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Starfish L4: 2½ yr – 3½ yr – MCS

Term Details:
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

Online booking form
Starfish L4: 2½ yr – 3½ yr – MCS - 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.

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