Swimming lessons for children
Swimming lessons for children from 3½ years old and older
Cambridge & Linton
Do you want your child to enjoy learning to swim and build confidence in the water, step by step?
A calm, supportive start for beginners and nervous swimmers
The number of places
is limited
Children from
3½+ and older
Max. 5 children
per teacher
Qualified & DBS checked teachers
Cambridge
& Linton
Progress & joy
We believe in learning through joy and positive communication
Focus on needs
We focus on the individual needs of each child so that they progress
Small groups
We form groups according to skill level, with only up to 5 children per teacher
Is your child just starting their swimming journey?
Is your child just starting their swimming journey?
Our swimming lessons are designed to give beginners a calm, supportive start in the water
Following a step-by-step Swim Boost programme that develops confidence, independence, swimming technique and water safety
Swim Boost For Kids can be
a great fit if your child:
Swim Boost For Kids can be a great fit if your child:
- has never had swimming lessons before
- cannot yet swim independently
- is confident and happy in the water but is not yet swimming independently
- feels nervous or unsure in the water
- doesn’t like putting their face in the water
- has had swimming lessons before but made little progress
- has had previous swimming lessons that left them feeling nervous, unsure or discouraged
- can already swim a bit, but have not learned the four main strokes yet
- needs a patient, step-by-step approach
- would benefit from a small group and individual attention
- would benefit from developing independent swimming, four strokes and water safety skills step by step
Your child doesn’t need any previous swimming experience to join us. We start from where they are and build their skills step by step, without pressure or rushing.
Every child develops at their own pace. Our aim is to help them build confidence, independence and strong swimming foundations while developing a positive relationship with water.
What makes
Swim Boost
different?
What makes
Swim Boost
different?
Why parents choose us
Small groups, more individual attention
With a maximum of 5 children per teacher, we can notice each child, adjust the activities to their level and give them the support they need to progress.
A calm, patient approach
We never rush or shame children. We respect nervousness around water and help children build confidence step by step, at their own pace.
Teachers who are in the water with the children
Our qualified teachers teach from the water, where they can demonstrate skills, support children closely and create a reassuring learning environment.
A clear journey from beginner to confident swimmer
Our structured Swim Boost programme takes children from their first water skills through independent swimming, technique, four swimming strokes and water safety - with progress tracked along the way.
Your child doesn’t need to be confident or know how to swim before joining us. We start from where they are and help them build the next skill step by step.
From nervous beginner
to confident swimmer
From nervous beginner
to confident swimmer
What progress can look like with us
From dreading swimming to feeling confident again
"Before my 6 year old son came to Swim Boost, he had lost all his confidence in the water and was starting to dread swimming. Thanks to their clear, calm teaching and smaller class sizes his confidence is back and he made more progress in the first term than he had in the previous year! My daughter was ready to move on from parent and toddler lessons, and I had no hesitation in also signing her up for classes. She had great fun and I think often didn't even realise she was learning skills for her next steps in independent swimming! She has thoroughly enjoyed her lessons."
Serena Newman
Individual attention that builds confidence
"My daughter has been learning swimming with Swim Boost for a few years now. The teachers are excellent and she really enjoys the classes. The teachers take time to explain the move, demonstrate it and then let the children practise. What I particularly like is that each child gets attention and feedback. My daughter is now very confident in water. Thank you for all your hard work with her."
Anjali Das
From reluctant swimmer to happy in the pool
"We joined Swim Boost lessons around a year ago. What a great decision it was. I used to have to drag my son to swim lessons. I don’t have to do it anymore. My son gained confidence very quickly. It is a pleasure to watch my son being so happy in the pool. The lessons are very dynamic with plenty of time spent on swimming and practicing. The progress my son made is unbelievable. Thank you to the whole team!"
Ewa Mitka
The Swim Boost journey
The Swim Boost journey
From non-swimmer beginnings to confident, independent swimming and four strokes
Every child starts from a different place and progresses at their own pace. Our structured programme takes children step by step through Pups 1-5 and Levels 1-7, building water confidence, independence, swimming technique and water safety along the way.
1. Feel comfortable in the water
Pups 1-2 💦
Children begin with the foundations: entering and moving around the pool safely, putting their face in the water, blowing bubbles, floating and learning to feel comfortable in the water.
2. Build independence
Pups 3-5 💦
Children develop stronger floating, kicking and underwater skills and begin swimming short distances more independently, gradually using less support.
3. Develop strong
swimming foundations
Levels 1-2 💦
Children build their front and back swimming, push and glide, body position and control, while learning to swim further and become more independent.
4. Build technique and control
Levels 3-4 💦
Children start developing stronger front crawl and back crawl, breathing, rotation, water control and more advanced skills such as treading water.
5. Develop different
swimming strokes
Levels 5-6 💦
Children increase distance and control while developing front crawl breathing, back crawl, breaststroke skills and dolphin kick.
6. Become a more
complete swimmer
Level 7 💦
Children bring together their skills across front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly, alongside more advanced water skills such as sculling and underwater swimming.
The Swim Boost For Kids programme
is complete swimming journey
From nervous beginner to skilled, independent swimmer 💦
Your child can join us as a complete beginner or nervous non-swimmer. Even if they have never had swimming lessons before. Our structured Swim Boost programme supports them step by step as they develop confidence in the water, independence, swimming technique, four swimming strokes and water safety 💚 They progress at their own pace, building skills for a lifetime of swimming.
How we track your child’s progress
How we track your child’s progress
You’ll always know how your child is progressing
At the end of every term, our teachers carry out a swimming assessment and update your child’s personal Swim Boost Award Book
This means you can clearly see:
✅ which skills your child has achieved
✅ which skills they are still developing
✅ their current Swim Boost level
✅ what they will be working towards next
The Award Book also includes water safety activities that parents can explore together with their child at home.
Your child keeps the same Award Book throughout their Swim Boost journey, so you can see their progress build term by term.
Every term. Every stage. Every step.
More than swimming strokes
We want children to become capable and independent in the water - not just learn swimming strokes
Throughout the Swim Boost programme, children develop practical water skills and water safety awareness alongside their swimming technique.
Water safety awareness
Children learn age-appropriate water safety rules and develop a better understanding of how to behave safely around water.
Practical water skills
Children practise skills that help them become more independent and adaptable in the water, beyond simply swimming from one end of the pool to the other.
Swimming in clothes
At the end of each term, children take part in a dedicated Water Safety lesson, including swimming in clothes and experiencing how movement in the water feels different.
Helping without putting yourself at risk
As children progress, they also learn age -appropriate ways to respond if someone else needs help, with an emphasis on keeping themselves safe too.
We teach children to be more capable in the water,
not just better at swimming
That means developing technique alongside independence, water awareness and practical safety skills. It’s about awareness, independence and knowing how to respond in different situations around water. Water safety is reinforced throughout the Swim Boost programme, with dedicated Water Safety activities at the end of every term.
Swim Boost For Kids provides swimming lessons for childrenin Cambridge and Linton
Swim Boost For Kids provides swimming lessons for children
in Cambridge and Linton
Minimum age
For children from the age of 3½ years old and older
Small groups
With a maximum of 5 children per teacher
Teachers
Qualified, trained and DBS checked teachers
Time
We run
30 minute lessons
Duration
Autumn 2026
12 week courses
£
£150 per term
12 lessons per term
£12.50 per lesson
Cambridge CB4 2NB
Grove Pool: Mon, Tue or Wed
4:00 - 7:30* pm
Grove Pool:
Mon, Tue or Wed
Linton CB21 4NN
Granta Pool: Wed
4:00 - 7:30* pm
The number of places is limited
"first come first served"
What parents say about their child’s pprogress
Real feedback about confidence, progress and enjoying swimming lessons
"A big thank you to their actual teacher who is both patient and efficient. Their progress is spectacular."
"Thank you to you and the team for a great term of swimming lessons. Anna has grown in confidence so much!"
"I went swimming with Michael yesterday - had not been since before he had his course with you. The difference was amazing!"
"Both girls continue to enjoy their swimming lessons and I am amazed and delighted at the progress they have made this term. They were thrilled to find they could remove their goggles and open their eyes under the water!"
"My daughter is loving her lessons and I’m so pleased she is gaining confidence in the water."
"My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her lessons!"
"Thank you for the fantastic job of teaching our 3 little ones. My brother's family took them to classes and were super impressed by the teaching and the subsequent progress the children made each lesson!"
"Thank you for the excellent swimming lessons you provided - both my children made great progress with your excellent teachers. I really am hugely appreciative!"
"Amelia has had her first two lessons already and we are very pleased with teaching. She made a big progress already."
"They loved their first lesson - both girls had big smiles on their faces throughout the 30 minute lesson yesterday, and are looking forward to next week."
"I’d just love to say how much my son adores his lessons with you. I’m not sure he’s going to be an Olympic swimmer but he’s certainly loving the classes. "
"We definitely want our son to carry on with his lessons as he has come on amazingly since starting with you."
"The lessons are going really well, my daughter loves them! It’s the highlight of her week! I’m also really thrilled to see the excellent progress that she’s making."
The number of available places is limited
Swimming Lessons
Enrollment Form
To request a place for your child/children, please complete this form and submit it. Once we receive your enrolment form, we will contact you to let you know if we have places available for your child/children to join our swimming lessons
Please read the Terms & Conditions.
The data provided in the form will be processed in order to handle your request. The administrator of your data will be Swim Boost For Kids Ltd. More information in the privacy policy.
Sending this form is a first step to book a place for your child / children with us. It does not guarantee that there is a place for your child / children as a number of places is limited. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Questions parents often ask before booking
What is the minimum age of a child to be able to enrol?
To join our swimming lessons your child needs to be at least 3½ years old and older.
What swimming skills does my child need to have to enrol?
Your child does not need to have any swimming skills. We enrol children starting from nervous non-swimmer.
If my child has a fear of the water, can she/he still enrol?
Yes! We have a lot of experience with nervous non-swimmers.
What swimming levels does Swim Boost teach?
Our swimming program covers swimming levels from nervous non swimmers up to four swimming strokes. Including: full backstroke, full front crawl, full breastroke and basic butterfly. We also teach water awareness and safety skills starting with non swimmer groups onwards. From the very beginning we focus on swimming technique as this makes swimmers understand the water and in future swim faster and longer.
How many children are in each group?
We form groups with a maximum of 5 children in one group.
How long does one lesson take?
The swimming lesson takes 30 minutes. We run 12 weeks courses, during the term time.
Do parents get into the water with the youngest non-swimmer children?
No, parents do not get into the water. There is a waiting area for parents to watch their children during the lessons.
Are the teachers in the water?
Yes, teachers get into the water. This depends on the swimming level and needs of the groups teachers are in or out of the pool.
Do siblings have their lessons at the same time?
We always try to keep sibling lessons as close as possible to make it easier for your family life. Usually siblings have lessons at the same time or one by one.
Do parents have access to the swimming progress of their children?
At the end of each term teachers work on assessments and making notes in the children’s Award Books. This book shows you what your child can do, and what she/he will be learning next term. Each child gets their first Award Book at the end of their first term with us.
What does my child need to bring to swimming lessons?
Your child needs a bathing suit. Swimming goggles are not required but helpful. If you have them, bring them to your lessons. You will also need body wash/shampoo and a towel.
Shoes are not allowed in the locker rooms and in the pool area. If you and your child do not want to go barefoot, bring extra shoes/flip-flops.
If your child has a medical condition that requires emergency medicine, please make sure you have it with you during your childs swimming lessons.
Shoes are not allowed in the locker rooms and in the pool area. If you and your child do not want to go barefoot, bring extra shoes/flip-flops.
If your child has a medical condition that requires emergency medicine, please make sure you have it with you during your childs swimming lessons.
Can your child be enrolled after the term starts?
Yes, if there is an available place for your child you still can enroll during the term. To find out if there is an available place you will still need to let us know your enrollment information.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes, we do keep a waiting list. In case there is no available place for your child / children you will be added to our waiting list.
Who has a priority to enrol for swimming lessons with us?
We open enrolments for each term (Autumn, Spring, Summer).
1. During the first week of open enrollment the first priority goes to previously enrolled swimmers, then their new siblings. If you already have lessons with us, you still need to enroll each term.
2. During the second week of open enrollment we send enrollment information to our waiting list.
3. From the third week the enrollment is open to everyone interested in joining our swimming lesson and we follow the rule “first come first served”.
How to enroll and pay for the swimming lessons?
Enrolments are via email / form only. Below is the step by step guide on how to enroll and pay.
1. SENDING YOUR EMAIL TO US.
To request a place for your child / children we need to receive answers for the enrolment question which are above. We need those answers to be able to check if there is a place available according to your child’s needs. We will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
2. CONFIRMATION OF AVAILABLE PLACES.
After we receive your request email, we check if there is a place available for your child/children based on your enrolment answers. We let you know about the available place or inform you about adding your child’s name to our waiting list.
3. IF THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD.
If there is a place for your child / children you will receive email with details of available place/places and the payment information. The payments are via BACS only.
4. IF THERE IS NO PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD.
If there is no place for your child / children you can be added to our waiting list and as soon as the places become available we let you know.
Find the right swimming class for your child with Swim Boost
Tell us a little about your child’s age and swimming experience, and we’ll help you find the most suitable Swim Boost group
We look forward to hearing from you
Swim Boost Team
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