Learn To Swim at LRC
Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. Children are benefited both physically and mentally from taking up this sport at an early age. These benefits continue through to adulthood and our “Learn to Swim” programme is specifically designed to teach each individual a specific set of skills in a sequential manner to successfully progress them to the next level. Each level is structured to build from the one prior to it; adding a few new skills with each promotion!
Our swim school programme has been designed to allow for continuous improvement at age and ability-appropriate levels in small classes, with our highly qualified professional swim instructors. Our goal is to instill a lifelong relationship with the water by providing developmentally-sound swimming instruction in a fun and safe environment. We aim to help you develop a lifelong connection with swimming by promoting a love of the water, building confidence in aquatic skills, and establishing a secure foundation for water safety and personal fitness.
Eight levels, one step at a time
Beginner 1 (Parent & Baby 1)
Child should be at least 6 months old. Your child has no water experience.
Beginner 2 (Parent & Baby 2)
Child should be at least 18 months. Your child should have water confidence.
Level 1
Child should be at least 3 years old. Able to swim for a short distance (3m – 5m), demonstrate floating, kicking, and swim with arms.
Level 2
Child should be at least 3 years old. Able to swim for a short distance of 5 meters with freestyle arms and able to breathe on their own (correct side breath is not required).
Level 3
At least 4 years old. Swimmer should already be swimming one width of basic freestyle and possess some basic water skills.
Level 4
At least 5 years old. Swimmer should be able to swim 25m of freestyle and backstroke reasonably well with confidence.
Level 5
At least 6 years old. Swimmers should be able to swim 50m of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke kick with confidence.
Level 6
At least 6 years old. Swimmers should be able to swim 100m of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke with confidence.
Class fees
Learn to Swim is charged per session:
- 30 mins class: HK$250
- 45 mins class: HK$315
- Adult LTS: HK$300
Our LRC Swim teaching is offered as a year-round programme, so cancelling lessons requires 28 days' notice. Full details are on the fees page.
Enquiries: Learn to Swim Programme Coordinator Michelle Lo (michellelo@lrc.com.hk) or Learn to Swim Senior Coach Summer Koo (summerkoo@lrc.com.hk).
Also in the water
Baby Swimming
Parent & infant classes for babies aged 6 to 36 months in the heated indoor pool.
Questions about Learn to Swim?
Our Learn to Swim Programme Coordinator, Michelle Lo, can help you find the right class. Email michellelo@lrc.com.hk.