Junior Activities

A whole range of activities for juniors 0 – 17

Junior Swimming

Swimming Lessons

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At Sport & Fitness, we believe swimming isn’t just a sport, it is also a vital life skill. Learning to swim as a child means that not only do you learn this skill early, you then have a lifetime to enjoy the health and fitness benefits of swimming.
Swimming Lessons

Intensive Swimming Lessons

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Intensive swimming lessons run during school holidays and offer one swimming lesson per day for a week to improve juniors’ swimming skills in a short space of time.
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Classes for juniors 14+

Juniors age 14+ can attend selected classes on the timetable unsupervised. Under 14s are not able to attend classes on the main class timetable.

All classes are taught by qualified, experienced and friendly instructors for a full range of abilities.

Class Timetable
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Junior Sports Camp

Junior camp will return Easter 2027.

 

Register your interest below to be first to find out when bookings go live.

*Available to those aged 8 – 13 years old

Dates
Monday 10 August – Friday 14 August and Monday 17 August – Friday 21 August.
 
Prices
  • £20 for 9.00am – 12.00pm session Sport & Fitness members/University staff and students
  • £27 for 9.00am – 12.00pm session, non-members
  • £15 for 1.00pm – 2.30pm, Sport & Fitness members/University staff and students
  • £22 for 1.00pm – 2.30pm, non-members

  • £32 for both sessions (same day), Sport & Fitness members/University Staff and Students

  • £42 for both sessions (same day), non-members: £42

Junior Activities Parent Guardian Information 2026

Register your interest

Register your Interest – Junior Sports Camps 2027

Register your details here to be the first to find out when sign ups for our Easter and Summer camps become available.

Parent/Guardian

Child’s details

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Junior Jiu-Jitsu

Discover the ancient defensive martial art of Jiu-Jitsu which helps to increase fitness, improve coordination and build confidence.

Juniors 6-13 must be signed in and out by a parent/guardian. Juniors 14+ may attend the class unsupervised.

Saturdays 10.00am – 11.30am. First session is free!

Register your interest

Junior Jiu Jitsu New Member Form

Please complete one form per child. Once submitted, Sport & Fitness will be in contact to let you know how to book your free taster class and collect your membership ID card.

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Junior Climbing Club

Saturdays

10.00am – 11.15am – Level 1 (Beginners)
11.15am – 12.30pm – Level 2 (Intermediate)

Suitable for juniors six +

These weekly climbing sessions, delivered under expert guidance from our climbing instructors are a perfect way to make new friends and build confidence whilst exercising!

All equipment is provided, and please ensure juniors wear close fitting footwear such as trainers.

Prices

To attend climbing club, please purchase junior class vouchers. 1 voucher = 1 climbing session.

1 class (child member) = £6.40

1 class (child non member) = £8.50

10 classes = £70.00 (valid for 6 months)

60 classes = £350.00 (valid for 12 months)

Climbing Timetable
How to buy vouchers