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.

  • 30 minute lessons

    Pre-School swim lessons are 30 minutes long, keeping them short, fun, and engaging.

  • Safe Entries & Exits

    Learning how to enter and leave the pool safely and independently.

  • Submersions

    Getting comfortable putting their face and head underwater, often by blowing bubbles.

  • U-Turn to the wall

    A crucial self-rescue skill where they turn around in the water to face and return to the nearest wall for safety.

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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.

  • 30 minute lessons

    Pre-School swim lessons are 30 minutes long, keeping them short, fun, and engaging.

  • Floating

    Learning to relax and let the water support their body.

  • Streamline glides

    Pushing off the wall with their body straight and arms extended to glide effortlessly through the water.

  • Jump & Float on Back

    A safety skill where a swimmer jumps into the water, then immediately rolls onto their back to float and breathe.

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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.

  • 30 minute lessons

    Pre-School swim lessons are 30 minutes long, keeping them short, fun, and engaging.

  • Freestyle kick

    Alternating up-and-down leg movement used to provide propulsion for freestyle swimming.

  • Backstroke kick

    Alternating up-and-down leg movement, from the hips, similar to the freestyle kick but performed on the back.

  • Rotations from front to back

    Roll the body from a face-down position to a face-up position in the water, allowing for breathing and rest.

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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.

  • 30 minute lessons

    Pre-School swim lessons are 30 minutes long, keeping them short, fun, and engaging.

  • Freestyle Arm Strokes

    Alternating arm movements that pull water from an extended reach forward to a powerful finish by the hip, propelling the swimmer forward.

  • Backstroke arm strokes

    Alternating arm movements that pull water from an overhead reach propelling the swimmer on their back.

  • Breaststroke kick

    A simultaneous, symmetrical leg movement where the knees bend outwards, feet propel water backward in a circular motion, then legs come together at the finish.

  • Duck Dives

    A controlled head-first entry into the water used to submerge quickly and retrieve items or navigate underwater.

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