Infant and preschool Swim and Survive
Our Infant and Preschool lessons cater for children between 18 months and 5 years of age. Classes aim to develop basic familiarisation, safety skills such as getting in and out of the water, blowing bubbles, floating and movement skills.
Mum, dad or an adult carer joins their child in the water for every lesson. This helps develop confidence, and the adult then learns how to teach and encourage the child after lessons are finished.
Participants can choose between our two preschool Swim and Survive grades of Wonder and Courage.
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Wonder18 months to 3 years – a child-centered water familiarisation program that requires an adult in the water with their child. Lessons incorporate songs, games and activities to teach skills including getting wet, breathing, keeping balance, underwater skills and floating. |
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Courage3 to 5 years – a program that builds water confidence and develops skills such as breathing, floating, movement and strokes and survival skills. A parent is required to get in the water with their child, but lessons aim to develop independence from adult support. |
Class times and prices
Infant and preschool classes cost $45 (not including pool entry fee) for either, nine 30 minute lessons, or eight 35 minute lessons.
Classes are generally held on consecutive weekdays except where otherwise noted.
Important information about infant and preschool Swim and Survive
- Class sizes will vary between pools but generally will not exceed six
- Not all grades will be available at all pools
- Some classes may be composite
- Sometimes instructors may need to be replaced during a program due to illness or other circumstances
- A parent or carer must be in the pool assisting each child
- Parents are responsible for the supervision of siblings while participating in a class with preschool children.
For more information on Royal Life Saving Society’s Swim and Survive program go to www.swimandsurvive.com.au
2011/12 Pools and dates
Swim and Survive infant and preschool lessons in NSW:
