Angelfish
In our Angelfish class, we focus on creating a positive connection between your baby and the water. We spend a lot of time teaching your child (and you!) to prepare for submerging through conditioning and teaching breath control above the water. Only when you and your baby are comfortable will we begin submerging and extending their underwater skills. As your baby grows and becomes more mobile, we teach the beginnings of propulsion through kicking and paddling skills. Most importantly, we begin the process of teaching your child the basic elements of being safe around water. What you and your baby learn at AQUA Schools can even be transferred to the bath and pool too! Babies will move into the Starfish class once they are 1 year old.
Angelfish are:
- Aged 3 months to 1 year old
- Swimming babies bonding with Mum or Dad in the water each lesson
- Group class of 4 to 6
What do our Angelfish learn?
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Lots of fun songs to make learn to swim fun for you and your baby
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Building confidence, accepting and feeling comfortable in the water is what Angelfish baby swimming lessons are all about
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Gentle water familiarisation and a great bonding experience
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Learning breath control techniques and preparing to submerge your swimming baby when you are both ready
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Building on your baby’s strong buoyancy skills to independent floating with your help
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As your baby grows and begins to become more mobile, we teach kicking and paddling skills too!
What you and your baby learn at AQUA Schools can be transferred to the bath and pool too! Our aim for the Angelfish swimming level is for your baby to move into the Starfish class when they turn 1 year old, our advanced baby swimming program. By this time, we will have your baby comfortably submerging to a teacher and kicking and reaching.
When I graduate from Angelfish
- I can accept water.
- I am comfortable with water on my face.
- I can hold my breath for up to or equal to 5 seconds .
- I have very basic mobility skills.
- I can float on my back with support.
- I can grasp my parent’s t-shirt with assistance .