Age 1-3
What skills will my little one learn between 1 and 3 years old?
What skills will my little one learn?
At the age when a child’s development really comes to the forefront, learning to swim can be a platform for progression in other areas.
Oceans of Imagination introduces immersive, fantastical worlds and dynamic characters that will take little ones on a vibrant and stimulating learning journey.
Using tried and tested techniques, we’ve created an experience where learners will develop their core aquatic skills, swimming strokes, and water safety milestones that will help them grow their water confidence.
We’ll build on the fundamental skills they’ve learned in the first year, and with your support help them to gain more independence. They’ll now start to use their arms and legs on their own and be able to travel small distances in the water by themselves. We’ll use songs, games and activities to help them learn through guided play. They’ll be introduced to our ‘Echo school’, which will help them learn basic life skills like counting, sorting and identifying colours. Their technique will have improved too and we’ll now start to introduce them to basic breaststroke arms.
Their aquatic breathing will now have developed, and they’ll start to blow bubbles rhythmically. This is important in developing their front crawl technique, and we’ll encourage them to start to roll to breathe when swimming short distances.
Key benefits:
- Front and back swimming – using Noodles and Float Boards to help.
- Aquatic breathing – learning breath control and developing stamina.
- Underwater confidence – splashing in for key water safety skills.
- Core strength & floating – strengthens muscles, balance, and rotations.
- Independent Swimming – learning different strokes and swimming freely.
- Safety skills – working towards self rescue and exiting the pool independently.
How our lessons work
Supportive lessons
Taught in a friendly group atmosphere, one carer per child and one of our teachers in the pool in each lesson.
30 minutes long
Lessons take place each week, so it’s a wonderful way to bond with your baby away from the craziness of life.
Have fun!
Skills are taught through song, play and repetition, so there’s never a dull moment when you’re in the pool.
Tailored progress
Our teachers will tailor each lesson to your little one’s ability, so it’s only when they’re ready, we’re ready.
A digital experience
Immerse yourself into your swimming journey with us, stay updated on your little one’s progress, track milestones & badges, and access important class information all in one place.
Inside Your ‘My Water Babies’ Portal:
- See how your little one progresses and what skills they’re learning.
- Track the Water Babies Treasures they collect along the way.
- Stay informed about swimming dates and lesson schedules.
- Access all your class details, including session times and teacher information.
- Easily create your account once you book onto lessons.
Ready to start your swimming journey?
Splash into unforgettable memories and learn a skill for life today.
Swimming from birth supports your baby as they grow
Early years swimming sets them up for success
Learn essential water safety, core aquatic skills, and swimming strokes from the first lesson.
Nurture a life-long love of water
Curriculum developed with science
Unforgettable moments of joy
Highly qualified teachers
Hear why parents and little ones love us
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A skill for life
“We love Water Babies! Vale is a lot more confident in the water now when we’re on vacation or swimming with friends (…) It’s also a really fun activity to do every week!”
– Olivia and Vale (Toronto)
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Amazing lessons that build confidence!
My daughter and I have been loving Water Babies! We started when she was 6 months, and now at a year old, we’re still going strong … Also the safety skills that we work on multiple times a class, every week, will soon become second nature and that gives me great peace of mind.
– Colleen and Reese (Toronto)
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We love Water Babies
It’s a great way to get your little one comfortable in the water and help them learn how to swim (…) The way they use stories, songs, and the other babies in the class, makes it really easy for the parent and the baby to enjoy it.”
– Christopher and Benjamin (Toronto)
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Child Development and Safety
“I am an Early Years Teacher and appreciate the developmentally-appropriate lessons (verbal cues, movement, visual cues, and song), adult instructions … [Water Babies] focuses on water safety. This is important to us as parents, especially as we travel as a family of three and have friends with pools.”
– Amy and Oliver (Kingston)
Our lessons
We offer lessons for babies through to preschoolers for all ability levels
Help your child thrive in the water and in life.
Age 0-1
Baby Swimming
From your very first lesson, little ones will start to build a strong foundation in swimming – supporting their key developmental milestones and promoting movement, confidence, and safety.
Age 1-2
Early Toddler Swimming
Toddlers will embark on an immersive swimming journey, building confidence through play, activities, and imaginative challenges as they develop their swimming skills.
Age 2-3
Toddler Swimming
Children aged 2-3 build strength and independence in swimming, growing their water confidence to perfect their core aquatic skills and swimming strokes.
Age 3-4
Early years swimming
Children aged 3-4 refine their swimming techniques, build endurance, and gain confidence in the water as they progress to independent swimming at their own pace.
Age 4+
Preschool Swimming
Children aged 4+ will swim strong and swim safe as they start to be more independent and adventurous, collecting Water Babies Treasures to become Swimvincible in the water!
Any Age
Photoshoots
Capture your child’s underwater swimming journey with high-resolution photography at our exclusive Water Babies underwater photoshoots.
Discover Oceans of Imagination
We’ve created a world to engage and inspire young swimmers – turning the pool into Oceans Of Imagination. Our inspiring Team of Swimvincibles will guide your child’s swimming experience on an individual adventure, tailored uniquely to their needs. As they progress through the program they’ll be part of a Swimvincible Team and explore exciting islands to bring creativity and curiosity to every lesson.
So what are you waiting for? The adventure awaits…
Discover your local lesson today.
