The Swim Lab ✓ ACRA Verified
About The Swim Lab
About The Swim Lab
The Swim Lab is a swimming and aquatics education provider based at 661 Bukit Timah Road, offering holiday camp programmes islandwide across Singapore. The listing is KakiList-verified and ACRA-registered. With only 3 Google reviews at 3.7 out of 5, the rating sample is too small to draw meaningful conclusions and should be treated as directional only. Pricing is indicated at the mid-range ($$) level, though no specific per-session or package fee has been published.
Parents enquiring about holiday camps should first confirm which age group, swimming ability level, and upcoming school holiday period the programme caters to. It is worth asking whether the curriculum is structured around stroke development (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) or a broader water-confidence framework, and whether grouping is by age, ability, or both. Clarify whether a trial session or assessment swim is available before committing to a full camp block, the ratio of instructors to swimmers per lane, and whether the sessions are held at the Bukit Timah Road venue or at a separate pool facility. Also confirm whether the fees are inclusive of pool entry or charged separately, and what the policy is if your child is unwell and misses a session.
To take the next step, reach out to The Swim Lab via WhatsApp, phone, or the enquiry form to ask about upcoming holiday camp dates, available ability groups, and current pricing before reserving a place.
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3.7/5 from 3 Google reviewsVery small sample — treat as directional only.
Take the trial class and confirm the tutor's actual credentials before committing to a term.
Google Reviews ⭐ 3.7 (3 reviews)
J
★☆☆☆☆
Rating is for the customer service, not the coaches. Cold, inflexible, and recently implemented $20 for a trial lesson. Promptly signed up for another school that had a free trial and much better service.
Yumi Mimo
★★★★★
I'm thrilled to see my children's swimming skills improve significantly! Previously, they took private lessons in our condo, where they mastered the four basic strokes. However, they soon plateaued and struggled to advance further. Joining the Development training program has been a game-changer. Not only have they gained stamina and speed, but they've also received valuable encouragement from their coach and teammates.
Chew Yan Tan
★★★★★
EXCELLENT experience w The Swim Lab. Shout out to Coach Gabriel and Coach Eddy, they are superb!
The Swim Lab vs other providers in Singapore
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| Provider | Google Rating | Reviews | Years | Verified |
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| The Swim Lab (this page) | ⭐ 3.7 | 3 | — | ✓ |
| Winning English Singapore | ⭐ 5.0 | 264 | — | ✓ |
| Waga Mari Charters | ⭐ 5.0 | 263 | — | ✓ |
| Waga Mari Charters For Teens | ⭐ 5.0 | 263 | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Swim Lab charge per session?›
The Swim Lab indicates mid-range pricing ($$) but has not published a specific per-session or per-camp-block fee publicly. Holiday camp fees in Singapore typically range from S$30–60 per session for group swim programmes, with multi-day camp packages often priced at S$150–400 per week depending on session length, instructor ratio, and pool venue. When enquiring, ask for a full cost breakdown covering: the camp block fee, whether pool entry or lane rental is included, any registration or administrative fee, and the policy on missed sessions. Contact The Swim Lab directly via WhatsApp or phone for a current quote. See the full holiday camps cost guide for Singapore →
Can I try a class before committing?›
Whether The Swim Lab offers a standalone trial session has not been confirmed in the available listing information — this is worth asking directly when you enquire. For swimming holiday camps in particular, a trial or assessment swim is useful to determine the right ability group for your child, so they are neither bored in a class that is too easy nor struggling in one that moves too quickly. When assessing fit, observe whether the instructor gives individual feedback, whether the class size allows sufficient water time per child, and whether your child is visibly engaged and making progress within the first session. Ask about the level grouping system and how movement between groups is handled mid-camp.
What are the instructor's credentials?›
The Swim Lab has not published instructor qualification details in the current listing. For swimming instruction in Singapore, relevant credentials to ask about include Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) coaching certification, Sport Singapore–recognised coaching qualifications, and any Swimsafer assessor accreditation, which is the national water safety programme benchmarked across Singapore schools. When contacting The Swim Lab, ask specifically about the lead instructor's certification level, years of teaching experience with children, and whether the programme incorporates Swimsafer stages or its own proprietary curriculum. If instructor credentials cannot be confirmed, consider that a meaningful factor before committing to a full holiday camp block.