Swimmer 5
The Lifesaving Society’s Swimmer programs at Carleton ensure your children learn how to swim before they get in too deep.
Winter 2026 Registration Opens
December 10th @ 9am
Swimmer progressions accommodate children 5 years and older, including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate Water Smart education in all levels.
Swimmer 5 (Intermediate-Advanced Swimmers)
These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They’ll refine their front and back crawl over 50 m swims of each, and breaststroke over 25 m. Then they’ll pick up the pace in 25 m sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50 m front or back crawl and 4 x 15 m breaststroke.
Required
- Must be at least 5 years old
Dates and Times
- Each session is 45 mins – 10 sessions total
Fall Term
| Days | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Fridays | Sept 19 – Dec 5 | 5:30pm |
| Saturdays | Sept 20 – Dec 6 | 12:15pm |
No Sessions
On October 11, October 18, October 24 & October 31
Winter Term
| Days | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Fridays | Jan 9 – Mar 27 | 5:30pm |
| Saturdays | Jan 10 – Mar 28 | 12:15pm |
No Sessions
On February 14, 20 & March 20, 21
Spring Term
There are currently no dates for this term yet
Please come back later!
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.
Cost
- $200
Location
- Pool – Carleton Athletics
Important Notes
- 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.
Fall Registration Open Now
Other Children’s Swim Programs
Swimmer 3
Swimmer 4