Children's swimming lessons

Children's swimming lessons are available at Heworth Leisure Centre, a fitness club in Gateshead. Swimming is a fantastic exercise for children, helping them to develop strength, flexibility, and stamina. Whether they are just babies or teenagers, children of all ages can learn to swim at Heworth Leisure Centre.

The swimming lessons run all year round, allowing children to join at any time that suits them. And here's an added bonus – when children enrol in swimming lessons at Heworth Leisure Centre, they can also swim for free during public sessions at all GO Gateshead pools.

For children under 5, there are special lessons that are designed to nurture their natural affinity to water. These lessons not only focus on teaching swimming skills, but also provide a great opportunity for social time and help establish a lifelong love of swimming.

All swimming lessons for children, regardless of age, follow the Learn to Swim Framework. This means that qualified Swim England teachers work with the children through seven stages, helping them become accomplished swimmers. The lessons not only teach the four swimming strokes, but also emphasise core aquatic skills and water safety.

Older children and teenagers have lessons specifically designed for their age group, ensuring that they receive targeted instruction based on their needs. By completing all seven stages of the Learn to Swim Framework, children gain the skills needed to enjoy water activities for the rest of their lives and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

In addition to swimming lessons, Heworth Leisure Centre also provides other swimming activities for older children. They can join Swim Challenge and Rookie Lifeguard groups, and even have the opportunity to join partner swimming clubs.

To book swimming lessons for your child or to find out more information about the costs, please visit Heworth Leisure Centre's website. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to help your child become a confident and skilled swimmer!