Learn to Swim Programme
Our progressive Learn to Swim Programme is for children aged 3 years and over. Learners are taught fundamental water skills and further develop these into being competent at all four strokes.
Entry Points
The programme has two main entry points:
- Pre-School classes: For children aged 3+.
- Swim Skills 1 classes: For children attending Primary school (aged 5+).
Venues
Our Learn to Swim Programme is available at all three of our leisure centres:
- The Meadow Centre
- Clydebank Leisure Centre
- Vale of Leven Swimming Pool
Waiting List
Meadow Centre and Vale of Leven Swimming Pool
Our waiting list is closed for applications for these venues. The waiting list was open during the Easter holiday period, and we received over 500 applications. The list will remain closed as we offer applicants spaces.
Clydebank Leisure Centre
Our waiting list is closed for applications for Clydebank Leisure Centre. We received a large volume of applications, and the list will remain closed until we offer applicants spaces.
Payment and Membership 2025/2026
Our learn to swim programme will deliver lessons over a 48-week period and guarantee you a minimum of 45 lessons per year. The price of 45 thirty-minute lessons is averaged out over 12 monthly direct debit payments.
Monthly Direct Debit from 1 April 2025
- Swim Lesson Membership: £23.00
- Swim Lesson Concession Membership: £18.40
Adult Swimming Lessons
We currently run a pilot Adult Beginner Learn to Swim Programme. Please check the dedicated Adult Beginner Swim Lessons page for class times and availability.
Contact and Terms
For further information, please contact us at swimmingdevelopment@west-dunbarton.gov.uk.
Download the Swimming Lessons Terms & Conditions