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Kids swimming lessons in Wollongong

We list 14 swim schools teaching kids in Wollongong, covering the City of Wollongong from Helensburgh to Dapto. The best reviewed is EC Sportz Swim and Surf School, with 4.9 stars from 40 Google reviews. 6 say they take toddlers or babies.

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

Teach kids
14
Average rating
4.5
Take toddlers
6
Open Saturdays
10

At a glance

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.

All swim schools teaching kids in Wollongong

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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
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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
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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
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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
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McKeon Swim Centre

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

4.6(19)on GoogleFairy Meadow
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McKeon's Swim Centre

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

4.4(196)on GoogleUnanderra
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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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Common questions

How many swim schools teach kids in Wollongong?
Wollongong.life lists 14 swim schools in Wollongong that say they teach children, in Bulli, Helensburgh, Wollongong, Russell Vale, Dapto, Towradgi and more.
Which swim school for kids in Wollongong has the best reviews?
EC Sportz Swim and Surf School in Wollongong has the highest Google rating among those with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 40 reviews.
Are there swimming lessons for toddlers in Wollongong?
Yes. iSwim School, Crawchys swim school, Northern Stars Swim School, Northern Stars Swim School Dapto, McKeon Swim Centre and others say they take toddlers or babies.
Can kids do swimming lessons on Saturdays in Wollongong?
10 of the 14 list Saturday opening hours. Class times vary by age group, so check each one's timetable.
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.