Family Activities
We’re proud to offer a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy! Learn more about our range of activities
Bluecoat Sports is a hub for family fitness and fun in Horsham, West Sussex. We offer a wide array of activities for all ages, from infants as young as three months to teenagers. There’s something to engage every child’s interests and abilities. Parents can join in, too, with special classes designed for postnatal recovery and parent-child bonding.
At Bluecoat Sports, you can choose from various options, including swimming lessons, gymnastics classes, squash courses, and junior gym sessions. We aim to foster a love for physical activity in children while helping them build confidence, improve skills, and understand the importance of staying fit and healthy. Whether you’re looking for regular after-school activities, weekend classes, or exciting camps during the school holidays, we’re proud to provide a welcoming environment for families to stay active together.
Discover our range of family activities below and learn more about our membership options for the whole family.
Junior activities for all ages
We have a wide range of classes and courses that cater to juniors of all ages. The youngest participants, ages three months to five years, have parent-baby swimming classes and soft play options. Children five and up can join beginner squash lessons, gymnastics classes, and various sports programmes. As kids grow, they can progress to more advanced courses, such as improved squash training, junior gym sessions and circuit training. These age-appropriate activities help children develop physical skills, boost confidence, and enjoy staying active in a fun, supportive environment.
School Holidays: Football Camp
Kick off the School holidays at our Football Camps! Run by our friendly coach Megan, your junior will improve their skill development, taking part in fun filled activities, from dribbling drills to mini tournaments!
This 1 day camp is suitable for all abilities aged 8+ years.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 8+
Class Duration : 3 Hours
When : Tuesday 24th December, 09:00-12:00, & Thursday 2nd January, 13:00-17:00.
Equipment Needed : Drink
Cost : £21.00
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Jump ‘N’ Play
During the Christmas holidays, Jump ‘N’ Play will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday 18th December, 09:45-10:45 & 11:00-12:00.
Friday 20th December, 09:45-10:45 & 11:00-12:00.
Friday 3rd January, 09:45-10:45 & 11:00-12:00.
Enjoy some quality time with your juniors at our parent & child (up to the age of 6) play session. In this session, your junior can jump away on the bouncy castle, tumble across the soft play, explore on the ride-ons (cars/trikes) and let their imagination run wild with our arts & crafts activities. Make your way around a variety of activities together, whilst playing alongside and meeting new children. Have fun and burn off some energy along the way!
Suitable For : Under 6 Years
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Every Thursday, 09:15-10:00 & 10:05-10:50
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £3.50 per child.
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Family Swim
Additional Family Swim sessions will take place during the Christmas holidays. Check our Pool Timetable here.
Enjoy swimming as a family! Bring your own floats, inflatables & toys to play with as a family. Family Swim takes place most Thursday mornings and Saturdays and Sunday daytimes during term time and at various times during the holiday too. It’s the perfect family activity to burn energy, have fun & spend some quality time together.
Call 01403 247572 to book your space. Check the Pool Timetable for Family Swimming times.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : Members can bring up to 3 guests. Adult £4.50/Child £2.50
Memberships Included : Full, Swim, Junior Plus, Teen
Aqua Splash!
Additional Aqua Splash sessions will take place during the Christmas holidays. Check our Pool Timetable here.
Splash about in the pool, climb on floats and make up your own family games!
This sessions is included in our Full/Swim/Junior memberships. Or you can pay as you go for £3.50 per child & £6.00 per adult. Sessions will take place from Saturdays, 16:45-17:45, & Sunday, 10:30-11:30, will need to be pre-booked by contacting reception on 01403 247572.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Saturdays, 16:45-17:45, & Sundays, 10:30-11:30
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : £3.50 per child, £6.00 per adult
Memberships Included : Full, Swim, Junior Plus, Teen, PAYGO
Mini Tennis
Game, set, match! Join these term-time Mini Tennis classes and watch your juniors serve up some fun while improving their skills and staying active! These classes are suitable for little ones from the age of 3 years up to 8 years old. These classes suit all abilities, whether they have no tennis experience or a growing passion for it.
Tennis coach Alex from Foxy Tennis Coaching will teach the juniors new skills through drills and games, all while having fun!
The next term of classes will start from Friday 4th October. For more information and to book a space, visit Foxy Tennis Coaching.
Please note that indoor space will be available during poor weather conditions. All equipment is available to borrow during coached sessions.
Suitable For : 3-8 years
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Fridays, 17:15-18:00 (Term Time Only)
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £6.00 per session (£66.00 for 11 sessions)
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Junior Tennis
Fun, play, and learning all in one court! These classes are suitable for juniors aged 8-12. Whether they have no tennis experience or a growing passion for it, these classes suit all abilities, members and non-members.
Tennis coach Alex from Foxy Tennis Coaching will teach the juniors new skills through drills and games, all while having fun!
The next term of classes will start on Friday 4th October. For more information and to book a space, visit Foxy Tennis Coaching.
Please note that indoor space will be available during poor weather conditions. All equipment is available to borrow during coached sessions.
Suitable For : 8-12 years
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Fridays, 18:00-19:00 (Term Time Only)
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £8.00 per session (£88.00 for 11 sessions)
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Beginners Junior Squash
Introduce your children (aged 5-15 years) to squash with our Beginners Junior Squash sessions. Led by our friendly and knowledgeable Club Coach Kit Pearman, this program focuses on teaching key technical skills and improving hand-eye coordination in a fun and engaging environment. Juniors will learn new skills, participate in squash drills, and enjoy playing games with their peers, making it a perfect after-school activity.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 5+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Mondays 17:15-18:00 & Wednesdays 17:00-17:30
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £5.25
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Improvers Junior Squash
Enrol your young ones (aged 5-15 years) in our Improvers Squash sessions in Horsham. Led by Club Coach Kit Pearman, this program focuses on enhancing juniors’ squash skills in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will work on their technique, hand-eye coordination, and fitness through engaging activities and friendly games.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 5+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Wednesdays 17:30-18:15
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £6.50
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Advanced Junior Squash
Our Advanced Junior Squash sessions are designed for experienced junior players (aged 5-15 years). Under the guidance of our friendly and knowledgeable Club Coach Kit Pearman, participants will focus on squash technique, shot selection, match play, and overall fitness. Play alongside peers as you practice matches and drills, perfect for those aiming to advance to junior teams and adult league matches.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 5+
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Mondays 18:00-19:00
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £7.35
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Intensive Swimming Courses
During the Easter and summer holidays, Bluecoat Sports offer 4/5 day intensive swimming courses for those wishing to brush up on their technique, learn a new skill or just try something completely different. These courses cater for children of all abilities from the complete beginner to the more advanced including Front Crawl/Backstroke and Breaststroke/Butterfly stroke clinics. For those wishing to develop other swimming skills, we offer Snorkelling and Rookie Lifesaving. The daily sessions are 30 minutes over the 4/5 day course.
Please keep an eye here and on our Instagram and Facebook for updates on future Intensive Swimming Courses.
Suitable For : From school-age
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : Easter & August Holidays
Memberships Included : None
Junior Trampolining 5-7 & 8-11 years
Our expert instructors will guide your Juniors through a dynamic course that combines fun and fitness. Immerse yourself in the joy of defying gravity, mastering new tricks, and experiencing the pure exhilaration of bouncing in a safe and controlled environment. Please note, all juniors must wear socks whilst on the trampoline.
Please check back here for future course dates.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 5+
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Please check back here for future course dates.
Equipment Needed : Drink, Socks
Cost : £95.55 (£7.96 per lesson)
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Teen Gym
A 45-minute session for our teenage members (14-15yrs) in the Fitness Suite/Yard. This supervised session is split in to two sections. During the first half of the session, our teenage members have the freedom to create their own workout. During the second half of the session, the teens will take part in a full body circuit class led by our expert Fitness Instructors. This session is the perfect introduction to training solo in the gym for our younger members.
Suitable For : Ages 14 – 15
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Every Monday & Wednesday 17:00-17:45
Equipment Needed : Drink
Cost : £5.25
Memberships Included : Teen, PAYGO
Junior Circuits 10 – 15yrs
A circuit-based class designed to encourage and educate our youngest members to move their bodies! The class aims to help develop stamina, endurance, and cardiovascular strength in a fun and engaging team circuit. Our Junior Circuits class takes place in the Fitness Suite/outdoor Fitness Yard (dependent on the weather) offering our juniors an introduction to the gym. Lead by our amazing Fitness Team, your junior is sure to leave this class with a smile on their face.
Suitable For : Ages 10 – 15
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Drink
Memberships Included : Junior Plus, Teen, PAYGO
Pre-School Gymnastics for 3 to 5 years
Our Pre-School Gymnastics Course is a fun and friendly introduction to gymnastics, suitable for children of all abilities, over 14 weeks. Through structured learning and play, learn the basics of gymnastics in a safe environment, using a selection of gymnastic apparatus including the beam, bars, vault and floor. To help encourage our junior gymnasts, they can follow British Amateur Gymnastics Association (BAGA) scheme to mark their achievements with badges and certificates, which are included in the course cost.
The fun doesn’t have to stop once your child turns 5, they can continue building their strength and flexibility from 5 years upwards in our gymnastics courses, which also give the opportunity for further BAGA awards.
Please get in touch with our team on 01403 247572 to find out about upcoming courses.
Suitable For : Ages 3 – 5
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : 14 week term
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £88.20
Memberships Included : None
Waterbabes: Parent and Baby Drop in 3 months – 18 months
A drop-in swimming lesson for parents or guardians to bring their babies aged 3-18 months. These sessions are run with a ratio of 1 parent : 1 child and are supervised by our friendly instructors, helping you and your child to gain confidence in the water and develop their swimming skills. Please pre-book your space by calling reception on 01403 247572 to attend.
Call 01403 247572 to book.
Got a question about getting your baby into swimming? Read our FAQs below or get in touch via bluecoatsswimacademy@christs-hospital.org.uk.
Suitable For : Ages 3-18 months
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : Every Wednesday 11:00-11:30
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : £5.50 per session
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Waterbabes: Parent and Child Session 18 months – 3 years
The Parent and Child Sessions are suitable for children aged 18 months – 3 years. During the sessions you join your child in the water, so you can give them confidence whilst our qualified instructors help your child develop their fundamental swimming skills during these fun filled sessions. We follow the Swim England Discovery Duckling framework.
These sessions are set at a ratio of 1 parent : 1 child.
View our lesson term dates here
Got a question about getting your baby into swimming? Read our FAQs below or get in touch with us on bluecoatsswimacademy@christs-hospital.org.uk.
Suitable For : Ages 18 months – 3 years
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : Wednesday at 10:30am & 11:00 & Saturday at 09:00am
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : £32.00pcm (Via Direct Debit)
Memberships Included : None
Pre School Lessons 3 years to School age
In the final stage of our Waterbabes sessions your Child will enter the pool by themselves with the teacher. Classes will be small, and lessons will concentrate on building your Child’s confidence and swimming skills. Lessons will prepare children for afterschool lessons. We follow the Swim England Duckling framework.
View our lesson term dates here
Suitable For : Ages 3 – 5
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : Wednesday at 10:30am & 11:00am & Saturday at 09:00am
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : £32.00 pcm (Via Direct Debit)
Memberships Included : None
Beginner Gymnastics
Our Beginner Gymnastics Class focuses on building a solid foundation in fundamental movements. Participants will learn the basics of body positioning, balance, and coordination, setting the stage for a progressive and enjoyable gymnastics journey.
This course is currently fully booked. Please get in touch with our team at info@bluecoatsports.co.uk to find out how to join the waiting list.
Suitable For : From school-age
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Wednesdays at 16:00 & Fridays at 15:45
Cost : 13 week term: £95.55
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Intermediate Gymnastics
Our Intermediate Gymnastics Class focuses on advancing skills and building upon the foundations established in the beginner level. Participants will delve into more complex movements, perfecting technique, and expanding their repertoire of gymnastics skills.
Our courses are currently fully booked. Please get in touch with our team on info@bluecoatsports.co.uk to find out about joining the waiting list.
Suitable For : From school-age
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Wednesdays at 17:00 & Fridays at 16:45
Cost : 13 week term: £95.55
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Learn To Swim
If you have school-aged children, they can join our after-school sessions on weekdays and Saturday mornings. These structured lessons cater to complete beginners as well as the more advanced. Children can develop at their own pace with our professionally trained swim teachers, progressing through the different levels. The team continuously assesses children throughout to make sure they are in the class that is right for them.
View our lesson term dates here
The Swim Academy is currently at full capacity with extensive waiting lists. In light of this we will not be taking any new enquiries for this class until January 2025.
Suitable For : From school-age
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : After-school sessions on weekdays & Saturday mornings. Sessions run for 44 weeks a year (Breaking at Easter, 4 weeks in Summer & Christmas)
Cost : £32.00 pcm (via direct debit)
Memberships Included : None
Rookie Lifesaving
Rookie Lifesaving is a valuable survival, rescue, and sports skills session, delivered in an exciting way that will get children involved and motivated.
Our programme offers the first opportunity to explore water safety, gradually gaining independence and confidence while learning vital life skills. Our team of instructors will inspire and embolden your child, helping them keep themselves, their friends, and their family safe in the water through a range of fun activities that lead towards a series of awards.
Rookie Lifesaving is aimed at children who have finished to Learn To Swim program. The scheme begins with Stage 1 of the Bronze Award and progresses to Stage 3 of the Gold Award; starting off at an ability level suitable for brand-new rookie swimmers and progressing to the level where our Rookie Lifeguards will understand vital first aid lessons and can perform impressive lifesaving tows, rescues and saves.
The first half an hour of these session will be ‘dryside’ learning, where our Rookie’s will learn vital first aid skills. The second half an hour is ‘poolside’ learning, where our Rookies will learn key lifesaving skills in the water, such as rescues.
View our lesson term dates here
Suitable For : Those who have completed LTS
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Thursday’s at 17:30-18:30
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : £50.00 pcm (via direct debit)
Memberships Included : None
Barracudas Club
Barracudas is for the more advanced swimmer. These run on a Tuesday 18:00 – 18.30 and Friday 18:00 – 18:45. The sessions help children work on their technique for all four strokes, starts, turns and use of the pace clock. They are the perfect option for those who wish to continue swimming after completing Stage 1-7 but don’t want to enter into the competitive world of swimming clubs. A great way to ensure your older child maintains the fitness benefits of swimming. The classes do not have a starting age, however swimmers do need to have completed their LTS Stage 7 to join.
View our lesson term dates here
Suitable For : Those who have completed LTS
Class Duration : 30 minutes / 45 minutes
When : Tuesday and Friday evenings
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : £32.00pcm for 30 mins & £42.00pcm for 45 mins (Via Direct Debit)
Memberships Included : None
1:1 Swimming Lessons
Some children (and adults) need more individual attention to help them develop their swimming skills. We offer 1:1 lessons for children or adults who want more support with either learning to swim or improving their swimming. Our friendly instructors help you build your confidence and develop your breathing and swimming techniques so you become a more confident and proficient swimmer. Alongside our 1:1 sessions, we also offer the option of 2:1 for siblings or friends close in ability.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 30 minutes
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : 1:1 – £23.50 per session, 2:1 – £30.00 per session (£14.50 per person)
Memberships Included : None
Parent and baby activities
Bluecoat Sports offers a range of parent and baby activities designed to support new parents while bonding with their little ones. These classes cater to different stages of early parenthood, from postnatal recovery to active play with infants. Our postnatal classes focus on rebuilding core strength and pelvic floor muscles, helping new mothers regain fitness safely. For parents with slightly older babies, we offer parent-child swimming sessions for ages three months to three years, allowing families to enjoy water play together.
Postnatal activities
We understand the unique needs of new mothers and are proud to offer tailored postnatal activities. These classes, led by our expert instructors, focus on safely rebuilding strength in areas affected by pregnancy and childbirth, particularly the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. They’re designed to support postpartum recovery, helping you regain fitness and balance in body and mind. Classes are scheduled at convenient times to accommodate busy parenting schedules. Participants must be cleared by their doctor before joining, typically 6-12 weeks after delivery.
Parent & Baby Indoor Cycling
Return to exercise in our post-natal friendly indoor cycling class, designed to slowly build your stamina and strength in a safe and controlled environment, all whilst your little one watches on from the comfort of their buggy or our playpens.
Indoor Cycling is a great way of building your cardiovascular health at your own pace. This low impact form of exercise will get your heart pumping as you build your stamina week on week. And the best part? You can work out with your little one watching on from the comfort of their buggy or our play pens! Plus, you’ll be joined by other mums, creating a relaxed, informal and friendly environment to begin your postnatal exercise journey.
You must have been signed off by your doctor (6-12 weeks depending on type of delivery) before starting any postnatal fitness programme.
Suitable For : Postnatal women (You must have been signed off by your doctor)
Class Duration : 30 minutes / 45 minutes
When : Tuesdays, 10:10-10:50
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : Full, Classes, PAYGO
Buggy Fit
This session will provide a friendly and supportive social environment where you can get your body moving & meet like-minded mums after birth. Follow our qualified instructor’s guidance as they take you through a functional whole-body approach with elements of low-impact cardio, core, pelvic floor restores and toning exercises with body weight and resistance bands.
You must have been signed off by your doctor (around 6-12 weeks, depending on type of delivery) before starting any postnatal fitness programme.
When the sun is shining, this class will take place outside in the fresh air! When it is raining, the class will take place indoors.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Mondays, 10:30-11:15
Equipment Needed : Mat
Memberships Included : Full, Classes, PAYGO
Parent & Baby Pilates
Parent & Baby Pilates classes offer an effective way to strengthen and tone your body after having a baby whilst your little one lies by your side. All exercises are safely and specifically designed to enhance recovery of the abdominals and pelvic floor, balance your body and mind and focus on the muscle groups and areas affected by pregnancy. This form of exercise quickens postpartum recovery and helps with the new demands of motherhood whilst at the same time offering an opportunity to meet other new parents.
You must have been signed off by your doctor (around 6-12 weeks, depending on type of delivery) before starting any postnatal fitness programme.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Every Thursday 10:30-11:15
Equipment Needed : Drink, Mat
Memberships Included : Full, Classes, PAYGO
Waterbabes: Parent and Baby Drop in 3 months – 18 months
A drop-in swimming lesson for parents or guardians to bring their babies aged 3-18 months. These sessions are run with a ratio of 1 parent : 1 child and are supervised by our friendly instructors, helping you and your child to gain confidence in the water and develop their swimming skills. Please pre-book your space by calling reception on 01403 247572 to attend.
Call 01403 247572 to book.
Got a question about getting your baby into swimming? Read our FAQs below or get in touch via bluecoatsswimacademy@christs-hospital.org.uk.
Suitable For : Ages 3-18 months
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : Every Wednesday 11:00-11:30
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : £5.50 per session
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Fun for all the family
We also offer several activities that the whole family can enjoy together. Our family swim sessions are particularly popular, allowing parents and children to splash around and have fun in the pool. During Aqua Splash, families can climb on floats and create their own water games. Our racket sports courts are another great way to stay active and include all the family. Choose from tennis, badminton, table tennis and squash.
Kids parties
Looking for exciting options for your kids’ birthday party? Host a memorable celebration in a fun, active setting at Bluecoat Sports. We offer two main party packages: Mini Jump ‘N’ Play for children up to 6 years old and Pool Parties for ages 6-15. The Mini Jump ‘N’ Play option includes a bouncy castle, jungle play zone, soft play area, and bikes or trikes, perfect for energetic youngsters. Pool parties give kids the run of the entire swimming pool, complete with floats for splashing around with friends. Both options are available on select days and can accommodate up to 24 children.
Become a member at Bluecoat Sports
Ready to get active with the whole family? Join Bluecoat Sports today and discover the perfect membership option for your family’s active lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for full access to our state-of-the-art facilities, off-peak flexibility, or specialised junior programmes, we have a plan that fits your needs.
Our range of memberships caters to everyone – from infants to teens and parents too. Enjoy our swimming pool, fitness suite, racket sports courts, and over 80 weekly classes. Plus, with free parking, Wi-Fi, and access to our mobile app with challenges and workouts, you’ll get more than just a gym membership. Don’t wait to start your family’s fitness journey – sign up now.
