Preschool Group Swimming Lessons

Children at this age are itching for independence and solo exploration of the water. These lessons are the ideal environment for young people to build their confidence in, around and under the water, while also extending their water safety, water survival and coordination skills.

Largely focused on having fun, play and high repetition of key skills. We are confident that this focus, alongside individualised instructor feedback will result in an enjoyable experience and advanced learning and development for all children.

Your child will enter into one of three levels.
For children new to Swim Mangawhai we require a free swim assessment to be completed to gauge your child's level of confidence and ability.

Challenge 1

• Very beginner swimmers, 3-5 years old

• Child attends lesson without a parent in the pool

• Child will be focusing on water confidence, independent movements, submersion and an introduction to survival swimming.

  
  

Challenge 2

• Children new to water skills, 3-5 year olds

• Child attends lesson without a parent in the pool

• Child will be focusing on survival swimming, fundamental water safety and independent transition from floats.

  
  

Challenge 3

• Children aged 3-5 ready to learn foundation swimming skills

• Child attends lesson without a parent in the pool

• Child will be focusing on jumping into deep water, water safety, kicking, Introduction to freestyle and backstroke.

Please Note

• $23.50 per lesson, per child

• 25 minute lessons unless stated otherwise

• Max 5 children per lesson

• If necessary, children must wear water appropriate swim nappies

• Caregiver must be 16 years of age or older and must remain supervising during all lessons

• Water temperature 30 - 32 degrees

• The use of swim caps are encouraged at this level.

Swim Mangawhai support the learning progressions, outcomes and key messages promoted by Swimming New Zealand and the well researched neuroscience philosophies of Nathan Wallis.