We have five levels in our parent and child programme which are a blend of age and ability groupings. Young children learn better when with their own age group.
Once the child is 3 ½ years of age they can then go into their lesson on their own without a parent/caregiver. Our philosophy is to encourage children to move actively and confidently in the aquatic environment while having fun!
Enrolment
To enrol your pre-schooler in one of our programmes just pop into the centre. For more information call us on 03 433 0410 or email: aquaticcentre@waitaki.govt.nz.
Fees
Fees for all programme can be found at swim school fees page.
Pre-school programme to 3 1/2 years
| Jellyfish | Happy in aquatic environment, happy in water, introduction to watering cans, introduction to buckets, introduction to movement front and back, submerging comfortably. | 4 months- 10 months |
| Frog | Submerging comfortably, buckets, parents, parent/teacher, off matt/wall, 'Monkey Monkey ' supported, kicking prone, kicking supine. | 10 months – 18 months |
| Penguin | Unassisted entry into the pool, prone and supine position, kicking, blowing bubbles, submersion, digging, 'Monkey Monkey'. | 18 months – 2 ½ years |
| Mini Dolphin | Safe entry/exit unassisted, Monkey Monkey independently, submerge independently, moving in front float dig/kick, independent back float with wings, independent front float with wings, push/glide/kick to and from step. | 2 years – 3 years |
| Whale | Move independently in the water, kick/glide/recover, rollover front to back with wings, float with wings kicking on back, leave wall/swim back, learner and main pool, Monkey Monkey main pool. | 2 ½ years – 3 ½ years
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