Looking for kids, toddler or baby swimming lessons and classes in Doncaster?
Swimming is most certainly up there on most parents lists of life skills they wish their children to possess, ultimately it could save their life. It’s also a great exercise, a sociable activity and so much fun! What are you waiting for?!! Sign them up for lessons this January!
I’ve put together a list of local swim schools (in alphabetical order) able to support your child on their swimming journey. Whether it’s babies first dip in the swimming pool, or an older child needing to develop their confidence and ability in the water, there’s a Doncaster swim school right for you.
Please contact the swim schools directly for further information, they will be happy to help you further.
Choose Swim – Swimming Lessons, DCLT
***Venues re-open from 12th April 2021***
Here at Choose Swim, we have designed our swimming journey with Swim England’s support to ensure that whatever your child’s starting point is they will grow in confidence and skill in and around water.
We provide lessons for babies and toddlers aged between 0-5 years old – these fun lessons introduce them to water, build confidence and provide a great foundation for a lifetime of swimming. Our Primary age lessons take your child through seven stages of fun and exciting lessons, developing all of the skills needed for children to be competent, confident and safe in the water.
Lessons are available at the following venues: Adwick Leisure Complex, Armthorpe Leisure Centre, Askern Leisure Centre, Dearne Valley Leisure Centre, Edlington Community Swimming pool, Rossington Community Swimming pool, The Dome & Thorne Leisure Centre.
With all packages, unlimited swimming (and skating) entry is included. For full information on re-opening and to book, visit the DCLT Choose Swim website
Puddle Ducks Doncaster – A perfect IntroDUCKtion to Swimming
***Re-open from 12th April 2021 ***
“Harry loved his first lesson in the floaties class yesterday! All very well planned out taking in to consideration current regulations! We can’t wait for next week” Facebook Review Sept 2020
“Puddle ducks are amazing my daughter aged 3 years was in tears at her lessons at the local swimming centre wanting to quit, I took a gamble with puddle ducks and I’m glad I did my little girl is smiling and laughing again in lessons she no longer refuses to get out of car or complains of stomach ache to get out of lessons she’s excited and eager to go. So huge thumbs up from me and my little girl to Puddle ducks we can’t wait to get back when lockdown restrictions ease, my little girl wants to wobble wobble like a jelly on a plate.” Review June 2020
If you are considering going swimming with your baby, we offer a child-led approach – Our Baby & Pre-school programme is a wonderful bonding experience. Progressive lesson plans instil a water confidence and a love of swimming whilst our nurturing teachers tailor activities to your child’s abilities and needs. Our Floaties class, suitable from birth to 6 months is the perfect introDUCKtion to swimming and leads in to our Splashers class (6-15 months), where happy splashy babies really start to explore their independence in the water. From 15-30 months our Kickers do lots of kicking, splashing, reaching and turning, before moving on to Little Dippers (30 months to 4 years). Although our lessons are full of fun, laughter, songs and games, your child will be picking up personal survival skills along the way. In teaching these skills to your children from as young an age as possible, they become second nature.
Babies can be taken swimming from birth and do not need to have completed their injections. Very young babies enjoy the freedom, massage and gentle exercise that the water offers. An STA World Partner, Puddle Ducks is recognised as a shining example of teaching standards by the world’s largest independent swimming teaching and lifesaving organisation.
See all Classes and book now on the Puddle Ducks Website.
Water Babies
***Lessons resumed from 12th April 2021 ***
Here in Doncaster you can take advantage of the award winning baby/toddler and pre-school lessons provided by Water Babies. Teaching babies here for over 11 years in various different locations across the town and wider county.
We’ll teach you to teach your baby to swim. From lesson one, we’ll get your little one used to the sensation of the water, developing their natural instincts and transforming these into core aquatic skills. By the end of our programme, your little one will be swimming freely using different strokes and be able to keep themselves safe in and around the water. We use carefully considered swim positions and activities to help your baby gain their confidence in the water from the get-go.
We work closely with Swim England, the national governing body for swimming and we’ve woven their learn to swim framework through our fun filled programme, you will be simply amazed at the progress they make.
We currently hold classes at Quest Park, Rossington Hall and Nuffield Health so pop along to our website to find your nearest one and to get in touch!
Barnsley Premier Leisure
***Lessons resumed from 12th April 2021 ***
Swimming Lessons at Metrodome Complex, Bircotes Leisure Centre, Dearneside Leisure Centre, Hoyland Leisure Centre, Retford Leisure Centre, Royston Leisure Centre,Worksop Leisure Centre
Emmerson Baby & Pre-School Swimming
Private 1:1 and 2: 1 swimming lessons at pools in Redbourne and Gainsborough.
Making Waves Lincs
***Lessons resumed from 12th April 2021 ***
Private Swimming Lessons & Courses in Lincolnshire
Places Leisure
***Lessons resumed from 12th April 2021 ***
Maltby Leisure Centre, Wath upon Dearne Leisure Centre, Rotherham Leisure Complex, Aston-cum-Aughton Leisure Centre, Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre, Graves Health and Sports Centre
Splash Swim Academy Worksop & Doncaster
***Lessons resumed from 12th April 2021 ***
Swimming lessons available in at Worksop College & Hall Cross Academy, Doncaster.
Super Swimmers Swim School
***Lessons resumed from 12th April 2021 ***
Swimming lessons available in Doncaster from 2.5 years onwards. Three venues: Super Swimmers of Dinnington, Hallcross Academy and Doncaster School for the Deaf.
Swimlincs
***Lessons resumed from 12th April 2021 ***
Adult and Baby, Adult and Tots and Pre-School lessons available at Ancholme Leisure Centre, Axholme North Leisure Centre, Baysgarth Leisure Centre, Riddings Pool and The Pods, Scunthorpe.
Swim Stars and Dolphins (Go Swimstars)
***Lessons resumed from 12th April 2021 ***
Swimming lessons available in several venues across Doncaster, including Quest Park & NEW Bawtry venue opening in Spring 2020 with lessons for children age 2+
“Harry loved his first lesson in the floaties class yesterday! All very well planned out taking in to consideration current regulations! We can’t wait for next week” Facebook Review Sept 2020