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Staff, students, and wider community members are encouraged to take advantage of the February Half Term period at Sport Lancaster, between Saturday 15 and Sunday 23 February. This article will give information on;

1. Half Term Opening Times
2. Fun With Floats
3. Climbing Camps for Young People
4. Intensive Swimming Lessons for Stages 1 and 2
5. National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (16+ yrs)

Half Term Opening Times

Sport Lancaster will be open as normal throughout the Half Term period. Click here to view Sport Lancaster’s Opening Times.

Fun With Floats

The 60-minute fun-filled float sessions are suitable for the whole family, featuring floats, balls, noodles, and toys for all to enjoy and interact with in the 25m swimming pool.

Each session costs ?6.50 per person (e.g. ?13 for one child and one adult), and children under 4 years old go free.

• Sunday 16 February 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
• Thursday 20 February 11pm - 12 pm
• Sunday 23 February 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Booking in advance (from a week before your chosen session) is advised by calling reception 01524 510600, or, using the Sport Lancaster online booking system.

Climbing Camps for Young People

Sport Lancaster’s Half Term Climbing Camps are aimed at children and young people looking to improve their climbing ability and make new friends over the school holidays.

The Climbing Camps are split into sessions by different age groups, and the tutoring is tailored to the needs and abilities of each participant, as follows:

• 7-9 years: 17 February, 9am-12pm
• 10-13 years: 18 February, 9am-12pm
• 14+ years: 22 February, 9am-12pm

Ticket Price: ?30 (?50 for two siblings)

Please contact our Climbing Team at climbing@lancaster.ac.uk to enquire about siblings who slightly span over two age groups but would prefer to join a session together. Please note, this isn't always guaranteed.

Each of the Climbing Camps will focus on:

• Equipment
• Essential knots
• Climbing safely
• Belaying
• Team building
• Bouldering
• Climbing games and fun activities

Booking in advance is advised by calling reception 01524 510600. Find out more about Climbing at Sport Lancaster.

Intensive Swimming Lessons

Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February 2025

Lesson Times:

• Stage 1: 9.45am – 10.15am
• Stage 2: 10.15am – 10.45am

Intensive Swimming Lessons are designed to help children swimmers to complete Stage 1 or Stage 2, enabling them to progress into Sport Lancaster’s regular swimming lessons.

By the end of the week, your child will gain:

• Basic water confidence
• Foundational swimming skills
• Greater comfort and enjoyment in the water

Intensive Swimming Lessons at Sport Lancaster costs ?33.25 for a full block of five sessions.

Booking in advance is advised by calling reception 01524 510600.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Course dates: Monday 17 February - Friday 21 February 2025, 9am-5pm

Assessment date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Enrolment closing date: Thursday 13 February 2025

Become a qualified lifeguard at Sport Lancaster with RLSSUK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ); the leading course for the gateway into the leisure industry.

Upon successful completion of the NPLQ, participants are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively respond to aquatic emergencies, ensuring the safety of individuals in and around the pool area.