
Getting your little one in the swimming pool is a great way for them to combat any fear of the water and to also have a fun time together. Swimming teaches kids about water safety, promotes bonding and helps to develop their coordination and learning skills. So get yourself down to the pool and have a splashing good time! We have a list of the best infant and baby swim classes in Hong Kong as well as some great private instructors that can come to you!
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ESF Sharks has become one of the best swimming programs in Hong Kong, with many locations across Hong Kong and catering to babies on up. It is ideal for babies as young as 4 months to experience a positive and exciting introduction to water. Check out their Adult & Child classes for more information on baby-friendly swim classes.
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
Aqua-Tots, is for water babes aged 6 - 18 months and 19 - 35 months. The program aims at providing an opportunity for parents to share the joy of learning swimming with their child, and to enhance the child’s limb development through basic movement skills activities. By the end of the session, most toddlers will learn buoyancy and develop leg strength.
YMCA, 41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2268 7000, www.ymcahk.org.hk. Click here for swim program information.
As one of Hong Kong's best swimming school, Harry Wright International has been teaching mini swimmers since 1975. They offer classes for kids ages four months and up, including the Infant Aquatic Programme and competitive swimming with professional swim coaches. A great option for families with multiple kids, as there are often classes at the same time for different ages. Classes fill-up quickly, so register in advance!
Harry Wright International, various venues in Hong Kong including West Island School in Pokfulam, Club Siena in DB, and Canadian International School in Aberdeen, +852 2575 6279, swimming@harrywright.com.hk, www.harrywright.com.hk
They are passionate about creating a friendly, fun, and safe environment for all our swimmers. They offer a cohesive, comprehensive, and progressive pathway from their ‘Parent and Baby class to their ‘Competitive Swim Program’. Parent and baby classes are available on weekends and private available on request! Classes are held at different locations throughout Hong Kong.
Multi-Sport Ltd, Various locations, www.multi-sport.com.hk
Aqua Babies will have your babes swimming circles around you in no time! The program, suitable for mother and baby groups, provides a quality family-centered 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-centric approach to teach core skills. Find out more here.
Splash Swim School, Various locations, +852 2812 3945, splashswimminghk@gmail.com, www.hongkongparkview.com
Private Swim Instructors:
Float Plus (Locations all over Hong Kong)
Mike Liu (+852 9669 1932)
Kayley Tomlin (+852 6071 6344)
Allison Tam (Kennedy Town, Mid Levels, Baguio Villas and surrounding areas)
Mango Swimming Club (Sai Kung)
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)
Shrewsbury (Po Lam - ages 6-40 months)
Triathlon & Open Water Swimming Training Program
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