30 October 2026

Building confidence in Glasgow's young swimmers: 10 years of Learn to Swim

A group of young people taking part in a swimming lesson in a pool. They are holding hands and swimming in a circle

September marked a fantastic milestone as we celebrated 10 years of delivering Learn to Swim lessons.

Teams across all our pool venues hosted a week of fun games, pool activities, and splash sessions. To mark the 10th anniversary, everyone taking part received a special commemorative medal.

Celebration highlights and community feedback

  • 2,500+ young swimmers joined in the anniversary activities across the city.
  • 200+ creative entries for our special Design a T-Shirt competition.

We heard from parents about how lessons have helped build confidence, teach water safety, and make new friends. Our young swimmers have also shared what they love most about their lessons.

You can watch their video stories and find out more about how to join the programme. Visit the Learn to Swim section on the Glasgow Life website.