School Aged
Building a Foundation of
Confidence for a Lifetime of Safety
Our School-Aged program helps children aged from their first day of kindergarten through to 12 years deepen their water confidence and develop strong, safe swimming skills in a supportive, ability-based environment.
A Structured, Confidence-Building Swim Journey
Our School-Aged program focuses on building water confidence, foundational swim skills, and technique in small, ability-matched classes. Children progress through engaging, 30-minute lessons that balance fun with purposeful learning. Every activity is designed to help your child feel more capable and confident in the water while developing skills that support lifelong water safety.
Ability-Based Grouping
Children are placed in classes based on their current swimming ability — not just age — so they learn with peers at similar stages. This supports confidence, comfort and steady progress.
Progressive Skill Development
Through play-based activities and structured skill work, children build flotation, propulsion, breath control and eventually coordinate movements into basic freestyle, backstroke and beyond.
Supportive, Fun Environment
Our experienced instructors create engaging lessons where children feel encouraged, safe and excited to learn. Confidence grows alongside skill at every stage.
The
Aquatots
School-Aged Swimming Lessons program welcomes children from their first exciting day of kindergarten through to 12 years of age.
We create a supportive environment where every swimmer can flourish. We group children by swimming ability, not just age.
This way, each child learns with peers who have similar skills and confidence. Our program has improved over the years.
We teach children to use their natural buoyancy. This helps them build real confidence in the water.
We recognise that every child brings their own unique pace and learning style to the pool. Our award-winning instructors create each session to maximise your child's swimming time.
They create momentum that leads to steady, satisfying progress.

Dolphins 1
Ages 5 to 12 years
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Dolphins 2
Ages 5 to 12 years
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Dolphins 3
Ages 5 to 12 years
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Dolphins 4 & Mini Dolphin 4's
Ages 5 to 12 years (mini's) 7-12 years
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Is Our School-Aged Program Right for Your Child?
This program is ideal for:
- Children aged
5–12 years
who are ready to build water confidence and swim skills in a structured class.
- Families who want progression that matches their child’s ability, not just age.
- Parents seeking a supportive environment where their child learns at their pace and gains real water skills for life.
Your Questions Answered
What age should my child start?
Our School-Aged program welcomes children from their first day of kindergarten up to 12 years.
What skills will they learn?
Children begin with flotation, basic propulsive skills, and breath control before progressing into coordinated movements for freestyle and backstroke. Later levels introduce all four strokes and refine technique.
How are classes structured?
Lessons are 30 minutes long and grouped by ability so each child learns with peers at similar stages, helping confidence and progression.
What do I need to bring to class?
Bring your child’s goggles, swimwear, towel, and any preferred swim accessories. We’ll provide teaching equipment as needed.
Give Your Child the Gift of a Lifetime of Water Safety
Take the next step in your child’s swimming and water confidence journey. Contact our friendly team to learn more about our School-Aged program or to book a gentle assessment. We can’t wait to support your child in the water!






