliding and kicking on their side.
Required
- Children must be 3-5 years old
Dates and Times
Spring Term
- Each session is 30 mins – 7 sessions total
| Day | Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday(s) | May 2 – June 20 | 10:30am | $106.40 ($103.20 + 3% CRF) |
No Sessions
On May 16 (Victoria Day 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 programming.
Fall Term
- Each session is 30 mins –10 sessions total
| Day | Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday(s) | Sept 19 – Dec 5 | 10:30am | $152 ($147.44 + 3% CRF) |
No Sessions
Oct 10 (Thanksgiving weekend) and Oct 24 (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 (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.