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:

Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August

IB Leisure

  • Ducklings: 08:00 – 08:30
    Ducklings: 08:30 – 09:00
    Stage Three: 09:00 – 09:30

  • Book at reception or call 01642 132020

Monday 10th – Friday 14th August

IB Leisure

  • Ducklings: 08:00 – 08:30
    Stage One: 08:30 – 09:00
    Stage Five: 09:00 – 09:30

  • For stages 4 and above

  • Book at reception or call 01642 132020

Monday 17th – Friday 21st August

IB Leisure

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

  • Book at reception or call 01642 132020

Monday 27th – Friday 31st July

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

Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August

Billingham Forum

  • Ducklings: 09:00 – 09:30
    Stage One: 09:30 – 10:00
    Stage Two: 10:00 – 10:30
    Stage Three: 10:30 – 11:00

  • Book at reception or call 01642 551381

Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August

Thornaby Pool

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

  • 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:

Tuesday 4th August

Billingham Forum

  • 11:45 – 12:00

  • Book at reception or call 01642 551381

Junior Lifeguard

Develop essential lifesaving skills whilst having fun!!

Take a look at our upcoming sessions below:

Monday 10th – Friday 14th August

IB Leisure

  • 09:30am – 10:00am

  • Stage 4 and above

  • Book at reception or call 01642 132020

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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