Kids Swimming
Few sports offer the intensity of coach-parent-athlete relationships that exist in swimming. Urban Swim Academy seeks to develop the potential inherent in such relationships by providing an environment of support, open communication and mutual sharing of knowledge. Our swim coaches pride themselves in having created an identifiable coaching style and seek to extend our leading edge. Children joining Urban Swim Academy will complete a short free assessment to determine their swimming level, so they are swimming with children of similar ability and allow them to progress.
Learn to Swim
Our Kids Learn to Swim Program (Foundation) teaches the principles of aquatic safety, water orientation and survival techniques – the core aquatic skills. These are basic skills a swimmer requires to be comfortable in the water. As the children progress with these skills, learn to swim drills and techniques will be added into their lessons.
We have six levels in our Learn to Swim Program:
- Junior Tadpole (Level 1)
- Tadpole (Level 2)
- Seahorse (Level 3)
- Starfish (Level 4)
- Goldfish (Level 5)
- Pre-Squad (Level 6)
Starting from 3 years old.
YOUTH PROGRAM
Our Youth classes are a 45min lesson specifically for 9-14 years old who are new to the pool or have very little experience as swimmers. Rather than train with children much younger, they will learn the fundamentals of swimming with other children within their age bracket.
Youth Levels:
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- Youth Intro
- Youth Level 1
- Youth Level 2
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Squads
Our Squads prepare our swimmers for short course and long course competitions.
Sessions are between 1 and 1.5 hours long with each day being a different coaching emphasis. Swimmers will lear lane etiquette, master race techniques, and build speed and endurance as they progress through our squad levels.
Each session is well thought out to help develop the swimmers strengths and abilities. Timed events regularly occur to ensure the child is at a competitive level.
Inclusive Swimming
We believe swimming is a life skill EVERYONE deserves.
Our team of experienced coaches, specializing in disability swimming, is dedicated to ensuring that swimming is a possibility for all individuals.
If you or your child require a tailored approach to learning to swim, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will work collaboratively to develop a personalized plan that meets your unique needs.
We also partner with Touch Dubai to offer specialized swimming lessons to their community members. For parents or adults seeking support, Touch Dubai is an excellent organization to engage with.
Mermaid Parties
Do you have a little mermaid at home with a birthday coming up? Book one of our mermaid specialist instructors for a truly unique mermaid party. Parties include learning how to swim with a tail safely, underwater swimming, dolphin kicks, flips, tricks, bubble kisses and heart bubbles. After the party we will send you an underwater video of all the highlights. Children need to wear swimsuits and bring googles and a towel. We can provide the mermaid tails or children are welcome to use their own. Available in your home pool or community pool (if pool charges apply this cost will be added to your final invoice). Six child minimum per booking.
Home School Program
Our Home School Program is for children attending online or home schooling who have the flexibility to take advantage of our weekday morning and midday program. Our swim program adds a PE component to home school curriculum, while at the same time gives the kids an opportunity to interact socially with their home school peers. Sessions are offered at various locations and fees are discounted for off peak timings.
FAQ’s
How much are classes?
Our kids swim program is booked by the term so fees vary based on how many times a week your child swim and how long each term is. Below are the base prices of single classes. Discounts apply for subsequent sessions.
| Level | Single Session |
| Level 1 (Junior Tadpole) – 30 mins | 99.50 AED |
| Level 2 – Level 6 (Tadpole – Jellyfish) – 45 mins | 105 AED |
| Level 7 (Development Bronze Squad) – 75 mins | 110 AED |
| Level 8 (Development Silver Squad) – 90 mins | 120 AED |
| Level 9 (Development Gold Squad) – 90 mins | 120 AED |
| Level 10 (Performance Squad) – 90 mins | 120 AED |
Does my child need to do an assessment?
Yes they do. Our program is based on levels so that children at each level will be of similar ability and learn together at a similar pace. The last thing we want to do is have a child that may not progress at the same speed holding up the rest of the class or becoming bored – that’s not fair on them or the other children in the class.
An assessment is quick (5 – 10 minutes) and our coaches will run your child through a series of short drills to ascertain their level.
Once you know their level, you are able to get them booked into one of our classes.
How do I book an assessment
We run regular FREE assessments at most of our venues.
Fill in our short enquiry form to register your children as students and yourself as their guardian and someone will get back to you about an appropriate assessment spot.
Alternatively, you can call us on 058 554 8130 or 056 966 7333 to chat with someone and arrange this.
How do I book my child into classes?
Once your child has had their assessment, you are able to book their swimming for their assessed level. Booking is handled through our website by clicking on the BOOK NOW tab from the main menu. This allows you to book and pay for classes online (contactless) and starts to create a record of your child’s swimming journey with us.
If you run in to any issues, you can call us on 058 554 8130 or 056 966 7333 to chat with someone.
Is my swimming place guaranteed every term?
We will always advise our current swimmers when the new Term renewals are open via email before we publicly advertise the new Term. However, as swimmers move up levels and/or change days, we cannot guarantee the day and time you want is available. We recommend that you book as soon as your receive our renewal communication.
What happens if we are travelling during the term period ....
We have allowed for this in our flexible make-up policy. If you know you are going to be missing a session during the term due to travel, sickness, or a social occasion, please complete the make-up policy form a day before so our team can reschedule this lesson. Make up form can be found here. Depending on how many sessions you have booked for the term, will depend on how many make-up lessons you qualify for. For full details on the make up-policy, please check out our Terms and Conditions here.
Can I have a trial lesson?
Once our term has started, we prefer to keep the same children at each session – this creates continuity and allows our coaches to focus specifically on the lesson. We also know that children may not feel comfortable for just one lesson and it will take a couple of lessons at least to get into the swing of the class so we recommend that you join for the term.
If things really aren’t working out and you’ve signed up for the whole term, then we’d be happy to discuss options with you and come up with a plan that will work for you and your child.
How long will it take for my child to learn to swim?
Everyone learns at a different rate so unfortunately we can’t give you an accurate time frame! But we won’t just keep them swimming with us for the sake of it. Because of our small class sizes, we can work more closely with each child to ensure they are continually progressing.
If our coaches see something that your child needs specialised help with or your child needs personalised attention from the get-go, then reach out to us or your coach private lesson options.
I'm coming to Wellfit Meydan for the first time....
You are welcome to park in any of the car parks adjacent to the club. This includes the two parking areas in front of and next to the gym. Please proceed to the main reception and tell them you are there for a swim lesson. P
- Urban swimmers are welcome to use the main toilets and changing rooms, these are also equipped with showers. These are accessible from the pool deck area outside.
- If you’d like to use the gym Urban clients can purchase a day pass for 150 AED
- There is an on-site cafe with food, coffee and wifi. Parents of children 8+ can wait there if they prefer however please return to pool deck 5 minutes before the end of your lesson.
I'm coming to Jebel Ali School for the first time.....
Our kids Learn to Swim program runs at the Outdoor/Covered pool at Jebel Ali School.
You can park in the school carpark (advise security you are there for your lesson – they may ask to see your Emirates ID). Walk around outside of the Fitness Building and enter the pool area.
I'm coming to Jumeirah Islands Club for the first time.....
Our Little Penguins and Kids Learn to Swim program runs at the Outdoor pool at Jumeirah Islands Club.
Please remember this is a member’s club.
You can park in the upper or lower carpark – both access the Club.
