Lessons & Courses for Kids
Give your child the best start in life by enrolling in a lesson or course at Better. Not only will they have fun and meet new friends, it will also boost their self-esteem, communication and improve those all-important life and movement skills.
Led by a team of fully qualified staff, your little ones will learn a range of new skills in a positive and friendly environment. You'll find a range of lessons and courses on offer, including our extensive gymnastics programme and award-winning swim school.
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Take a look at just some of what we have on offer below or select your nearest centre to ask for more information.

Swimming Lessons
Build your child's confidence while having fun at Better's Swim School. We offer swimming lessons and courses that are affordable and flexible, so every child can learn this essential life skill. With classes available from 3 months – 5 years+, our three-stage junior programme is designed so we can guide your children every step of the way on their swimming journey.

Gymnastics
Gymnastics will help to improve your child's agility, balance, coordination and more, all in a warm and welcoming environment. They'll also learn fundamental skills, which are transferable and will help with other sports and activities. Our Gymnastic courses are led by qualified instructors and available at a variety of Better Leisure Centres nationwide.

Tennis Lessons
Better are the fastest growing tennis lessons provider in the UK for children aged between 3 and 18. Tennis will improve your child's hand-eye coordination skills and get them active while having fun. Or for more of an intro to ball games, tots will love Teddy Tennis while older kids can choose LTA Youth Go.

Watersports
Watersports are suitable for all ages and are a great outdoor activity to learn. We have locations around the country including Lake Windermere and Lee Valley, which offer everything from paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking and more.

Tom Daley Diving Academy
Our diving course programmes aim to support the progression and development of anyone learning to dive. Our Tom Daley Diving courses currently only run at London Aquatics Centre.

Ice Skating
Get your skates on and learn basic movements and skills on the ice including stopping, turning and spinning. Ice skating lessons are available for kids and adults of all levels and are led by a fully-qualified coach.

Athletics
Whatever your age or level of ability, the athletics track is always open to you. There are a range of athletics-based lessons and coures to help improve your childs running, jumping and throwing skills.

Football
Regardless of experience, football lessons and courses are open to all abilities from 18 months - 12 years of age. Let your little one enjoy improving their skills and team work, whilst meeting new friends in a fun and welcoming environment.

Basketball
Slam dunk and enjoy hang time by trying basketball lessons, designed with the aid of the London School of Basketball - open to children between the ages of 5 - 11 years. Lessons are subject to availability at select locations.

Horse Riding
Offering lessons and courses for adults and children, get in the saddle and learn all you need to know about horse riding at Lee Valley Riding centre. Horse riding lessons are currently only available at Lee Valley.
Holiday Short Courses
A holiday short course at your local Better leisure centre provide hours of fun and range from a variety of sporting activities. Courses run throughout half term and school holidays and are perfect to get moving and learning new skills.
- Click here to book a holiday short course
- Enter your location plus activity
- Select 'Holiday and Short courses' in the left-hand filter (you'll also find 'Swim School Holiday courses' which you can filter separately)
Days and times will be confirmed as you select your booking.
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