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Learn to Swim Programme

Kids swimming under water

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 Lists

Our swimming lesson waiting lists are now open and are currently available to West Dunbartonshire residents only.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

If your child is 3 or 4 years old and is not yet attending primary school, please complete the Pre-School Waiting List form.

Pre-school swimming lessons waiting list form

Please note:

  • Your child must be 3 years old by 31 December 2026 to be added to this waiting list.
  • If your child is younger than this, please view our Early Years Programme for suitable classes.

Beginner Swimming Lessons (Primary School Age 5+)

If your child is aged 5 years or over and attending primary school, please complete the Beginner Swimming Lessons Waiting List form.

Beginner swimming lessons waiting list form

Please note: Children aged 4 years who are currently attending primary school may also be added to this waiting list.

We look forward to welcoming your child into our Learn to Swim Programme.

Please note that completing the online waiting list form is the only way to join our waiting list. Applications will not be accepted via telephone, email, social media, or in person, and details provided through these methods will not be added to our lists.

If you have completed a waiting list form previously, there is no need to reapply. We will contact you when a suitable space becomes available for your child. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch as soon as soon as possible.

Payment and Membership 2026/2027

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 2026

  • Swim Lesson Membership: £24.75
  • Swim Lesson Concession Membership: £19.80

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