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A safe, gentle and fun introduction to the water for little ones aged 6 months to 3 years, with a strong focus on water familiarisation, confidence and development.

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A program that grows with them
A program that grows with them
As children grow, our program evolves with them—starting with gentle water familiarisation for younger babies and progressing to more structured skill development for older toddlers.

Through songs, movement, and guided activities, younger participants build confidence in the water while developing foundational skills such as floating, kicking, and breath awareness. As children get older, there is a stronger focus on independent swimming skills, including assisted paddling, body position, kicking technique, and breath control.

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Tadpole 1
Tadpole 1
Our Tadapole 1 class is best suited for students 6 months – 18 months. This level is designed to introduce water familiarisation and confidence in the water for both our students and parents. With guidance and gentle support, students will begin to explore the water through playful skill-based activities, while also exploring breath control, floating, survival skills and early swimming movements in the water!
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Tadpole 2
Tadpole 2
Our Tadapole 2 class best suited for students 18 months – 3 years old. In this level students work on their confidence in water, start swimming and floating independently and learn important water safety skills such as swimming and rolling on their back to float.
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