Dive into excellence with our swim school - where learning to swim is a breeze for all ages!
WELCOME TO
Swimming lessons for babies and children!
Thank you for visiting Mad About Swimming. Our aim is to provide high quality swimming lessons from one year upwards. Our ethos focuses on providing small groups for non-swimmers and beginners which ensures that each child receives plenty of swimming and individual attention they deserve. We run various ability groups at any one time, enabling siblings to be taught either at the same time or back to back in most cases.
Autumn Term 2026
Welcome back for a new term!
Monday 7th September -
Friday 23rd October (7 weeks)
Half Term
Monday 2nd November -
Friday 11th December (6 weeks)
Our splash gallery
''Our children have gained so much confidence attending Mad About Swimming lessons at Capernwray. Lorna and her team build positive relationships with the children, making learning fun and exciting. We are amazed at how quickly they have developed into fantastic swimmers.''
Kathryn Brown, Headteacher Yealand Primary School
We are proud to work closely with local Primary Schools to deliver the Swimming National Curriculum
School Swimming Schedule
Autumn Term 2026
Monday Lessons
21st Sept-30th Nov 2026
Tuesday Lessons
22nd Sept - 1st Dec 2026
Wednesday Lessons
4th Nov - 25th Nov 2026
Adult and child classes
For children age 1-3 with a parent or carer
We are delighted to offer adult and child classes at Mad About Swimming. This is a fantastic way to build your child's water confidence and safety.
About Us
Mad About Swimming is a privately run swim school which was established in 2007. Originally ‘Little Nippers Swim School’ the business has continued to grow by building a good reputation for offering quality swimming lessons. We have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers who teach in accordance with the ASA National Plan for teaching Swimming (NPTS). Our teachers are in the water for all non-swimmers, beginner and intermediate classes. The pools are manned by a lifeguard during all swimming sessions.
Testimonials
Sarah
"These lessons are absolutely fantastic! My children have both made a massive amount of progress in a very short time. Thank you!"
Mrs L
"Maisie thoroughly enjoyed her lessons and the small group sizes ensured she maintained concentration!!! Thank you."
Miss E
"We’ve been amazed at the progress our three year old has made in just a few days. Our instructor was brilliant with the children and the levels were set perfectly for them."
Natalie C
"My girls really enjoyed their lessons here, the teachers are brill and the pool lovely and clean."
Sara
"Wow indeed! I really am impressed that he is indeed swimming so quickly when a few weeks ago he didn't want to get his face wet."