Junior Activities

Thousands of Oldham families trust us with their children’s activities. Sports, swimming and gymnastics that build skills, confidence and friendships.

Children's Swimming Lessons

From first splash to confident swimmer. Our Rainbow programme takes children through 7 fun levels with qualified instructors. Each level has clear goals, games-based activities, and a certificate to celebrate success.

For children ages 3 and up, available across 5 pools in Oldham.

£29
Per Month
Start their swimming journey
A coach speaks to a group of young gymnasts sitting on red mats around a balance beam, as they listen attentively during a training session in a sports hall.

Junior Gymnastics Lessons

Build confidence, strength and flexibility while having fun.

Weekly classes for ages 2-8+ with qualified coaches at Failsworth Sports Centre.

All abilities welcome – perfect for beginners!

£29
Per Month
Find the right class for my child

Gym Mini's (Gymnastics for under 5’s)

Perfect first gymnastics for toddlers. You stay and play together using soft, safe equipment designed for little bodies. 40 minutes of fun that builds confidence gently, every Tuesday and Friday mornings at Failsworth Sports Centre.

£29
Per Month
Book my toddler's first class

Mini Kickers (Football for under 5’s)

Mini Kickers is the perfect first step into football. Each session mixes simple ball skills with playful activities that grow balance and confidence. With friendly, DBS-checked coaches your child will feel safe, supported, and excited to join in. Every Saturday at Saddleworth.

£29
Per Month
Book my toddler's first class

Holiday Camps

Keep your child active, happy and making new friends these holidays. Our sports camps give children ages 6-11 the chance to try different activities every day, from football and gymnastics to swimming and athletics. With qualified coaches, small groups and indoor backup for rainy days.

Free HAF places available and all abilities welcome.

£18
Per Sessions
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All Activities at Oldham Active

Aqua Walk

Yoga Flow

A group of people participate in a yoga or stretching class in a studio with light blue walls and large wall mirrors. The participants stand on exercise mats and hold a high lunge position with both arms raised overhead, forming a triangle shape with their hands. Reflections of the group are visible in the mirrors. Posters and equipment can be seen on the walls and in the background, and the scene is evenly lit with a clear view of the class formation.

Tai Chi

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Stay Active

Sit & Get Fit

Reach Class

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Qigong

Aqua Circuit

Aqua Jog

Aquacise

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Aqua Zumba

Zumba – Salsa

LBT

A group fitness class performing forward lunges while holding dumbbells in a studio with exercise mats and equipment on the floor.

Bodytone

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Total Body Workout

A fitness class performing abdominal exercises on mats, with participants doing side crunches in a studio with dumbbells and equipment visible in the background.
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