Swimming is healthy - and fun for all the family!

Swim4Life - healthy fun and swimming games for kids

Swimming is a great way for families to get moving and have fun together. Being in the water helps us be more active and stay healthy, and is also a great way to unwind and have lots of fun.

Swim4Life is a really enjoyable part of making a Change4Life; helping us live healthier, happier and longer lives. Find out more in the videos below and download our Swim4Life games guide with suggestions for 20 fun games for all ages to enjoy in the pool.

Swim4Life film

A short video introducing Swim4Life and showing you how much fun families and kids can have in the water.

Swim4Life introduction video

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Swim4Life swimming games

Try our 20 fun swimming games and activities for all ages and abilities to enjoy in the pool.

Watch the videos below - and don't forget to print out the PDF to take to the pool!

Swim4Life swimming games (PDF, 682KB)

  • What’s the time Mr Wolf? What’s the time, Mr Wolf?
  • Ring a ring o’ roses Ring a ring o'roses
  • Swimming through legs Swimming through legs
  • Roly poly Roly poly
  • Over and under Over and under
  • Simon says Simon says
  • Fishy in the middle Fishy in the middle
  • The balancing game The balancing game
  • Treasure hunt Treasure hunt
  • Deep dive Deep dive
  • Underwater humming Underwater humming