We teach over 2,000 children to swim each week, let us teach yours.

Intensive learn-to-swim lessons are a fantastic way to learn … children learn so much quicker when they have a lesson every day! These lessons are perfect for those are already enrolled onto our Learn to Swim Scheme and would like extra help or those who are waiting for spaces.

Take a look at our upcoming courses below:

Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April

IB Leisure

  • Ducklings: 08:00 – 08:30 Stage Two: 08:30 – 09:00 Stage Four: 09:00 – 09:30 Stage Five 09:30 – 10:00

  • Book at reception or call 01642 132020

Monday 13th – Friday 17th April

IB Leisure

  • Ducklings: 08:00 – 08:30 Stage One: 08:30 – 09:00 Stage Three: 09:00 – 09:30 Stage Four 09:30 – 10:00

  • Book at reception or call 01642 132020

Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April

Billingham Forum

  • Ducklings: 08:00 – 08:30 Stage One: 08:30 – 09:00 Stage Two: 09:00 – 09:30 Stage Three 09:30 – 10:00

  • Book at reception or call 01642 551381

Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April

Thornaby Pool

  • Stage One: 09:15 – 09:45 Stage Two: 09:45 – 10:15 Stage One: 10:15 – 10:45 Stage Three 10:45 – 11:15

  • Book at reception or call 01642 616727

Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April

Stockton Splash

  • Ducklings: 08:30 – 09:00 Stage One: 09:00 – 09:30 Stage Two: 09:30 – 10:00 Stage Three 10:00 – 10:30

  • Book at reception or call 01642 660610

Monday 13th April – Friday 17th April

Thornaby Pool

  • Stage One: 09:15am – 09:45am Stage Three: 10:45am – 11:15am

  • Book at reception or call 01642 616727

Aquativities

Fun activities & games in the pool to build your child’s water confidence with an instructor present

Take a look at our upcoming sessions below:

Monday 13th April – Friday 17th April

Thornaby Pool

  • 09:45am – 10:15am

  • Book at reception or call 01642 616727

Fun Fins

In the Fun Fins session, your child will be introduced to fins and snorkels through a range of fun games and challenges!

Take a look at our upcoming sessions below:

Monday 13th April – Friday 17th April

Thornaby Pool

  • 10:15am – 10:45am

  • Stages 4 and above

  • Book at reception or call 01642 616727

Learn to Swim

We are Stockton’s most established learn to swim provider and have been guiding children to take their first splashes for over a decade. Our approach is simple, deliver the best possible experience to help children build self awareness, develop essential skills and enjoy being safe and confident in and around water.

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