Women Only Private and Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
Private and semi-private lessons offer personalized instruction with a female instructor who will create an individualized lesson plan tailored to each participant’s goals.
Fall Regestration is Open
Private Lessons
- Register online when registration opens.
Semi-Private Lessons
- Register one swimmer online in a private time slot
- Select ‘YES’ to the semi-private prompt.
- Add full name(s) of the additional swimmers in the semi-private prompt.
- Call the Welcome Centre Manager at (613) 520-2600 x 8441 to convert to semi-private and finalize registration.
Required
- Must be at least 14 years old
- Must identify as a woman
About the Program:
Semi-private lessons are designed for 2-3 adults of approximately the same level of swimming ability.
Private Adult Lessons are not intended as a substitute for competitive swim coaching or triathlon-specific swim training. These lessons are taught by instructors trained in the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life® program and are designed for adults seeking individualized instruction to learn, refine, or master skills within the Adult Swim for Life framework.
Dates and Times
Fall Term
- Each sessions is 30 mins – 10 sessions total
| Day | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday(s) | Sept 23 – Dec 2 | 1:30 PM 2:00 PM |
| Sunday(s) | Sept 20 – Dec 6 | 10:45 AM 11:15 AM 11:45 AM |
| Lesson Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Private | $338 ($327.86 + 3% CRF) +tax |
| Semi-Private | $220 ($213.40 + 3% CRF) +tax per swimmer (max 3) |
No Sessions
Wednesday October 28 (University Reading week)
Sunday October 11 (Thanksgiving weekend) and October 25 (University Reading week)
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/
- Semi-private swimmers must be at similar swim levels.
- All semi-private registrations must be finalized by phone or in person.
- Online registration alone does not complete semi-private setup.
- 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 conformation 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
If you have any questions about the process or need help with registration, feel free to contact us at: aquatics@cunet.carleton.ca