After School Program
Classes
- 5 swimmers per group at all levels
- 30 minute lessons
- Progressive and planned program from new babies right through to advanced swimmers
- No other lessons or children playing at the time of lessons.
- Private lessons of 1:1 or 1:2 available for 20 minutes.
- Consistency is important to learning so we try very hard to keep you with the same teacher from term to term.
- 32 deg water temperature at all times.
Levels
School Aged Beginner (5yrs+) |
This program caters for children aged 5yrs + who are either not happy under the water or are unable to float independently. The aims of this level are to firstly develop confidence in the child both in and under the water, to develop children’s understanding of balance and buoyancy in the water through flotation skills, and to develop a straight legged kick for propulsion. |
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*Transition (4yrs+) |
This group caters for children who are ready to swim in our deep pool without a parent in the water. Children are able to confidently swim 4-5metres in a streamlined position with reasonable kicking technique on front. On their back, children can kick with a board and can float independently without aids. Aims for this level are to transition parents out of the pool, ensuring children are emotionally ready and are safe in the water without parental support. We aim to teach the children how to kick on front and back with efficient technique, how to roll over from front to back and how to do basic freestyle arm actions with an aid. Breaststroke kick is also introduced. |
*Intermediate (5yrs +) |
This level focuses on teaching children a perfect arm stroke both with and without aids. Children also learn how to stroke and roll over onto their back to take a breath (in preparation for learning breathing technique.) Breaststroke kick is also a focus. |
*Advanced (5yrs+) |
This level is for children who are ready to learn side breathing. This is also our final level here at Bumble Bees. Often this is a very difficult stage for children as side breathing is a complicated process. Also, children are taught full backstroke without aids and full breaststroke. By the time children leave our program here they can consistently swim 7 metres of freestyle and backstroke and have the base knowledge of how to do full breaststroke. |
*MAC’S |
Once children finish the Advanced level they are ready to progress up to a 20 metre pool at 54 Wickham St, Bromley. This is the MAC’s program which is line with our Advanced Level so the transition to the bigger pool is easier. This program is a complete progression on from Bumble Bees and children are given the opportunity to swim 20 metres straight away. |
* Parents not required in the water in these groups. Note: Transition class does begin with parents in water, but “transitions” parents out of the water within the term.
2024 TERM DATES
| Term 1 |
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Monday 5th February - Saturday 13th April
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| Term 2 |
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Monday 29th April - Saturday 6th July
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| Term 3 |
| Monday 22nd July - Saturday 28th September |
| Term 4 |
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Saturday 12th October - Monday 18th December
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2024 HOLIDAY PROGRAM DATES
| January Holiday Program |
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| Monday 22nd January - Friday 26th January |
| April Holiday Program |
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Monday 22nd April - Friday 26th April |
| July Holiday Program |
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Monday 15th July - Friday 19th July |
| October Holiday Program |
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Monday 7th October - Friday 11th October |
Information and Conditions
Catch up / Holiday policy
We do not offer catch ups for missed lessons OR reduce fee costs due to families going away on holiday. We run with the school terms so have 10 weeks of operation and 2 weeks of close down where we run Holiday Programs for those interested.
Cancellation Policy
We do not refund any lessons which may be cancelled after the beginning of term. We are happy to hold credits in our system for future lessons if cancellations made after the beginning of term are for medical reasons, such as broken bones, grommets, or other serious medical issues which means the swimmer will miss a significant amount of lessons during the term. A medical certificate may be required. Please be aware of this policy when making bookings.