Swimming Lessons for Children
Information on swimming lessons for adults at Leisure World Colchester.
4 to 18 months - Water Babes
Basic submersions, building confidence in the water leading to the transition to formal swimming lessons.
£5 per lesson.
18 months to 3 years old - Water Tots
Turn your child into a water baby! Work with your child under the supervision of our fully qualified staff. The main emphasis is placed on developing water confidence. For children from first injections to 3 years old.
£5 per lesson.
2 1/2 to 5 years old - Ducklings
Assist your child in the water with a continuation of our Swim-a-Song classes. Prepares your child for the more formal classes that are available for 5 year olds.
£5 per lesson.
4 to 5 years old - Tadpoles
The first lesson without parents. Involves lots of fun and games, while the children gain further water confidence under the safety of their teacher. Children will also learn the basic strokes to prepare them for the more formal classes.
£5 per lesson.
Stage 1 - Beginners 5 to 12 year olds and taller than 1 metre
This category covers the initial process of introducing those with no previous experience of swimming to the new water environment, developing confidence and being at ease in the water.
£5 per lesson.
Stage 2 - Improvers 5 to 12 year olds
As well as becoming completely 'at home' on and under the water, this stage helps develop control in the water, breathing and beginning to experiment with the different methods of using limbs for propulsion.
£5 per lesson.
Stages 3 - 7 Stroke Development 5 to 12 year olds
The aim is essentially to consolidate the aquatic skills along with controlled breathing, using correct basic techniques on three of the main strokes over the standard distance of 25 metres and on Butterfly over 10 metres. In addition, turns and essential safe foundation practices for diving are introduced.
£5 per lesson.
Stages 8-10
Once the swimmer has developed the core range of skills required to be confident, competent and safe in the water throughout the stages 1-7, the swimmer may then have the choice to take part in different aquatic disciplines:
Stage 8 Stroke Development £5 per lesson
Flip 'n' Fun Diving and Water Polo £6.20 per lesson
Water Skills Club
Once an acceptable degree of basic competence is achieved in Stage 7, then come along to Water Skills Club. The club is a place to meet new friends and experience a great team environment whilst learning the skills for water polo, personal survival and Flip 'n' Fun diving. Badges available.
£6.20 per lesson.
Pre-Competition Training
If you want to further your career in competitive swimming - this course is for you.
£6.20 per lesson.
Water Polo
Learn skills including ball control, passing and shooting, to full games.
£6.20 per lesson.
Diving
Classes available from Stage 1 to Stage 7. Learn diving techniques from poolside and our 1m board with our qualified diving coaches.
£6.20 per lesson.
One to One or One to Two Lessons
Individual tuition is available from qualified coaches. Half and full hour sessions for those who want an intensive course or who need an instructor in the water to boost confidence.
One to one/Two to one application form [219kb]
Once completed please email to philippa.harding@colchester.gov.uk
One to one lessons £20 for half hour £30 for 1 hour
One to two lessons £24 for half hour £34 for 1 hour
For more information contact us.
