Swimming Crash Courses

Our 5-day swimming crash courses are the perfect way to fast track swimming progress in just one week.

Find out more about our kids and adult swimming crash courses. 

Kids swimming crash courses

Our kids courses run during the school holidays and offer 30-minute daily lessons everyday for 5 days. We offer courses for different abilities as well as offering SEND sessions for children with additional needs.

Our crash courses are run by our friendly, qualified swim instructors who will support your child to develop their swimming skills, water confidence and safety. 

Why attend a swimming crash course?

Swimming crash courses allow children to make faster progress than weekly lessons as they develop their skills everyday during the course. Crash courses are also a great way to keep children active, entertained and making new friends during the school holidays.

Crash courses can be attended by children attending weekly swimming lessons and those new to swimming. 

Prices

Our crash courses are £31.60 which works out at just £6.32 per session. 

Dates

26 – 30 October 2026

Stage 1, 2, 3 and SEND course available at Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium

Stage 1, 2, 3 available at Poplar Baths Leisure Centre. 

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Adults swimming crash courses

Our adult courses run during the school holidays and term time and offer 45-minute daily lessons everyday for 5 days. 

Whether you’ve never swum before, or if you just want to improve your swimming technique, our crash courses are perfect for fast tracking your swimming progress in just one week.

Our crash courses are run by our friendly, qualified swim instructors who will support you to develop your swimming skills, water confidence and safety. 

Why attend a swimming crash course?

Swimming crash courses allow you to make faster progress than weekly lessons as you will develop your skills everyday during the course. Crash courses are also a great way to keep active, learn a new skill and meet new people. 

Crash courses can be attended by adults attending weekly swimming lessons and those new to swimming. Open to all ages – you’re never too late to learn how to swim! 

Prices

Our crash courses are £48 which works out at just £9.60 per session. 

Dates

Our October adult crash courses are fully booked but we will publish our next course dates soon.  

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