Pre-School Swimming Lessons
Have fun, enjoy the water and develop water confidence in a fun group environment whilst building the basic skills for independent swimming. All floats and swimming aids are provided.
PAY AS YOU GO
(Maximum 2 children to 1 adult)
Adult & Baby
First steps of taking your baby in the pool. Focuses on confidence building activities for baby and carer, in a small group.
Available at: Littledown, Mountbatten, Pelhams
Adult & Under 5s
Learn through water play in sessions designed for you and your children to experience the pool environment with toys and group activities.
Available at: Littledown, Pelhams
For more details on our pay-as-you-go sessions, please view our swim timetable.
COURSES
For children under 3 years
These courses require a parent or carer in the water.
Adult & Baby (3-12 months)
Structured courses to develop water confidence for parent and baby through progressive practices. Covers early skills through songs and movement.
Available at: Mountbatten, Pelhams
Adult & Baby (3-15 months)
Structured courses to develop water confidence for parent and baby through progressive practices. Covers early skills through songs and movement.
Available at: Littledown
Adult & Toddler (1-2 years)
Structured course to increase water confidence and develop water awareness through play.
Available at: Mountbatten, Pelhams
Adult & Toddler (15 months-2 years)
Structured course to increase water confidence and develop water awareness through play.
Available at: Littledown
Adult & Child (2-3½ years)
Structured course to develop independent swimming skills though play, songs and movement.
Available at: Corfe Mullen, Littledown, Mountbatten, Pelhams
Pre-school 1 with adult (2¾-3½ years)
For children who have achieved Discovery Duckling 4.
Courses include a parent/carer accompanying the child in the water. When they reach 3 years of age, children can move to Pre-School 1 or 2 without an accompanying adult.
Available at: Corfe Mullen, Littledown, Mountbatten, Pelhams
For children over 3 years
These courses are run without a parent or carer in the water.
Pre-School 1
All children start in Pre-School 1, swimming teachers will move swimmers through the Duckling Awards as they progress.
Available at: Corfe Mullen, Littledown, Mountbatten, Pelhams
Pre-School 2
For children who have completed Pre-School 1.
Available at: Corfe Mullen, Littledown, Mountbatten, Pelhams,
Nappy policy
If your child or baby is not toilet trained, they must wear a swim nappy under their swimming costume or trunks.