Babies and Toddlers
Our Baby & Toddler program is designed for babies 6 months through to 3 years with a focus on water familiarisation. Using songs, games and activities, your little one is taught basic water skills such as floating, breathing, and movement.
The Details
- For babies 6 months through to 3 years
- Parent or caregiver supports the child in the water
- Flexible - the aim is for a relaxed and fun swim - so don't stress if you're a bit late, need to leave or early, or rebook a lesson with our generous make-up policy.
- As one of the first organised activities with your little one, the program is designed to be fun and entertaining. Many parents also take the opportunity to catch up afterwards in our cafe over a coffee.
Cost
$19.75/class charged fortnightly via direct debit
No start-up fees, lock-in contracts, cancellation penalties or need to re-enrol when advancing levels. Your swimming lesson membership will be charged fortnightly until cancelled. Please note there is a 2 week notice period for cancellations.
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Getting started is easy as 1-2-3
- Use this page to get an idea on which level is most suited.
- Click a Class Timetable link to view day/time availability for that level. Click 'Enrol Now' to start enrolment.
- Create the parent account first, then the student account. Follow the prompts, including a series of questions to help confirm which level is most suitable (if needed we can adjust after an initial lesson).
All enrolments are completed online through the Customer Portal. If you get stuck please watch the enrolment guide below, or if required give us a call. We can also walk you through an enrolment in person on your device or one of ours. A payment source for ongoing debits is required to complete enrolment.
Baby and Toddler Levels
Starfish
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- Parent in water with child
- Introduction to submersion activities
- Reaching & grasping for safety
- Buoyancy & floatation activities
- Blowing bubbles on surface
- Socialising with group activities
- Age Range
- 6 months - 1 year
- Class Size
- Up to 8
Periwinkle
![Periwinkle](/imager/cardassets/Swimming-Class-Icons/304/YMCA-Swimming-Lessons_PERIWINKLE_2615addf7111d83624b7a7a5f3466fb3.jpg)
- Parent in water with child
- Increasing water confidence
- Foundations in aquatic skills
- Entries and return to safety
- Supported front and back float
- Submersion confidence
- Front & back basic kick
- Age Range
- 1 - 2 years
- Class Size
- Up to 8
Minnow
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- Parent in water with child
- Building aquatic independence
- Floating and submersion
- Push & glide skills
- Kick and paddle skills
- Independently jump & return to edge
- Encouraging self-rescue
- Age Range
- 2-3 years
- Class Size
- Up to 8
Suitable class not available? Submit a Class Opening Notification Request.
How to enrol into swimming lessons via the class timetable page. Download step-by-step guide as a PDF.
Here's an interactive tutorial
** Best experienced in Full Screen (click the icon in the top right corner before you begin) **How to enrol into swimming lessons via the main CLient Portal login screen