Programs

Babies (Introduction to water)

6 weeks -6 months. The classes are group-based and interactive for new parents to share baby information and questions. The baby and caregiver are in the pool. Lessons last 30 minutes. Caregivers are taught how to hold a baby in water. The importance of buoyancy, back floating, and breathing skills are focused on. Songs are used to familiarise the little ones with the water keeping in mind the sensory aspect of a young baby’s development.

Babies

6 months -36 months. The classes are group-based . The baby and caregiver are in the pool. Lessons last 30 minutes. Fun, games and songs are used to familiarise the little ones with the water and encourage lifesaving skills.

3-4 years

Up to 4 children in a group. Child needs to be comfortable in the water and able to cope with parent on the outside of the pool. As the child has basic swimming ability the focus is continuing of water safety skills, strengthening and correction of basic kick and body movement in the water. Personal safety, ability to get out of difficult situations and confidence in the water is achieved.

Learn to Swim

4yrs plus (only taught in the Vredehoek pool).
Children & Adult lessons.  Learn to swim is the program that teaches all 4 swimming strokes. 
Most lessons are group based, each person is focused on as an individual with lots of positive encouragement.   Group lessons are 30 minutes.
We also offer “one on one” 15 minute lessons. Learning to swim is a vital life skill, let us encourage and help to make you a confident and competent swimmer.