Adult beginners · Mississauga
Adult beginner swim lessons: what your first lesson is like
Your first adult swim lesson at Apex Swimmers is 30 minutes in a pool heated to 90°F at 5100 Satellite Drive, Mississauga (Dixie & Eglinton). You start on the steps in the shallow end with an instructor in the water beside you, teaching only you or you and one other adult, and nothing happens before you are ready. It costs $39.99 + HST semi-private, and if it isn’t for you, you get a full refund within 24 hours.
The short version
Your first adult swim lesson at a glance
Small, warm and at your pace. No class of strangers watching.
- Who is in the water: one instructor with just you (private) or you and one other adult (semi-private). Adults are never paired with children.
- Where: a heated indoor pool at 5100 Satellite Drive, Mississauga (Dixie & Eglinton), heated to 90°F. The shallow end is 3 ft 4 in.
- How long: 30 minutes, the same weekly time and the same instructor all season.
- When: adult lessons start Sundays at 2:30 PM and Monday to Thursday at 7:00 or 7:30 PM.
- What it costs: $39.99 + HST semi-private. No registration fees. No auto-renewal.
Minute by minute
What happens in your first 30 minutes
Every lesson follows the same shape. Here is how the first one usually goes for a beginner.
- Minutes 0–3Your instructor meets you on deck, asks what brought you here and how you feel about the water, then you walk into the shallow end on the steps.
- Minutes 3–8Getting used to the water: standing, walking, breathing out with your face in, at your pace.
- Minutes 8–25Your first skill, usually floating and standing back up on your own, with the instructor in the water and within arm’s reach.
- Minutes 25–30A last run at the skill, then a short recap on deck: what you did today, what is next, and your target for the season.
After the first lesson, each week starts with a warm-up on last week’s skill, then the next skill, then a short recap. See adult swimming lessons in Mississauga for the full program.
Before you come
What to bring and how to find the pool
- Bring: your swimsuit, and goggles if you have a pair.
- We provide: a free towel every lesson, and free snacks after class.
- Getting in: 5100 Satellite Dr (hotel) · free parking · main lobby entrance · pool on the ground floor.
- Change rooms and showers are right beside the pool.
- Nervous? Tell your instructor on deck. You start on the steps and can stand up whenever you want.
Prices for adults
What adult beginner lessons cost
One price per lesson, plus HST. Today you pay for your first lesson only.
| Plan | Semi-private | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Per lesson30 minutes | $39.99 + HST | $64.99 + HST |
| 1 lesson per week8 lessons | $319.92 + HST | $519.92 + HST |
| 2 lessons per week16 lessons, 1 free | $599.85 + HST | $974.85 + HST |
| 3 lessons per week24 lessons, 2 free | $879.78 + HST | $1,429.78 + HST |
Fall Season totals if you continue after your first lesson, before 13% HST. Private lessons are open Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 or 6:00 PM: book a private time. More on the cost of swimming lessons in Mississauga and our swim guarantee for adults.
Questions beginners ask
Adult beginner swim lesson questions
What happens at a first adult swim lesson?
Your first adult swim lesson at Apex Swimmers is 30 minutes in a pool heated to 90°F at 5100 Satellite Drive, Mississauga (Dixie & Eglinton). You start on the steps in the shallow end with an instructor in the water beside you, teaching only you or you and one other adult, and nothing happens before you are ready. It costs $39.99 + HST semi-private, and if it isn’t for you, you get a full refund within 24 hours.
I am an adult and can’t swim at all. Is that OK?
Yes. Many of our adult students are beginners, and some are nervous in the water. You start on the steps in the shallow end (3 ft 4 in), the instructor stays within arm’s reach, and nothing happens before you are ready. Adults are never paired with children.
What should I bring to my first swim lesson?
Your swimsuit, and goggles if you have a pair. Towels are free, there are change rooms and showers beside the pool, and parking is free. Arrival: 5100 Satellite Dr (hotel) · free parking · main lobby entrance · pool on the ground floor.
How much are adult beginner swim lessons in Mississauga?
$39.99 + HST per 30-minute semi-private lesson (1 instructor, 2 adults) or $64.99 + HST private (just you; private times are open Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 or 6:00 PM). One 8-week season at 1 lesson per week is $319.92 + HST semi-private. You pay for your first lesson only when you book, and there are no registration fees.
How long does it take an adult to learn to swim?
Our goal for adults is 8 to 16 lessons. Come to every lesson of the season (or catch up any you miss with a catch-up session), and if you can’t swim on your own for 20 to 30 metres and tread water for 20 seconds to 1 minute by the end of it, your next season is free. Details: apexswimmers.com/guarantee/
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