Learn to Swim
A level to suit your childs needs
Our Swim and Survive program offers classes for all levels, from infants to adults. Each class is led by a qualified and experienced instructor who is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
Our program runs for 48 weeks of the year, from January through to December, with classes across 7 days at Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
Little Wonders 1
6 months - 1 year old
This level supports babies and toddlers as they are introduced to the water in a calm, gentle, and fun environment.
Little Wonders 2
1-2 years old
This level builds on water familiarity and encourages greater confidence and participation.
Little Wonders 3
2-3 years old
This level focuses on confidence, movement, and early independence while still involving parent support.
Preschool Level 1
3-5 years
This level helps children feel safe, happy, and comfortable in the water.
Children will:
- Enter and exit the pool safely with assistance
- Become comfortable getting their face wet
- Blow bubbles and explore water through play
- Begin kicking and paddling with support
- Practice floating with assistance
- Build confidence with their instructor
Preschool Level 2
3-5 years
This level focuses on building confidence and early independence in the water.
Children will:
- Enter the water safely with minimal assistance
- Submerge their face and blow bubbles independently
- Jump into the water with support
- Practice front and back floating with assistance
- Begin short swims using basic kicks and arm movements
- Learn to move back to the pool edge
Preschool Level 3
3-5 years
This level introduces early survival skills while continuing to build confidence.
Children will:
- Enter the water safely and confidently
- Submerge and resurface independently
- Float on front and back for short periods
- Begin short, independent swims
- Practice rolling onto their back to float
Level 1
School aged
Children will learn to:
- Blow bubbles
- Float independently
- Swim 3m on their front and back
Level 2
School aged
Children will learn to:
- Float and tread water for 30 seconds
- Swim 5m on front and back (unassisted)
Level 3
School aged
Children will learn to:
- Float and tread water for 1min
- Freestyle for 10m
- Backstroke for 5m
- Breaststroke kicking (assisted)
Level 4
School aged
Children will learn to:
- Freestyle for 15m
- Backstroke for 15m
- Breaststroke and Survival Backstroke 10m
- Dolphin kick for 5m
Level 5
School aged
Children will learn to:
- Freestyle for 25m
- Backstroke for 25m
- Breaststroke for 25m
Level 6
School aged
Children will learn to:
- Freestyle for 50m
- Backstroke for 50m
- Breaststroke for 50m
Level 7
School aged
Children will learn to:
- Freestyle for 75m
- Backstroke for 75m
- Breaststroke and Survival Backstroke for 50m
Level 8
School aged
Children will learn to:
- Freestyle for 100m
- Backstroke for 100m
- Breaststroke and Survival Backstroke for 75m
- Sidestroke 15m