
Get those little flippers ready to rock out in the swimming pool! Little Steps has gone underwater to deliver Hong Kong’s Best Swim Lessons for babies, kids, and adults too. You will get all the information you need for triathlon training, private swim coaches, and more! We have the best swim classes rounded up and ready for you.
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One of Hong Kong's most popular swim schools offers swim programs for babies (Infant Aquatic Programme) and for kids (Harry Wright International's Learn To Swim Programme). Their Learn To Swim Programme is for kids ages 4 Years+ and is a progressive program that ensures kids learn to swim in a safe, positive, and structured environment. All swimmers are divided up by level and taught with their tried and true modern curricula which ensure safety, establish goals and attain tasks.
Harry Wright International, Locations include Aberdeen Marina Club (Members & Member's Guests Only), Discovery Bay Club Siena, Hong Kong Country Club, South China Athletic Association, West Island School, +852 2575 6279, swimming@harrywright.com.hk, www.harrywright.com.hk . Follow them on instagram @hwiswimminghk. Enroll here!
Beat the summer heat with one of many swimming classes at YWCA International Kids Club catering to various age groups and different skill levels. For the younger crowd, we also have parent and baby swimming classes available so that you can be there with your child every step of the way in the learning process while bonding and building confidence. For children age 1 - 5+ yrs.
YWCA, 3/F, 1 MacDonnell Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 3476 1340, clle@ywca.org.hk, https://clle.ywca.org.hk
ESF Sharks has become one of the best learn to swim programs in Hong Kong, with many locations across Hong Kong. It is the ideal opportunity for children of all ages starting from 4 months up to experience a positive and exciting introduction to water and the sport of swimming. For baby swimming programs helps children at all levels (starting at the age of 2.5) to develop comfort and confidence in the water with stroke techniques. In contrast, their advanced programs offer a competitive pathway for the stronger swimmers. Don't miss their adult learn to swim and other courses such as Water Polo, Jr. Lifeguard, CPR-First Aid, and Triathlon Training.
ESF (swimming lessons are open to both ESF and non-ESF students at many locations across Hong Kong) +852 2711 1280, swimming@esf.org.hk, www.esf.org.hk
HKASA, 18 Oi Kwan Road, Room 1003, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 2572 8594 / +852 2572 8524, hkasa@hkasa.org.hk, www.hkasa.org.hk
Hong Kong Hurricanes Swimming School is located at Australian International School (AISHK) in Kowloon Tong and it is part of ESF Sharks. It is the ideal opportunity for young children to experience a positive and exciting introduction to water and the sport of swimming. The program is based on teaching the fundamental skills of swimming, teaching through the medium of games and activities, in addition to traditional methods. Swimming lessons start at the early age of 4-months old babies.
Hong Kong Hurricanes (swimming lessons are open to both AISHK and non AISHK students), 3A Norfolk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. +852 2711 1280, aishkswimming@esf.org.hk, www.hkhurricanes.com
Hong Kong Stingrays Swim Club, terezatam@hkstingrays.com, www.hkstingrays.com
Splash Swimming has been providing kids in Hong Kong with swim instruction for several years! Their program - Aqua Babies, will have your babes swimming circles around you in no time! The program is suitable for mother and baby groups that provide family-centric aquatic education, focusing on family bonding, touch-communications, water safety and swim techniques necessary to become a good lil' swimmer. Experienced instructors use a gentle, child-centered approach to teach core skills.
Splash Swim Program, Parkview Spa & Resort, 88 Tai Tam Reservoir Road, Southside, Hong Kong, +852 2812 3945, spa@hongkongparkview.com, www.hongkongparkview.com
Multi-Sport, Locations vary, http://multi-sport.com.hk/
Hong Kong Swimming Academy is a popular swim school in Hong Kong operating swim lessons at Canadian School, Kellett School, Good Hope Primary School, and King George V. They offer a vast array of classes, including baby swimming classes (starting at ages 6 months) to intermediate and advanced. They also offer adult swim classes, aqua fitness, and private swim classes too. Students will be granted an HKSA certification upon completion of the full course.
Hong Kong Swimming Academy, locations all over Hong Kong including Canadian School And Kellett School, https://www.hkswimmingacademy.com
Private Swim Instructors:
Float Plus (Locations all over Hong Kong)
Allison Tam (Kennedy Town, Mid Levels, Baguio Villas and surrounding areas)
Mango Swimming Club (Sai Kung)
Mike Liu (+852 9669 1932)
Kayley Tomlin (+852 6071 6344)
More Swim Classes In Hong Kong:
Stanford Swim School (all over HK)
Infant Aquatics (Drowning Prevention Programs)
CIS Learn To Swim Program (learntoswim@cis.edu.hk)
YMCA Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Triathlon & Open Water Swimming Training Program
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