Learn to swim
At Lifestyles Swim Academy, we teach a valuable life skill with lessons that follow the Swim England Programme. We teach children (4+) and adults (16+) from beginners, to competent swimmers who want to improve technique and stamina. We also run adult and pre-school lessons for ages 6 months to 4 years.
What swimming lessons are on offer?
At Lifestyles Swim Academy, we offer swimming lessons for all levels, from babies to adults. Our programme caters for all. Our swim program adheres to Swim England’s Learn to Swim Teaching Plan, providing a structured, nationally recognised pathway to swimming proficiency. In short, it’s the best way to teach children to swim.
Discovery Ducklings
The Discovery Duckling Awards are the first step into swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. These sessions help young children gain water confidence while staying close to an adult for support, with awards to celebrate progress.
Ducklings
Duckling Awards build on Discovery Ducklings, helping children start moving in the water and gradually develop key skills. Each of the four Duckling Awards has its own certificate and badge, encouraging independence and confidence as children prepare for the next stage.
Swimming lessons (Stage 1-10)
Our Learn 2 Swim stages run from Stage 1 through Stage 10. Stages 1–7 are ideal for children aged 5 and above, progressing from basic movement skills to strong, confident swimming. Stages 8–10 support swimmers who have developed core fundamentals.
Adult lessons
Adult swimming lessons are available for anyone aged 16 and above, whether you’re learning to swim for the first time, improving your stroke, or looking to build confidence in the water.
Children’s swim lessons pricing
Start your swim journey with structured lessons for all ages and abilities. Concession discounts apply to swimming lessons were eligible.
Direct Debit
£20.70 / monthly dd
£13.70 / monthly dd concession
16 week block
£83.20 / 16 week
£54.70 / 16 week concession
How to book children's lessons
To check if new starter (Duckling) or adult and child (Discovery pre-school) lessons are available, you will need a Lifestyles online account.
- If you are a parent with a Lifestyles online account: Sign in, go to 'parental portal' and add the details of the child you want to enrol as a Swim Academy Junior or *Junior Concession, if entitled.
- If you are a parent and do not have a Lifestyles online account: Join online as a 'Swim Academy spectator'. Then go to 'parental portal' and add the details of the child you want to enrol as a Swim Academy Junior or *Junior Concession, if entitled.
- Next, when signed in to your account go to 'sports courses', and select 'Swimming' and 'Ducklings' or 'Adult and Child' from the dropdown to view which courses are available across centres and how to register. When you select a course, you will be prompted to add participant details - you can only do this if you have followed the steps above and added your child's details in the parental portal section first.
Note: If your child can already swim 10 metres on their front and back please do not book on Ducklings. We will need to arrange an assessment so we can decide the best stage for your child. Email swimacademy@liverpool.gov.uk with the swimmer membership number and the pool you wish to attend.
Once enrolled and registered we will send you a booking link each time you move up to the next swim stage. You will remain on the learn to swim course until you decide to cancel.
We do not hold a waiting list for lessons.
*Junior concessions apply if you are in receipt of a qualifying benefit or where the child receives benefits related free school meals. You will need to provide your award letter as proof you receive any of the following: Income Support, Income based Jobseeker's Allowance, Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit run-on, Universal Credit.
Adult swim lesson pricing
We follow the Swim England Adult Swimming Framework to help you improve in confidence, technique and safety in the water.
If you pay monthly by direct debit, you can swim for free during public swim times.
Pay monthlyPrices may vary across centres
£24.90 / monthly dd
£18.70 / monthly dd concession
16 week blockPrices may vary across centres
£100.80 / 16 week
£73.60 / 16 week concession
How to book adult lessons
To check if adult lessons are available and to book, you will need a Lifestyles online account.
- If you don't have a Lifestyles account, Join online as an Adult Casual Member.
- When you are signed in to your account, go to 'sports courses' and select 'Swimming' and 'Adults' from the dropdown to view which courses are available across centres and how to register and pay.
Non-swimmer lessons are for those who cannot swim. Beginner/improver are for those who can swim but would like help with technique.
Once enrolled and registered we will send you a booking link each time you move up to the next swim stage. You will remain on the learn to swim course until you decide to cancel.
For other enquiries about the Swim Academy programme please contact us.
Venue details and times
See the timetable below for participating venues, days and times.
| Centre | Day | Time | Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsop | Wednesday | 15:45-20:00 | Child |
| Alsop | Wednesday | 19:15-20:00 | Adult |
| Alsop | Saturday | 09:00-11:00 | Child |
| Aquatics | Tuesday | 15:45-20:00 | Child |
| Aquatics | Tuesday | 19:15-21:00 | Adult |
| Aquatics | Thursday | 15:45-20:15 | Child |
| Aquatics | Thursday | 20:15-21:00 | Adult |
| Ellergreen | Tuesday | 15:45-19:30 | Child |
| Ellergreen | Wednesday | 15:45-19:30 | Child |
| Ellergreen | Friday | 15:45-19:30 | Child |
| Ellergreen | Friday | 19:30-20:15 | Adult |
| Garston | Tuesday | 09:00-10:30 | Adult and child pre-school |
| Garston | Tuesday | 15:30-18:00 | Child |
| Garston | Thursday | 15:30-20:00 | Child |
| Garston | Thursday | 19:45-20:30 | Adult |
| Garston | Friday | 15:30-18:00 | Child |
| Park Road | Wednesday | 15:30-18:45 | Child |
| Park Road | Wednesday | 18:45-19:30 | Adult |
| Park Road | Friday | 15:30-19:45 | Child |
| Park Road | Friday | 19:45-20:30 | Adult |