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

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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

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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

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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

Body Balance

A group taking part in a floor‑based fitness or yoga class, with one participant in the foreground balancing on an orange mat in a low arm‑balance pose with one leg extended upward.

Body Combat

A group fitness class performing fast-paced punch and step movements in a studio with wooden flooring.

Body Pump

A group of people taking part in a studio fitness class, each holding a weighted bar across their shoulders while stepping on and off aerobic steps. The room has wooden flooring, scattered weights and mats, and a wall with large text reading “WIGGLE. DANCE. TRAIN.” in the background.

Virtual – Body Attack

A group of people perform high kicks in a large indoor sports hall. They are positioned in a staggered formation, each raising one leg forward while extending their arms for balance. The participants wear athletic clothing, and the lighting casts long shadows across the smooth floor. The background shows the high arched ceiling of the venue and fitness equipment placed near the walls.

Fitness Pilates

‘Easy Does It’ – Gym Class

A group of individuals is seated on various exercise machines inside a gym or fitness center. In the foreground, one person uses a shoulder‑press–style machine, while another person sits on a seated rowing machine holding the handles. A third person sits on a similar machine nearby. In the background, additional people stand and talk near more exercise equipment. The setting is bright and busy, with multiple workout machines, blue carpeting, and informational posters visible throughout the space.

Zumba

Several people participate in a group fitness class indoors. The person in the foreground extends both arms outward in a dynamic exercise pose, wearing a short-sleeved athletic top. Others in the background mirror similar movements. A large, brightly lit sign with bold lettering is partially visible behind them.

Ballroom Dance

Two people are dancing together in a spacious indoor room. One person wearing a bright neon top holds the hands of another person in a light-colored shirt as they practice dance steps. Chairs and a wall poster are visible in the background, giving the setting the appearance of a community or fitness class.

Burlesque

Virtual Spin – RPM

Several people ride stationary bikes in a dimly lit indoor cycling studio with a strong red light illuminating the room. The group is leaned forward in an intense riding position, gripping the handlebars as they pedal. The bikes are arranged closely together, creating a focused, energetic workout atmosphere.

Virtual Spin – Sprint

People participate in an indoor cycling class in a dark studio illuminated with soft purple lighting. Several individuals ride stationary bikes facing a large screen at the front of the room, which displays three instructors also riding bikes. The setup creates an immersive, high‑tech fitness environment with reflections visible on the glossy floor.

Indoor Cycling

Several people take part in an indoor cycling class in a room lit with bright pink and purple lighting. Stationary bikes are arranged in rows, and one participant near the center is leaning forward while pedalling on a yellow-and-black bike. Text on the wall reads “LIFE IS A WHEEL OF FORTUNE… SPIN IT.” Additional bikes and participants are visible in the background, creating a busy, energetic studio atmosphere.

Virtual Spin – The Trip

An illuminated futuristic tunnel with angular, metallic structures and bright blue-white LED light strips lines the walls and ceiling, creating a sense of depth and motion. Reflections on the glossy floor enhance the immersive, sci‑fi atmosphere. Centered text reads “ride the future” with the subtitle “immersive cycle fitness,” and below that the branding “LES MILLS THE TRIP.”

Yoga

A person on a yoga mat performs a low lunge pose in an indoor fitness studio with light blue walls. Another participant on a nearby mat is in a similar position.

Virtual – Dance

A group of people perform a dynamic dance routine on a studio stage with a smooth, dark floor. They are positioned in wide stances with arms extended outward in energetic, coordinated movements. The dancers wear athletic street‑style clothing, including loose‑fitting tops, track pants, and trainers. The background features a softly lit gradient wall and visible ceiling rigging with studio lights, giving the scene a professional, high‑energy rehearsal or class atmosphere.

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