Learn to swim

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.

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.