Autumn 2026
Starting: 4th October 2026
MCS, Birkirkara
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.
Our Parent & Child classes are designed as a shared learning experience for both parents and their little ones. These sessions gently introduce your baby to the joys of water in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
Classes focus on:
- Building water confidence
- Developing basic swimming skills
- Encouraging correct movement and body position
- Creating a positive, playful connection with the water
Each class is held in a warm, shallow pool, ensuring your child’s comfort. At this stage, children are naturally curious and eager to explore new environments — and our carefully structured sessions nurture that curiosity through movement, games, and bonding.
📘 Course Outline
🌊 Introduction to Water (Getting Comfortable)
Objective: Familiarise toddlers with the water environment
Activities:
- Gentle entry into the water with instructor support
- Water play using floating toys
- Blowing bubbles in the water
🛟 Water Safety & Basic Buoyancy
Objective: Teach basic water safety and buoyancy concepts
Activities:
- Holding the wall for support
- Floating on the back with assistance
- Kicking legs to stay afloat
💨 Submerging & Breath Control
Objective: Build confidence in face submersion and breath control
Activities:
- Gradual face submersion
- Inhale–exhale breath control
- Submersion through fun games
🏊♂️ Water Movement & Basic Paddling
Objective: Introduce arm movements and paddling
Activities:
- Splashing and playful arm movement
- Guided forward motion in water
- Reaching for objects in the pool
🌟 Floating & Independent Kicking
Objective: Encourage confidence in independent movement
Activities:
- Floating on the back (with minimal support)
- Independent kicking practice
- Combining kicks with arm movement
💦 Breath Control While Moving
Objective: Develop breath control during water movement
Activities:
- Moving forward while controlling breath
- Swimming toward floating toys
- Combining breath control, kicking, and reaching
🚨 Water Safety & Climbing Out
Objective: Teach pool exit techniques
Activities:
- Holding the wall and climbing out safely
- Practicing safe entry and exit
- Reinforcing safety rules
🛟 Introduction to Floating Devices
Objective: Build confidence with support aids
Activities:
- Using flotation devices
- Moving with their assistance
- Practicing movements while supported
🎉 Water Play & Fun
Objective: Encourage water comfort through play
Activities:
- Water games like “Simon Says”
- Floating toy interaction
- Exploring the pool environment
💶 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