When should I get out of the water as the parent/caregiver?

One question we often receive is ‘when do I (as a parent) get out of the water?’ Group lessons – Parents are required in the water until the child is at least 3 ½ years. This is based on the depth of our pool and the maximum benefit the child can get out of having…

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Why 15 minute lessons?

Our style of lessons are designed for maximum development for their age and stage of development. In preschool, we recommend 25 minute lessons in a group setting where children are not having to move/focus the whole time, but it is balanced with time to explore how their bodies move in water for safety and technique,…

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How long will it take my child to learn to swim?

How long will it take my child to learn to swim? This is a question that goes through many parents’ minds. Learning to swim is a life skill so many families prioritise swimming as an activity throughout childhood. However it can be frustrating as it is not a motor movement that is natural to humans.…

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Water Wobbles

It is very common to find a 2-4 year old who has been a confident and happy baby in the water, all of a sudden become ‘fearful’ or doesn’t enjoy the water for a period of time. We often say to parents, you may feel your child is taking a step backwards in regards to…

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The Benefits of Teaching Babies to Swim

Babies less than a year old accept the water more readily than older children. Often they willingly go underwater in the first lesson. Fear of water is acquired as children grow older. The longer the baby is kept away from the water, the more likely the child will develop aqua phobia. Human infants are well…

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