Summer Private Lessons

May 22, 2026

We’re excited to offer, in addition to the week long sessions, Private Swim Lessons this summer at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre! These weekday sessions will run June 29 – July 17 and provide swimmers with focused, one-on-one instruction in a supportive environment.

Families can register for as many sessions as they’d like, based on availability at the time of booking.


🔹 Beginner Level (Ages 5–9)

Perfect for swimmers who are new or building foundational skills.

  • Session Length: 40 minutes
  • Location: Shallow Pool
  • Cost: $50 per session
  • Skill Level: Comparable to City Lessons Swimmer 1–4
  • Focus: Developing confidence and foundational skills to prepare for progression into the deep pool

These sessions are ideal for swimmers working toward comfort and independence in the water.


🔹 Intermediate Level (Ages 7–11)

Designed for swimmers ready to advance their technique and endurance.

  • Session Length: 60 minutes
  • Location: Deep Pool
  • Cost: $75 per session
  • Skill Level: Comparable to City Lessons Swimmer 5 and up
  • Focus: Skill development and endurance training, with refinement of all four strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) to Swimming Canada standards

These sessions are ideal for swimmers working toward competitive readiness or looking to further improve their technique, confidence, and stamina in the water.


Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly—register early to secure your preferred times!

If you have two swimmers at the same level and would like to register both for private lessons, please contact admin@nanaimoriptides.com to register internally. Fees for 2 swimmers at the same level would be $80 for beginner and $115 for intermediate.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to seeing your swimmers in the pool this summer!