Private swimming lessons for kids in Helsinki and Espoo
Private swimming lessons for kids are one-on-one lessons where your child’s own instructor focuses solely on them for the whole session, in a private pool in Helsinki or Espoo.
A good fit for a child who is nervous about water, needs more confidence for school swimming, or progresses faster or slower than a group
Your own swimming instructor for the whole session, no sharing with a group
A private, calm pool with no outside spectators
A playful, encouraging approach, even for children who are nervous about water
Book directly in the webshop or request a custom quote
All children's swimming lessons are taught in Finnish.
prices starting from 55 € / 30 min
Who are private swimming lessons for kids right for?
Private lessons are a particularly good fit for a child who is nervous about water and benefits from the calm presence of their own instructor, without a group watching. They also suit a child who progresses faster or slower than a group course, or who is preparing for school swimming and needs more confidence. They work well too for a child who wants to focus on one specific goal, such as the technique of a single stroke.
FitPit’s private lessons have four levels:
Beginner: when the goal is to learn to swim or gain more confidence in the water.
Beginner Technique: when your child is practicing swimming basics or wants to develop, for example, freestyle, backstroke, or breaststroke.
Technique: when the goal is to develop swimming technique and correct technique errors across different strokes.
Pro: for more demanding technique training, for example for a young competitive swimmer.
How do private swimming lessons for kids work?
Choose a level and length. A 30- or 45-minute private lesson for 1–2 children (for example, siblings or friends together).
Book in the webshop or request a custom quote if you want a say in the time, swimming location, or instructor.
In the first lesson, the instructor gets to know your child and assesses their starting level through play.
Every lesson follows your child’s own progress, with no fixed group pace and no pressure.
”My daughter progressed so much in one 30-minute private lesson and was so happy about her progress. Courses with more children haven’t suited her, so it was wonderful to see how much joy swimming brought her in such a short time.”
How much do private lessons for kids cost?
Private lessons booked in the webshop (1–2 children)
Additional person (sibling/friend in the same lesson)
+25 € / session
Custom private lessons (when you want a say in the time, swimming location, or instructor)
10 sessions
1 290 €
1 590 €
starting from 55 €
30 min
30 min
45 min
starting from 94 €
45 min
150 €
1 session
190 €
690 €
5 sessions
890 €
”A wonderful welcome for a child who was nervous about the situation. Our child went off happily with the instructor from the very first moment. They dared to try something new and were really pleased after swimming. They wanted to come again right away.”
Why choose FitPit’s private lessons for kids?
Private pools in Helsinki and Espoo: a warm, calm space with no public swimmers
Professional instructors who specialize in teaching children and are in the water with your child for the whole lesson
Play and experiences of success as the foundation for learning, with no pressure
A clear path from the basics to confidence in school swimming and beyond
Frequently asked questions about private swimming lessons for kids
Do private lessons work if my child is nervous about water?
Yes. Beginner-level private lessons are designed for exactly this. Your child gets to learn at their own pace, without a group watching, until their confidence in the water grows.
Can siblings or friends take part together?
Yes. In the webshop you can book private lessons for up to two children in the same session (additional person €25/session). If you’d like lessons for three or more children, request a quote for custom private lessons.
Can I book several private lessons at once?
Yes. You can book several private lessons at once in the webshop, or request a quote for a custom package of 5 or 10 sessions.
Do private lessons help with preparing for school swimming?
Yes. Private lessons are a popular choice right before school swimming, because your child can calmly practice exactly the skills that are required at school, without the pressure of a big group.
What’s the difference between private lessons and children’s swim school?
In private lessons, the instructor focuses solely on your child for the whole session, so progress is faster and fully matched to your child’s own level. Group swim school is more affordable and more social, but progresses at the group’s shared pace.
Can I pay for my child’s private lessons with an exercise benefit?
No. Exercise benefits are personal, so they can’t be used to pay for a child’s private lessons, only for your own (adult) private lessons.