Swimming Classes in Dublin
Explore 60 Swimming classes for kids in Dublin, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Aura Leisure Centre
Swim Baby: developed for babies who have received their 2nd inoculation, up to 30 months, delivered over an 8-week course of 30-minute lessons - have fun and nurture the bond with your baby by introducing them to the water. Using a gentle and gradual approach, our specially trained swim instructors work with you to ensure your baby feels comfortable in the warm water of our learner pool. Swim Tots is for toddlers ready for the next step - our instructors work closely with each child, focusing on water awareness, confidence and safety to help a smoother transition into the higher levels of the Aura Swim Academy. Kids Swimming Lessons: at the Aura Swim Academy, our goal is not only to teach your children to swim, but to help them develop an understanding of the water. We believe learning to swim can be fun, and with our 10 levels, we cater for all ages and abilities.
View full details →Turtle Tots - CRC Clontarf
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at CRC Clontarf, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers autism swim (3 - 6 years), baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Sports & Fitness Ballyfermot
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Sports & Fitness Ballyfermot, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Hilton Hotel Kilmainham
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Hilton Hotel Kilmainham, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Royal Marine Hotel Dún Laoghaire
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Royal Marine Hotel Dún Laoghaire, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Terenure College
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Terenure College, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Roganstown Hotel & Country Club
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Roganstown Hotel & Country Club, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Castleknock Hotel
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Castleknock Hotel, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Maldron Hotel Tallaght
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Maldron Hotel Tallaght, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel Killiney
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel Killiney, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Water Babies - CRC Clontarf
Structured baby and toddler swimming lessons run by Water Babies, a UK-founded swim school franchise, progressing from parent-and-baby water confidence through to independent swimming skills for 4+ year olds, taught by SWIM England-qualified instructors in a heated pool (29-32C depending on age group).
View full details →Splashtastic Swim School (North Dublin – Portmarnock area)
Swimming classes for kids serving Portmarnock and nearby North Dublin areas (Baldoyle, Swords, Kinsealy, Malahide, etc.).
View full details →Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Club (PSLC) – Junior Swim Lessons
Community sports and leisure club offering junior and advanced junior swim lessons for children, plus host venue for other kids clubs.
View full details →Splashtastic Swimming (North Dublin)
Swimming lessons for children from age 3.5+, including small-group Dolphin lessons for children needing additional support. Runs Saturdays only.
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Sportslink - Aqua Tots
Sportslink's Aqua Tots programme offers parent and baby swim classes for children from around 3 to 36 months at Furry Park on Swords Road in Santry, Dublin 9. Parent-and-baby swimming at this age focuses on water confidence and gentle bonding time in the pool, with a parent or guardian in the water throughout each session. The Aqua Tots classes give very young children an early, supported introduction to the water before they move on to more independent swimming lessons.
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First Swim - Santry/Northwood
First Swim's Santry/Northwood branch, at Gulliver's Retail Park in Santry, Dublin 9, is a newer location from the same team behind the original Sandyford swim school. It teaches baby and toddler swimming lessons for children aged roughly 10 weeks to 3 years. As at the Sandyford pool, classes are built around water confidence and early swimming skills for babies and toddlers in a parent-and-child format, giving north Dublin families a closer alternative to the original south Dublin branch without needing to cross the city. Contact First Swim directly for current class times and pricing at the Santry/Northwood pool.
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Trinity Sports & Leisure Club
Trinity Sports & Leisure Club, on Hole in the Wall Road in Donaghmede, Dublin 13, offers children's swimming lessons catering to all abilities. Whether a child is a complete beginner getting used to the water or already confident and working on stroke technique, lessons pitched at all abilities mean there's a suitable group to join without needing prior experience. Swimming is a core life skill as well as excellent all-round exercise, and being based at a dedicated sports and leisure club gives lessons a proper pool setting alongside other facilities.
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Inspire Splash Academy
Inspire Splash Academy runs kids' swimming lessons at Inspire Fitness Centre on Ratoath Road, Cabra West, Dublin 7. Swimming is one of the most valuable skills a child can learn, building water confidence and safety awareness alongside fitness, and lessons based at a fitness centre pool typically offer a controlled, supervised environment for beginners. Being part of a wider fitness centre also means the venue is set up for regular year-round sessions, making it a convenient option for parents looking for a consistent weekly swimming class in the Cabra West area.
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Turtle Tots - Coolmine/Clonsilla
Turtle Tots offers baby swimming classes at Coolmine Sports & Leisure Centre on Grove Road in Clonsilla, Dublin 15, for children from around 3 months up to 4.5 years old. Lessons follow the Turtle Tots approach of gradually building water confidence and comfort in the pool, adapting activities as babies grow into more capable young swimmers. The Coolmine venue gives families in west Dublin a local, indoor option for structured baby and toddler swimming lessons.
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Coolmine Swim Club
Coolmine Swim Club is a competitive swim club based at Coolmine Sports & Leisure Centre in Clonsilla, with a squad structure that takes swimmers from entry level right through to senior competition. Children typically start in the Sharks squad, move up through Dolphins and Development, and can progress to the Seniors squad as their times and technique improve. This kind of squad system suits children who enjoy the routine of regular, structured training and want a clear sense of progression, rather than a casual weekly lesson — it's aimed at kids who already have solid swimming technique and want to build on it competitively.
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Gym Plus Rathfarnham - Swim Plus Academy
Swim Plus Academy at Gym Plus Rathfarnham runs a multi-level learn-to-swim programme from the gym's premises in Nutgrove Retail Park, Rathfarnham. Being based at a gym with pool facilities means lessons are held in a supervised, dedicated setting geared towards structured skill progression. The multi-level structure lets children start at whatever stage suits their current confidence and ability in the water, moving up through the programme as they master each set of skills — from basic water confidence to more developed strokes and technique.
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Swan Leisure - Crumlin
At its Crumlin branch on Windmill Road (Dublin 12, D12 WK5A), Swan Leisure runs the SwimFit swimming programme for children and families, catering to a wide span of ages from babies right through to fourteen-year-olds. The SwimFit structure is designed to take swimmers on a long journey, starting with water familiarisation for the very youngest and building toward stronger technique and fitness as children grow older, all within the same local pool. Because the programme spans babies to young teens, siblings of quite different ages can often be accommodated at the same venue, making the Crumlin pool a practical option for busy families. Get in touch with Swan Leisure - Crumlin for current timetables and pricing.
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Dartry Health Club - Kids Swimming Lessons
Dartry Health Club runs Swim Ireland-accredited children's swimming lessons from its premises on Palmerston Gardens in Dartry, right on the Milltown/Ranelagh/Rathgar border. The programme is structured in levels, so children progress from early water-confidence work through to more advanced stroke technique as they improve. Learning to swim is one of the most useful life skills a child can pick up, and having an accredited programme close to home in south Dublin 6 makes it easy to fit lessons into a weekly routine.
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Terenure College Swimming Pool
Terenure College Swimming Pool runs Children's Academy Lessons using a progressive, stage-based structure, at the pool on the Terenure College campus, Dublin 6W. The stage-based approach means children move through defined levels as their swimming ability develops, rather than being grouped purely by age, so progress is tracked skill by skill. Based at an established school campus pool, the academy offers a structured route for children learning to swim, from early water confidence through to more independent stroke technique.
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Club Vitae Portlaoise - Swimming Lessons
Club Vitae runs kids' group swim lessons from age 4, structured in 8-week blocks with classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays running from September through June, plus additional summer sessions. The 8-week block structure gives clear check-in points to track a child's progress through swim levels, rather than an open-ended ongoing class. With sessions available three days a week across most of the year, families have a good amount of flexibility in choosing a slot that fits their schedule.
View full details →Water Babies -Dublin
In Laughanstown, Water Babies offers classes for children from newborn up to five years old, pairing the developmental value of early swimming with dedicated one-on-one time for parent and child in the water. Groups are capped at 10 children with a carer each, and 30-minute sessions build water skills gradually through song, play and repetition.
View full details →Water Babies -Dublin
Water Babies' Irishtown venue runs swimming classes for children from newborn to five, built around both the developmental benefits of baby swimming and the bonding opportunity it gives parents and their little ones. Each 30-minute session is limited to 10 children, one carer per child, teaching water skills through a mix of song, play and repetition.
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Water Babies -Dublin
At Roganstown, Water Babies offers swimming lessons for babies and children up to five years old, combining the wellbeing benefits of early swimming with focused parent-child bonding time in the pool. Classes are 30 minutes long and capped at 10 children with one carer each, building water skills steadily through song, play and repetition.
View full details →Water Babies -Dublin
Water Babies' Blanchardstown classes cater to children from newborn up to five years old, using swimming as both a developmental tool and a chance for parents to bond closely with their little one in the water. Sessions run for 30 minutes with a maximum of 10 children per class, each paired with a carer, teaching skills gradually through song, play and repetition.
View full details →Water Babies -Dublin
In Blackrock, Water Babies runs classes for children from newborn to five years old, with lessons designed to deliver both developmental benefits and a dedicated bonding opportunity between parent and child in the pool. Classes last 30 minutes and are limited to 10 children, each with their own carer, teaching water skills through song, play and repetition.
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Water Babies' Priorswood venue runs swimming classes for babies and young children up to five, combining the developmental benefits of early swimming with dedicated one-on-one bonding time between parent and child in the water. Each 30-minute class is capped at 10 children with a carer apiece, teaching water skills gradually through song, play and repeated practice.
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At Butterfield, Water Babies offers swimming lessons for children from newborn to five years old, using the classes as much for parent-child bonding as for building water confidence. The developmental benefits of early swimming run alongside the fun of the sessions themselves. Groups are capped at 10 children, each accompanied by a carer, with 30-minute classes built around song, play and repetition to build skills steadily.
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Westwood Club
West Wood Club's Westmanstown branch in Clonsilla, Dublin 15, offers the same structured children's swimming programme available across the club's three Dublin locations. Lessons are organised into nine progressive levels based on ability, so children move from early water confidence work through to more advanced strokes at their own pace. A free assessment helps determine the right starting level, and classes are kept small so qualified instructors can give personalised feedback. All lessons follow Swim Ireland guidelines, with a strong focus on safety alongside building genuine enjoyment of the water.
View full details →Westwood Club
At West Wood Club's Leopardstown location, next to the racecourse in Foxrock, Dublin 18, children's swimming lessons follow a nine-level structured programme that takes kids from their very first time in the water through to stroke technique in butterfly and breaststroke. Groups are organised by ability rather than age, so each child progresses at a pace that suits them. This is one of three West Wood Club pools offering the programme, alongside Clontarf Road and Westmanstown. A free assessment is used to place new starters at the right level, and small class sizes with qualified instructors keep lessons focused, safe and Swim Ireland-compliant.
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Happy Cubs
Happy Cubs' Sandymount classes offer both Swim Cubs and Music Cubs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers in the area. Swim Cubs teaches basic swim technique and water safety while building confidence in the pool, and Music Cubs (roughly 3-6 months up to 5-6 years) gives younger children a chance to explore rhythm, sound and social connection through play and songs. As across Happy Cubs' other Dublin, Wicklow and Cork locations, sessions are designed around each child's own pace of development, making it an easy way for families to bond, whether your child is ready to splash or just loves to sing and move.
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In Loughlinstown, Happy Cubs runs its Swim Cubs and Music Cubs programme for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, part of a wider set of classes across Dublin, Wicklow and Cork. Swim Cubs covers water safety and basic swim technique in a confidence-building way, while Music Cubs (roughly 3-6 months to 5-6 years) is built around rhythm, songs and social connection. Both class types lean on play rather than pressure, letting each child develop at their own pace while giving parents a lovely way to bond. Loughlinstown joins Blackrock, Cherrywood, Kilmainham and Sandymount among Happy Cubs' Dublin venues.
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Happy Cubs' Kilmainham classes bring both Swim Cubs and Music Cubs to babies, toddlers and preschoolers in this part of Dublin. Swim Cubs builds water confidence and basic swim technique, while Music Cubs (from roughly 3-6 months to 5-6 years) introduces rhythm, sound and social play through songs. As with Happy Cubs' other Dublin, Wicklow and Cork venues, the focus is on developing life skills at a child's own pace, through play and plenty of smiles, giving parents a relaxed way to spend time with their little one.
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In Cherrywood, Dublin, Happy Cubs offers its Swim Cubs and Music Cubs classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers as part of its Dublin, Wicklow and Cork network. Swim Cubs teaches water safety and basic swim technique in a confidence-building way, while Music Cubs welcomes children from around 3-6 months up to 5-6 years to explore rhythm and sound together. Sessions are built around play, songs and each child's own pace of development, giving families a fun way to bond. Cherrywood is one of several Happy Cubs locations, alongside venues in Blackrock, Kilmainham, Loughlinstown and Sandymount.
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Butterfield Wellness Learn to Swim Classes for Kids
This Butterfield Wellness learn-to-swim programme runs at their Blanchardstown venue in Dublin 15 (D15 EA43), for children aged 4 to 12, from first-timers to those building on existing swimming skills. Small class sizes, capped at an 8:1 ratio, mean each child gets more individual attention from an experienced teacher, using fun activities to build both water confidence and technique. Lessons are 30 minutes, run weekly across a 10-week block for €130, with a 5% sibling discount available. School-break swim camps are also offered. Families can register interest through the Butterfield Wellness website, and there's a sister branch of the programme running in the Butterfield area of Dublin 14.
View full details →Water Babies -Dublin
Water Babies' Harold's Cross classes bring baby and pre-school swimming to Dublin, welcoming children from newborn up to five years old. Beyond the fun, baby swimming offers real developmental benefits and gives parents a dedicated chance to bond with their child in the water. Classes run for 30 minutes with a maximum of 10 children, each with their own carer, and teach water skills gradually through song, play and repetition.
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iSwim Academy
iSwim Academy runs children's swimming lessons across three Dublin locations: Tallaght, Liffey Valley and Clontarf, giving families a choice of venue depending on where they're based. Classes are organised by age and skill level, with small group sizes intended to give each child more individual attention and let them progress at their own pace. Beyond just teaching strokes, the programme is framed around supporting children's broader physical, mental and social development, with an emphasis on making the water an enjoyable, confidence-building environment rather than a purely technical one. The Tallaght location also runs a more detailed seven-level programme through the academy's Club Vitae base.
View full details →Westwood Club
West Wood Club's Clontarf Road location in Dublin 3 runs structured children's swimming lessons as part of a wider programme spanning three Dublin clubs. Classes are grouped by ability rather than age, taking children through nine progressive levels from first splashes to competent stroke work in butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and front crawl. Small class sizes mean each child gets personalised attention from qualified instructors, and a free assessment helps place your child at the right level before they start. The programme follows Swim Ireland guidelines, with the emphasis on building water confidence and safety alongside skill progression.
View full details →Swim Stars
Swim Stars runs children's swimming lessons at Mespil Swimming Pool on Sussex Road in Dublin 4, one of several Dublin locations where the school teaches. Classes cater to children of all ages and abilities, from first splashes through to advanced stroke work. Instructors are experienced and fully qualified, and small class sizes allow for more individual attention and positive reinforcement as children progress. The overall aim is a warm, supportive environment where kids feel safe enough to try new skills. Whether a child is a complete beginner or already swimming and looking to refine their technique, Swim Stars' structured programme is built to keep lessons enjoyable as well as effective.
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Swim Camp
SwimCamp offers children's swimming lessons in Dalkey, based at Coliemore House on Coliemore Road, catering to kids of all abilities and starting points. Professional instructors keep the environment welcoming and stress-free, with the aim of making the pool an enjoyable place rather than a source of anxiety. The teaching style is particularly geared toward patience, which makes a real difference for children who've found swimming lessons difficult elsewhere or struggled to build confidence in the water before. Over time, sessions work on building not just technique but also stamina and general water confidence, giving children a well-rounded grounding in swimming rather than just stroke drills.
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Swan Leisure
Swan Leisure runs children's swimming lessons at its pool in Rathmines Square on the Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. Classes are structured to build water confidence and core swimming skills, progressing learners from their first splashes through to more independent strokes, with small-group teaching in a supervised pool environment. The Rathmines Square location puts it within easy reach of surrounding Dublin 6 neighbourhoods, making it a convenient option for families looking for a local, walkable swim school. Contact Swan Leisure directly for current term dates, pricing and available class times.
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Splashtastic
Splashtastic Swim School runs children's swimming lessons on Saturdays at St Michael's House Leisure Centre in Belcamp, catering to kids from age 3.5 up. The North Dublin school serves families across Portmarnock, Swords, Malahide and Donaghmede. Classes are graded from beginner level Star Fish, focused on water confidence and basic skills, up to advanced Orca classes where children refine all four competitive strokes and build stamina. Dolphin classes offer extra support in small groups with a 4:1 child-to-teacher ratio, and one-to-one lessons are available for children with special needs. Because Splashtastic operates on Saturdays only and demand is high, classes can fill up quickly - a waitlist is available for families who miss out on a spot.
View full details →Happy Cubs
Happy Cubs runs its Swim Cubs and Music Cubs sessions in Blackrock, Dublin, part of a wider network of baby, toddler and preschooler classes across Dublin, Wicklow and Cork. Swim Cubs focuses on water safety, basic swim technique and building confidence in the pool, while Music Cubs (roughly 3-6 months up to 5-6 years) explores rhythm, sound and social connection through songs and play. Both class types are designed to develop life skills at each child's own pace, through play rather than pressure, and give parents a relaxed way to bond with their little one. Whether it's splashing about or singing along, the Blackrock sessions are one of several Happy Cubs venues in the area.
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First Swim
Located at 10 The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter in Sandyford, Dublin 18, First Swim describes itself as Ireland's first purpose-built baby and toddler swim school, designed by parents for parents. Its own pool is heated to 33C, keeping the water comfortable for the youngest swimmers. Classes are aimed at babies and toddlers aged 10 weeks to 3 years, led by certified instructors and structured around bonding, sensory play and building water confidence rather than formal stroke technique. Families have use of spacious changing rooms, ample buggy parking and an on-site cafe, making the whole visit easy to manage with a baby in tow. Get in touch with First Swim for current term dates and pricing at the Sandyford pool.
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Dolphin Swim School
Dolphin Swim School has been teaching children to swim in Dublin for more than 40 years, founded by a former national champion swimmer. Lessons focus on water safety, confidence and skill progression, with small class sizes and a low pupil-to-teacher ratio so each child gets personalised attention rather than being lost in a big group. All instructors are fully qualified and Garda-vetted, and classes run across several venues including St Augustine's, Carmona School, Tullyvale Leisure Centre and Islandbridge, with further locations in Blackrock, Glenageary and Laughanstown. That spread of venues makes it easier for families across south Dublin to find a class close to home.
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Clondalkin Leisure Centre
Clondalkin Leisure Centre, on Nangor Road in Dublin 22, runs a full range of children's swimming lessons from age 3.5 upwards. The structured programme covers everything from first-time beginners to advanced swimmers and junior lifesaving, so children can progress through the levels at the same venue as they grow. Lessons are taught by certified instructors in a modern, award-winning facility, with a strong emphasis on water confidence and safety alongside stroke technique. Classes run every day of the week, making it a convenient option for families across Clondalkin looking for consistent, quality swim instruction close to home.
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Aura Leisure
Aura Leisure De Paul, at St. Vincent's Centre on Navan Road, Dublin 7, runs a structured Swim Academy for children aged 4 and up, with 10 progressive levels from foundational water skills in the 'Ducklings' class up to advanced stroke technique and lifesaving skills in the 'Sharks' level. Lessons take place across the learner and main pools with professionally trained instructors. For younger children, the Junior Swim Academy offers 'Swim Baby' classes for infants up to 30 months and 'Swim Tots' for toddlers, both focused on water familiarity and parent-child bonding. Free swim assessments are available to place each child at the right starting level.
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iSwim Academy (Club Vitae Tallaght)
iSwim Academy's Club Vitae Tallaght base, inside the Maldron Hotel on Whitestown Way, Dublin 24, runs children's swimming lessons for ages 4 and up across seven progressive ability levels. Classes are small, capped at 6-8 children, run for 30 minutes and include continuous assessment as children move up through levels. Lessons run across three annual terms (winter, spring, autumn), each roughly 10 weeks, with intensive five-day-a-week courses also offered during school breaks like Easter and summer. The venue has free parking, changing facilities and an on-site cafe, useful for combining a swim lesson with other errands. Exact term fees aren't published online, so contact the academy directly for current pricing.
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Templeogue College Swim Pool
Templeogue College Swim Pool, on Templeville Road, Dublin 6W, runs a Learn to Swim programme for beginners in a heated 25m community pool, complete with extra-shallow sections suited to first-time swimmers. Run by the Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans, the pool teaches around 2,000 children each week, taking them from their very first time in the water through to confident, fitness-focused swimming. Children are assessed and assigned to specific age and ability bands rather than a fixed class structure. Exact lesson pricing isn't published online, so families are advised to contact the pool directly for level guidance and fees. The indoor venue has changing facilities on site.
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Summer Swimming Camps for Children
SwimCamp runs intensive summer swimming camps for children aged 5 and up with some previous swimming experience, based at Castle Park School Swimming Pool in Dalkey, County Dublin. Camps are split into three skill-based groups, from beginners to more advanced swimmers, with clinics for teens 13+ and certified coaches for personalised attention. Camps run as three consecutive 45-minute daily sessions, building on existing skills, growing water confidence, and covering water safety, stroke technique and endurance. Multiple three-day sessions run across July and August, including 9-11 July, 23-25 July and 13-15 August, each priced at €65. Check with SwimCamp on what to bring — typically a well-fitting swimsuit, towel, goggles and a swim cap if required by the pool.
View full details →Butterfield Wellness Learn to Swim Classes for Kids
Butterfield Wellness runs learn-to-swim classes for children aged 4 to 12 at its Butterfield venue in Dublin 14 (D14 R7N0), catering to everyone from complete beginners to more confident young swimmers looking to improve. Classes are kept small, with an 8:1 teaching ratio, and led by experienced teachers who use fun, confidence-building activities to help children feel comfortable in the water. Weekly 30-minute lessons run in 10-week blocks priced at €130, with a 5% discount for siblings. Swim camps are also available for families wanting a more intensive option during school breaks. Visit the Butterfield Wellness website to register interest for this Dublin 14 location, or check their sister classes in Blanchardstown.
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Toddler Swim School
Toddler Swim School, based at 10 Blackditch Road, Dublin, runs swimming lessons for children aged 1 to 4 years old. Classes focus on building water confidence and skills gradually, at a pace suited to each child rather than a fixed curriculum. The aim is for children to be swimming independently before they start primary school, though many reach that milestone earlier thanks to the encouraging, fun approach used in lessons. It's a good starting point for parents wanting their toddler comfortable and safe in the water from an early age.
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SCD Leisure Tallaght (Tallaght Leisure Centre)
Tallaght Leisure Centre, Fortunestown Way, Dublin 24, runs two swimming programmes for young children: Adult and Toddler Swim, a low-cost pay-as-you-go pool session for babies and toddlers from 4 months to 5 years, and structured Children's Swim Lessons for ages 3 and up, taught by qualified instructors across all ability levels, with lifeguards on duty throughout. Toddler swim sessions can be paid for as you go - check the pool timetable for current times. Swim lessons require a minimum booking of 8 sessions, paid in full at booking, and parents or guardians must remain on site during lessons. The centre is wheelchair accessible with a café, changing facilities and free parking.
View full details →First Swim
First Swim is a purpose-built baby and toddler swim school at 10 The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, Dublin 18, teaching children from 10 weeks to 3 years old alongside a parent in its own heated 33C pool. Lessons run as 10-week terms, seven days a week, focusing on water confidence and early swimming skills in a warm, parent-and-child format designed specifically for babies and toddlers rather than older children. The centre is fully accessible, with free parking, buggy and wheelchair access, changing facilities and an on-site cafe for families before or after class. Term pricing isn't published in advance and is released when each term's booking window opens; discounted 10 euro trial lessons have been offered for new starters.
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Common questions
How many Swimming classes for kids are there in Dublin?
Kids Patch lists 60 Swimming classes for kids in Dublin. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Whereabouts in Dublin can I find Swimming classes for kids?
Swimming listings in Dublin are concentrated in Clontarf (4), Clonsilla (3), Sandyford (3), Santry (3), Tallaght (3), Blackrock (2), Blanchardstown (2), Dalkey (2), and 19 more.
What age range do Swimming classes for kids in Dublin cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 33 of the 60 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do Swimming classes for kids in Dublin cost?
None of the 60 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.
Are there any free Swimming classes for kids in Dublin?
Yes — 2 of the 60 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.