30 minute lessons
Pre-School swim lessons are 30 minutes long, keeping them short, fun, and engaging.
Pre-School
3 – 4 YEARS
Teaching your little one to be confident and safe in and around water is a skill that lasts a lifetime. We’re thrilled about the chance to join hands on this journey with your child and the wai.
At Swimsation, we extend the following programs, designed to help both you and your pre-schooler develop water confidence, grasp water safety essentials, and master fundamental swimming skills.
Class Info:
- Lessons are 30 minutes.
- Available weekdays and weekends.
- Group lessons: Up to 4 children in a group.
If you’re curious to know more about our pre-school levels or the available time slots at your favourite location, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to provide all the information you need to make this journey a splash-tacular success!
Program Details:
- Lessons are $24.00 each, billed monthly (private lessons starting from $60 per lesson)
- Four age and ability levels (see below).
- Parents won’t need to get into the pool with your child for these pre-school classes. They’ll be in capable hands.
Now, if you’re new to Swimsation and pondering which pre-school level would best suit your child, don’t hesitate to reach out. We offer a complimentary assessment to determine the perfect match.
Extras:
- Monthly E-Newsletter with safety tips, activities, and updates (email us to subscribe!).
- Play & Explore the Wai: We host a special session for local families to bring their under-5s to the pool for play and exploration. Our qualified baby/pre-school instructors lead the way, guiding you through concepts like “stop & wait,” arms reach supervision, and safe water enjoyment through play, songs, and exciting activities.
- Water Safety & Learn to Swim Lessons: Our pre-school water safety and learn-to-swim lessons cater to little ones aged 3 and 4.
TINY TURTLE
Our Tiny Turtle level is for children aged 3 to 4 years who are not confident in the water. In this level our instructor will use songs and play to develop water confidence and water safety.
STAR FISH
Our Star Fish level is for children aged 3 to 4 years who are confident in the water and can submerge and blow bubbles 5 seconds.
In this level our instructor will use songs and play to continue to develop water confidence, water safety along with teaching floating on their front and backs.
FLYING FISH
Our flying fish level is for children aged 3 to 4 years who are confident floating unassisted on their front and back.
In this level our instructor will use fun activities to continue to develop water confidence, water safety along with teaching them how to kick.
GOLD FISH
Our Gold Fish level is for school aged children who are confident kicking unassisted on their front and back.
In this level our instructor will use fun activities to continue to develop water confidence, water safety along with teaching them how to stroke.
💙 Swimsation Annual Awards – 2025 Winners 💙 We celebrated our annual awards over the weekend and are excited to share this year’s superstars: 🏆 Instructor of the Year: Lynda Povey (Papakura) 💙 Customer Service: Daphne Jones (Te Atatū) 🌟 Poolside of the Year: Jibreel Aumua (Te Atatū) ✨ Rookie Instructor: Emily Russell (Papakura) 🚀 Most Improved: Bill Caliston (Schools) 💛 Swimmers’ Choice: Jonathan Bellen (Papakura) A huge congrats to all our winners — and thank you to our amazing team for an incredible year!