Swim Programs
We believe in nurturing a child’s love of water and learning in the early stages of development. Early swim lessons set a positive foundation towards a lifetime of participation and enjoyment in a variety of water sports and experiences on, in and around water.
Private and group class operate on a school term basis, all swim school fees are paid in advance on a term basis. Make up lessons can be provided subject to availability and all Term fees are non-refundable.
Learn to float first then Swim
Our philosophy within our Early Learn to Swim Classes is based on the principle that unassisted floating is critical to ‘the learn to swim’ process. We do not use flotation aids in any of our classes, children are always assisted and guided by the instructor about the awareness and feel of water.
It is vital that children should learn the feel of their own buoyancy and be able to experience that fun, floating sensation before propulsion is taught. Learning to swim without flotation devices also teaches children a respect for the water.
Technical Tuition
Our specialised early swim program will nurture and grow your child’s confidence in the water. We have a small team of highly trained instructors that have undergone extensive in-house training to supplement their Austswim and Swim Australia accreditations.
30 minute group classes are available for children that have developed the key fundamentals of floating, streamlining, kicking, and introduction of strokes.
Adult Lessons
Adult Swim lessons are available for non-swimmers/ beginner level through to stroke correction.
We guarantee to improve your technique and efficiency in the water.
Private or semi-private lessons available.
BABY CLASSES
Parent/baby group and private lesson options available for children aged 5+ months.
By collaborating with parents, we will help children as young as 5 months old learn to have fun, love the water, and become comfortable in the aquatic environment. The earlier a child begins their aquatic adventure through our early swim lessons, the better the foundation they will build for ongoing age-appropriate water safety and survival skills. Our program emphasizes developing duration in the water as a key safety strategy.
Introducing your baby to our quality early aquatic program not only increases their chances of survival in a potential drowning incident but also provides a unique opportunity for bonding with parents and offers numerous other valuable benefits.
Our focus includes essential skills like:
- Positioning & holds
- Breath control
- Submersions
- Floating
- Rolling & turning
- Entries & exits
- Self-propulsion
For caregivers seeking to further their skills, we also offer adult swim lessons to enhance overall water safety.
BEGGINER GOLDFISH
15 /30 minute classes for ages 2 years and up offer a great foundation through early swim lessons. All activities are teacher-assisted, focusing on developing trust and confidence in the water. Our aim is to help children become comfortable with submersions in a calm and happy manner. The skills we emphasize in our learn to swim classes include:
- Breath control (inhaling & exhaling)
- Submersions
- Floating (front & back)
- Gliding
- Rolling
- Entries & exits
For those considering adult swim lessons, we also provide tailored techniques to ensure a fun and effective learning experience.
INTERMEDIATE GOLDFISH
15/30 minute classes for ages 2 years and up
Skill Focus
In our early swim lessons, we emphasize building independence in the water through repetition of skills learned in the Beginner Goldfish classes. Our focus includes:
- Maintaining correct head and body positions throughout all skills
- Introduction of streamlining (torpedoes)
- Introduction of propulsion activities (kicking, paddling)
These foundational skills are essential for those looking for adult swim lessons or to advance in learn to swim classes.
ADVANCED GOLDFISH
15/30 minute classes
· 2 years +
Skill Focus
Our early swim lessons primarily concentrate on unassisted swimming and increasing the distances swum independently. We emphasize the following skills:
- Introduction of stroking & back torpedoes
- Ensuring the acquisition of technically correct skills to prepare children for group classes within our Learn to Swim programme, as well as for adult swim lessons.
WHITE - STARFISH
Maximum 3 students for each session: 30 minutes
Skill Focus
Streamlining techniques
Freestyle and backstroke kicking
Freestyle stroking for short distances in our adult swim lessons, which can also be beneficial for those starting early swim lessons or seeking to enroll in learn to swim classes.
YELLOW - JELLYFISH
Maximum 4 students: 30 minutes
Skill Focus
Introduction of freestyle breathing in adult swim lessons and front and back rotation drills, ideal for those seeking early swim lessons or learn to swim classes.
GREEN - STINGRAYS
Maximum 4 students: 30 minutes
Skill Focus
Continued work on freestyle breathing techniques and stroking, along with the introduction of backstroke arms. These sessions are part of our adult swim lessons and early swim lessons, focusing on the essential skills for learn to swim classes. Diving will also be covered.
RED - SEALS
Maximum 4 students: 30 minutes
Skill Focus
Emphasis on freestyle technique and bilateral breathing in adult swim lessons
Backstroke technique
Correct streamline starts with basic dolphin kick for early swim lessons
Introduction of breaststroke kick in learn to swim classes
BLUE-DOPHINS
Maximum 4 students: 30 minutes
Skill focus
Increased distances for freestyle and backstroke, refining technique during adult swim lessons. Introduction of breaststroke arms and completion of breaststroke will be emphasized in early swim lessons. Continuation of dolphin undulations will also be covered in our learn to swim classes.
GOLD – SHARKS
Maximum 4 students: 30 minutes
Skill Focus
Introduce butterfly arms and completion of stroke for adult swim lessons.
Medley work for early swim lessons.
Refine starts and turns as part of learn to swim classes.