Waterbabies LEARN TO SWIM
Our Waterbabies program focuses on developing technique from an early age in a safe, supportive and fun environment.
Our Swim School philosophy is that teaching aquatic skills helps with making good life choices, beginning with important water safety skills. We follow this with creating options for children and adults to experience wider aquatic environments to continue development.
Enrolments for our MSAC Swim School Program and ‘One-off’ Holiday Lessons are now open! Enrolments must be made seven days in advance of starting lessons.
waterbabies PROGRAM (6-36 MONTHS)
Our Waterbabies classes will develop your baby’s water confidence, safety and enjoyment in the water, while also providing an excellent opportunity to bond in a safe, supportive and fun environment.
Our qualified Waterbabies instructors will guide you and your child through a series of aquatic skills, games and routines that are designed to compliment your child’s cognitive and physical development.
Our Waterbabies are grouped by age into three levels:
waterbabies BRONZE: 6 MONTHS – 12 MONTHS (PREVIOUSLY JELLYFISH)
Parent/guardian and child participating in the class together.
- Student age: From 6 months – 12 months
- Class duration: 30 minutes
- Class size: Up to eight students
- Class location: Indoor Multipurpose Pool
While enrolled in our Infant Bronze class children will work towards achieving the following skills:
- Enter water safely with assistance
- Grasp pool edge, hold on with assistance
- Develop word association for bubbles
- Undertake complete submersion
- Float on back with assistance
- Kick legs with assistance
- Splash or paddle arms
- Fall and turn to safety
Waterbabies SILVER: 12 MONTHS – 24 MONTHS (PREVIOUSLY OCTOPUS)
Parent/guardian and child participating in the class together.
- Student age: From 12 months – 24 months
- Class duration: 30 minutes
- Class size: Up to eight students
- Class location: Indoor Multipurpose Pool
While enrolled in our Infant Silver class children will work towards achieving the following skills:
- Enter water safely with minimal assistance
- Grasp pool edge and exit safely
- Attempt blowing bubbles
- Undertake submerged free swim
- Float for three seconds on back
- Balance and propel self with floatation aid
- Kick legs with up/down motion
- Paddle arms under water
- Jump and turn
- Roll front to back in motion with assistance
waterbabies GOLD: 24 MONTHS – 3 YEARS (PREVIOUSLY SEAHORSE)
Parent/guardian and child participating in the class together.
- Student age: From 24 months – 3 years
- Class duration: 30 minutes
- Class size: Up to eight students
- Class location: Indoor Multipurpose Pool
While enrolled in Infant Gold class children will work towards achieving the following skills:
- Enter and exit water safely unassisted
- Blow bubbles
- Propel self through water
- Float for three seconds on front, then roll onto back for three seconds
- Balance and propel self with flotation aid
- Kick legs with straight up/down motion
- Paddle arms effectively
- Jump and turn
- Attempt pop up breathing
TODDLER PLATINUM
Toddler Platinum is an optional class for students currently enrolled in Infant Gold class that have been recommended by their teacher. Toddler Platinum class transitions your child into our Learn to Swim Program.
- Student age: From 2.5 years to 3 years
- Class duration: 30 minutes
- Class size: Up to 4 students
- Class location: Indoor Multipurpose Pool
- Demonstrate safe entry and exit
- Float, glide and kick on back with assistance
- Float, glide and kick on front with assistance
- Jump and turn
- Deep water swim
MSAC Swim School Waterbabies ‘One-off’ Holiday Lessons
Dates
Tuesday April 6, 13
Thursday April 8, 15
Rates
$21 per lesson
Hours
30 minute classes between 9am and 11am
Location
MSAC
30 Aughtie Drive,
Albert Park,
VIC 3206
MSAC Swim School Program
Dates
Swim School runs in line with the Victorian School Terms
Rates
$21 per lesson
Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9am to 12pm
Monday to Friday: 4pm – 7pm
Location
MSAC
30 Aughtie Drive,
Albert Park,
VIC 3206
