Preschool 1 (Otter) – Learn to Swim
Give your child a head start with the Lifesaving Society Preschool 1 program which is designed specifically for young swimmers aged 3 to 5 years. The program is meant to make your child comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills.
Preschool Level 1 (Otter)
- Entering and exiting the water safely
- Jumping into chest-deep water with assistance
- Gliding on front and back (with lifejacket)
- Blowing bubbles underwater
- Floating on front and back for 3 seconds (with instructor support)
- Swimmers will learn Water Smart messages to be safe in and around the water.
Fall Registration Open Now
Required
- Children must be 3-5 years old
- No previous swim experience required
Dates and Times
Summer 2025
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 2025
Each Session is 30 mins
There are 10 sessions total
| Days | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday(s) | Sept 19 – Dec 5 | 5:30 pm |
No Sessions
On October 24 & October 31
Location
- Pool – Carleton Athletics
Cost
- $152
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
Related Pages
Preschool 2 (Salamander) – Learn to Swim
Preschool 3 (Sunfish) – Learn to Swim
Preschool 4 (Crocodile) – Learn to Swim