Baby 3-12 Months

A gentle introduction to the water for children just starting out on their swimming journey. Baby is held close by you at all times as they start to learn to have fun in this new environment. Skills include getting comfortable with drips of water on the face, floating and being relaxed together in the water.

Adult Level 1 - Learn To Swim

If you’re just starting out on your swimming journey as an adult or a little nervous of the water, then this course will help you to:  Get relaxed in the water Put your face in Learn to float Tread water Save your own life Overcome any fears you may have This course is not stroke specific and is suitable for complete non-swimmers. Let us help you learn, it's never too late!

Stages 3 & 4

A joint class of competent swimmers working towards their Stage 3 and 4 badges.

Regular Private Swimming Lesson

A regular 30 minute private swimming lesson for one child or adult with one teacher. Please note Kingfisher School and Gourmet Goat Farmer lessons are term time only and Abingdon School lessons are every week except during Christmas and Summer Holiday closures. Please note you are committing to paying for every week and refunds will not be given if you can not attend, this does not apply to One-Off Private Swimming lessons.

Infant 12-24 Months

Your little one starts to splash about and move in the water with your support at all times, while still enjoying lots of fun and games in the water. Skills include floating, turning, splashing, holding the side and entering the water into your arms from a seated position.

Toddler 2-3 Years

New found skills are practiced and gently advanced at their own pace. Your little one will start to gain much more confidence, learning to move the water and starting to swim with your assistance and swimming aids. Lessons are still kept varied and fun to keep your active toddler entertained! 

Preschool Stage 1

This Class is for Children aged 3-4years who are already confident & travelling forward & backwards for 3-5m unaided & independently.

Pre-school Age 3

Children start to show signs of swimming, some progress to having a go by themselves! Skills such as getting their faces wet and retrieving objects from underwater are learned in a fun and safe way. You will find your teacher in the water for this class & therefore parents can keep dry and watch from the side!

Non-swimmer Age 4+

For children age 4+ who're new to swimming, with no swimming experience or low water confidence. Also for children progressing from our Preschool Age 3-4 class. We'll help your child build their confidence in the water, learn to listen and follow instructions and gain fundamental swimming and lifesaving safety skills. The emphasis is on fun at all times to kickstart their love for the water.

Stage 1

For independent swimmers with basic water confidence. We build upon their confidence and skills learned in our Non-Swimmer Age 4+ class (or first level elsewhere) and will encourage independent movement in the pool, travelling 5m with aids, floating and pushing off the wall. We focus on water safety and start teaching the children how to save their own life. If your child has no swimming experience please book Non-Swimmer Age 4+ and complete this level first and we will progress you child to Stage 1 when they're ready.

Stage 2

For children who are happy in the water moving around the pool with or without swim aids and are ready to add kick technique to their swimming ability. We ensure children have the skills to save their own life. Stage 1 must be completed first.

Stage 3

We will develop your child's independence and confidence to remove reliability on any swim aids as they start to learn to travel 10m competently in the water, pick up submerged objects and have a better understanding of water safety. Breathing techniques are introduced. Stage 2 Must Be Completed First.

Stage 4

Proper technique for arms and legs are taught in breastroke, backstroke and front crawl with breathing technique, allowing the swimmer to travel further in the water unaided. Safety messages are reinforced with actions to get help in an emergency. Stage 3 Must Be Completed First.

Stage 5

Skills such as sommersaults, various jumps into the water, diving, horizontal sculling are taught. We also have a go swimming wearing clothes to further enhance your childs' water safety skills. Arm and leg movements are reinforced to swim full stroke in breastroke, Backstroke and Front crawl. Stage 4 Must Be Completed First.