Discover Reading Swimming Club's Learn to Swim Program
Our Philosophy
Reading Swimming Club ( RSC)'s Learn to Swim programme offers swimmers of all ages—from age 3 to adults—a trusted pathway to build water confidence and master stroke development in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
Accredited by Swim England and proudly SwimMark certified, our programme meets the highest national standards for quality, safety, and teaching excellence.
With over 140 years of swimming heritage, RSC has been at the forefront of aquatic development in the community since 1885. We’ve helped generations of swimmers acquire this essential life skill—many progressing to national and international competition. Today, we continue that legacy with a commitment to accessibility, expert instruction, and continuous personal progression.
Why Parents Choose RSC?
Parents choose Reading Swimming Club for our:
· Heritage and Trust: A proven track record of nurturing swimmers for over a century
· Expert Instruction: Passionate, Swim England-qualified teachers committed to each swimmer’s progress
· Structured Progression: A clear, stage-based pathway from beginner to advanced
· Safe & Supportive Environment: Accredited by SwimMark, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and governance
· Convenient Locations: Multiple venues across Reading offering flexible lesson timings
· Holiday Camps: Skill-boosting swim camps during school breaks to maintain momentum
We’re more than a club—we’re a community helping children and adults alike gain confidence, competence, and a love for swimming that lasts a lifetime.
Who can Join?
We welcome:
· Beginners from age 3 upwards
· Adults looking to learn or improve their swimming
· Children progressing through stages or transferring from another swim school
Lesson Venues Across Reading
We offer lessons across multiple convenient locations:
- Highdown School, Emmer Green (Tues): Stage 3+
- Sonning Common Primary School (Fri): Stage 1–2
- Kendrick Girls' School (Fri, Sat, Sun): Stages 1–10 + Adults
- St Andrew's School, Pangbourne (Wed.): Stages 1–10+, 1–10+,Adult Improvers
- The Abbey School, Reading (Sat): All stages
Swimming Hats & Uniform
All swimmers must wear swimming hats (for hygiene and safety):
· Red: Stages 1–3
· White: Stages 4–6
· Black: Stage 7+ (Academy, Swimfit, Adults)
Hats can be ordered via your Swim Manager account under the 'Shop' tab. Choose:
· Classic Silicone Hat for short hair
· Moulded Silicone Hat for long hair
Managing Your Account for Existing Members:
Keep your information up to date by logging into your Swim Manager account:
· Update contact and swimmer details
· View class history
· Order hats and uniforms
To log in:
1. Visit: https://reading.swimmanager.co.uk/
2. Click "Forgotten Password" if needed
3. Follow the email link to reset your password
Ensure your contact details and swimmer profiles remain current.
Holiday Camps
Looking to keep your child active and progressing during school breaks? Our Learn to Swim Holiday Camps run during half-terms and term breaks at selected venues, offering a fun and focused environment to develop water confidence and technique.
These week-long intensive camps are ideal for:
· Consolidating skills between