Lis' Swimming School

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Lis' Swimming School Swimming school based in Craighall Park, Johannesburg Our big pool is 15x6m and is used for Learn to Swim, Stroke Correction/Training as well as Adult Lessons.

We are based in Craighall Park in the heart of Johannesburg's Northern Suburbs, established in 1974 for summer teaching, we have become the largest all season swim teaching facility in the area; teaching generations of people to swim. We have 2 fully indoor, heated pools:

Our small pool is a 5 x 5m pool, used for Aquatots®, Learn to Swim, Adults. We offer a safe environment for people of all ages to learn to swim or master their strokes.

22/10/2026

Some things are worth starting early.
Swimming is one of them.

When babies and young children are introduced to the water from an early age, they have more time to become comfortable in their environment, develop water awareness and build confidence through age-appropriate skills.

It is not about expecting your little one to become a strong swimmer overnight. It is about giving them a head start and allowing those skills to develop as they grow.

Because one day, that little swimmer will be the child who feels confident around the pool, understands the water and knows what to do.

Start them young. Give them a skill for life.

Book your little one’s swimming lessons with LIs' Swimming School on 082 722 0081 or click the WhatsApp link to get started.

Some babies crawl. Some babies splash. Ours are learning to swim!From those first little kicks to building water confide...
19/10/2026

Some babies crawl. Some babies splash. Ours are learning to swim!

From those first little kicks to building water confidence, every splash is a chance to learn something new.

At Lis' Swimming School, we make swimming lessons fun, supportive and age-appropriate, helping little swimmers develop skills and confidence in the water from an early age.

Because it's never too early to start building a lifelong love for the water!

Ready to get your little swimmer started? Contact us by clicking on the WhatsApp link.

15/10/2026

Some children are scared of the depth. Some are scared of the sound of splashing.

Some just don't like being wet in the face. It is never the same thing twice.

Before our instructors teach a skill, they take the time to find out what is actually worrying that specific child. That's the difference between a lesson a child dreads and one they look forward to.

Want your child taught this way? Contact Lis' Swim School on 082 722 0081.

Save this one for whenever the pool season questions come up, because they always do.These are the questions we hear mos...
13/10/2026

Save this one for whenever the pool season questions come up, because they always do.

These are the questions we hear most from parents once the pool is open for the season. The short version: lessons help, supervision is still non-negotiable, and there is no single age where a child is automatically safe alone in water.

Have a question specific to your child? Contact Lis' Swim School on 082 772 0081.

09/10/2026

Three weeks ago, putting his head under the water was the hardest part of the lesson. Now it is the part he asks for.

This is what steady, unrushed teaching looks like. No child is forced into a skill before they are ready, and that is exactly why the fear turns into confidence instead of staying fear.

Curious how quickly your own child could get here? Contact Lis' Swimming School on 082 722 0081.

The pool cover is coming off. For most families, that means water safety season has already started, even if summer stil...
07/10/2026

The pool cover is coming off. For most families, that means water safety season has already started, even if summer still feels a few weeks away.

A child who was confident in the water in April can be rusty by October. The best time to check in on that is now, before the pool is in daily use, not once the holidays are already underway.

Want to get your child ready before summer? Contact Lis' Swimming School on 082 722 0081 to ask about a spot this term.

October lessons are opening at Lis’ Swim School. Whether your child is just starting out or building on skills from this...
29/09/2026

October lessons are opening at Lis’ Swim School.

Whether your child is just starting out or building on skills from this term, now is the time to lock in a spot before classes fill.

Contact Lis’ Swim School at 082 722 0081 or click the WhatsApp link to book.

22/09/2026

Every strong swimmer started somewhere, and for a lot of children, that starting point is hesitant and unsure.

Progress happens in stages. First comfort in the water, then confidence, then the actual skills, and eventually the independence to swim on their own. There is no fixed timeline. Every child moves through it differently, and our instructors meet them exactly where they are.

Ready to start your child's own progress? Contact Lis’ Swim School at 082 722 0081.

Why don’t we rely on floaties to teach children to swim?Because our goal is not simply to keep a child above the water. ...
17/09/2026

Why don’t we rely on floaties to teach children to swim?

Because our goal is not simply to keep a child above the water. It is to help them develop the skills and confidence to understand what their own body can do in the water.

Swimming lessons help children learn to float, breathe, kick, move, change position and recover. These are skills they can develop and carry with them as they become more capable swimmers.

Flotation devices can be useful in certain situations, but they should never replace active supervision or be relied on as a way to teach swimming. Properly fitted life jackets are also important when children are around open water.

At Lis’ Swim School, we focus on building real water skills, confidence and capability, at a pace appropriate for each child.

Wondering whether your child is ready to start swimming lessons?

Contact Lis’ Swim School at 082 722 0081 to ask us about when to start, how lessons work and which class is right for your child.

Let's build skills they can rely on in the water.

Nothing tells our story better than the families who have been through it.If your child has been through our programme a...
15/09/2026

Nothing tells our story better than the families who have been through it.

If your child has been through our programme at Lis’ Swim School, we would love to hear about it. Tell us in the comments what stood out for your family.

Thinking about starting? Contact Lis’ Swim School at 082 722 0081 or click the WhatsApp link to find out more.

Address

36 Buckingham Avenue, Craighall Park
Randburg
2196

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

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