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Childrens Swimming Lessons & Fun Sessions

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Our team of trained Swim Wales Swimming Teachers offer a superb inclusive swimming programme at our five pools in Bridgend County. The programme's available to children (from four months of age), and the classes ensure improved water confidence and swimming technique while allowing them to progress without pressure at their own pace.   

Bubbles - Ages 8 months - 3 years - Discover the Joy of Swimming with Swim Wales Bubbles Awards at Halo!

At Halo, we believe that the journey to becoming a confident swimmer begins early and that means introducing babies and toddlers to the water in a fun and supportive environment. 

The Bubbles Awards are all about helping young children gain water confidence while staying close to the support of a trusted adult (grown ups are in the water with children during lessons). 

Progressing Through the Bubbles Awards

Four levels, each with its own unique certificate and badge. As your child progresses through the awards, they will develop essential water skills and confidence, preparing them for the next stage in their swimming journey ie working towards the Splash Awards.

View the Swim Wales Bubbles learn to swim criteria here - Bubbles 1 - 4 

Lessons Available At:

  • Bridgend Life Centre 
  • Maesteg Swimming Pool

Prices: Click here

How to Book

  • Call us on 01432 842075

Splash - ages 3-4 - Dive Deeper with Swim Walse Splash Awards at Halo!

After your child has mastered the Bubbles Awards, it's time to take the next exciting step with our Splash Awards. Unlike the Bubbles awards, Splash lessons do not require grown ups to accompany the child in the water.  You can start your learn to swim journey here - your child does not have to have completed Bubbles first! 

Progressing Through the Splash Awards

Six different colourful levels, each with its own certificate and badge. These awards guide your child through increasingly challenging skills, fostering independence and boosting their water confidence.

View the Swim Wales Splash learn to swim criteria here - Splash 1 - 6 

Lessons Available At:

  • Bridgend Life Centre  
  • Maesteg Swimming Pool 

    • Prices: Click here

    How to Book

  • Call us on 01432 842075

    • Group Lessons for ages 4+

    These sessions are for children who are confident enough to get in the pool without you. They'll work (at their own pace) through seven stages to become confident, competent swimmers and then have the opportunity to move to Wave 8-10 to develop additional skills like water polo. Find out more about what each stage might covers Here.

    Sessions are on weekdays from 3.30pm, we also have weekend mornings and afternoon sessions available.

    Welsh speaking lessons are available at Maesteg Swimming Pool Mondays 4-6pm (waves 1 & 2)

    These weekly sessions are 30 minutes. You can join the programme at any time. You need to book and pay in advance (by direct debit) and cost £28.65 per month or £20.50 for families qualifying for certain means tested benefits. Children also get free access to any public swim session if they pay by direct debit.

    Not sure which stage your child should be in? Book your FREE swimming lesson assessment session. Contact your local pool for availability and bookings.

    One-to-one Lessons

    Benefit from half an hours individual attention from a Halo swimming instructor. A great way to reinforce what is being taught in a group lesson or for children who enjoy a more personal, bespoke approach.

    You need to book and pay in advance (by direct debit) and cost £102.05 a month for weekly 30 minute sessions. 

    Learn to Swim Crash Courses

    We often run crash courses during school holidays. Ideal if you want to improve technique, confidence and water skills in a short period of time. Keep an eye on facebook for the FREE crash courses we offer to children not already enrolled on a learn to swim programme.

    For children who have achieved Wave 7

    Rookie Lifesaving at Maesteg Swimming Pool and Pencoed Swimming Pool: The Rookie Lifeguard programme is a fun and exciting water safety award scheme (bronze, silver and gold) which follows the syllabus set by the RLSS (Royal Lifesaving Society) teaching children personal survival skills before moving on to rescue techniques and resuscitation. 

    These sessions are 30 minutes. You can join the programme at any time. You need to book and pay in advance (by direct debit) and cost £28.65 per month or £20.50 for families qualifying for certain means tested benefits. Children also get free access to any public swim session if they pay by direct debit.

    Lessons available in Welsh

    Would you like your child to benefit from swimming lessons taught through the medium of the Welsh language? If your answer is yes then we have places at Maesteg Swimming Pool on Mondays 4 - 6pm (Splash level 1 & 2 & Waves 1 & 2)

    These sessions are 30 minutes. You can join the programme at any time. You need to book and pay in advance (by direct debit) and cost £28.65 per month or £20.50 f</span style="background-color: transparent;">or families qualifying for certain means tested benefits. Children also get free access to any public swim session if they pay by direct debit.

    Free Swimming Skills Assessment

    We are offering a free swimming skills assessment for children with one of our qualified swimming instructors- a gentle, fun session to assess your child's confidence in water, and to advise parents or carers on the next step in developing their child's swimming ability and confidence in the water and the lessons they need to keep them safe. So if you aren't sure which lesson is right for your child, book a free swimming lessons assessment at your local pool.

    Contact your local centre to book.

    FREE Swimming - there are 3 ways you can splash for no cash:

  • Children paying for their swimming lessons by direct debit can swim for FREE at any public swimming session.

  • Under 17’s and over 60’s can swim for FREE as part of the Welsh Government’s Free Swimming Initiative (FSI).  

  • FREE Swim Sessions. Please check your local pool timetable to see when we run these sessions. 

    • All you need to do is sign up for your FREE Halo card at Reception and swipe it each time you want to attend one of our free swimming sessions 

    Autism Friendly Swimming Lessons

    We are delighted to announce that Halo's Ynysawdre Swimming Pool is now an Autism Swim approved centre.

    • ✔ Specially trained swimming teachers to support children with Autism.
    • ✔ No public access allowing for a more relaxed experience.
    • ✔ Small group basis.

    It is a 5 day programme incorporating: