Infant Swimming Lessons
Little Swimmers, Big Achievements!
✔ Educational and fun!
✔ Advancement through four stages.
✔ Certificates and awards.
✔ Working towards water independence.
✔ Boosts safety awareness and coordination.
✔ From 3 months to 3 years!
Swimming Lessons for Infants in Kotara, Newcastle
Building water confidence through aquatic fun — FinS’ infant swimming lessons are the crucial early steps in your little one’s swimming education!
Suitable for children from 3 months through to 3 years, our Infant Program runs throughout the year — and is the perfect natural progression after your bubba has completed our free Baby Swim course.
Under the expert guidance of our patient and enthusiastic instructors, your little cutie will rapidly grow in aquatic confidence. Learning basic swimming techniques and water skills, they will be perfectly prepared for our mainstream swimming classes — while having awesome fun!
Give Your Little One the Best Swimming Introduction in Kotara, Newcastle
Our Infant Swim Lessons Structure
The FinS Toddler Swimming Lessons program is designed to provide the pinnacle in infant aquatic teaching — utilising both the latest swim teaching techniques and infant development behavioural research.
Our joyful yet educational swimming lessons for infants instil your little one with basic swimming and safety skills — while accelerating their cognitive and intellectual development.
In the initial stages, you will join your infant in the water — boosting their comfort and confidence, and allowing you to gain reassurance as you witness our ceaseless focus on safety and attention. And, as your child grows in ability and composure, your water time will be reduced until they’re finally comfortable in the pool, without you!
The FinS Toddler Swimming Lessons program is designed to provide the pinnacle in infant aquatic teaching — utilising both the latest swim teaching techniques and infant development behavioural research.
Our joyful yet educational swimming lessons for infants instil your little one with basic swimming and safety skills — while accelerating their cognitive and intellectual development.
In the initial stages, you will join your infant in the water — boosting their comfort and confidence, and allowing you to gain reassurance as you witness our ceaseless focus on safety and attention. And, as your child grows in ability and composure, your water time will be reduced until they’re finally comfortable in the pool, without you!
Our swimming lessons for toddlers and infants are broken up into four progressive levels — ensuring your child is continually challenged throughout their swim journey. As they develop physically and mentally through the program, they receive certificates and rewards — allowing them to proudly demonstrate their incredible achievements.
Remember, this isn’t a just-for-fun, musical singalong water splash class! It’s a structured program, created to build continuous improvement and genuine little swimmers! And, as we understand the modern-day demands of young families, we provide FREE make-up classes — should your child miss any crucial lessons.
Four-Stage Development
In our infant childrens swimming lessons, your little one will progress through four levels of achievement. We recommend that before starting the program, your special cutie takes advantage of our FREE baby classes — although, it’s not a prerequisite for joining the course.
Stage 1
Shrimp/Tadpole
This introductory level of our program gives your child immense initial water confidence. It places an important yet relaxed emphasis on water familiarisation and safety, and reveals our learning techniques and structures in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Stage 2
Seahorse
The second level of the FinS Infant Program develops and builds upon the skills learnt in Stage 1. Gradually, we work to increase your child’s swimming and aquatic independence as their self-belief grows.
Stage 3
Goldfish
More advanced skills and greater self-assurance are the aims of this level. Trust us, this will be your favourite stage — as you witness a remarkable development in your little one’s rapidly growing water confidence and comfort.
Stage 4
Clownfish
This is our transition level, where your little swimmer is introduced to the skills we develop in our mainstream program. At the end of this stage, you as the parent or caregiver, are moved out of the pool, giving your child full aquatic independence!
The Infant Program is our pride and joy, and we are constantly researching ways to make it even better! We receive no greater satisfaction than seeing the little ones’ wonderful progress and achievement — and the look of pride on their parent’s faces!
Every 30 minutes, we run three infant swimming classes. Each child is placed in a group suitable for their skill level, and only moves up a stage when they’re ready — which is typically every six to nine months,
And, by the age of 2.5 to 3 years, we usually see the amazing spectacle of the children swimming independently!
The Amazing Benefits of Swimming Lessons for Infants
Naturally, the most significant advantage of our fun infant swimming programs is that your little one takes the first steps in learning to swim — a skill they will have for life! But, there’s much, much more they gain from our programs than simply water skills. Our toddler programs provide the awesome additional benefits and techniques of:
Returning to the Side of the Pool
When a child enters a body of water, their safest route out is virtually always straight back to where they came from! We teach this from day one, so it becomes second nature for your child.
Keeping Arms Under the Water
If a child’s arms are out of the water, their bodies will become vertical — an inefficient position that causes them to tire quickly. Learning to keep their arms underwater could save their life.
Strong Emphasis on Kicking
The legs are the biggest muscle group in the body and, therefore, need to be used effectively in a horizontal position. As a major focus of our Infant Program, it creates a strong foundation for future swimming development.
Body Coordination
Through our Infant Swimming program, your child will concentrate on aquatic arm and leg movement — and operating them together at the same time! This improves body coordination and motor skills, both in and out of the water!
Social Skills
During our classes, your little one will be accustomed to being around other children, parents, and our instructors. This can be immensely rewarding for them, developing important interaction and social skills.
Sensory Development
Infant swimming lessons give your child the opportunity to come into contact with different sounds, smells, and water movements — environmental conditions that they would otherwise not experience.
FinS Swim School for Your Infant Swimming Program — Our Difference
Under the instruction of our patient, encouraging, and qualified instructors, your little one will rapidly progress through our four stages of infant swimming competence — while having an incredible time!
Choosing FinS Swim School means you and your child enjoy the benefits of:
✔ Proven track record — over 40 years of experience.
✔ Heated and chlorine-free pool — safe on your child’s delicate skin, hair, and eyes.
✔ Qualified, experienced, and child protection-checked instructors.
✔ Certificates and rewards as your little one progresses.
✔ Focus on safety.
✔ FREE baby classes as a foundation for the Infant Program.
✔ Fun for you and your child!
Swimming Lessons for Infants at a Glance
When Can We Start?
Our Infant Program is continually running. Your child can start and finish when you/they’d like! We recommend that your little one enjoys the FREE baby lessons first — although this isn’t compulsory.
How Old?
Your child can start their infant swimming classes at any time between the ages of 3 months to 3 years.
What Do We Need?
- One parent/guardian per child in the pool at all times.
- Child needs a swimmer’s nappy covered by snug-fitting elasticised swimwear.
- Parents wear normal swimmers, with a T-shirt is preferred.
- Towels for you and baby.
Infant Swimming Program FAQs
How Do Make-Ups Work for Infant Swimming Lessons?
We offer make-up lessons if your child is ill or cannot make the lesson. These must be completed within three weeks of the missed lesson — unless your little one has a longer-term sickness.
For swimmers in our Infant Program, these are FREE of charge — as we understand your child can get sick very quickly. For swimmers in all other programs, a $3 fee applies for any make-ups.
Do You Offer Swim Lessons for 2 Year Olds?
Yes! We provide 2 year old swim lessons and swimming lessons for 3 year olds as part of our infant programs. At the age of 3 years, after an approved swimming assessment, children may enter our Learn to Swim program.
Do You Provide Free Infant Swimming Lessons?
At FinS Swim School, we offer FREE baby swimming programs for infants aged 3 to 10 months. After this, they can enter the paid Infant Swimming course.
At What Age Should My Infant Learn To Swim?
Your young infant can begin their infant swimming journey at any age between 3 months and 3 years.
Must My Infant Wear a Swimming Cap?
We prefer all the youngsters in our infant swimming classes to don swimming caps where required. Not only do they prevent distracting in-water hair issues, but they also guard against shedding — crucial for a clean and hygienic pool.
Should My Infant Use Goggles?
It’s not essential for your little one to wear swimming goggles. That said, they can be vital tools — preventing water entering their eyes, which can be distracting.
Our staff are experts in the correct fitting and adjustment of goggles on children. Furthermore, you can obtain a pair of our approved goggles by asking a member of reception.
What Hours Does the Swimming Pool Open During School Breaks?
Our swimming lessons operate throughout the year. The only time we are closed is during the Christmas and New Year festivities — where we shut for a fortnight.
We also close for all Public Holidays, and fees are adjusted automatically, as there is NO charge when lessons are not on.
On top of our standard programs, we also offer boot camps during the school breaks. For a reduced price, we provide your child with intensive instruction from Monday to Friday. Many youngsters find this incredibly valuable — especially those who are on the edge of moving up a level, or swimmers who have plateaued in their water advancement.
Why Choose FinS Swim School?
Free Infant Classes – Baby Swim
Offered every month, our FREE baby swimming classes provide a fun, giggle-packed four-week course that builds early years water confidence.
Swimmer’s Assessment
Our free, 10-minute assessment ensures your child joins the most suitable program for effective and rapid results.
Safety Week
Offered once a term, our Safety Week is an invaluable program that could one day save your child’s or another’s life.
Pool and Water Quality
Our medical-grade pool water is sterilised using modern UV light and ozone — with no unpleasant chlorine.
Holiday Programs
An intensive, five-day/one-week course that rapidly builds new swimmer skills, or improves more advanced swimmers’ techniques.
Unique Approach
Focusing on constant staff improvement, instructor training, and an emphasis on pool time — we deliver unsurpassed teaching, standards, and results.