Our Kids Programme is for children 3 years and up and consists of 5 levels from Beginners to Strokes 3. Children go to classes alone. During school term time we run scheduled courses. During holiday periods these classes are available to book as Drop In Classes.

 

We do NOT strap any flotation devices to students - all skills described below are done WITHOUT assistance. 

 

Beginners

If your child does is not comfortable in the water and won’t submerge by themselves, then this is the course for them.

 

We build up your child’s confidence through a fun, no tears appraoch. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves but at their own pace. Upon graduation from this programme children will be able to submerge willingly. 

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Class duration: 30 mins / No. of students: 4 / No equipment needed

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Paddlers

Children are able to do a rudimentary doggy paddle of at least 3 metres upon starting this course.  

 

The focus of this class will be for children to be comfortable holding floats on their front and back; using a kick board; learn correct breathing patterns; and improving their paddle.  Upon graduation, children will be promoted to Strokes 1.

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Class duration: 30 mins / No. of students: 4 / Bring your own kick board

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Strokes 1

Children are able to do a  4 – 6 big arms non-stop (getting arms out of the water in a circular motion) in front crawl and lift their head up to breath upon entering this level. In this class emphasis will be placed on learning front crawl with side breathing and backstroke.

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Class duration: 45 mins / No. of students: 4 / Bring your own kick board

 

Strokes 2

Children are able to swim at least 15 metres non-stop in front crawl with side breathing upon entering this level. Emphasis is on streamlining, side breathing and building endurance in freestyle and backstroke. Butterfly and breaststroke may be taught.

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Class duration: 45 mins / No. of students: 6 / Bring your own kick board

 

Strokes 3

Children are able to swim at least 25 metres non-stop in front crawl with side breathing upon entering this level. Emphasis is on streamlining, side breathing and building endurance in freestyle and backstroke. Butterfly and breaststroke may be taught.

 

Class duration: 45 mins / No. of students: 6 / Bring your own kick board

 

Some things to note:

 

• Any unfilled places in our scheduled courses will be available to book as Drop In Classes 

• Classes are held in the public area at Kennedy Town Swimming Pool 

• You must come to the pool side to find us

• Click here to prepare for your first lesson by reading our guide