What age can my child begin lessons?

Babies can join Parent & Child Water Familiarization from six months with a caregiver in the water. Independent lessons usually start around age three, once a child can follow simple instructions.

What should we bring?

A well-fitting swimsuit, towel, goggles if preferred, and a swim cap for longer hair. Children not reliably toilet trained need a snug reusable swim diaper under their suit.

How are classes grouped?

By readiness first, then age. Every new swimmer is assessed in their first lesson and can move up mid-session the moment the skill checklist is met.

What if my child is nervous around water?

That is the swimmer we teach best. We start on the step, keep faces dry until they ask otherwise, and never force a submersion. Progress is measured in comfort before technique.

What happens if we miss a class?

Every enrolment includes two make-up credits per session block, bookable into any class with an open space at the same level.

Programs

One progression, five starting points

Each program lists the ages it suits, the skills it teaches, how long a lesson runs and where a swimmer goes next. Compare them side by side, then pick a class time.

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Progression is based on individual readiness, not age alone. Age ranges are a guide — placement always follows the skill checklist, and swimmers can move up mid-block the moment they are ready.

6 months - 3 yearsFirst time in water

Parent & Child Water Familiarization

A calm, in-water introduction where a caregiver stays alongside for every song, float and gentle submersion.

Lesson length: 30 minutes
Class format: Group with caregiver in water

Goals and skills taught

Comfortable water entry and exit
Supported back float and bubble blowing
Caregiver safety holds and pool rules

Next step: Preschool Foundations once your child is confident without a caregiver.

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3 - 5 yearsBeginner

Preschool Foundations

Short, playful sets that build independence, breath control and the first unassisted glides.

Lesson length: 30 minutes
Class format: Group, four swimmers per instructor

Goals and skills taught

Independent front and back float
Five-second breath control
Assisted glide with flutter kick

Next step: Youth Swim Lessons once your child floats and glides unassisted.

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5 - 6 yearsBeginner to Intermediate

Young Beginners Swim

Progressive stroke work that turns early confidence into smooth, independent swimming before kindergarten.

Lesson length: 45 minutes
Class format: Group, four to six swimmers

Goals and skills taught

Front crawl with side breathing
Backstroke and elementary backstroke
Confident, independent swimming across the pool

Next step: Water Safety & Survival Skills or continued group lessons.

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6 months - 6 yearsAll levels

Private & Semi-Private Lessons

One instructor, one or two swimmers, and a plan shaped entirely around the goals you bring to the pool.

Lesson length: 30 or 45 minutes
Class format: Private or semi-private

Goals and skills taught

Personalised skill plan and pacing
Support for sensory or medical needs
Fast-track preparation for group placement

Next step: Move into a group class or continue at your own pace.

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2 - 6 yearsBeginner and up

Water Safety & Survival Skills

Clothed swims, sudden-entry drills and shouted-rescue practice for the moments that are never planned.

Lesson length: 45 minutes
Class format: Group, six swimmers maximum

Goals and skills taught

Roll, float and signal after an unexpected entry
Swim to safety fully clothed
Reach and throw rescues from the deck

Next step: Annual refresher, or continued group lessons.

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FAQ

Everything parents and adult learners ask

Still unsure? Send us the question and we will answer it honestly, even when the answer is that another school is the better fit.

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Policies

Clear rules, written down

No surprises at the pool gate. These are the policies every family agrees to at enrolment.

Enrolment and payment

Places are confirmed once the session block is paid in full. Blocks may be paid in two instalments on request, and sibling enrolments in the same block receive a reduced rate.

Cancellations and make-up lessons

Every enrolment includes two make-up credits per block, bookable into any class with an open space at the same level. Withdrawals more than seven days before the first lesson are refunded in full.

Weather and facility closures

If we close the pool for weather, plant failure or a contamination clean, the lesson is rescheduled at no cost and every affected family is notified by email and text the same day.

Swim diaper and health policies

Swimmers who are not reliably toilet trained wear a snug reusable swim diaper under their suit. Please stay home for 48 hours after any stomach illness, and tell your instructor about seizures, allergies or tubes before entering the water.

Photography and privacy

We never photograph swimmers without written consent from a parent or guardian, and consent can be withdrawn at any time. Personal details are used only to run lessons and are never sold or shared.

Behaviour, safety expectations and waiver

Swimmers walk on deck, enter only when the instructor invites them, and stay within their teaching zone. A signed participation waiver is required before the first lesson and covers the full session block.