Where should parents/carers go when the children’s lesson starts?

We run a Water Explorers class which parents can watch, but we usually advise that giving your child freedom offers them more space to learn and grow independence. We offer designated seating areas for you to maintain social distancing and meet other parents and carers.

Can my child wear goggles during their swim lesson?

We encourage goggles because children’s eyes are often very sensitive to chlorine in pool water, but please buy an adjustable pair that won’t fall off. Our instructors can advise on the best to buy.

What can I expect from my child's first swimming class?

We'll get to know your child and get them in the water with one of our instructors so we can assess their current ability specially if they undergo baby swimming lessons . We believe building this rapport is essential if they're going to refine their existing skills and improve their swimming in a safe environment. You can rest assured our instructors will never push your child past their ability level or put them in any danger.

How long will it take for my child to learn how to swim?

The length of time that it takes to learn how to swim depends on the individual child. There is no set time period that we expect children to have learnt how to swim in. Each child is different and many factors contribute to the length of time that it takes them to learn how to swim confidently, including a child's coordination, their confidence in the water, their past experiences around water, their concentration level and their general temperament. Our qualified instructors will continue to encourage your child to practise swimming regularly to increase their ability. To increase their skillset further, we can include your kid in squad swimming classes for more advanced swimming lessons.

What should my child wear to their swimming classes?

Children can wear swimming costumes, swimming trunks or swimming suits to swimming lessons - whichever they feel most comfortable to wear and swim in. Whether or not your child should bring goggles to their swimming lessons is something to be discussed with your child's swimming teacher as goggles may not be necessary depending on their ability. There is a range of suitable clothing for smaller toddlers to wear during their lessons, including swim nappies and smaller swimsuits. It is worth contacting us or your child's teacher directly to determine the current policy on toddler swimming.

Will my child be safe during swimming classes?

Yes. The safety of your child during swimming lessons is the number one priority of all of our instructors. Our swimming classes are purposefully limited to four children per lesson to ensure that our instructors can pay equal attention to each child and that all children are being appropriately monitored. We won't allow a child to move up to the next class if they have not refined the skills needed to progress - this ensures your child is safe at all times during their lessons.

Kids Swimming Classes

Kids Swimming Classes Coffs Harbour

Kids Swimming Lessons

SwimCare offers kids swimming classes that are focused on your child’s skill set. We start the program with children starting from two-years-old. All of our classes are limited to four students at once. This gives the instructor the time to pay individual attention to your child. Our Water Explorers class allows parents to watch, but we encourage you to allow them space to learn. The more freedom they have, the better they tend to do. If you want to help, encourage your child to listen to our instructors. Together we make a great team.

The first focus of any class is safety. We can’t teach anything else until that is covered. From there, we move your children through the levels based on what they need to know. Please reach out to us for any questions or to sign up call 02 6658 1114 today!

Children's Swim Lessons Coffs

A foundational class teaches children to get comfortable in the water. We want them to have comfort and security. It’s vital that they overcome any anxiety to progress further. We teach breath control, independent floating, submersion, independent kicking and elementary strokes.

The next step is to teach more advanced techniques. The goal is to learn basic breathing and swim skills. Children have no anxiety prior to moving onto these points. They submerge and float without trouble. That’s when we take them further into the strokes. We also teach improved breath control and how to efficiently stroke.

Advanced swimmers still have a lot to learn. Our certified swimming instructors enjoys going deeper with skilled children. We teach side breathing, coordination, body position, rhythmic breathing and treading water. Our children aim to achieve maximum endurance during advanced lessons.

Our team knows when children have the expertise to move up to another level. We progress children as soon as they are ready. Trust us to give them the best instruction possible. For further information, please contact us today!

Experienced Swim Teachers

Our swim school was founded back in 2001 with the goal of teaching children to swim safely while making the whole process as fun as possible!

We operate two facilities here in Australia for you to bring your children to. There is one in Boambee and one in Moonee, and both have fully trained staff to look out for your children. They also have safety-checked pools so you can always feel comfortable with your children in the water.

Our team of qualified teachers are trained to work with children in a way that is safe, responsible, and effective. Their attentive teaching style focuses on your child’s ability and their progression through our custom-crafted swim levels.

Many of our instructors have been with us for over ten years and work in tandem with each other to deliver the best swimming course for your children. They are dedicated to your children’s futures and love to see them succeed with each new stage and technique.

Children Put First

It’s important to find the perfect swimming class for children. That’s why we will only place your child in a class that fits both their skill level and their age level. This helps to create the best environment for your child to grow and develop their swimming skills. This method also helps children to meet other children and make new friends. This makes swimming rewarding for your child both physically and socially.

When it comes to teaching kids to swim, our instructors focus on form to make sure that no child progresses to the next level without being able to achieve the safe technique of each stroke and activity. By ensuring this part is correct, we're building a strong foundation for the future of your child’s swimming ability and efficiency. This has proven the most effective style of teaching from our years of experience in perfecting our swimming courses and syllabus.

Coffs Harbour Swim School

Our Boambee and Moonee Swim Schools are two of the best in Coffs Harbour. Our Boambee Swim School has been helping kids learn to swim for over a decade, with a range of swim programs on offer that are catered to different ages and stages of development, from babies through to teenagers. These programs have been developed by experienced swimming instructors who have been teaching children how to swim for many years.

We know how exciting it is for your child to learn a new move or to progress onto the next level. We love to celebrate as much as they do and we’ll make sure that your child is proud of every achievement. This promotes a joy for learning and growing which often translates into their schooling later in life. Each stage of progression is cause for celebration and we encourage parents and carers to get excited too. To find out more about kids swimming classes in Coffs Harbour, get in touch with us today.

The Benefits Of Small Teacher-led Classes

Teacher-led classes are more effective than self-paced learning because the teacher can interact with the child directly and guide them as they develop. Small teacher-led classes are also ideal for children who have already mastered the basics and want to learn more advanced skills under the guidance of an expert.

In addition, small groups allow for greater flexibility in terms of lesson planning and scheduling. The teacher is still able to focus on each child individually, monitoring their progress and advising them on their techniques and where they can improve. Furthermore, this allows the children to create their own relationships with each other, providing support and encouragement.

Small group classes are perfect for young children who don't feel 100% confident in the water. The smaller class size allows our instructors to give each child plenty of attention, so they feel comfortable learning at their own pace.

Contact Us

Our Boambee Swim School was the first facility we opened back in 2005. It's purpose-built and designed to teach students of all ages how to swim. Our teachers plan lessons to help your child advance their skills at a pace that's comfortable for them.

Following our success in Boambee, we opened our Moonee Swim School in 2016. The centre boasts a 600-deep pool, which is the only one of its kind in Coffs Harbour. Both of our swim centres offer classes for babies and children as well as squad classes for adults. This means our students can continue to attend our swim centre even as their skills improve.

Swimming is a great way to keep your kids active and entertained, but it can also be an important life skill. Kids who know how to swim are less likely to drown, which makes swimming classes a smart investment. If you're looking for a swim school in the Coffs Harbour area, look no further than SwimCare.

To sign up to our swimming lessons or to visit our facilities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should parents/carers go when the children’s lesson starts?
- We run a Water Explorers class which parents can watch, but we usually advise that giving your child freedom offers them more space to learn and grow independence. We offer designated seating areas for you to maintain social distancing and meet other parents and carers.
Can my child wear goggles during their swim lesson?
- We encourage goggles because children’s eyes are often very sensitive to chlorine in pool water, but please buy an adjustable pair that won’t fall off. Our instructors can advise on the best to buy.
What can I expect from my child's first swimming class?
- We'll get to know your child and get them in the water with one of our instructors so we can assess their current ability specially if they undergo baby swimming lessons. We believe building this rapport is essential if they're going to refine their existing skills and improve their swimming in a safe environment. You can rest assured our instructors will never push your child past their ability level or put them in any danger.
How long will it take for my child to learn how to swim?
- The length of time that it takes to learn how to swim depends on the individual child. There is no set time period that we expect children to have learnt how to swim in. Each child is different and many factors contribute to the length of time that it takes them to learn how to swim confidently, including a child's coordination, their confidence in the water, their past experiences around water, their concentration level and their general temperament. Our qualified instructors will continue to encourage your child to practise swimming regularly to increase their ability. To increase their skillset further, we can include your kid in squad swimming classes for more advanced swimming lessons.
What should my child wear to their swimming classes?
- Children can wear swimming costumes, swimming trunks or swimming suits to swimming lessons - whichever they feel most comfortable to wear and swim in. Whether or not your child should bring goggles to their swimming lessons is something to be discussed with your child's swimming teacher as goggles may not be necessary depending on their ability. There is a range of suitable clothing for smaller toddlers to wear during their lessons, including swim nappies and smaller swimsuits. It is worth contacting us or your child's teacher directly to determine the current policy on toddler swimming.
Will my child be safe during swimming classes?
- Yes. The safety of your child during swimming lessons is the number one priority of all of our instructors. Our swimming classes are purposefully limited to four children per lesson to ensure that our instructors can pay equal attention to each child and that all children are being appropriately monitored. We won't allow a child to move up to the next class if they have not refined the skills needed to progress - this ensures your child is safe at all times during their lessons.