Create a safe environment for your preschooler by helping to develop their confidence in and around water. We have a range of lessons available to suit any level your little swimmer is at.
PreSchool
(3 - 5 years)
PreSchool Tadpoles
(3 - 5 years)
Lesson Duration: 30 Minutes
Ratio: 3:1
This level is right for you if: Your child is new to lessons, nervous about the water, or is not yet independently submerging and propelling.
We work on: Breath control, confident submerging, gliding and propulsion, confidence laying on back.
OUR GOAL: Children who can happily submerge, glide and propel.
Levels
PreSchool Starfish
(3 - 5 years)
Lesson Duration: 30 Minutes
Ratio: 3:1
This is the right level for you if: Your child is independently submerging and propelling
1 - 2 meters and is happy to lay on their back with/without assistance.
We work on: Extending breath control, kicking mechanics, arm strokes, independent back float and propulsion.
OUR GOAL: Swimmers who are confident submerging and independently kicking.
PreSchool Superfish
(3 - 5 years)
Lesson Duration: 30 Minutes
Ratio: 4:1
This is the right level for you if: Your child can do 6 high freestyle arm strokes without breathing. Is independently kicking on their back. Can roll from front to back.
We work on: Develop a freestyle stroke and breathing position, backstroke, dolphin wriggles and surface diving.
OUR GOAL: Children who understand their capabilities and exercise independent judgement regarding safety in and around water.
PreSchool Advanced
(3 - 5 years)
Lesson Duration: 30 Minutes
Ratio: 5:1
This is the right level for you if: Your child can swim freestyle rolling to breathe to the side for 5 - 10 meters, can swim backstroke for 12 meters.
We work on: Extend freestyle endurance, backstroke, butterfly stroke, surface dives and survival floating.
OUR GOAL: Confident, skilled little swimmers who have extensive water safety knowledge.
Swim School Information
What to Bring:
Swimming Cap
Swimming togs
Goggles
Towel
Water bottle
Snack and drink for afterwards
What to Wear:
We recommend snug fitting togs and advise against rash tops and board shorts as they can hinder swimming progress.
Swimming Caps for ages 3 + caps are compulsory. We have several options at reception to purchase.
Pushchairs:
If you need to bring your pushchair into the facility we ask that you park them away from entries and exits allowing people to pass easily.
Snacks:
We do not recommend eating within 30 minutes of lessons to reduce risk of tummy cramps and upsets.
We do recommend having and snack available for your little ones after class.
Absences:
Should a swimmer be unable to attend their lesson, please mark your child absent through the customer portal, or notify reception by email info@swimtastic.co.nz or leave a message on our absences phone line 09 527 0010 as soon as possible.
If the absence is due to illness, please refer to our Make-up Policy procedure in our Terms & Conditions.