HE AQUATICS Babes & Pre-school Children Swim School, offers exciting and engaging swimming classes, following the STA Awards program and Aqua Sensory teaching approach.
Our classes are full of fun with exciting themes, but follow the same structure, which promotes recognition for you both to build the confidence and join in with the group activities. Our creative classes engage your child, develop their communication, coordination, movement skills, encourage exploration, creativity and self-awareness.
Benefit from joining our small swimming school and grow relationship with your own teacher! Helena is specially trained aquatic specialist and swim teacher with background in Visual and Performance Arts since 2002. She creates stimulating, fun, nurturing, calm and safe pool environment for mums and dads to share precious time with their little ones as they enter their magical bonding and create lifelong memories.
Classes are held at Hotel Collingwood with a 12 weeks term. Helena also offers group and private classes at your home pool for nervous children, water phobic children, learning disabilities children or for siblings/friends who would like to take a private class together. Everyone can book a FREE CONSULTATION and pay for a couple of TASTER CLASSES before committing the full term.
SEAHORSES 0-6 months age new baby specific program is laying a foundation to water confidence and swimming.
DOLPHINS 6 months to 1.5 years. Learn to guide your baby gently and keep close contact with safety holds.
OCTOPI 1.5 to 2.5 years age toddlers dive into interactive games with the floatation aids, vibrant toys, pool and friends.
WHALES 2.5 to 8 years age swimming journey continues as Helena helps children explore all basic swimming strokes.
Click here for the weekly HE AQUATICS Timetable.
We offer a wide range of lessons across multiple locations in BCP including:
💦 Parent and Baby classes
💦 Pre-school classes
💦 Non-swimmer and swimmer classes
💦 Small Group classes
💦 One to One lessons
💦 Adult lessons
💦 Aquanatal classes
💦 Mermaid Lessons
Locations include Hamworthy, Canford Heath, Branksome Park, Branksome, Parkstone, Wallisdown, Ringwood, Ferndown, Wimborne, Sandford, Wareham, Talbot Heath, Bournemouth & Christchurch.
We are always happy to talk to you about your individual needs or concerns.
Each of our teachers has their own individual teaching style which we foster – and are happy to develop within our teaching framework.
Our Mermaid Lesson is a fun activity allows young swimmers to wear a special mermaid tail outfit and learn how to swim like a real-life mermaid (or merman!) Our mermaid lessons last 90 mins during which each attendee will be shown how to channel their inner mermaid and become confident at mermaid swimming.
Contact us for more info or to book.
The Junction Swimming Academy is based on developing the individual through excellent training methods … continuous improvement … whilst always in a positive, encouraging and FUN atmosphere.
Flexible class day/times
7 days a week
Continuous assessment – Complimentary Badge & Certificate
Trial Session Available
STA badges/certificates to be achieved
Warmest pool in the area
Upfront or monthly direct debit options
Excellent viewing facilities
Coffee Shop open seven day a week
All course details can be found on our website (see details below).
For further details please contact:
Rachael Barrett (Reception Manager)
Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Christchurch BH23 1HW.
A leisure centre in Christchurch where everyone can get active. Some of the facilities available include gym, swimming, football, golf, foot golf, cycling, squash and more.
Phone number: 01202 477987.
St. Ives Primary School, Ringwood, BH24 2LE.
5 Day Intensive Swimming Courses in various School Holidays suitable for children aged 2.5 years and up. 30 minutes sessions each day with small class sizes (max 5).
Private Lessons also available.
Contact Charlotte on 07891 850375.
Carlton Hotel, East Overcliff, Grove Road, Boscombe BH1 3DN.
Mondays & Tuesdays from 3.45pm onwards.
Swimming Lessons for children aged 3+. All abilities welcome – max. 4 children per class.
Please contact 07891 859375 for more info and to book.
13 Wareham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3JU.
Creche facilities, kids soft play zone, 23-meter pool, QUAD and MyZone functional fitness zone, gym and fitness group lessons, spin studio, spa, steam and treatment rooms, tennis courts and much more. We also host birthday parties.
Phone number: 01202 055505.
Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX.
BH Live Active, Littledown offers a state-of-the-art gym, two swimming pools, a range of classes and more. Membership and pay as you go options available.
Phone number: 01202 055500.
Hamworthy Park Junior School, Ashmore Crescent, BH15 4DG.
Build skills and confidence in the water. Guaranteed small children’s classes and Lessons that are fun, engaging and progressive.
Contact us on 07514580339 for more info.
Leisure centres in Poole, accessible to everyone. Enjoy a wide range of activities, from swimming lessons, gym classes, kids activities and various sports. You are guaranteed to find something to suit your needs.
Centres in Poole
Birthday parties available.
Ringwood – Parsonage Barn Lane, BH24 1PX.
New Milton – Gore Road, BH25 6RR.
Steam Room, Sauna, Badminton, Indoor Basketball & Football, Exercise Classes, Gym, Swimming Lessons & Pool. *NEW* RingwoodPlayZone for ages 12m-12yrs.
We host Holiday Activities like Fun Time Swim’s, Mini Bounce Sessions as well as Children’s Parties.
For more info please call 02382000299.
12pm-1pm Mondays – Fridays, 2pm Saturdays, 11am Sundays.
Kingland Road,Poole, BH15 1TN.
Fun swim sessions at Poole Dolphin Swimming pool (baby pool) for under 8’s. Under 8’s must have an adult, one adult to 2 under 8’s, bring your own water toys/inflatables (under 1 metre in size).
Please book your place on the Everyone Active app or by calling 01202 677217.
Karen Legg has been a swimming Instructor for over 16 years. I offer One to One and group swimming lessons from age 3 years onwards.
Please contact me on 07980 982435 for more info regarding swimming lessons.
BH Live Active Littledown, Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX.
Littledown is an award-winning leisure centre where people can get active. Local families can enjoy the gym, crèche, activities for under 5’s, swimming lessons, after school activities and much more.
Other highlights include:
For further information contact 01202 055500.
Classes in and around Bournemouth, Poole, Blandford, Wimborne, West Moors, Christchurch, New Milton and surrounding areas in Dorset and the New Forest.
Baby and pre-school swimming classes for children aged 0-4 years. Also Swim Academy classes for school-aged children (4-10 years) and Aquanatal classes for mums-to-be.
For more information contact Jane on 01202 674676.
Blandford Rd, Wimborne, BH21 4DT.
Located in Wimborne, Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre is a large family-friendly facility offering a wide range of activities, from swimming, gym, sauna and steam room, climbing wall and more.
Phone number: 01202 888208.
Classes in Wimborne, St. Leonard’s and Poole.
Our swimming lessons cater for all ages and abilities, from babies to advanced swimmers. The groups are small (max 5). Our approach is Friendly and Fun, after all children learn best when they are also having fun.
For more info call 079 67584841.
Swimming lessons for babies and toddlers in Poole & Wimborne. An STA qualified teacher will guide you in how to confidently handle your child through their first stages in the water, using song and constructive play. When your child is old enough, they can progress to toddler lessons, where they continue to learn while having fun.
For more information call 077 17722720.
Sumer Swimmers Junior Lifeguard Training (Classes for age group 8+) timetable:
Wednesday 6-7pm Hamworthy Pool
Thursday 6-7pm Hamworthy Pool
Saturday 11m – 12pm Hamworthy Pool
Friday 6.30pm-7pm BCPS
For more information call 077 17722720.
Classes in Branksome (Everlast Gym) and Bournemouth (St. Marks School).
We offer a fun, progressive learn to swim programme for babies and children up to 16 years (plus adult sessions).
For further information contact us on 07946 164878.
St. Michael’s School, Colehill, Wimborne BH21 7AB.
Swimming lessons for babies and preschool, Rookie Lifeguard for older children and beginner adults.
Wimborne Thursday afternoon and evening. Adults Monday evening.
Please contact Jennie on 07923553797 for more information and to book.
