“I hope all budding swimmers can enjoy the water - no matter how fast or slow they are. Everyone should be able to express themselves in the pool and feel the happiness and freedom swimming has to offer.”
Joseph SchoolingOlympic Swimming Gold Medalist & Director at The Swim Lab
We want every child to find their happy place in the water. At The Swim Lab, we see the pool as a learning environment where kids can learn through play and grow as active, confident kids who thrive both in and beyond the pool.
Experience our child-centered approach to sport through our weekly term classes and holiday camps at our pools in Bukit Timah and Buona Vista.
Whether your child is new to the water or a novice swimmer, our swim classes for kids are designed to celebrate every child’s achievements. Our learn-to-swim programmes are co-created and endorsed by experienced national athletes, including Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling.
Whether you’re looking for weekly term-time swim classes or holiday sports camps, we’ve got you covered.
We’re rooting for every child to experience the joys and benefits of sports.
Grouped by similar abilities, classes are kept small and cosy – so every child learns at a pace and in an environment that’s conducive for them. Our pedagogy encourages play and growth in a child-centered environment, so that even the most water-shy child experiences the pool as a welcoming, safe, and fun space for learning.
Structured, methodical learning progression.
Our in-house curriculum is designed for every child to experience smooth learning progression at levels appropriate to them. Every child who joins Swim Lab is first assessed and placed during a friendly free trial session, so that their journey with us is tailored to their abilities and optimised for their growth – within and beyond the pool.
Child-centered instructors who emphasise safety, fun, and growth for every child.
Our team of fun-loving coaches comprise former athletes who deeply understand the benefits of water sport and share a passion for facilitating holistic swim experiences that inspire kids – both within and beyond the pool. In addition to graduating from our in-house 80-hour training programme and being certified in child safeguarding and first aid, our coaches are also trained in play-based, child-centered approaches by Playeum.
At Swim Lab, we have unnparalleled expertise behind our programmes. We are proud to have Olympic Gold Medalist Joseph Schooling as our Programme Advisor, bringing with him a wealth of world-class experience, insight, and inspiration.
Joseph’s involvement ensures that every aspect of our Learn-to-Swim and developmental curriculum is built with purpose and progression in mind. His guidance helps shape a training philosophy that goes beyond just mastering strokes. It instills resilience, discipline, and passion, drawing from his own journey to Olympic glory.
This is especially important in a swim school, as it ensures that young swimmers are not only taught the how of swimming but also the why. Through his input, our programmes become more than just lessons—they become stepping stones toward greater personal growth and sporting potential. When kids are exposed to role models like Joseph, it makes their goals feel real, relatable, and within reach.
It’s not just about swimming—it’s about building character through sport.
[The coaches] are fun, they use all sorts of equipment, they are gentle yet firm in their own ways. Their approach towards children who’re afraid is assuring and the children feel secure with them. My children are definitely benefitting well from their lessons.
S, Preschool Principal
Beyond learning to swim – we believe every child can grow, thrive, and make meaningful accomplishments with the right support, with the pool as their classroom. We can’t wait to welcome your kid to the pool – book a free trial or reach out to our team.
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