The term swimming camp originally referred to structured training programmes for more advanced swimmers looking to improve their personal best times through high-volume training — typically 4 to 5 hours a day, Monday to Friday during school holidays. Today, many parents also use the term “swimming camp” to describe any structured, planned daily swimming programme during the school holiday season.
Our Summer 2026 1:1 crash course follows exactly that same concept — daily weekday sessions running Monday to Friday throughout the summer holidays. The key difference is session length. Our crash courses run for 30 minutes per day, making them suitable for all levels — from the most complete beginner child or adult who has never been in a pool, right through to more advanced swimmers who want to sharpen technique and improve their times.
Whether you have been searching for a swimming camp in London or a summer swimming crash course, our 5-day intensive 1:1 programme is designed to deliver real, measurable progress for your child regardless of their current ability.
We have limited places available across two South West London venues for Summer 2026. Each course runs Monday to Friday — five consecutive days of dedicated 1:1 coaching for children aged 3–16.
Available time slots: 9.00–9.30am | 9.30–10.00am | 10.00–10.30am
View All Dates & Book Online →When parents search for a summer swimming camp in London, what they are really looking for is fast progress in a short amount of time. That is exactly what our 1:1 crash course delivers — and it does so far more effectively than any group camp setting.
In a typical group swimming lesson with 6 to 10 children, your child may receive just 3 to 5 minutes of direct instructor attention per session. In our 1:1 crash course format, every single minute of every session is focused entirely on your child. No waiting. No watching others. No wasted pool time.
Over five consecutive days, that adds up to 150 minutes of pure 1:1 teaching and coaching — the equivalent of months of weekly group lessons compressed into a single week. And, in two back to back weeks of summer crash courses you can squeeze an equvalant of almost one term of swimming lessons. Replacing weekly chorus with crash courses.
Our summer crash courses are ideal for children who:
With at least seven weeks of school holidays stretching ahead, summer is the perfect window for intensive swimming progress. Most families are already planning days out, holidays and activities . A 30-minute or 60-minutes daily crash course fits easily around everything else, leaving the rest of the day completely free.
Our crash courses run for just 30 minutes each morning. You can drop your child off, head to a coffee shop, and be back before the session ends. The rest of the day is yours.
Five consecutive days of 1:1 coaching consistently produces more progress than an entire term of weekly group lessons.
We run our Summer 2026 1:1 crash courses at two convenient locations, making us easily accessible for families across Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Putney, Fulham, Clapham and Kingston:
“Five days of 1:1 crash course coaching gives children the kind of progress that would otherwise take an entire term of weekly group lessons to achieve.”
According to research by Swim England, a significant proportion of children leave primary school unable to swim — and it is those children who are most at risk near water during summer holidays. Whether your child is heading to the beach, a lake or a hotel pool this summer, knowing how to swim is not just fun — it is a vital safety skill.
A 1:1 summer crash course is the fastest and most effective way to give your child that foundation before the holidays begin.
Places are limited at both venues. Secure your child’s 1:1 spot for Summer 2026 now — Wimbledon College (July) or Aspire Centre Southfields (July, August).
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Easter 2021 Crash Course
Various lockdowns have held back my daughter’s swimming development so we opted for a crash 4 day course over Easter and she has come away from it much more confident and with a recognisable stroke as opposed to doggy paddle!
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Although I have only attended two lessons, Marjan’s bubbly personality makes you feel instantly at ease. During the lessons, the pool was not very busy which is a good thing (as opposed to public pools) for those who are anxious.
I would strongly recommend to adults who have experienced trauma with water at a certain time in their lives.
November 24, 2020, www.yell.com
My son has been going to swimming lessons at Blue Wave in Wimbledon for a few years now and thoroughly enjoys it. The teaching is great and the lessons well run. Helps to prepare him for when we finally get to go on holiday again!
September 26, 2020, www.yell.com
Highly Recommended
My son went to improve his swimming technique and found his instructor very helpful, very kind and patient. The school itself is very welcoming and feels safe for all the children who go there. I would highly recommend it.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Excellent results
My son is 4 years-old and we were looking for weekend swimming classes in a nice environment that could bring good results. After some research we chose Blue Wave Swim. Our son has been having private lessons since the end of 2018 and he is progressing very well. We believe the professionalism of the team, the clean and tidy infrastructure, and the good care of the management are contributing for his development and confidence in the water. Thank you very much Blue Wave Swim!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Awesome!
I am grateful to Marjan and her team at Blue Wave Swim for their hard work and for promoting happiness and enjoyment in swimming. It is amazing to watch the lessons, see the attention, the encouragement and the support the children receive. I have been impressed with my daughters’ progress and the fact that they love attending their classes and learning a vital life skill. Thank you very much. Great job!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Superb Swimming School in Wimbledon
My daughter, who is now 7 years old, started with blue wave two years back and we have been very happy with her progress at the school. Initially we started with group lessons but once she got comfortable in water we moved her to semi private lessons, which made a lot of difference in her ability to learn swimming. As part of the smaller group she is better bonded with other children in the group and gets more attention from the swimming instructor, which is helping her advance her swimming skills. During her 2 years with blue wave, swimming instructors for my daughter have changed and while continuity in learning was maintained, I think this could have been managed better. Needless to say, she still goes and enjoys her time here and looks forward to her class every week. Overall we are very pleased with Blue Wave and would recommend them without any hesitation.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Highly recommend
Highly recommend this swimming school. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 years old and she loves it. The teachers are very good with children and my daughter, who is now 4 years old is very confident in the water.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Great
My daughter loves swimming! Since attending Blue Wave Swim School lessons her water confidence is high and that gives us peace of mind when she is playing near water. The staff are fantastic and the lessons are fun!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
