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Birthday Pool Parties

A Party They Will
Never Forget.

Your pool. Your guest list. Our team. SwimFitz supplies qualified teacher-lifeguards who run structured water activities and keep everyone safe — you handle the cake. Private, professionally managed, at your home.

Your Home Pool Qualified Teachers Dual-Qualified Staff From Age 2 London & Hertfordshire
Children enjoying a birthday pool party at a private home pool in London
Why Choose SwimFitz

Your Pool. Fully
Managed. Completely Safe.

A private pool birthday party is one of the most memorable things you can give a child. No public venue, no strangers, no shared changing rooms — just your own pool, your own guest list, and a team of professionals who handle everything in the water so you can enjoy the party.

SwimFitz provides qualified teacher-lifeguards for parties of all sizes. Every member of our team holds both swimming teaching and lifeguard qualifications — one person, both roles. Whether you want us to run the whole session with structured activities and games, or simply need qualified poolside cover while your family manages the fun, we have a package to match.

Every team member is DBS checked and is experienced working with children from age two upwards. We bring all poolside equipment. You provide the pool.

Fully qualified teacher-lifeguards, DBS checked
Suitable for children from 2 years upwards, mixed abilities
We bring all equipment — floats, games, poolside kit
Fully insured — public liability cover included
You enjoy the party — we manage everything in the water
Choose Your Package

Two Ways to
Book Your Party.

Pick the level of service that suits your party. All packages include fully insured, DBS-checked staff. Every team member is qualified as both a swimming teacher and a lifeguard. Tell us your numbers and ages when you enquire and we will confirm the right staffing level.

Package 01 Managed Party

Our teacher-lifeguard takes charge of the pool session from start to finish. Structured swimming games, water challenges, relay races and activities — all planned and led by us. Children of mixed abilities are catered for. Safety cover is built in: every team member is qualified as both a swimming teacher and a lifeguard.

Structured activities, games and challenges — we plan and lead everything
Mixed abilities managed — non-swimmers and confident swimmers together
All poolside equipment supplied by us
Safety cover built in — teacher and lifeguard is the same qualified person
1 or 2 staff depending on party size
Staffing by group size
Up to 8 children 1 teacher-lifeguard
9 or more children 2 teacher-lifeguards
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Package 02 Safety Cover

You run your own pool party — we provide a qualified teacher-lifeguard for poolside safety supervision throughout the session. Ideal for families who want to manage the activities themselves but need professional, qualified cover in place. Our staff hold both teaching and lifeguard qualifications; when you book Safety Cover, they focus entirely on watching the water.

Qualified teacher-lifeguard on poolside for the full duration
You manage the party activities and schedule
Ideal where children are confident swimmers
Full public liability insurance included
1 or 2 staff depending on party size
Staffing by group size
Up to 8 children 1 teacher-lifeguard
9 or more children 2 teacher-lifeguards
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What We Provide

Everything Covered
In the Water.

Activities

Games and Challenges

Relay races, diving games, obstacle challenges, water polo and team activities — structured to match the age range and ability of your group. No two parties are identical; we tailor the session to the children attending.

All Abilities

Non-Swimmers Welcome

Not every child at the party will be a confident swimmer. Our teachers manage mixed ability groups as standard — beginners stay in appropriate depths, more confident swimmers get activities suited to them. No child is left out.

Equipment

We Bring Everything

Floats, games equipment, poolside safety kit — all supplied by us. You do not need to provide anything for the pool session beyond the pool itself. We arrive set up and leave having cleared everything away.

Safety

Qualified Cover Throughout

Every package includes at minimum one qualified teacher-lifeguard on poolside for the full duration. Our staff hold both swimming teaching and lifeguard qualifications. All are DBS checked and carry full public liability insurance.

Duration

Flexible Session Length

Most pool party sessions run between 60 and 90 minutes. We can adapt to your overall party schedule — let us know your timings when you enquire and we will structure the pool session to fit.

After the Session

We Clear Up, You Celebrate

Once the pool session is done, our team packs away all equipment and leaves the pool area as they found it. The rest of your party carries on uninterrupted. Nothing left for you to manage.

Booking Process

How to Book
Your Party.

01 / 04

Enquire

Tell us your preferred date, the number of children expected, their approximate ages, and which package interests you. The more detail you can give us upfront, the faster we can confirm availability and staffing.

02 / 04

We Recommend

Based on your group size and ages, we confirm the right staffing level and package. If your numbers are uncertain at this stage, we will agree a staffing plan and adjust as the date approaches.

03 / 04

Confirm

We agree the session format, duration, and any specific requests. A deposit secures your date. We handle everything from here — there is nothing more for you to arrange on the pool side.

04 / 04

Party Day

Our team arrives ahead of the session to set up. We run the pool session start to finish, pack up afterwards, and leave. You enjoy the party without any responsibility for what happens in the water.

Common Questions

Birthday Party
FAQs.

What ages are the parties suitable for?
From age two upwards. Younger children (2–4) work best in smaller groups with closer supervision; older children and mixed age parties are very manageable with the right staffing level. Tell us the age range when you enquire and we will recommend the right package and ratio.
How many children can attend?
There is no fixed upper limit — staffing scales with party size. Parties of 6–10 children are the most common, but we staff larger parties with the appropriate number of teacher-lifeguards. We provide up to 2 staff per party. The size of your pool may be the more practical limiting factor, which we will discuss with you.
What if some children cannot swim?
This is entirely normal and we cater for it as standard. Non-swimmers stay in appropriate water depths with additional teacher attention, while more confident swimmers get activities suited to their level. We manage mixed ability groups at every party — no child needs to be excluded or sidelined.
Are your teachers and lifeguards DBS checked?
Yes. All staff hold current enhanced DBS certificates and are experienced working with children. Every team member is qualified as both a swimming teacher and a lifeguard — Swim England or equivalent teaching qualification, plus RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or equivalent. We are happy to provide copies of qualifications and insurance documents on request.
How far in advance do we need to book?
We recommend at least four to six weeks ahead, particularly for weekend dates which book up quickly. That said, enquire even if your date is sooner — if we have availability we will always try to accommodate. The earlier you enquire, the more flexibility we have on staffing.
Do we need to provide anything?
Just the pool. We bring all teaching equipment, games kit, and poolside safety equipment. You do not need to provide floats, games, or anything else for the pool session. If you want to brief us on any specific requests or activities beforehand, we welcome that conversation.
Which areas do you cover?
We cover Greater London and Hertfordshire. If you are unsure whether your location falls within our area, get in touch with your postcode and we will confirm. We travel to the pool — you do not need to be near us.
How long does the pool session typically last?
Most sessions run between 60 and 90 minutes in the water. We can structure the session to fit your wider party schedule — if you need the pool session to run shorter or longer, let us know and we will plan accordingly.

Make It a Swimming Party.

London & Hertfordshire. Qualified teacher-lifeguards. Your home pool.