We start infant swimming lessons for children as young as 8 weeks of age. Children at 2 to 6 months old have better head and neck control allowing for more activities during formal swimming lessons. Learning to swim is a fun, healthy activity but an important safety measure as well.
Our babies program is aged based and split into 3 different groups:
Infants – Free!
2 months old to 6 months old.
Find out more here about our Free Infant lessons
Aqua Tots 1
6 months old to 13 months old.
Aqua Tots 2
14 months old to 24 months old (approximately).
Water Awareness Program
Our water awareness classes are specifically designed to develop a confident and independent swimmer whilst being separated by their parent/caregiver before entering our learn to swim program.
Turtles
This class is focusing on transitioning the parents out of the water, focusing on independent water awareness and confidence. Minimum age for this class is 2 years depending on the ability and swimming experience. As most 2 year olds are already growing through many developmental areas, we understand that each child will have a different experience, therefore we will cater to your child’s individual needs.
Seals
General age is 2.5 years to 4 years old and is where a child is comfortable away from their parents and is ability based, focusing more on independent swimming and survival work.
Learn to Swim Program
There are 6 levels throughout our learn to swim program. Each level focuses on a certain skill and technique for each stroke to ensure that our students progress in a positive and timely manner; this also eliminates them from stagnating by continuing to incorporate new skills to each level.
Starfish Beginner
Strong independent kick without floatation aid, floating, bubbles and breathing.
Starfish
Freestyle arms with good control and kick, no breathing. Comfortable and confident on front and back.
Starfish Advanced
Independent freestyle with breathing and basic backstroke.
Seahorse
15 metres of controlled freestyle and backstroke.
Swordfish
Strong and controlled freestyle and backstroke focusing on endurance & speed with basic Breaststroke kick and Butterfly techniques.
Stingray
Developing timing and technique in Breaststroke & Butterfly. Freestyle turns and race dives are also in the program to help prepare them for squad.
Junior Squad
Our junior squads focus on developing more advanced techniques by introducing competitive strokes and racing skills for all 4 strokes in a squad environment. By moving into a bigger squad, our students are encouraged to become more aware of not only their own individual progression but embracing teamwork.
BARINGA Squad Development
Our Baringa squads offer a unique environment where we can focus on endurance & technique to each child. The programs are designed to suit the individual and can cater for all age groups, pending ability.