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We offer free assessments for all new students to assess your child’s swimming ability. We then recommend the correct learn to swim level for your child. Assessments run for approximately 10-15 minutes. If your child is under 4 years of age an assessment is not required as they can enrol straight into an aged based infant class.

Babies & Preschool Classes

Classes for 4-8 months, 8-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2-2.5 years, 2.5-3 years, 3-4 years

specialised Curriculum

Curriculum specifically designed around children’s growth and development

Class Objective

The main objective is to encourage independent swimming skills at their earliest possible age

class details

30 minute swim lesson with a parent. Classes have a maximum of six children per class

Class Information

Babies 8-12 months

Increase breath control
Increase distances in free floats
Encourage independent kicking
Maintain a strong grip
Encourage back floating
Build independence through shallow water exploration
Introduce float to parents
Introduce turning once floating patterns are mastered

12 - 18 months

Improve breath control
Continue front & back floating
Develop independent propulsion
Swim unaided to parent
Master turning to parent
Introduce swim arounds
Introduce swimming in two planes
Introduce turning once floating patterns are mastered

18 months - 2 years

Continue developing front & back floating
Extend distances in unaided swimming
Improve independent propulsion – kicking & paddling
Develop turns back to side of the pool
Master swim arounds
Introduce monkey along the side of the pool
Introduce assisted diving to bottom of pool to retrieve toys

2 - 2.5 years

Improve propulsive skills
Continue to extend unaided swimming
Continue developing unaided turning to parents
Introduce crocodiles along a shallow ledge
Introduce climbing out of the pool
Introduce floating with a kickboard
Introduce kicking with a kickboard
Introduce back floating with a kickboard

2.5 - 3 years

Improve propulsive skills
Master independent floating
Master independent kicking
Master crocodiles on a shallow ledge
Master climbing out of the pool
Introduce breathing
Introduce assisted swim & breathe

3 - 4 years

Master bubbles & breathe with the board
Master unassisted swim and breathe
Introduce streamline push & float
Introduce streamline push & kick
Introduce back floating without a kickboard
Group instruction with parental involvement

Learn to Swim Program

Upon completion of the Babies and Preschool Program at 4 years old, children will be ready to move to the Laurie Lawrence Swim School Learn to Swim Program

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