Learning to swim is a skill that once learnt at an early age is rarely forgotten and it’s available to people of all ages.

There are many reasons why your child should learn to swim, one of the most important reason being that learning to swim is an essential life-saving skill that may save their life one day.

And keeping up swimming lessons over the summer is beneficial not only for your child but for you as a parent too. Why?

1. Essential for their safety

Making sure that your child is comfortable in and around water is essential for their safety. Learning to swim at a young age and attending regular swimming lessons will help them when you do go on your summer holiday.  Swimming is a life-skill and something that they will retain for their entire life.

2. Maintain progress

Summer is a busy time for the family, but maintaining the progress that your child has gained is key.  The last thing you want is that when they start back after the summer holidays is that they have gone back a level.  Remember swimming is a life skill you want them to gain.

3. Keep developing

Attending regular lessons means that they continue to get stronger and grow as a swimmer.  And who knows after the summer they may have progressed to the next level.

4. Stick to the routine

You already have dedicated swimming lesson days, so by sticking to the routine that way you’re not stuck for things to do with the children.  6 weeks is a long time and can be difficult to keep them entertained. Bring them to their usual swimming lesson while you chill out in the coffee shop and catch up with friends.   

5. Opens doors to other activities

The ability to learn to swim open doors for your child such as attending a swimming club and competing competitively or opens doors to other swimming related activities like diving, synchronised swimming, water polo, diving, canoeing, or  Rookie Lifeguard.

6. Fun and enjoyment!

Most importantly swimming is FUN! Many children take pleasure in splashing around in water and if they have the ability to swim confidently it’s a great opportunity for you to spend quality time with them.  Enjoy our family swimming sessions, click here

Our Learn to Swim programme runs for 48 weeks of the year.  To find out more about the programme click here

Take a look at our new Summer holiday swimming pool timetables here, and make swimming part of your healthy lifestyle this summer.

Not a member?  We offer unlimited gym, swim and fitness classes across all of our Actif facilities all for one price.  Our household membership is &41a month  and is perfect for families (2 adults and up to 4 children under 18years). Click here for details.

What is the Leisure Saver Card?

Those who are eligible can pay &10 for an annual Leisure Saver Card membership which will give you access to discounts of up to 40% off* normal charges for gym, swim and fitness classes in Carmarthen, Llanelli, Amman Valley and Newcastle Emlyn Leisure Centres.

* Discounts of up to 40% will apply to selected activities at the named participating leisure centres during off peak times, all other times will be discounted at 10%. For full details of discounts available click here.  Off peak times are facility opening time until 4pm and 9-10pm Monday – Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday (subject to facility opening hours).

The Leisure Saver Card is available to;

• Loyalty Adult (available to everyone)
• Loyalty Junior (available to everyone under 16’s)
• Young at Heart (Adults over 50’s)
• Student Saver (14 years or above)
• Bonus Saver (to anyone receiving financial assistance)

Discounts available

10% discounts;

Only the following membership will entitle you to 10% discounts off normal charges to the gym, swim or fitness classes. Discounts available Mon-Sunday during facility opening hours.

• Loyalty Adult (available to everyone)
• Loyalty Junior (available to everyone under 16’s)

40% discounts;

Only the following membership will entitle you up to 40% discounts off normal charges to the gym, swim and fitness classes during off peak hours and 10% off normal charges to the gym, swim and fitness classes for all peak time activities.  Proof of eligibility must be presented;

• Young at Heart
  All adults 50+.  Proof of age will be required by presenting driving licence, passport or birth certificate.

• Student Saver
  For students aged 14 years or above.  Must confirm student status by providing a letter from the school, college or university on headed paper, confirming applicant is in full time education dated within last 3 months

• Bonus Saver
  Available to those receiving financial assistance from one of the following; Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, Housing Benefit / Council Tax Benefit, Disability Living Allowance, Invalid Care Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance & Other Disability Allowances & Benefits.  Also available to dependent children aged 16 years and under of a Bonus Saver Card holder living at the same address

To apply for a Leisure Saver Card please visit your nearest Actif Leisure Centre and ask reception for more information on any of the above memberships.