Why not consider booking an intensive swim course at one of the swimming schools in or near York?
We’ve put together a list of local swim schools able to support your child on their swimming journey.
Please contact the swim schools directly for further information, they will be happy to help you further.
Swimming with LinziCome and join our fun but Intensive Swimming Course this summer!
🏊🏻♀️ Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy
🏊🏻♀️ All levels from 3 – 11 years
🏊🏻♀️ Mornings from 9.30am
🏊🏻♀️ Available to book now: https://swimming-with-linzi.class4kids.co.uk/
🏊🏻♀️ Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August from 9.30 am
🏊🏻♀️ Increasing water confidence & developing stroke technique over 5 consecutive days
🏊🏻♀️ 45 min classes
🏊🏻♀️ Only 7 children in the pool at one time
Swimming with Linzi is all about having fun in a safe environment & gaining water confidence. At my small independent swim school, I get to know all the children individually and they are treated as individuals and work at their own pace.
Where: Robert Wilkinson School, Strensall, York YO32 5UH
📅 Course dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th July from 9.30am
💵 Cost: £99 per swimmer for five 45-minute sessions
ℹ️ More information:
Phone: 07583 936246
Email: linzi@swimmingwithlinzi.com
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Bootham Swim SchoolWe would love to teach you to swim!
Summer Holiday Intensive Courses and 121 / 122 Lessons
Monday 24th July – Friday 11th August 2023 9.00am – 1.30pm daily
Group classes and 121 lessons for children aged 5 years upwards of all ability levels.
121 lessons for adult swimmers.
A positive learning environment with small class sizes, teacher support in the water and only one group class in the pool at once.
Group classes for absolute beginners to advanced swimmers including new beginners, emerging swimmers, stroke development, front crawl and diving, rookie lifesaving, coaching and artistic swimming.
Group courses: 5 days, Monday to Friday, cost: 30-minute lesson £37.50, 45-minute lesson £42.50.
121 lessons: 30 minutes, available daily, can be booked individually or as blocks – 121 cost £26.00 – 122 cost £32.00.
Whether you’re looking for a positive start to the learn to swim journey or the next aquatic challenge we offer high-quality teaching, meeting individual needs, and a fun and enjoyable learning experience.
Contact Catherine for more details and to request a copy of our summer programme.
We believe swimming lessons should be fun, inclusive, and motivating, giving everyone the opportunity to fulfil their potential as a swimmer.
Where: Bootham School, York, YO30 7BU
📅 Course dates: Monday 24th July – Friday 11th August 2023. Group courses: 5 days, Monday to Friday. 121 lessons: 30 minutes, available daily, can be booked individually or as blocks
💵 Cost: Weekly cost for 5 lessons in a group class – £37.50 for 30 minutes classes and £42.50 for 45 minute classes
ℹ️ More information:
Phone: 01094 686629 or 07923 416425
Email: catherine@boothamswimschool.co.uk
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York Sport village is running lots of swimming course over the summer holidays. Their classes are from 5 years of age and work through the swim England stages. You can check which class your child should attend by following the link to swim England’s stages website.
Details and dates of the courses are listed below:
Week 1
Small pool 8-9.30am stages 3.2.1 5 day course (24th to 28th July) £33.75
Main pool 2 day course 8-9.30am snorkel (26th & 28th July) £33.75
Week 2
Small pool 8-9.30 stages 1.2.1 (31st July- 4th August) £33.75
Main pool 8-9.30 stages 3.4.5 (31st July- 4th August) £33.75
Week 3
Small pool stages 3.2.1. (7th-11th August) 5 day course £33.75
Main pool stages 4.5.6. (7th-11th August) 5 day course £33.75
Week 4
Small pool 1.2.1 (14th-18th August) 5 day course £33.75
Main pool stages 3.4.5 (16th-18th August) 3 day course £20.25
Week 5
Small pool stages 3.2.1 (21st-25th August) 5 day course £33.75
Main pool stages 4.5.6 (21st-25th August) 5 day course £33.75
Week 6
Small pool stages 3.2.1 (29th-31st August) 3 day course Tue-Thurs. £27.00
Where: Lakeside Way, Heslington, York YO10 5FG
📅 Course dates: 24 July – 31 August, specific dates shown above
💵 Cost: The lessons which take place over five days are £33.75. Other Prices as per the above.
ℹ️ More information:
Phone: 01094 325751
Email: info@york-sport.com
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RokoHere at Roko we highly recommend these intensive crash courses in the summer holidays to, not only bring your children on with their technique and stanima, but to also put some structure into their time off school.
All non-swimmers, members and non-members can benefit from these courses.
Course 1: Monday 31st July-Friday 4th August with Rach
Course 2: Monday 7th – Friday 11th August with Jo
Course 3: Monday 14th – Friday 18th August with Lauren
The price for the weeks intenstive course is: Members = £37.50, Non-members = £45
All lessons will be held at the same time each day:
Stage 1: 8.30am in the small pool for new stage 1’s
Stage 1/2: 9am in the small pool
Stage 2A/3: 9.30am in the small & main pool
3Adv/4: ‘Learn & improve front crawl’ 10am in the main pool (not w/c 7th August)
*There are 6 spaces available in each stage
*When signing up, you must commit to the full week
*Please note there are no discounts or refunds or exchanges for any missed sessions
For More Information please e-mail jarcher@york.roko.co.uk
Where: Roko Health Club, Stirling Rd, York YO30 4TU
📅 Course dates: Weeks commencing the 31st July and 7th August & 14th August – Monday to Friday.
💵 Cost: £37.50 Members, £45 Non-members
ℹ️ More information:
T: 01904 699 740
E: jarcher@york.roko.co.uk
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Carl Cockroft Swim SchoolCarl Cockcroft Swim School is an independent family-run Swim School established by former Great Britain swimmer and Regional Swim England Development Coach, Carl Cockcroft and his team.
Summer Intensive Courses-suitable for all abilities of swimmers from beginner to advanced with an affiliated Swim England Club.
Group sessions taught by Carl and our experienced team of Level 2 Teachers who have a proven track record and lots of experience with progressing swimmers in the pool.
Gain help and instruction with independent swimming, stroke progression, confidence building and more competitive techniques.
Fun and structured group lessons, Monday to Friday mornings.
Where: Queen Margaret’s School For Girls Escrick Park Estate, York YO19 6EU
📅 Course dates: Weeks commencing the 31st July and 7th August Monday to Friday.
💵 Cost: £50 per swimmer per week, you can attend one or both weeks.
ℹ️ More information:
Phone: 07740 585405
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Better LeisureOur swim schools will be running through-out summer and provide a great learning environment for children of all ages and abilities. This ranges from complete beginners through to those just needing stroke development. All of our swim teachers are fully qualified and classes are taught from in the water when needed. Any ability, our swim schools are the one for you.
Where:York Leisure Centre, Kathryn Avenue, York, YO32 9AF
📅 Course dates: Every day, various times
💵 Cost: Varying. Standard adult cost (non-member) = £5.90. Standard junior = £4.15
ℹ️ More information:
01904 942255
Yorkstadium@gll.org
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Adam’s AquaticsWe are holding an Aquatic Activities Open Day on 29th July 2023 at The Mount School. Come to see what we can offer including swimming lessons, Aquatic Tutoring Paddleboard & Scuba Diving. No booking required, just come along between 10am and 3pm to The Mount School.
☀️🏊♀SUMMER CRASH COURSES🏊♂☀
With summer approaching crash courses are a great way to boost confidence and gain a greater understanding of water safety.
They are also a great way to maintain and continue improving your child’s swimming ability during the summer break.
They are a 5 day course of lessons running Monday to Friday at the same time each day.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW!!
Happy Swimming!
The Adams Aquatics Team
Where: The Mount School York, Dalton Terrace, York
📅 Course dates: Get in touch to find out the dates and availability. Generally 5-day course Monday-Friday at the same time each day.
💵 Cost: £43.65 per course
ℹ️ More information:
Phone: 0800 0590929
Email: enquiries@adamsaquatics.co.uk
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