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Kids swimming lessons in Wollongong and the Illawarra

We list 19 swim schools teaching kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. The best reviewed is LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE, with 4.9 stars from 52 Google reviews. 11 say they take toddlers or babies.

Updated 30 September 2026. Ratings as last checked on each business's Google profile.

Teach kids
19
Average rating
4.5
Take toddlers
11
Open Saturdays
15

At a glance

  1. 01iSwim School5.0
  2. 02Shellharbour Swim Academy5.0
  3. 03Crawchys swim school5.0
  4. 04LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE4.9
  5. 05EC Sportz Swim and Surf School4.9
  6. 06Northern Stars Swim School4.9
  7. 07PK Swim School4.9
  8. 08YOUR SWIM4.9

What swimming lessons for kids involve

Learn to swim programs run in small groups by age and ability, usually from babies (with a parent in the water) through to school-age stroke correction and squads. Most run through the school term with holiday intensives.

Come and try days and kids events coming up

From our What's On calendar, for the next eight weeks.

All swim schools teaching kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands

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iSwim School

Swim school, swim lessons Bulli, Thirroul, Woonona, Corrimal, Balgownie, Towradgi. Baby toddler swim lessons. Kids swim lessons. Best swim shool wollongong

5.0(9)on GoogleBulli
Swimming Pool
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LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE

Leonie's Swim For Life are passionate about teaching all levels of Learn to Swim, a skill that your child will have for life! From Babies & Beginners, to competent squad training.

4.9(52)on GoogleBarrack Heights
Swimming Pool
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EC Sportz Swim and Surf School

Kids and Adults Swimming and Surfing Classes in Wollongong and Port Kembla. Kids learn to swim, surf, Saturday nippers. Creative kid and Active kid provider, NDIS participants welcome. Call 4283 6333

4.9(40)on GoogleWollongong
Swimming Pool
Open now

YOUR SWIM

Make the most of your home pool. Save time and avoid traffic with swimming lessons at home! YOUR SWIM: mobile swim school in Illawarra, New South Wales.

4.9(10)on GoogleTowradgi
Swimming Pool
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Nippers 2 Flippers Swim School

With over 40 years combined experience, we are passionate about providing a fun & family friendly environment to learn how to swim for all.

4.8(75)on GoogleFigtree
Swimming Pool

McKeon Swim Centre

Welcome to McKeon's Swim School. Providing quality swimming programs to the Wollongong & Illawarra area.

4.6(19)on GoogleFairy Meadow
Swimming Pool
Open now

McKeon's Swim Centre

Welcome to McKeon's Swim School. Providing quality swimming programs to the Wollongong & Illawarra area.

4.4(196)on GoogleUnanderra
Swimming Pool

Kids Aquatic Survival School Figtree

KASS deliver Australia's safest, most effective, accelerated aquatic survival program for non verbal infants and young children in NSW, VIC and WA. Our program focuses on aquatic survival skills targeted to children…

4.0(1)on GoogleFigtree
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Other swim schools across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands

These offer swimming lessons but do not say whether children can join. Ask them about kids' classes.

Common questions

How many swim schools teach kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
Wollongong.life lists 19 swim schools across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands that say they teach children, in Bulli, Albion Park, Helensburgh, Barrack Heights, Wollongong, Russell Vale and more. Another 1 offers swimming lessons but does not say whether children can join.
Which swim school for kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands has the best reviews?
LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE in Barrack Heights has the highest Google rating among those with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 52 reviews.
Are there swimming lessons for toddlers across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
Yes. iSwim School, Shellharbour Swim Academy, Crawchys swim school, LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE, Northern Stars Swim School and others say they take toddlers or babies.
Can kids do swimming lessons on Saturdays across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
15 of the 19 list Saturday opening hours. Class times vary by age group, so check each one's timetable.
Are there free trials or come and try days for swimming lessons across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
Coming up: Inflatable obstacle course at Sussex Inlet Aquatic Centre (Wednesday 30 September, Sussex Inlet); Holiday Breaststroke Clinic (Wednesday 7 October, Bomaderry); Free BUB and ME Aqua Active trial at Bomaderry Aquatic Centre (Wednesday 7 October, Bomaderry).
What age can kids start swimming lessons?
Most swim schools take babies from about 6 months in parent and child classes, and start independent lessons around 3 to 4 years old. Check each school's own age groups.

Swimming lessons for kids elsewhere

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On for kids

Areas we cover: the City of Wollongong, Shellharbour City, the Municipality of Kiama, the Shoalhaven, the Southern Highlands (Wingecarribee).