Swin and Survive Classes

INFANTS AND TODDLER

At this stage of the learn to swim journey the Swim and Survive program focuses on water familiarisation, enjoyment and development of elementary skills required prior to independent participation.

FEATURES

• Ages from 6 months to 3 years
• In-water parent or carer participation
• Learn through play, games and fundamental movement skills

WHAT WILL MY CHILD LEARN?

• Getting into and out of the water safely
• Floating on their front and back
• Orientating their body using rotation skills
• Moving through the water using kicking and arm actions
• Gliding in a forward direction
• Breathing preparation skills
• Submerging under water
• Safety rules for participating in lessons
• Social skills for interacting with peers and the teacher

SAFETY AND INCLUSIVITY FOR ALL CHILDREN
We encourage everyone to get involved. No matter their ability, everyone can participate and learn. Children will learn at their own pace and teachers will guide you along the way.

PARENT AND CARER INVOLVEMENT

Parents and carers are an integral part of children’s aquatic education and, at these early ages, in-water parent and carer participation is necessary not only for safety but to provide support and guidance through activities to get maximum value from lessons.

Parent and carer involvement is a massive factor for children’s enjoyment and engagement in the learning process as well as their skill progression and achievement. The best way to do this is to be actively involved and get wet!

PRESCHOOL

At this stage Swim and Survive aims to build strong foundation skills required to develop more complex gross motor skills. Focusing on foundation skills makes progression faster down the track.

FEATURES

• Ages from 3 years to 5 years Independent participation
• Learn and develop fundamental movement skills
• Transition level for less confident

WHAT WILL MY CHILD LEARN?

• Entering and exiting the water safely
• Floating, recovering and orientating the body independently
• Gliding, kicking and propulsion skills
• Breathing skills
• Foundation swimming strokes
• Submerging under water
• Elementary survival skills
• Safety rules for participating in lessons
• Identifying dangers, people who can help and ways to get help

SAFETY AND INCLUSIVITY FOR ALL CHILDREN
No matter the ability everyone can participate and learn at their own pace. The aim is to build confidence, become mobile and above all have fun! Small size classes help to keep everyone involved and safe.

CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES

Preschool age children who have been participating regularly in swimming lessons or who have progressed from infant and toddler lessons, can now participate independently with the teacher. Preschool age children love showing off their skills throughout lessons so even though parents and carers are not in the water, they have an important role to play in acknowledging small achievements and providing encouragement and emotional support.

NOT QUITE READY FOR INDEPENDENT PARTICIPATION?

Rest assured for those children that have little or no experience and are nervous, we have a transition level with parent and carer involvement until they are ready to move to the independent stage.

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Swim and Survive is the perfect environment for kids to consolidate foundation skills, acquire new skills and increase distance and duration, all while having fun, being challenged and making friends. Our aim is to build a nation of strong swimmers to enjoy the water safely.

TEENAGERS AND BEYOND

No matter the abilities or aspirations our swimming, water safety and lifesaving pathways seek to provide opportunities to learn, grow and interact. Our aim is to open the door for participants to a lifetime of safe aquatic recreation, active participation and even a career pathway.