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Starfish L3: 1 ½ yr – 2 ½ yr, Imperial

Term Details:
AUTUMN 2026
Starting: 4th October 2026
The Imperial, Sliema
Please note: Booking slots are expected to sell out fast. Place your booking early to avoid disappointment.

👶 Parent & Child Swimming Classes

One parent must be in the water with the child at all times.

This is a dedicated parent-child class designed to be a shared learning experience. Each session introduces your little one to the joy of water in a safe, supportive, and structured environment.

At this age, children are naturally curious and eager to explore. Our classes harness this curiosity with gentle guidance to help develop:

  • Water confidence
  • Basic swimming skills
  • Correct body positioning and movement
  • A fun, positive connection with the water

Sessions are held in a warm, shallow pool to ensure maximum comfort for both child and guardian.


📘 Course Outline

🌊 Introduction to Water (Getting Comfortable)

Objective: Familiarise toddlers with the pool environment
Activities:

  • Gentle entry into the water with instructor support
  • Water play with floating toys
  • Practising blowing bubbles

🛟 Water Safety and Basic Buoyancy

Objective: Introduce simple safety rules and the concept of buoyancy
Activities:

  • Holding the pool wall for support
  • Floating on the back with assistance
  • Kicking legs to stay afloat

💨 Submerging and Breath Control

Objective: Build confidence in submerging and holding breath
Activities:

  • Gradual, supported face submersion
  • Breath control exercises (inhale–exhale)
  • Submersion games to reinforce comfort

🏊 Water Movement and Basic Paddling

Objective: Introduce arm movements and water propulsion
Activities:

  • Encouraging splashing and reaching
  • Supported forward movement
  • Grabbing floating objects

🌟 Floating and Independent Kicking

Objective: Build confidence in independent motion
Activities:

  • Practising back floating
  • Independent kicking with support
  • Combining arm and leg movements

💦 Breath Control While Moving

Objective: Develop breath control during movement
Activities:

  • Controlled movement while holding breath
  • Swimming toward floating toys
  • Coordinating breath, kicks, and arm actions

🚨 Water Safety and Climbing Out

Objective: Teach safe pool entry and exit
Activities:

  • Holding onto the wall and climbing out
  • Reinforcing poolside safety rules
  • Practising safe water entry

💦Introduction to Floating Devices

Objective: Build comfort with floatation aids
Activities:

  • Using floating devices for support
  • Moving around the pool with aids
  • Combining flotation with movement skills

🎉 Water Play and Fun Activities

Objective: Encourage exploration and enjoyment
Activities:

  • Interactive games like “Simon Says”
  • Using toys to build comfort and confidence
  • Letting toddlers freely explore the water environment

This class provides the perfect foundation for lifelong water confidence, all while creating joyful memories with your child.

💶 Course Fee

1 Lesson per Week for 11 Weeks – €240

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🧳 What Should Children Bring to Their Swimming Class?

  • Comfortable swimwear
    • Girls: One-piece swimsuit
    • Boys: Brief-style swim trunks
  • Goggles (only required from Advanced Crab level upwards)
  • Towel
  • Clean deck shoes (ideally easy slip-ons)
  • Warm clothes for after the session

🏊 What We Provide

  • ✅ All necessary swimming equipment during the lesson
  • ✅ A safe, supportive environment for both children and parents

Online booking form
Starfish L3: 1 ½ yr – 2 ½ yr, Imperial - AUTUMN 2026

Choose the days and times that you wish to book below.
Kindly fill in one booking form per child.
You must choose a minimum of 1 class up to 1 classes.

1 class/week = €240
Wednesdays, starting 15th July 2026
Class Full
4:00 pm - 4:35 pm
The Imperial, Sliema
11 Lessons
Class Full
4:40 pm - 5:15 pm
The Imperial, Sliema
11 Lessons
Saturdays, starting 18th July 2026
Class Full
10:05 am - 10:40 am
The Imperial, Sliema
11 Lessons

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