Learn To Dive - Youth
Learn To Dive (LTD) is a recreational diving program designed to introduce people of all ages to the exciting sport of diving in a safe and fun environment.
Divers receive step-by-step instruction on the 1 meter springboard and, as their skills advance, the 3 meter springboard.
This program is for all ages. There is no minimum age or swimming level needed although participants should be very comfortable repeatedly swimming in deep water during the 1-hour class.
Our instructors are trained in providing a solid core base of skills to ensure safety and proper progression. The coaching staff may recommend that a diver in the recreational programs consider advancing to the Pre-Competitive or the Competitive program. If your child shows interest in a more intensive diving program, please speak with the coaching staff.
Note: We ask any diver who feels sick to please stay home.
Diving Schedule
Fall 2026
Walter Baker Center Fall Session
September 12 - November 15
Saturday: 10:30am - 11:30pm / 11:30am - 12:30pm (Sept 12 - Nov 14)
Sunday: 10:30am - 11:30pm / 11:30am - 12:30pm (Sept 13 - Nov 15)
No classes Oct 11 and 12 (Thanksgiving)
Fall Cost (9 Weeks)
1 hour/week: $265.00
2 hour/week: $530.00
+ once per year $35 recreational fee (see below)
Nepean Sportsplex Fall Session
October 5 - December 18
Monday: 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Oct 5 - Dec 14)
Tuesday: 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Oct 6 - Dec 15)
Thursday: 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Oct 8 - Dec 17)
No classes Monday Oct 12 (Thanksgiving)
Fall Cost (9 Weeks)
1 hour/week: $265.00
2 hour/week: $530.00
3 hour/week: $795.00
+ once per year $35 recreational fee (see below)
Walter Baker Center Mini-Fall Session
November 21 - December 20
Saturday: 10:30am - 11:30pm / 11:30am - 12:30pm (Nov 21 - Dec 19)
Sunday: 10:30am - 11:30pm / 11:30am - 12:30pm (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Fall Cost (5 Weeks)
1 hour/week: $150.00
+ once per year $35 recreational fee (see below)
Summer 2026
General Burns Outdoor August Session
August 1 - August 31
Monday: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Tuesday: 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Thursday: 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Friday: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 12:30pm
General Burns Cost
1 hour/week: $90.00
2 hours/week: $180.00
3 hours/week: $270.00
+ once per year $35 recreational fee (see below)
New Insurance and Program Fee
Dive Ontario and DPC (Diving Plongeon Canada, our NSO) require a once-per-year insurance and program fee of $35 for all recreational divers, payable directly to them. This will be valid for any sessions through August 2026. Your athlete will not be able to participate without this. Please follow this link, and bring your printed confirmation to your first session.
Click here to register for your annual Dive Ontario/DPC membership
Payment Options
Cheque or eTransfer to ottawadiving@rogers.com
PLEASE NOTE:
No classes on statutory holidays (Easter weekend, Victoria Day, Christmas, etc.).
There are periodic cancellations or, on rare occasions, relocations to Walter Baker Centre due to competitive events at Nepean Sportsplex.
No make up classes are allowed for the Learn to Dive Program
Minimum 6 participants for a session to run, you will be advised if this minimum is not met and given the option to change to a different day/time/location prior to the commencement of the session.