Learn to Swim

MACPool learn to swim lessons for children

Start Your Swimming Journey

Whether your child is a complete beginner or looking to improve their technique, our qualified instructors are here to help them achieve their goals.

We have an incredible team of experienced teachers that provide fun, safe and engaging lessons.

MACPool preschool swimming lessons younger years

Parent and Baby Classes

We will be running 4 week blocks of pre-school classes Otter Classes 6 months - 18 months, Octopus Class 18 months - 2.5 years and Hippo 2.5 years - 4 years stages on an adhoc basis. These will provide introductory confidence for both parents and young swimmers to enjoy the water together, giving the youngest of swimmers a fantastic introduction to the world of swimming.

MACPool swimming lessons core skills for children

Core Skills

Core Skills consist of 7 different stages where the goal is to develop a strong, foundation of swimming ability. Starting with Starfish where we begin the foundation of water safety up to SwordFish and Dolphins levels which are our pre squad and squad levels. Delivering the highest possible standard of swimming through all stages with the end result being a child that is safe and confident in the water, while being able to perform all 4 strokes with good technique.

Adult Lessons

We are planning to provide a variety of classes for adults of all swim abilities, including Basic Water Confidence for beginners and Stroke Development for those wanting to improve or learn a particular swimming stroke. Finally, look out for our SwimFit sessions, with training plans intended to really work the fitness and technique of those already confident in the water.

1

Beginner

Water confidence and basic strokes

2

Improver

Stroke development and breathing

3

Intermediate

Multiple strokes and endurance

4

Advanced

Advanced techniques and stamina

Frequently Asked Questions

We believe that the earlier a child is introduced to the aquatic environment, the better. For our Preschool programme your child can start from 6 months old; however, to begin attending lessons unattended by a parent, children must be four years old.

All of our Learn to Swim classes run in line with the academic year and Argyll and Bute Council's school holidays. Complete the questionnaire to place your child in the right level, then select a time and date that suits you.

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The time it takes each child to learn will vary, as children can find some skills easier to learn than others. It is perfectly normal for children to plateau at certain stages as they develop their swimming skills, and even to regress following circumstances such as a break from lessons.

  1. Lessons will be delivered alongside the academic year, unless stated otherwise. Each class will have its own designated teacher scheduled per block; substitute teachers may be called upon on short notice.
  2. Lesson fees are non-refundable where the swimmer has missed lessons. Refunds will only be given for a serious health issue or illness where the lessons will be missed for 4 or more consecutive weeks, and only if the absence is supported by a healthcare provider. Forms for this purpose can be collected from reception on MACPool Activity Hub.
  3. If your child is unwell, we recommend that you do not bring them to their swimming lesson. If your child has had diarrhoea and/or vomiting, they should not be brought to lessons as it can be contagious. Please wait until at least two weeks after it has cleared up before returning to lessons.
  4. Swimmers under 8 years old must have a parent/guardian on the premises for the duration of the lesson.
  5. Swim Teachers will perform on-going assessments of each swimmer. Progression of the swimmer will be at the discretion of the Swim Teacher and swimmers will be moved up to the next level once they have met the required criteria.
  6. All long hair should be tied back or put in a swim cap. Please ensure that your children have well-fitting goggles that do not cover their noses.
  7. Cancelled lessons will be credited on the next payment. If a new date cannot be provided a refund will be issued. No refund will be given if the re-scheduled lessons are unattended.
  8. All payments must be made by direct debit. Initial payment will be the cost of lessons outstanding in the current month. Thereafter, the direct debit will be the annual cost of the 3 blocks, spread over 12 months.
  9. Management reserves the right to modify these conditions at their discretion.
  10. Management reserves the right to revoke any bookings, if payment is not made after 2 e-mail prompts, or for any other reason applicable.
  11. Verbal and/or physical abuse towards MACPool staff will not be tolerated and may lead to the forfeiting of any bookings within the Learn to Swim program, without the option of a refund.
  12. Withdrawing your child from the program must be done in writing and emailed to learntoswim@macpool.org.uk. Failure to do so, may result in further payments and fees.
  13. Each child on the Learn to Swim program will be entitled to a free child membership. Memberships may only be used for the named child. If a child has withdrawn from the program, the membership will be deactivated. Membership terms and conditions apply.

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