Swimming Holiday Programmes

Are you looking for a small size swimming group which is highly individualised? You’re in luck! Back by popular demand we are offering Bespoke Swimming where each course is tailored to your group’s needs. Bespoke Swimming takes place in the teaching pool, however if required, please contact Swimming Development to discuss other options. You decide who attends this course (maximum 4 participants per booking) so gather your friends and book into this unique swimming experience. This class offers a unique alternative to individual lessons as the pool is booked exclusively for your group

Booking Note

These classes are not currently timetabled or available to book for Summer 24

Courses take place in the teaching pool. Pupils will work on relevant technique, skills and aquatic activities. These lessons will incorporate some Water Safety and pupils will also try some MINI POLO! on the final day.

Booking Note

For children who are moving from our Aqufun 3 classes or those who have received an invite link from our waiting list. Class times can be found in the timetable. Children must be 5 years old by 12th August 2019

Courses take place in the teaching pool. Pupils will work on relevant technique, skills and aquatic activities. These lessons will incorporate some Water Safety and pupils will also try some MINI POLO! on the final day.

Booking Note

For children currently in our lessons at Swim Skills 1A or 1B or children who have attended a Beginners class and been assessed. Class times can be found in the timetable (see separate link)

This course is for children who currently attend our Learn to Swim Programme at Swim Skills 2 or above or have been assessed at a holiday ‘Beginners’ or ‘Improvers’ course. The course will take place in the main pool. Children will be introduced to deep water skills and swimming techniques will be developed accordingly.

Booking Note

For children currently in our lessons at Swim Skills 2 or higher, or children who have attended an ‘Improvers’ class and been assessed. Class times can be found in the timetable (see separate link)

Run over 3 days, the Junior Lifesaving course is for our more advanced swimmers (Swim Skills 4). We will introduce the basic skills required to keep swimmers safe, carry out effective rescues and some basic first aid. This course will be a mix of theory, first aid and practical pool sessions.

This course is not certificated.

Booking Note

Children must be aged 10 and over and be able to swim at least 50 metres demonstrating 2 stokes and be comfortable in deep water without goggles. This class is suitable for children at SS4 and above. Class times can be found in the timetable (see separate link)

Children will learn the basic skills and shapes for Artistic Swimming and put these to music and perform short routines.

Booking Note

Children must be able to swim at least 50 metres demonstrating 2 stokes and be comfortable in deep water without goggles. This class is suitable for children at SS3 and above. Class times can be found in the timetable (see separate link)

This course introduces the FUNdamentals of this exciting team sport. Children will learn ball handling skills, basic teamwork and of course, play games of polo!

Our Intro to Polo will take place in the teaching pool and is open to non swimmers and beginners as well, fun for everyone!

Booking Note

Children do not need any previous experience and must be aged 5 and over. This class will take place in shallow water and is suitable for children at SS1A, SS1B, SS2 and Beginners. Class times can be found in the timetable (see separate link)

We are delighted to reintroduce this class - A unique diving class for children. This class will work on techniques to develop racing starts for swimmers through fun activities. In addition to dive starts we shall also introduce some basic techniques for high board diving so any budding Tom Daley’s can get involved.

Booking Note

Children must be able to swim at least 25m and be comfortable in deep water without goggles. This class is suitable for children at SS2 and above and Developers Class times can be found in the timetable (see separate link)

For children currently in our programme who may be struggling with a specific stroke. Clinics will take place in the either teaching or main pool and will concentrate on fault correction in one particular stroke, (as advertised), providing extra support for our swimmers. Other strokes will be incorporated in the lesson structure but will not be the main focus.

Booking Note

Classes that take place in the teaching pol are suitable for all children at Swim Skills 1A and above. Classes that take place in the Main Pool are only suitable for children at Swim Skills 2 and above. Class times can be found in the timetable.

These lessons are available for adults and children no matter what ability. The 1-1 lesson will take place in either the main pool. These lessons may be suitable if you have a fear of water, require help in a particular area or maybe just having that personal aspect gives you confidence to learn to swim.

Booking Notes:

Children must be 5 years of age or over, there is no upper age limit. Adults are welcome to book 1-1 lessons. Where possible we shall have use of 1 lane but participants may not get exclusive use of the pool.
Class times can be found in the timetable.

Our Intro to Highboard Diving introduces swimmers to this exciting sport. Children will be shown the basic moves and shapes from poolside before moving onto the boards and platform.

Booking Notes:

This course takes place at Citadel Pool Ayr and participants must make their own way there, transport is not provided.
Children must be able to seim 25m and be comfortable in very deep water without goggles. The class is suitable for children at Swim Skills 2 and above and ‘Developers’.
Class times can be found in the timetable. Other dates may become available so please email if you wish to express an interest in this course.

Children will learn the basic skills for finning through activities and games. If you have your own fins please bring these.

Booking Note:

Children must be able to swim at least 25 metres. This class is suitable for children at SS3 and above. Class times can be found in the timetable

This exciting class introduces children to the aquatic disciplines of water polo, artistic swimming, lifesaving and survival swimming Children will develop stroke technique for the first part of the lesson and then be introduced to a different discipline each day.

Booking Note:

Children must be able to swim at least 25 metres demonstrating 2 stokes and be comfortable in deep water without goggles. This class is suitable for children at SS3 and above. Class times can be found in the timetable