Learn water safety, confidence and swimming skills
SwimWell offers year-round swimming lessons for children aged 5 months to 18 years — with a choice of four pools in Wellington.
If you’re an existing SwimWell customer, you can change the day and time of your child’s lesson, update your details, and view progress reports by logging in to our online bookings and membership service.
See instructions on how to create an online service account.
New customers
Book a swim assessment and enrolment appointment. Then set up an account for yourself or your child/children.
Courses
We offer a range of courses for children aged 5 months to 18 years. Find out about our different levels and how our courses work.
Pools and services
We offer courses at four indoor heated pools — see our full services in Johnsonville, Karori, Kilbirnie and Tawa.
Your child can now swim unlimited at all of our pools for FREE while enrolled with SwimWell. Please note - normal pool entry fees apply for attending swim clubs, events, aquatic sports etc.
Some pools also have toddlers' pools, spas, and saunas.
Prices
Our prices per lesson start at just $13.00. Courses run during school term-time, and terms range from 8 weeks to 11 weeks long.
How we teach
At SwimWell, we teach your child the skills they need to enjoy and stay safe in the water. They will also learn independence, perseverance, and pride in their achievements.
Related activities
SwimWell swimmers can go on to enjoy water sports like water polo and underwater hockey, and become athletes, swimming teachers and lifeguards.