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Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons

Unlock your full potential as a swimmer with Leatherhead Leisure Centre. Our swimming classes are designed to cater to all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced swimmers. Whether you want to improve your water confidence, stay safe in the water or become an expert swimmer, our experienced instructors are here to help you achieve your goals.

SWIMBiES

Looking for a fun and exciting way to teach your baby to swim? Our SWIMBiES classes are specially designed for children aged between 3 months and 4 years old, with a fun syllabus that builds water confidence for a lifetime. 

Children's Swimming Lessons

Swimming is a vital life skill that can help keep children safe in and around water while providing all-around exercise. That's why at Leatherhead Leisure Centre we offer affordable children's swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.

Adult Swimming Lessons

Swimming is a skill that everyone should learn, regardless of age. Our Adult Swim classes are an excellent way to boost your physical and mental health. Moreover, swimming is a low-impact sport that's perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels.

SWIMBIES

Our Swimbies programme offers classes tailored to children between 3 months and 3 years, designed to provide a comprehensive and effective learning experience that instills water confidence for life. As a parent, grandparent, or guardian, you can accompany your child in the pool and witness their first splashes firsthand. Our instructors are highly experienced and certified to deliver infant swimming lessons that are tailored to each child's unique needs, providing expert guidance and support throughout the process.

Our SWIMBiES lesson take part in the warmer teaching pool where our instructors guide the class from the water for an extra splash of fun.

Swimbies sessions run on a Thursday and Friday mornings 9:30am-11:30am

These classes can be booked either on a weekly or monthly basis

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Dippers (3 - 12 months)

During Dippers sessions, we not only teach you and your child water basics but also provide an opportunity for you to bond with your child.

 

Thursday 11am-11:30am

Friday 10am-10:30am

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Splashers (12 - 24 months)

Joining Splashers sessions is an excellent opportunity to boost your baby's water confidence while being right by their side.

 

Thursday 9:30am-10am

Friday 11am - 11:30am

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Paddlers (24 - 36 months)

Our Paddlers' lessons focus on laying a solid foundation and equipping children with the skills necessary to swim independently.

 

Thursday 10am-10:30am

Friday 9am - 9:30am

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Pre-School (3 - 5 years)

Our Pre-School swim classes aim to build your child's water confidence while teaching them essential swimming skills for safe solo swimming. 

 

Thursday 10:30am-11am 

Friday 9:30am-10am

Saturday 8:15am-8:45am

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CHILDREN'S SWIMMING LESSONS

At Leatherhead Leisure Centre, we understand the significance of children's swimming lessons as an essential life skill and form of exercise. Our centre offers affordable and comprehensive children's swimming classes for all age groups and skill levels. We acknowledge that every child has a unique learning pace and level of comfort in the water. Therefore, our experienced instructors tailor the lessons to meet each child's individual needs, ensuring that they acquire the necessary skills to stay safe and confident in the water.

Our Development lessons take place in the main pool, while Foundation lessons are split between the teaching pool and the main pool. Non-swimmers are in the teaching pool, and parents are allowed to join their children in the water for all entry-level classes.

Lessons are available throughout the year, running for 50 weeks and lasting 30 minutes each week. Enrollment is open and pupils may join at any point in time.

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Foundation (ages 4+)

Our school-aged beginner swimming lessons teach water safety and survival skills in three levels: Red, Amber, and Green. After completion, your child will be able to swim independently for 10 meters and have a basic understanding of all four swimming strokes.

 

Days/Times available:

Monday 4pm-6pm

Tuesday 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday 4pm-6pm

Thursday 4pm-6pm

Friday 4pm-6pm

Saturday 9am-12pm 

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Development (ages 5+)

Our Development classes are for children who can swim 15 meters unaided and focus on refining technique across all four strokes, introducing aquatic sports, and teaching essential water survival and rescue skills. These classes also contribute to achieving Bronze, Silver, and Gold milestone awards.

 

Days/Times Available: 

Monday 4pm-6pm

Tuesday 5pm-6:30pm

Wednesday 4:30pm-5pm

Thursday 4:30pm-6:30pm

Friday 5:30pm-6pm

Saturday 9am-10:30am

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Academy (children who can swim over 200 meters)

Our Academy classes are the last level of our children's swimming lessons, aimed at empowering them to achieve personal goals and become confident, self-directed swimmers. These classes emphasize advanced safety techniques, such as setting personal targets, junior lifesaving, and personal survival skills, which will help your child thrive.

 

Days/Times Available: 

Monday 6pm-6:45pm

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ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS

Adult Swimming Lessons is the ultimate programme that is designed to cater all of your swimming needs. Whether you're a novice swimmer seeking to learn the basics, looking to refine your technique, or wanting to enhance your fitness levels, these sessions are here to assist you in making the most of your time in the pool. Better Health UK membership offers inclusive access to these sessions without any cost, whereas those who have monthly or annual membership can access the services by paying a minimal fee of £3.50. Another option is to pay as you go, which costs £12 per session.

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Adult Swimming Lessons

If you're new to swimming or looking to brush up and enhance your skills, these lessons are perfect for you.

 

Times/Days Available:

Monday 6pm-6:45pm

Thursday 6pm-6:45pm

Friday 11:30am-12:15pm

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Adult Swimming Coaching

The Adult Swimming Coaching Lessons are the ideal choice for those who want to concentrate on improving their technique and fitness level.

 

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