Swimming Lessons
Every child in our Swim Academy is taught in a safe, supported environment surrounded by caring, qualified teachers.
Your child will have the confidence to learn the skills they need and you can feel rest assured.
To allow for continuous progression and development, we run our lessons for 50 weeks of the year with 2 week break for the Christmas period. Lessons run weekly, for a total of 25 minutes of active teaching with a 5 minutes administration and change over time.
Your child’s progress is monitored and assessed at regular stages throughout the year to ensure they reach their potential. Home portal allows you to view their progress at any time.
Celtic Baby Dolphins
Our qualified STA teachers guide you and your baby every step of the way, encouraging development at a pace that suits them. With eye contact, reassurance, and playful interaction, your baby will gain water confidence while strengthening physical, emotional, and social skills.
When ready, your child can progress seamlessly from the STArfish Awards into the STAs wider National Learn to Swim Programme (Grades 1 to 7), opening pathways to competitive swimming, lifesaving skills, or simply enjoying swimming as a lifelong activity.
Celtic Dolphins Swimming Academy
Each grade is supported by fun, motivating awards and certificates, encouraging children to celebrate their progress and keep moving forward.
All lessons are taught by STA qualified swimming teachers, run for 50-weeks of the year, and you can join at any time. With Celtic Dolphins, your child will not only learn to swim – they’ll also gain confidence, resilience, and skills for life.
Adult Learn to Swim Academy
Learn with confidence at any age
Whether you’re completely new to swimming, returning to the water after many years, or looking to improve your technique, our Adult Learn to Swim Academy provides a structured pathway to help you achieve your goals.
Delivered by STA-qualified swimming teachers, lessons focus on building confidence, improving fitness, developing stroke technique and increasing water safety skills in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Adult Learn to Swim programme
Our adult programme follows the STA International Learn to Swim Programme and is delivered through three progressive stages, helping swimmers build confidence and develop their skills at their own pace.
Designed for non-swimmers and those who may feel nervous in the water.
You will develop:
- Water confidence
- Safe pool entry and exit
- Floating and balance
- Breathing control
- Basic propulsion skills
- Introduction to swimming strokes
For swimmers who are comfortable in the water and ready to build technique and stamina.
You will develop:
- Stroke development
- Improved breathing techniques
- Greater swimming efficiency
- Increased endurance
- Deep water confidence
- Water safety awareness
For confident swimmers looking to refine their technique and improve overall performance.
You will develop:
- Advanced stroke technique
- Improved speed and endurance
- Efficient swimming mechanics
- Personal swimming goals
- Fitness-focused swimming skills
- Greater confidence in deeper water
How do I enrol myself or my child onto Swimming Lessons
For more details please call 08000 43 43 43 or fill in our swimming lessons form.
Swimming Lessons
Child Aqua Academy £30.50
Adult Aqua Academy (16+) £37.50
Fit Swim (1 Hour per week) £34.50
Dolphins Development Squad £39.00
Dolphins Competitive Squad £50.00
Dolphins Masters Squad £40.00
One to One Swim (Based on 5) £120.00
One to Two Swim (Based on 5) £144.00
Crash Course Lesson (5 days of 30 min lessons) £37.50
Introducing
Home Portal
Our Home Portal allows our Learn to Swim academy to be delivered in a simpler and more effective way, by using electronic registration and assessment.
As part of the Home Portal, our Swim Teachers are now using Tablets on poolside to record each child’s attendance and progress, which parents/guardians can then view through the Home Portal.
Download the guide below on how to register for our Home Portal.