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Kids' Activities

Everything you need to keep your kids active, happy and learning new skills.

At Ravelin Sports Centre, we believe that building healthy habits starts early - and there’s no better way to help your child stay active, make friends, and grow in confidence than through sport and movement. Whether your child is a future Olympic swimmer, a fearless climber, or just looking to have fun during the school holidays, our friendly instructors and fun-packed sessions are here to support their journey.

We know that as a parent, you want more than just activities - you want a safe, supportive space where your child is encouraged, challenged and celebrated. That’s exactly what we offer. From structured weekly swimming lessons and our National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) climbing programme to action-packed holiday activities, your child will learn new skills and create lasting memories along the way.

Our kids’ programmes are all about fun with purpose - whether it’s learning to swim, scaling new heights on our climbing wall, or burning off energy during school breaks. All activities are delivered by passionate, qualified staff who love what they do and are dedicated to helping kids thrive.

So, if you're looking for something exciting, engaging, and full of smiles - you're in the right place!

Special offer: Swim and Climb Day - 17 April only £25

We have planned a Swim and Climb Event on 17 April for any child aged 8 - 12 to join.

Your little one will get 90 minutes of climbing and 90 minutes swimming - led by our fun, friendly and qualified staff. They'll be supervised throughout the day, have fun and learn a little along the way. 

The event is 9.45am - 2.00pm and involves, 90 minutes swimming and 90 minutes of climbing led by qualified staff and supervised by staff throughout the day.

Who can join?

Our Kids’ Activities are open to everyone - Ravelin Sports Centre members and the general public. Whether you’re already part of the Ravelin family or completely new to our sports centre, we’d love to welcome your child to join us.

How much does it cost?

We aim to offer high-quality, affordable activities for all families. Prices vary depending on the programme and session length, but here’s a quick look:

Full pricing and package options are available on each activity’s individual page.

How can I book?

It’s super simple - just choose the option below that best suits your child’s interests:

Click through to the relevant page and follow the steps to sign up. Each page will guide you through what to expect, how the sessions work, and how to book your child. If you have any questions along the way, our friendly team is always here to help - just email sport@port.ac.uk and they will direct you to the correct team. 

Child Swimming lessons

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NICAS programme

Our NICAS programme provides high-quality climbing curriculums for the Portsmouth community

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Holiday Activities

Single-day or five-day sports camps - full of fun, games and new adventures!

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For Grown-Ups Who Deserve a Break Too

From workouts to wind-downs, make the most of your time while the kids are having fun.

Gym

Ravelin Sports Centre's state of the art gym has all you need for cardio, resistance and weight training. 

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Swimming

Find out more about swimming at Ravelin Sports Centre.

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Classes

We offer a whole range of classes - with over 100 per week, you will be able to fit them in around your schedule with ease.

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Joining and memberships

You can sign up for a health and fitness membership at Ravelin Sports Centre today.

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