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Swimming classes held at Gemstones Pools and soon Newlands School

boy swimming underwater chelmsfordFrom 3 months old a baby can be introduced to the pool, in a friendly and enjoyable class. Baby swimming classes are ideal for improving bonding and confidence. You will learn different holds, safety points and practices that will encourage your childs natural reflexes to become voluntary movements. The classes are designed to work with you and your baby at your own individual pace, ensuring a fun and enjoyable experience.

The pre school swimming classes are for toddlers going in on their own, with an emphasis on fun toddlers can start improving their strokes, gain independence, and build confidence while exploring the pool. A key part of the lesson is on safety.

Babies are required to wear the Splashabout Happy Nappies, they are avaliable from gemstone pool or can be bought direct from Splashabout.net




Gemstone Pools

Gemstone Pools Ltd is a brand new purpose built pool with babies and toddlers in mind.

There is a viewing area where you can purchase a cup of tea or coffee and watch your child learn to swim. Also a small area for siblings to play.


Classes run every half hour on the
following days:-
  • Mondays - 13:30 till 15:00
  • Tuesdays - 12:00 till 13:30
  • Thursdays - 12:30 till 15:00
  • Fridays - 14:00 till 16:00
Gemstone Pools Ltd,
Rough Hill Farm Complex,
The Tye,
East Hanningfield,
CM3 8BY

Also New Location as from September...

Newlands Spring pool, is a school pool which is kept at a high temperature which makes it ideal to run baby classes. The pool is one depth, with changing rooms and space for spectators to watch.

newlands pool

Newlands Spring School,
Nickleby Rd,
Chelmsford,
CM1 4UU

Lesson times 11.30 till 1pm Wednesdays