Making Waves Swim School

Making Waves Swim School 🏊‍♂️ Swimming lessons for babies, children and adults at our purpose-built swimming pool in East Kilbride. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Our innovative approach ensures that children gain their confidence and skill in the water. We specialise in teaching young children and we offer classes suitable for older beginners. As the programme is structured and progressive, children progress as soon as their ability allows, rather than their age. Lessons are available from the earliest beginner to the more advanced. To date, we have taught more than 20000 children to swim

19/06/2026

One of the biggest changes we see in swimming lessons isn’t just learning a new skill…

It’s confidence. 💙

The confidence to jump in.
The confidence to try.
The confidence to trust themselves in the water.

And then one day, what once felt scary becomes second nature.

Summer holidays look very different when your child feels confident in water. ☀️💦

Is there a perfect age to start swimming lessons?We don’t think so. 💙Some children begin as babies, while others start w...
16/06/2026

Is there a perfect age to start swimming lessons?

We don’t think so. 💙

Some children begin as babies, while others start when they’re older.

What matters isn’t when they start — it’s helping them become safe, confident and happy in water.

With summer holidays just around the corner, there’s still time to build confidence in the water and make those pool days even more enjoyable. ☀️🌊

Whether your child is brand new to swimming or simply needs a confidence boost, we’re here to support them every step of the way.

Because every swimmer’s journey is different, and every step forward counts. 💙

This is exactly what swimming lessons are about. 💙Of course we teach swimming skills, but we’re also helping children bu...
13/06/2026

This is exactly what swimming lessons are about. 💙

Of course we teach swimming skills, but we’re also helping children build confidence, resilience and a lifelong comfort in the water.

Knowing a child feels safe enough to join in, have fun and enjoy being in the pool means everything to us.

Thank you Ashley for your lovely feedback. 🏊‍♀️💙

Summer holidays are getting closer ☀️💙When families think about swimming lessons, they often think about learning stroke...
06/06/2026

Summer holidays are getting closer ☀️💙

When families think about swimming lessons, they often think about learning strokes.

But swimming lessons build so much more than that.

At Making Waves, children develop water confidence, swimming skills and important life skills that help them feel safe, comfortable and happy in the water.

Whether you’re visiting a hotel pool, heading to the beach, spending time at a holiday park or enjoying days out at public swimming pools, confidence in and around water makes a huge difference.

It’s not about creating perfect swimmers before summer.

It’s about helping children feel more comfortable, more capable and more confident every time they get in the water. 💙

Safe. Confident. Happy in water.

There is still plenty of time to make a difference before the summer holidays.

📩 Message us to find out more about lessons.
📍Playsport, Stewartfield Way

There’s still time to make a difference before the summer holidays…As we get closer to summer, many children will be sp...
03/06/2026

There’s still time to make a difference before the summer holidays…

As we get closer to summer, many children will be spending more time around swimming pools, splash parks, beaches and the sea.

Swimming lessons aren’t just about learning strokes — they’re about building confidence, independence and important water safety skills.

How many of these boxes would your child tick?

If your child isn’t quite there yet, don’t worry. A few weeks of lessons can make a huge difference to their confidence in and around water.

Let’s help them head into the holidays feeling safe, confident and happy in the water 💙

Book your child’s lessons today
➡️ https://mws-bookings.swimphony.io/online/dashboard

🏅 ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED 🏅A huge well done to Harris on completing his very first Triathlon! 👏Harris was a little nervous ...
31/05/2026

🏅 ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED 🏅

A huge well done to Harris on completing his very first Triathlon! 👏

Harris was a little nervous about the swim section, but he got stuck in, used the skills he has been developing in lessons and did a brilliant job. He started the event with a 50m swim before taking on the rest of the challenge.

To make it even more special, Harris also raised £300 for Arthritis UK 💙

We are incredibly proud to see our swimmers taking the confidence and skills they learn in lessons and using them outside the pool. Moments like this show that swimming lessons are about so much more than learning to swim – they’re about building confidence, resilience and a belief that they can achieve great things.

Let’s see what achievement gets unlocked next! 🏅💙

25/05/2026

Swimming lessons are about so much more than learning a stroke 💙

As we head towards summer holidays, children naturally spend more time in and around water — swimming pools, splash parks, beaches and holidays abroad.

That’s why building confidence and water safety skills early is so important.

At Making Waves, we help children become:
💙 safer in water
💙 more confident trying new things
💙 calmer in busy public pools
💙 happier enjoying family holidays

Watching a child go from nervous around water to confidently swimming, splashing and smiling is the reason we do what we do 💙

And the good news? There’s still time to make a real difference before summer holidays begin ☀️

If you want your child to feel safer, more confident and happier in the water this summer, now is the perfect time to get started 💦

Book now and see the results…
➡️ https://mws-bookings.swimphony.io/online/dashboard

Looking for a fun way to exercise? 💙Aqua Fit is back this Thursday at Making Waves 💦💦 THIS WEEK ONLY 💦Book 1 space and b...
19/05/2026

Looking for a fun way to exercise? 💙

Aqua Fit is back this Thursday at Making Waves 💦

💦 THIS WEEK ONLY 💦
Book 1 space and bring a friend FREE 😃

A low-impact water workout designed to help improve fitness, movement and confidence — suitable for all abilities.

✨ Friendly & supportive
✨ Great for beginners
✨ No gym membership needed
✨ Pay as you go sessions — only £8.50 per class

🗓 Thursdays
⏰ 10:30am – 11:15am

Perfect if you’re looking to get moving again, try something new or enjoy exercising in the water 💙

Call, message us to book or book here ⬇️
https://makingwaves-activity.swimphony.io/activity_finder/classbookings?starttime=00:00&endtime=23:59&longitude=-4.173454&location=South+Lanarkshire&latitude=55.781747&radius=10&scheduled_within=15&date=2026-05-21

A huge well done to Willow 👏💙She’s been working so hard and it’s all paid off — Level 2 for her next! We’re so proud of ...
16/05/2026

A huge well done to Willow 👏💙

She’s been working so hard and it’s all paid off — Level 2 for her next!

We’re so proud of your progress and determination… keep it up Willow!

Summer holidays are even better when your child feels happy and confident in the water 💙From pool days and splash parks ...
13/05/2026

Summer holidays are even better when your child feels happy and confident in the water 💙

From pool days and splash parks to holidays abroad, swimming lessons help children build confidence, independence and important life skills that stay with them for years to come.

At Making Waves, we focus on helping every child progress at their own pace in a supportive and encouraging environment 💦

Whether your child is just starting out or building confidence in the water, we’d love to welcome you.

💙 Baby & toddler lessons
💙 Learn to swim classes
💙 Supportive teaching environment
💙 Confidence-first approach

Book your child’s space and see the results
➡️ https://mws-bookings.swimphony.io/online/dashboard

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East Kilbride

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Monday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 2:30pm

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