Summer Activities at Plymouth Active
Discover what’s on offer this summer at Plymouth Active!


Summer Swim Courses
We’re excited to let you know that our summer swim courses will be available throughout the summer holidays!
These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for swimmers to make rapid progress in a short space of time. Whether your child is looking to build confidence, improve technique, or learn key skills intensively, our highly qualified and experienced coaches are here to help.
We offer a couple of options and a variety of times, so choose what suits you!
Stage Summer Crash Courses
Running Monday to Friday for just £42.50 per week, these daily 30-minute lessons are the perfect way to rapidly boost your child’s water confidence and progress in the pool. We are offering sessions for all abilities across five action-packed weeks starting July 27th, including standard Stages 1-5, lifesaving Rookie Lifeguard training (Stages 6+), advanced Technical Stroke Development (Stages 6-10), and a thrilling final week of Aqua Skills & Fun featuring water polo, starts, turns, and exciting relay races.
With strict limits on class sizes – including just 8 spaces per session for our final week – spots always fill up incredibly fast. Don’t miss out on an amazing summer of swimming; stop by reception, call our team at 01752 606900, or reserve your spot online right now!
1:1 Intensive 30-minute swim sessions
Priced at £145 for a full Monday–Friday week, these personalised 30-minute daily lessons (with time slots allocated between 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM) are perfect for building confidence, improving technique, and learning key skills intensively with our highly qualified coaches.
We expect both of these fantastic programs to fill up incredibly quickly, so don’t wait to secure your preferred week!
To secure a place, please email us with your preferred week. Time slots will then be allocated and confirmed based on availability.
Holiday Club
Our vibrant holiday club provides a safe and fun environment where your children can experience a wide range of activities, from swimming and science workshops, to climbing and arts and crafts. Our holiday club is delivered by experienced staff who provide a safe and welcoming experience where your children will have fun and make new friends. We cater for children 6 to 11 years and operate with this summer holiday from 08:00 to 17:00.
There is also FREE Fit & Fed Spaces available 09:00 – 15.00.
To book please email via the button below:
Fit & Fed on Tour
Join us this summer for Fit and Fed on Tour! We are absolutely delighted to be working in partnership with Plymouth City Council’s Fit and Fed programme to bring free community days to our local parks. Running from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, these fantastic events include packed lunches for the children, and the programme proudly offers funded holiday club places for children on benefit-related free school meals. Come along, get active, and enjoy a great day out with the family at the following locations:
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Tuesday, 4th August: Victoria Park
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Tuesday, 11th August: Tothill Park
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Tuesday, 18th August: Ernesettle Green
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Tuesday, 25th August: Central Park
We can’t wait to see you there for a fun-filled day in the community!
What else is Happening?
Step out and get active with your little one this summer by joining our brand-new Buggy Walking class at the Plymouth Life Centre! Led by our friendly instructor, Donna, this 6-week programme is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some fresh air, gently build your fitness, and connect with other parents and caregivers in the community.
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Start Date: Tuesday, 21st July (Running for 6 weeks)
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Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
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Meeting Point: Outside the front entrance of the Plymouth Life Centre
Grab your buggy, lace up your trainers, and come enjoy a wonderful morning walk with us!
Keep active and have fun in the sports hall this summer with our flexible Pay As You Go (PAYG) sessions! Whether you’re a badminton enthusiast looking for some casual “No Strings” court time or eager to jump into the fast-paced fun of pickleball, we’ve got you covered. Running throughout the summer holidays, these drop-in sessions are just £4.50 each, making it easier than ever to grab a racket or paddle and get playing.
Join us on the courts at the following times:
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Mondays (27th July – 24th August): 10:30 AM – 12:25 PM
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Tuesdays (28th July – 25th August): 8:05 PM – 10:00 PM
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Thursdays (30th July – 26th August): 8:05 PM – 10:00 PM
Simply drop in, pay as you go, and we’ll see you on the court!
Make a splash this summer with our newly added Public Diving sessions! Whether you are looking to practice your technique, build your confidence, or simply experience the thrill of the diving boards, we have opened up even more opportunities for you to take the plunge.
Check out the extra drop-in sessions available throughout July and August:
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Mondays (27th July; 3rd, 10th & 17th August): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Wednesdays:
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29th July; 5th & 12th August: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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19th August: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
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Thursdays (30th July; 6th, 13th & 20th August): 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM & 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Fridays (31st July; 7th, 14th & 21st August): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Spaces are available to book now, so come along and enjoy some extra time on the boards!




