Swimming for Children
We have over 20 years of experience in helping the children and adults of Edinburgh learn to swim. You can be sure that our lessons are expertly designed and delivered to get the best from each child at each stage, at an affordable price, in a fun and supportive environment.
Try our swimming lessons!
Taster sessions available 26 January – 1 February
Start the year by helping your child discover a sport they’ll love! Our swimming tasters give you the perfect chance to experience a class before signing up.
Spaces are limited – click below to explore all options and book today!
Learn to swim with us
At our heart there’s a very special team of highly qualified and motivated swim teachers ( SSTQ and Level 2), who are supported to consistently provide the highest standards of teaching for each child.
And it’s not just about learning to swim, our kids have opportunities to:
- take part in our small and large galas, competing with kids from their own pool and pools across Edinburgh
- try out introductions to clubs and taster club sessions
- enjoying keeping fit in the water with our junior skills and drills, try diving or waterpolo
Recognised for excellence
Edinburgh Leisure has been named a finalist for the prestigious Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year award – for the second year in a row!
Join our lessons and discover why we’re nationally recognised for our fun, inclusive and high-quality programme.
Find the right class
We have over 20 years of experience in helping the children and adults of Edinburgh learn to swim. So you can be sure that our lessons are expertly designed and delivered to get the best from each child at each stage in a fun and supportive environment.
Booking a Coaching Class
You can use our Coaching HomePortal to book and pay online for classes. Click here for more information on how to activate and use the HomePortal.
Learn to Swim Early Years
Our Pre-School programme specifically designed for ages 0 – 4 years aims teaches you how to safely handle your baby in water and gently introduces your child to the exciting world of aquatics. It will take your child through a seamless journey to becoming a safer independent, confident swimmer.
Learn to Swim Junior Classes
Children will move from a basic understanding of the strokes and how to move through water through to developed stroke techniques, tumble turns and race starts.
Advanced Junior Classes
Part of the LTS Aquatic Pathway these classes are for those looking to develop more advanced skills. Participants are required to have completed Swim Skills 4 as part of the Learn to Swim pathway. All of the advanced classes are 50 minutes in duration.