baby swimming lessons
WE RUN THE SWIM IRELAND AQUATICS ACADEMY
Our aquatics academy will empower and inspire children to challenge themselves on their own personal journey of learning to swim.
The curriculum encompasses a range of teaching methodologies with a real focus on repetitive, accurate and quality practice with elements of guided discovery.
The programme is delivered through structured play, ensuring the lessons are well planned with clear learning outcomes whilst engaging children in fun and relevant activities.
Whether choosing this programme to make sure children are safe in water, to develop and maintain their aquatic fitness or with future Irish medals in mind – Swim Ireland’s Aquatics Programme will deliver.
The curriculum encompasses a range of teaching methodologies with a real focus on repetitive, accurate and quality practice with elements of guided discovery.
The programme is delivered through structured play, ensuring the lessons are well planned with clear learning outcomes whilst engaging children in fun and relevant activities.
Whether choosing this programme to make sure children are safe in water, to develop and maintain their aquatic fitness or with future Irish medals in mind – Swim Ireland’s Aquatics Programme will deliver.
Age |
Class |
What To Expect |
6 Months - 18 Months |
Pre-School 1 |
By the end of Pre-School 1, babies aged 6-18 months (with full adult support based on baby's needs) can enter and exit the water safely, be comfortable with water being poured over the body, bob up and down, Float on the front and back, and move through the water on the front or back (Lesson delivered through song and play). |
1.5 Years - 3 Years |
Pre-School 2 |
By the end of Pre-School 2, toddlers aged 18-36 months (with adult support based on toddler's needs) can enter and exit the water safely, splash water over the body, blow bubbles, Float on front and back, move through the water on front and back, and perform a log roll. (Lesson delivered through song and play). |
3 Years - 4.5 Years |
Pre-School 3 |
By the end of Pre-School 3, children aged 3-5 years (with minimal adult support based on child's needs) can enter the water from a sitting position, demonstrate alphabet shapes while floating on front and back, paddle through the water, blow bubbles with mouth and nose underwater, push off on the front or back, perform a log roll, and list two pool safety rules (Lesson delivered through play with a purpose). |
Building Strong Foundations
Water is a natural environment for babies, and the special time that you spend together in the water facilitates bonding and attachment. Attending Swim 21 Training lessons from an early age familiarises children with water and teaches them vital life-saving skills. Lessons also build strength and co-ordination.
The foundation of our baby-centred lessons is communication and all Swim 21 Training teachers are trained to understand every baby’s non-verbal signals and body language. Each lesson uses developmentally appropriate play activities to aid physical, emotional and social development. We understand that every baby has their own unique personality and we tailor each activity to suit them, based on what they tell us about what they like and don’t like.
Lessons include natural submersion once your baby is ready (this will be different for each baby), but most what happens in our lessons takes place above the water, with loads of emphasis on fun! We use lots of songs and games to ensure your little one loves the time you spend together in the pool.
Of course the benefits aren’t just for the babies. You’ll meet other like-minded mums and dads to have a coffee and a well-earned slice of cake afterwards! Exercise also releases endorphins, which leads to better moods and increased self-esteem.
You are welcome to bring your baby to our classes as soon as you are ready. However, our experience, which is backed up from the latest research, tells us that the best environment for new born babies to be introduced to the water is at home in the bath. If you’re eager to get started then you could introduce your baby to the swimming pool environment any time from around two months old.
Transition to Independant Swimming
Our Swim 21 Training toddler lessons are a great way to teach your child to swim and will develop your toddler’s water confidence and stroke development, helping them progress to independent swimming.
We consolidate the fundamental skills your child has already learnt and introduce new skills too. You’ll see your child’s strength and confidence increasing, as they become more independent.
Play is an essential part of early development and we use songs and games in the lessons, with the emphasis on learning though having fun. Lessons improve balance and co-ordination. They also focus on promoting water confidence and early stroke practices, helping them to progress towards independent swimming.
By this time, most children are happily self-submerging multiple times within each lesson and this remains under their control. During this phase there is a stronger focus on developing aquatic breathing techniques so that younger toddlers learn to exhale as they swim and then surface to breathe.
Water safety is of course key to our lessons and we build your child’s ability to assess and make judgements about risk – they will also further develop their knowledge of water safety techniques, enabling them to be as safe as possible around water.
Our lessons for younger toddlers are fun-packed and energetic for both toddler and parent! We incorporate themed lessons into our programme to keep lessons feeling fresh and exciting.
Swimming Starts Here
Our approach to swimming ensures that your child’s needs are expertly fulfilled and will nurture their confidence in the water.
Building on the foundations that they have already acquired, your child will now be progressing to independent swimming on both their front and their back using paddle strokes. Amongst many skills, they’ll be developing streamlining, rotation, diving to collect objects, treading water and floating.
We maintain our strong focus on water safety and you may find your child coming swimming in their pyjamas in our themed water safety week!
You will still accompany your child in the water to support their swimming journey as they still benefit hugely from your love and the sense of security that this gives them. The shared fun of a swimming lesson with your pre-schooler is a wonderful bonding experience.
Children who attend Swim 21 Training lessons are usually happy, confident and safe little swimmers by the time they start school. We want them to learn to love swimming for life!
Benefits
Where
We run babies & toddlers classes in Clannlife Fitness & Leisure Club in the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne.
Availability
Book in today by clicking the link at the top of this page which will show what classes are available.
Water is a natural environment for babies, and the special time that you spend together in the water facilitates bonding and attachment. Attending Swim 21 Training lessons from an early age familiarises children with water and teaches them vital life-saving skills. Lessons also build strength and co-ordination.
The foundation of our baby-centred lessons is communication and all Swim 21 Training teachers are trained to understand every baby’s non-verbal signals and body language. Each lesson uses developmentally appropriate play activities to aid physical, emotional and social development. We understand that every baby has their own unique personality and we tailor each activity to suit them, based on what they tell us about what they like and don’t like.
Lessons include natural submersion once your baby is ready (this will be different for each baby), but most what happens in our lessons takes place above the water, with loads of emphasis on fun! We use lots of songs and games to ensure your little one loves the time you spend together in the pool.
Of course the benefits aren’t just for the babies. You’ll meet other like-minded mums and dads to have a coffee and a well-earned slice of cake afterwards! Exercise also releases endorphins, which leads to better moods and increased self-esteem.
You are welcome to bring your baby to our classes as soon as you are ready. However, our experience, which is backed up from the latest research, tells us that the best environment for new born babies to be introduced to the water is at home in the bath. If you’re eager to get started then you could introduce your baby to the swimming pool environment any time from around two months old.
Transition to Independant Swimming
Our Swim 21 Training toddler lessons are a great way to teach your child to swim and will develop your toddler’s water confidence and stroke development, helping them progress to independent swimming.
We consolidate the fundamental skills your child has already learnt and introduce new skills too. You’ll see your child’s strength and confidence increasing, as they become more independent.
Play is an essential part of early development and we use songs and games in the lessons, with the emphasis on learning though having fun. Lessons improve balance and co-ordination. They also focus on promoting water confidence and early stroke practices, helping them to progress towards independent swimming.
By this time, most children are happily self-submerging multiple times within each lesson and this remains under their control. During this phase there is a stronger focus on developing aquatic breathing techniques so that younger toddlers learn to exhale as they swim and then surface to breathe.
Water safety is of course key to our lessons and we build your child’s ability to assess and make judgements about risk – they will also further develop their knowledge of water safety techniques, enabling them to be as safe as possible around water.
Our lessons for younger toddlers are fun-packed and energetic for both toddler and parent! We incorporate themed lessons into our programme to keep lessons feeling fresh and exciting.
Swimming Starts Here
Our approach to swimming ensures that your child’s needs are expertly fulfilled and will nurture their confidence in the water.
Building on the foundations that they have already acquired, your child will now be progressing to independent swimming on both their front and their back using paddle strokes. Amongst many skills, they’ll be developing streamlining, rotation, diving to collect objects, treading water and floating.
We maintain our strong focus on water safety and you may find your child coming swimming in their pyjamas in our themed water safety week!
You will still accompany your child in the water to support their swimming journey as they still benefit hugely from your love and the sense of security that this gives them. The shared fun of a swimming lesson with your pre-schooler is a wonderful bonding experience.
Children who attend Swim 21 Training lessons are usually happy, confident and safe little swimmers by the time they start school. We want them to learn to love swimming for life!
Benefits
- Physical Developement
- Develop Social Skills.
- Bonding & Attachmenet.
- Vital Life-Saving Skills.
- Language Development.
- Water Safety & Confidence.
- Balance and Co-Ordination
- Emotional Development.
- Strength.
Where
We run babies & toddlers classes in Clannlife Fitness & Leisure Club in the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne.
Availability
Book in today by clicking the link at the top of this page which will show what classes are available.