Being able to swim correctly opens up many opportunities to make water play both fun and safe.

The initial stages of learning with very young children are based on developing confidence and making the child comfortable in a water environment. Until about 3 years of age programs involve the parent participating with the child in the water.

When children are 3 years of age and over they can begin formal swimming instruction and work independently in a group with other children (without parents). Then they will learn individual skills including strokes.

For many parents the main reason for taking swimming lessons is to ensure their children are safe in and around water. Water safety skills are an integral part of lessons.

IMPROVING YOUR SWIMMING STROKE
Learn to swim programs will teach you the basics of swimming and introduce you to the fundamentals of water safety including survival strokes and rescue techniques. However many people are keen to become stronger swimmers and improving your swimming technique is an essential component to achieving that aim.