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The Y NSW Children’s Swimming Lessons


Learning to swim is one of the most important life skills an Aussie child can have, and at The Y NSW, kids don’t just learn to swim, they learn to love the water.

With more than 50 years of experience and a team of nationally accredited instructors, The Y’s swimming lessons are designed to help children from six months and up become confident, capable, and safe swimmers.

The Y NSW Children’s Swimming Lessons

From babies splashing for the first time to school-aged kids mastering their strokes, The Y’s swimming programs are all about fun, safety and skill-building. Lessons take place in a supportive environment where kids feel encouraged, not pressured - perfect for fostering confidence in the water.

Each class focuses on essential swimming skills, including floating, kicking and breathing, while teaching lifesaving techniques that help children stay safe around water.

With friendly, qualified instructors guiding the way, your child will progress through levels as their confidence and technique grow.

Swim Programs for Every Age and Stage

The Y’s structured swim program grows with your child:

  • Aqua Babies (6 months+): Gentle water play and movement to build early water confidence.
  • Preschool Classes (3 years+): Fun and skill-based lessons teaching floating, kicking and basic strokes
  • School-Aged Levels (5 years+): A clear pathway from beginner to advanced swimmer, including stroke development, endurance and survival skills

Children progress through classes like Tadpole, Goldfish, Flying Fish, Octopus, Salmon, Tuna, Dolphin and Shark, each one designed to challenge and motivate them as their confidence builds. Lessons are led by The Y’s nationally accredited swimming instructors, who are highly qualified and passionate about teaching every child the joys of swimming

The program also makes it easy for parents to know how their child is doing, with regular feedback via an online portal on their progress and a recognition certificate after their child completes each level. Children are supported to progress through each level at their own pace. 

Swimming lessons are open to babies as young as six months, children and adults. People of all swimming abilities are welcome.

The Y NSW is an approved Active Kids and First Lap provider, so parents can use government vouchers to help cover lesson costs, making water safety accessible for every family. Plus, all students receive free access to the leisure pool outside of lesson time! 

Find A Y NSW Swimming Centre Near You

The Y’s children’s swimming lessons are available across seven convenient NSW locations:

Give your child the lifelong gift of swimming and watch them thrive in the water with expert guidance, encouragement and plenty of fun along the way.

Enrol today and dive into The Y difference!

For more information, visit The Y NSW Kids Swimming Lessons.

 

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