Songs, games & skills are gently interwoven together and are designed to slowly begin the process of water familiarisation for your little waterbaby. Parents & children can experience relaxed, uninterrupted time together learning to swim and play all year round in our 32 degree heated pool. Waterbabies classes are all about having fun through aquatic play and allows you, the parent/caregiver to learn all about swimming and water safety along with your child. Waterbabies1: 4mths - 18mths
Waterbabies 1 provides water familiarisation through songs and games. We introduce important water skills such as submerging, floating, holding poolside and kicking.
Waterbabies 2: 18mths - 2 1/2 years
Waterbabies 2 provides water awareness and respect as our little ones begin to experiment with their independence. We continue to work on Waterbabies 1 skills and introduce independent swimming with a backfloat,jumping into the pool and longer submerges.
All waterbabies are required to have a parent/guardian in the pool with them. Also children who are not toilet trained are required to wear a waterproof nappy. Throughout the waterbabies class your child will receive different certificates for achieving skills. Your baby's photo will appear on the certificates providing a lovely photographic memory for you and your family for years to come. - Babies can start swimming lessons at around 4 months old, however, a baby needs to be at least 6 months old before learning to submerge under the water.
- Through a system of teaching & repeating skills babies are taught to hold their breath, float on their back, hold the side of the pool and kick their legs.
- As babies developmental skills increase so does their ability to kick and paddle their legs and begin to learn to swim with a backpack.
- When children turn 18 months & have learnt to swim unaided with a backpack they may move up to Waterbabies 2.
- Waterbabies 2 teaches independence from the parent and respect for the water by developing waiting and listening skills.
- All children develop and achieve at different stages. Enjoy every moment as each small step is one closer to success at swimming.
- If your baby has been unwell and you would prefer not to submerge, please tell your instructor.
- Our instructors are qualified and experienced in teaching young babies to swim. Join a class today and discover the joys and benefits of Waterbabies.
Missed Lessons
If your child is unable to attend their swimming lesson you can choose to either:
1. Book a 'Make-up Lesson' on an alternative day
2. Pay a $5.00 'Holding Fee'/$3.00 Waterbabies
Make-up lessons can be made up in any appropriate time slot seven days a week to avoid the holding fee. This small fee helps us cover the cost involved to hold your lesson space and keeps the overall cost of lessons down.
If your child has missed 3 weeks and we have not heard from you, your child's name will be taken off the booking sheets and you will lose this time slot.
Last Lesson in Advance
When your child attends their very first swimming lesson, we ask that you pay for one lesson in advance. This paid lesson is used as your very last lesson with us. This system helps to keep our bookings organised maximising available time slots for all our swimmers.
Free Saturday Swim
Saturday afternoon public swimming is available FREE to anyone currently enrolled in our Learn to Swim classes. Mums and Dads are also welcome free of charge.
Every Saturday 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Any children under 12yrs MUST be supervised by an adult.
Brothers, sisters and friends currently not attending our swimming lessons are also welcome, however, will be asked to pay the usual public entry fees.
A qualified lifeguard will be on duty for this session. Please adhere to their instructions to ensure a safe environment for everyone. There will be a maximum of 70 people in the pool at any one time. Your patience and understanding is appreciated. To avoid disapointment please ring to book on the Monday of the week you are wishing to participate in this session. |
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Class Times (30 minute classes) Day | Time | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs | 3.30pm - 6.00pm | Tue, Wed, Thur & Fri | 9.00am - 11.00am | Sat & Sun | 9.00am - 12 noon |
Class Prices Class | Per Class | 10 Session Pass | Waterbabies 1 & 2 | $14.50 | $130.50 |
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL PH: 8285 3666
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