Kids Activities
Kids Activities at Active Blackpool
Learn 2 Swim
Do you want your children to learn water confidence and swimming skills?
Whatever their age or ability, check out our swimming lessons and help them achieve their goals.
Our Locations
Palatine Leisure Centre
Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre
Blackpool Sports Centre
Common Edge Community Sports Village
FAQs
We provide a variety of activities tailored for children, including:
- Swimming Lessons: Following Swim England’s Learn to Swim pathway, our lessons help children become confident and competent swimmers.
- Gymnastics Lessons: Our gymnastics programme focuses on developing strength, flexibility, and coordination in a fun environment.
- Climbing and Bouldering: Climbing and Bouldering give you a fantastic full body workout as well as exercising your brain.
- Holiday Activity Camps: During school holidays, we offer camps filled with various sports and activities to keep children engaged.
- Birthday Parties: We host themed parties, including pool parties and sports parties, to celebrate your child’s special day.
Our programmes cater to various age groups:
- Swimming Lessons: Suitable for children from infancy through to teens, with classes structured by age and ability.
- Gymnastics Lessons: Designed for children aged 5 and above, focusing on skill development appropriate to their age.
- Climbing and Bouldering: Climbing and Bouldering give you a fantastic full body workout as well as exercising your brain suitable for anyone aged 5 and over.
- Holiday Activity Camps: Typically for children aged 5 to 12 years, offering a range of activities suitable for this age bracket.
- Birthday Parties: Available for various age groups, with specific activities tailored to the age range of the attendees.
Booking is straightforward:
- Online: Visit our Book Online page to select and reserve activities.
- Phone: Contact the specific centre offering the activity directly.
- In-Person: Visit any of our centres to book activities at the reception.
For swimming and gymnastics lessons, bookings can be made through our Learn 2 Swim and Gymnastics Lessons pages, respectively.
Yes, we offer:
- Learn 2 Swim Membership: Priced at £26.90 per month, this includes swimming lessons and free swimming for your child at any Active Blackpool family or casual swimming sessions.
- Learn to Climb Membership: £28.35 per month and includes free swimming
- Teen Gym Membership: For £15.00 per month, teens can access our gym facilities, including supervised sessions.
For detailed information on memberships please visit our Memberships page.
Yes, our Holiday Activity Camps run during school holidays, offering a range of sports and activities to keep children active and entertained. These camps are designed for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Our camps are available to those eligible. To check eligibility please see our Holiday Camps page
Absolutely! We offer various themed birthday party packages, including:
- Pool Parties: Fun-filled swimming sessions with inflatables and games.
- Sports Parties: Activities like football or multi-sports games.
- Climbing Parties: Exciting sessions on our climbing walls.
To enquire or book, please complete our Birthday Party Enquiry Form.
View our timetables and book activities
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