Learn to Swim

Term 1 2024 enrolment information.

Re-enrolment dates for children currently enrolled in Term 4 lessons:

  Monday 11th – Friday 15th December, 12pm – 5pm daily

New enrolments and assessments for children not currently enrolled in lessons: 

  Monday 18th – Friday 22nd December, 12pm – 5pm daily (note: Enrolments will end at 2:30pm on Friday 22nd December due to a pool closure)

  Monday 22nd – Friday 26th January, 12pm – 5pm daily if space permits

*Please bring your childs togs for the assessment to see what level they will be placed into before enrolment.

Please email any enquiries to learntoswim@tcdc.govt.nz.

 

Please note that block lessons do not normally cater for children who are gaining water confidence e.g., learning to put their head under the water, but if there is enough demand for this, a class for students gaining confidence can be run during this week of lessons.

 

Swimming is a lifelong skill that opens up a world of incredible experiences.

 

Babies and pre-schoolers

Through our ‘Swim Cool Swim School’ we encourage babies and children to develop and enjoy vital skills while becoming confident, capable and safer in the aquatic environment.

Lessons are available for babies from six months of age to five years. Our instructors use a range of techniques to engage and teach babies and pre-schoolers. There are 10 lessons per term and lessons last for 20 minutes. A parent/guardian is required to be in the pool with the child during the lesson. Pre-school lessons are run in Terms 1, 2 and 4. Lessons in Term 3 are weather dependent, and this is communicated accordingly when known. No assessment of ability prior to enrolment is necessary for pre-schoolers.

School-age children

Our ‘Learn to Swim’ lessons are available to children aged five years and older. The lessons take your child through every step of the process. Lessons last for 25 minutes. Levels with an instructor in the water are capped at 5 students per class, and levels with an instructor out of the water are capped at 6 students per class to optimise learning. There are 10 lessons per term, 1 per week, which aligns with the primary school term timetable and lessons run year-round.

By the time students are ready to graduate from our Learn to Swim program they will have vital water safety skills to be competent in any water environment, as well as have the technical skills to progress into the swimming club environment should they choose to do so.

Our Learn to Swim lessons cater for all ages and abilities, as well as having the option of private one-on-one lessons for children and adults at a beginner level, or who's needs don't suit being in a group class. 

Lesson requirements

• Please ensure your child arrives in plenty of time for their lesson. Late arrivals cause disruption for the class.
• Firm fitting swimwear, goggles and caps are to be worn during lessons. (Goggles and caps can be purchased from the kiosk if required).
• Please do not let children swim before their lesson as concentration is more difficult when tired.
• After lessons, please make sure your child is supervised if having a swim.
• Please let the teachers know of any health problems or disabilities (such as hearing problems) before the lessons begin.
• Payment of lessons in full before first lesson
• Lessons held during school terms
• Please phone in all absences before the start time on (07) 8688441 or 0272762548, leave a message if there is no answer.
• Undisciplined or disruptive behaviour is not acceptable, PLEASE do not be offended if your child/ren is removed from their lesson for a time.
• Please note instructors will need to have contact with children in the water to aid and correct their technique. Please do not be offended by this.

We do not give credits for missed lessons (under special circumstances a credit may be given for the next term - broken limbs, serious illness, etc.)

There are no make-up lessons held for classes cancelled due to an act of God, e.g. thunder and lightning storm.

*Please note: No lessons are held on public holidays.

All Learn to Swim enquiries email:  learntoswim@tcdc.govt.nz

Pre-school Learn to Swim Stages

 

School age Learn to Swim Stages