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Sheffield Healthy Holidays – Zest Swimming
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Zest are offering swimming activates as part of Sheffield Health Holidays, for all Sheffield children and young people eligible for free school meals – all completely FREE!
We have a number of different sessions taking place throughout the summer holidays.
A Swimming session for disabilities and SEND, will be available from 1.30 pm to 2.05 pm every Monday throughout August (excluding Monday 29th August). An adult MUST be in the water with the child.
There will then be a fun session from 2.15 pm to 2.50pm. This is for children who are or have met the Stage 4 Swim England standards. Please only register your child if they meet the criteria.
Swimming lessons will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout August at 1.30pm and 2.05pm for 35 minutes. We have some extra places available for our lessons on a Wednesday at 2.15pm, these are open to 5-9 year olds and suitable for your child if:
- They can not swim at all.
- They are a complete beginner.
- They may have never been in a swimming pool before
- They may have been in the water before, but they can not swim and would need arm bands, back floats and other support.
or if:
- They are water confident, i.e. they have been in the water before.
- They can swim with aids (armbands, back floats, woggles or other support)
(S6 > Zest Swimming and Sport Sessions)
Please arrive at reception 10 minutes before the lesson is due to start to register your child and get your child ready for the swimming lessons.
Our Frequently Asked Questions have further information on how to prepare your child for lessons.
You will receive an email follow-up to remind you of your booking.
Week beginning 8th August
Monday 8th August
Time | Session |
Disabilities and special needs - a carer/parent must be in the water with the child | |
Fun session - your child must be able to swim to the Swim England Stage 4 standards. |
Tuesday 9th August
Time | Group 1 | Group 2 |
Beginners Swimming Lesson - ask for availability | Stage 2 Swimming lesson - - ask for availability | |
Beginners Swimming lesson - ask for availability | Stage 3 and above Swimming lesson - ask for availability |
Wednesday 10th August
Time | Group 1 | Group 2 |
Beginners Swimming Lesson - ask for availability | Stage 2 Swimming lesson - - ask for availability | |
Week beginning 15th August
Monday 15th August
Time | Session |
Disabilities and special needs - a carer/parent must be in the water with the child | |
Fun session - your child must be able to swim to the Swim England Stage 4 standards. |
Tuesday 16th August
Time | Group 1 | Group 2 |
Beginners Swimming Lesson - ask for availability | Stage 2 Swimming lesson - - ask for availability | |
Beginners Swimming lesson - ask for availability | Stage 3 and above Swimming lesson - ask for availability |
Wednesday 24th August
Time | Group 1 | Group 2 |
Beginners Swimming Lesson - ask for availability | Stage 2 Swimming lesson - - ask for availability | |
Week beginning 22nd August
Monday 22nd August
Time | Session |
Disabilities and special needs - a carer/parent must be in the water with the child | |
Fun session - your child must be able to swim to the Swim England Stage 4 standards. |
Tuesday 23rd August
Time | Group 1 | Group 2 |
Beginners Swimming Lesson - ask for availability | Stage 2 Swimming lesson - - ask for availability | |
Beginners Swimming lesson - ask for availability | Stage 3 and above Swimming lesson - ask for availability |
Wednesday 24th August
Time | Group 1 | Group 2 |
Beginners Swimming Lesson - ask for availability | Stage 2 Swimming lesson - - ask for availability | |
Week beginning 29th August
Monday 22nd August
No Sessions – bank holiday
Tuesday 30th August
Time | Group 1 | Group 2 |
Beginners Swimming Lesson - ask for availability | Stage 2 Swimming lesson - - ask for availability | |
Beginners Swimming lesson - ask for availability | Stage 3 and above Swimming lesson - ask for availability |
Wednesday 31st August
Time | Group 1 | Group 2 |
Beginners Swimming Lesson - ask for availability | Stage 2 Swimming lesson - - ask for availability | |
Frequently asked questions
Don’t forget:
- Appropriate swimwear
- No jewellery
- No armbands or other buoyancy aids, Zest provides all the necessary equipment for your child’s lesson. Some children however may prefer to bring their own woggle.
- Please ensure your child hasn’t eaten anything substantial before the session and encourage them to use the bathroom beforehand to minimise disruption to the lesson.
