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Kids Swimming Lessons

Fun, friendly and safe. Lessons for Perth kids 2 – 17 years in Mount Claremont

Specially designed kids programs to develop confident, capable swimmers.

From toddlers to teenagers and beyond, Swim School provides a secure, enjoyable, and encouraging environment for kids at every stage of their swimming journey. We are committed to fostering a positive atmosphere with an emphasis on safety, ensuring that even the youngest participants feel comfortable and secure in the water.

With a focus on flexibility, our low class ratios provide an optimal learning experience to develop skills and confidence in the water. Whether a beginner or an advanced swimmer, our Swim School provides an inclusive and supportive space for everyone to thrive. 

Why Swim School is a good choice for Perth’s children

  • Continuous program

  • Low class ratios ensuring maximum learning

  • Range of class times

  • Pools heated to 27°C

  • Aqua-aerobics

    Deep water venue

  • Free swim assessment available

  • AUSTSWIM endorsed swim school logo

    Austswim recognised member

  • Royal Lifesaving WA endorsed swim school logo

    Royal Life Saving endorsed school

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Swim school classes

Select a class type to access information and details about each level.

 

    Pre-school

    Toddlers & pre-school

    2-5 years

    These classes are all about establishing children's familiarity of the water by practising paddle hands, leg kicks, floating and safe entry and exit from the water. As the class progresses, focus moves to unassisted skills and the development of water treading and the freestyle stroke.  View our tips to assist your toddler or preschooler take to the water here.

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    School age

    School age - Level 1 - 7

    5 + years

    Classes focus on stroke technique across freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke. Later stages introduce survival strokes, butterfly stroke and elements of competitive swimming including diving and endurance in preparation for squad levels. 

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    Squads

    Squads - Junior, Intermediate, Senior

    For swimmers who have passed Level 7

    With Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels, our squad program is designed to refine technique, test endurance, increase fitness and develop rescue skills. These levels introduce butterfly, use of a pace clock, starts and turns with a competition focus, resuscitation training and simulated rescue situations. 

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    • Junior Squad

      Squads - Junior Squad

      Continue to develop freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Learn the basis of dive starts, tumble turns and the use of a pace clock.

      Class duration 45mins
      Single class rate $19.10
      Children per class Max. 12

      Class times

      Monday – Friday
      3:30pm – 5:00pm

      Saturday*
      9:00am - 12:00pm
      *Classes located outside in the 10 lane pool. Please remember rashies, hats and sunscreen.

       

      What they learn in Junior Squad

      Swim strokes

      • 25m Butterfly

      • 4 x 50m kick

        At 2.00

      • Freestyle tumble turns

        Basic proficiency

      • Dive starts

        Basic proficiency

      • 4 x 50m freestyle

        At 1.15

      • 4 x 50m breaststroke

        At 1.30

      • 4 x 50m backstroke

        At 1.30

      Survival and safety techniques

      • During safety skills weeks

        Age appropriate

    • Intermediate Squad

      Squads - Intermediate squad

      Show competency in all four strokes. Introduction to breaststroke turns, breaststroke split stroke and backstroke turns. Swimmers are encouraged to swim twice per week to develop endurance and speed.

      Class duration 45 mins
      Single class rate $19.10
      Children per class Max. 15

      Class times

      Monday - Friday
      3:30pm - 5:00pm

      Saturday*
      9:00am - 12:00pm
      *Classes located outside in the 10 lane pool. Please remember rashies, hats and sunscreen.

      What they learn in Intermediate Squad

      Swim strokes

      • Backstroke turns

        Basic proficiency

      • 4 x 100m freestyle

        At 2.30

      • 50m butterfly

      • Breaststroke and split stroke turns

        Basic proficiency

      • 4 x 50m breaststroke

        At 1.20

      • 4 x 50m backstroke

        At 1.20

      • 6 x 50m kick

        At 1.45

      Survival and safety techniques

      • During safety skills weeks

        Age appropriate

    • Senior Squad

      Squads - Senior squad

      The main objective of this squad is stroke development and greater emphasis on improving endurance. The consolidation of more advanced skills and individual medley are introduced.

      Class duration 45 mins
      Single class rate $19.10
      Children per class Max. 15

      Class times

      Monday - Friday
      3:30pm - 5:00pm

      Saturday*
      9:00am - 12:00pm
      *Classes located outside in the 10 lane pool. Please remember rashies, hats and sunscreen.

      What they learn in Senior Squad

      Swim strokes

      • 4 x 100 freestyle

        At 2.10

      • 4 x 100m breaststroke

        At 2.20

      • 4 x 100m backstroke

        At 2.20

      • Proficient in all turns

      • 200m Individual medley

        Continuous

      Survival and safety techniques

      • During safety skills weeks

        Age appropriate

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    Carnival & Advanced Senior Squads

    School Carnival Swim Squad (Term 1 & 4*)

    *Starts Tuesday 15 October.

    For swimmers Level 5 or above

    For many swimmers, a school swimming carnival is the first time they have ever swum in a race or the first time they have swum at the venue. This squad will teach swimmers how to participate in a race to achieve their personal best and reduce the nerves often involved in participating in a race for the first time.

    Advanced Senior Squad

    13+ years

    Our Advanced Senior squad is suitable for high school aged students and focuses on fitness and technique development in a non-competitive environment. 

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Learn more about Swim School’s program below.

    • Terms and Conditions are available when the registration period commences. A copy can be downloaded here.

    • Young siblings and babies can also be on the pool deck as long as they are adequately supervised by an adult.  Prams can be brought on to the pool deck if necessary – always use the brakes.

      Note children can be enrolled into morning swim school from the age of 2 years, without a parent in the water while watching on pool deck. Every effort is made to schedule classes for siblings at the same time, or as close as possible.

    • Kids Swimming Lessons are a continuous program with progressive development. Your child will swim continuously over the year including most school holiday periods. Assessment will be ongoing, with certificates awarded when your child has achieved their skills relevant to their stage. This means you won’t need to wait until the end of the term for your child to move up to the next level.  

      Classes are held weekly with your fees debited from your account on a weekly basis. Once you are enrolled, you will not be required to re-enrol again, unless you withdraw your enrolment and decide to re-join the program at a later date. 

    • Kids swimming lessons are continuous with a six week break in the December/January school holidays. Classes will continue weekly at all other times throughout the year. An intensive Holiday Swim program runs during the December/January holidays.  

    • Yes, your child can commence their swimming lessons at any time. Enrolment is done online via our Customer Portal.

      A step by step guide of how to access the customer portal and enrol can be found here.

    • If your preferred class is showing 'full capacity' in our online booking please contact Swim School staff directly on (08) 9441 8227 for alternate options. 
    • Please bring bathers, towel and goggles. All equipment is provided. 
    • One on one (1:1) private swimming lessons are available for kids subject to availability.

    Kids Swim School swim tips and latest news

    Our Swim School Team have put together a few basic tips you and your child might find helpful as they progress their journey to becoming a competent swimmer. View now

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