Beginners

Children aged 4+ who have started school.

The beginners class is for those children who have none or limited experience in the water, they might be nervous submerging their face and require a buoyancy aid when swimming.

The teaching format for beginners is 2 children to 1 teacher which allows for quality individual attention. The teacher will be in the water with the children at all times. The lessons are taught through structured play. Be prepared for going on a treasure hunt, visiting the mermaids, crawling through the jungle or baking a cake!  

The main skills worked on include:

  • Water confidence

  • Comfortable having  face in the water
  • Blowing bubbles through mouth and nose
  • Floating on front and back
  • Moving independently in the water
  • Streamlined body position
  • Flip and Float technique
  • General water safety
  • Initial stroke technique

Lessons are priced from £15.25 per child per 30 minute lesson, dependant on 2 children per lesson.