Learn to Swim

Learn to Swim

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Learn to Swim with Active Hartlepool

Our Learn to Swim programme is tailored for all ages and abilities, designed to make swimming enjoyable, confidence-boosting, and life-saving. 

What we offer

  • Parent and Baby, and Ducklings sessions to gently introduce little ones to the water
  • Children’s lessons, following the nationally recognised Swim England Learn to Swim framework (7 stages of progress) 
  • Adult lessons (14+) for beginners or those looking to regain confidence in the pool 

Why join?

Swimming builds strength, confidence, and safety - plus it’s fun! Our qualified instructors support every swimmer through personalised sessions and clear progression.

My Learn to Swim App – Key Features

  • Unlock over 60 rewards as your child collects Swim England awards and certificates
  • Capture the fun with photos of unlocked characters and accessories to share with friends and family
  • Track progress easily and understand what your child is learning at every stage of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme
  • Store achievements in the handy My Awards section for quick access
  • Learn more about the programme, delivered by Swim England – the recognised National Governing Body for swimming
  • Manage multiple profiles by creating accounts for all your children under one parent profile

Learn to Swim - Which stage?

Flow diagram to help decide which stage of learn to swim you or your child should be

Learn to Swim lessons portal

Find a lesson suitable for you and sign up today!
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Active Wristband

If you usually find the cost of leisure activities too expensive, our Active Hartlepool Wristband lets you do more while paying less for a range of classes and activities.
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