Learn to Swim
At Mermaid Swim Academy we have 3 levels of Learn to Swim. Please note the below information is a guideline only with age being an indicative measure of each level. We like to make our lesson structure somewhat flexible so that each child has the opportunity to develop their own aquatic skills.
The Learn To Swim Levels Include:
Beginner Learn to Swim
Students will learn to:
- Blow bubbles
- Put their face & eyes in the water
- Kick with a kick board
- Do torpedoes
- Swim doggie paddle
- Tummy Starfish
- Back Starfish
- Kick on their back with a kick board
- Jump off the wall
- Swim to the wall and climb out
- Go under the water like a fish
- Jump off the mat
- Have lots of fun
Advanced Learn to Swim
Students will learn to:
- Blow bubbles with face & eyes under water
- Swim doggie paddle on their own
- Kick with a kick board with straight long legs
- Do a torpedo
- Do tummy starfish unassisted
- Do back starfish unassisted
- Roll from back starfish to front starfish to back starfish
- Swim Big Arms
- Dive off the wall
- Swim underwater like a fish and pick up objects
- Back kick unassisted
- Backstroke
- Have lots of fun
Stroke Development
Students will learn to:
- Swim Big Arms unassisted
- Side breathing on both sides
- Roll from back starfish to front starfish to back starfish
- Swim bubble arm/breathing arm
- Back kicking
- Backstroke
- Backstroke start with glide
- Dive off the wall
- Dive off the wall, swim freestyle and back to the wall & climb out
- Swim underwater like a fish
- Pick up objects underwater! & deep water
- Kick like a dolphin
- Kick like a froggy
Term 1
10 October - 16 December (10 week term)
Holiday Intensive Weeks
Week 1 (19-23 Dec), Week 2 (26-30 Dec), Week 3 (2-6 Jan), Week 4 (9-13 Jan), Week 5 (16-20 Jan), Week 6 (23-27 Jan)
Term 2
2 January - 28 January 2012 (4 week term)
Term 3
30 January - 7 April 2012 (10 week term)
Holiday Intensive Weeks
Week 7 (9-13 Apr), Week 8 (16-20 Apr)
Term 4
23 April - 2 June 2012 (6 week term)
Term 3 has already commenced- do not despair! Please call or email us to arrange a prorated term in our current program.
When booking for TERM 3, to get your 15% Discount, Simply Enter "mermaid" in the Promotional Code before January 16.
Class times and days and costs can be viewed through the booking links below.
Beginner Learn to Swim
BLTS Holiday Intensive Weeks
Advanced Learn to Swim
ADLTS Holiday Intensive Weeks
Stroke Development
Stroke Dev Holiday Intensive Weeks
What must I bring for my Child?
- Wetsuit – The Icebergs Pool is an ocean pool and therefore not heated. We recommend Surf Culture in Bondi Junction as they carry a full range of baby and children’s wetsuits.
- Swimming cap & goggles
- Warm dry clothes for after their lesson
- Something to eat (we all get hungry after a swim)
When do lessons run?
The Mermaid Swim Academy commences Learn To Swim Classes in Septemeber right through until May.
How long do lessons go for?
All levels of Learn To Swim lessons run for 30 minutes
Where is the Icebergs Pool?
The Icebergs Pool is located on Notts Ave, South Bondi.
How much is pool entry?
Pool entry is separate to swimming fees.
Pool entry fees for children over the age of 2 years is $3, or child 25 visit passes $95. Spectator entry is $2, alternatively opt for a coffee at the Crabbe Hole for free entry!! Please note that should you wish to sit and watch your child at poolside you will required to pay the Spectators fee of $2. If you desire to use the pool &/or sauna adult pool entry of $5 applies. (Parent & Babies classes - $5 adult entry applies only).
If I can’t make a lesson are make up lessons available?
Mermaid Swim Academy has a no make up policy. However, if there is the off chance there is a space available in another class we would be able to offer this to you.
Will lessons be cancelled in adverse weather?
Lessons will always go ahead in the rain – we are going to get wet anyway J
Should there be a threat of lightening or severe tidal movement, we will determine whether the lesson needs to be cancelled and endeavor to reschedule this lesson within the current term, or offer each student a make up class.