5 great reasons to keep your child swimming this winter

Published Fri, 30 May 2025

When it gets cold, it’s easy to hit pause on swimming lessons -but winter is actually one of the best times to keep your child in the pool!

From building skills and boosting immunity to maintaining healthy routines, swimming through the colder months offers plenty of benefits.

Here are five great reasons to keep your kids swimming all year round:

Progress doesn't pause
Swimming skills build over time, and consistency matters. Skipping winter lessons can slow your child’s progress, while staying in the pool helps build confidence, strength, and steady improvement.
Warm water, happy kids
Worried about the cold? Don’t be! Our indoor pools and change rooms are warm and cosy. Kids stay active, burn energy, and have fun - all winter long.
Immune boost and strong bodies
Regular swimming helps strengthen your child’s immune system, making them more resilient during cold and flu season. It also supports fitness, coordination, and lung health, all while keeping them active through winter.

Routine (and friendships) matter
Kids thrive on routine, and swim lessons offer structure, social time, and fun. Staying active through winter helps build healthy habits and keeps young minds and bodies engaged.
Be summer-ready
By continuing lessons through winter, your child will be confident and strong when summer rolls around. That means more pool parties, beach fun, and water safety.

Ready to keep the momentum going? Our Learn to Swim program runs all year round in warm, indoor pools – so your little ones can build their swimming skills and have fun no matter the season.

Register your interest today and give your child the chance to keep learning, growing, and splashing through winter and beyond!

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