Artz+ Sportz+ Xtra sessions

Swimming lessons

Lessons at 1610 Dorchester Sports Centre for children who are disabled

Suitable for children and young people aged 5 to 17 years.

Sessions run on:

Wednesdays 6pm to 6:45pm
Thursdays 6pm to 6:45pm main pool and 6:30pm to 7:10pm small pool
Saturdays midday to 12.45pm main pool and 12:15pm to 1pm small pool

The cost is £28 per month for one 45 minute session per week. This also entitles the child to swim at any public swim session.

You can email for a free taster session, or to discuss suitability of classes.

All classes are taught by level 2 quialified swim coaches.

Lessons at Bridport Leisure Centre for children who are disabled

Suitable for children and young people aged 5 to 17 years.

There are 2 sessions run on Thursdays:

6pm to 6:45pm
6:45pm to 7:30pm

In 2025 there will be an increase to three new additional sessions on Thursdays after school.

All 45 minute sessions provide additional support in the water or poolside.

All classes are taught by level 2 qualified swim coaches.

Bridport Leisure Centre also offers a low sensory swimming session 2pm to 3pm every Sunday.

child wearing a black swim cap and goggles in the water

Sunday Sports Club

Sessions are run at Thomas Hardye School Sports Hall, Dorchester DT1 2ET

Suitable for children and young people aged to 7 – 17 years.

The sessions will include mobility and ball handling skills, indoor athletic activities, football, basketball, netball.

Held two Sundays per month 10am to 11.30am.

Cost £4 per young person per session.

Additional support can be arranged on request.

Coached by level 2 qualified athletic coaches.

To find out more you can email Lindsay Hole or call 07887 782005 to confirm dates and availability.

Saturday morning fun camps

Saturdays 9:30am to 12:30pm (block of three sessions per month)

Three full hours of fun with sports, arts, and play with 1:1 support from Artz+ Sportz+ Support Staff.

Sessions run in three different locations each month in rotation:

Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre

This block of three sessions will include a variety of activities such as tunnelling, climbing, soft play, games and sensory room.

Bridport Leisure Centre

This block will include weekly swim session, bouncy castle, diddy cars, soft play and ball games.

Prince of Wales Pre-School, Dorchester

This block will include a weekly swim, soft play and sensory room.

Please look out for the latest monthly block of three sessions on our Facebook page.

The cost for a block of three sessions: £26.77 (20% discount for those receiving Universal Credit)

Email to find out more.