Harrogate School Of Baby Swimming

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Bubble fish

Bubble Fish classes offer a gentle and joyful introduction to water for babies from birth to 9 months, focusing on comfort, trust, and bonding in a warm, nurturing environment. Through soft movements, sensory play, and soothing songs, babies begin to associate water with positive experiences while developing coordination, core strength, and natural aquatic reflexes. These classes also foster meaningful parent-child connection through shared activities and skin-to-skin contact, helping to build emotional security and early confidence in the water. 

Curious Clownfish

Curious Clownfish classes are designed for babies aged 9 to 20 months, offering a playful and engaging introduction to water. These sessions support early motor development, coordination, and balance through gentle splashing, floating, and paddling, while also encouraging social interaction and observational learning. As babies explore and respond to others, they begin to build confidence, independence, and an early understanding of swim cues—all in a safe, fun, and supportive environment that fosters a lifelong love of water.

Mighty minnows

Mighty Minnows classes are designed for toddlers aged 18/20 months to 3 years, supporting their growing independence and confidence in the water. Through fun, play-based learning inspired by the EYFS, children begin to master basic swim skills like kicking, paddling, and floating with minimal support, while also learning early water safety techniques such as holding onto the wall and climbing out. With a focus on listening, coordination, and group interaction, these sessions help toddlers build essential swimming foundations while nurturing social, physical, and emotional development in a joyful and enriching environment.

Flying Fish

Flying Fish classes are designed for children aged 3 and up, marking the exciting step of swimming independently without a parent in the water. Building on earlier water confidence and foundational skills, these fun and structured sessions focus on refining kicking, paddling, and floating, while introducing basic strokes, breathing techniques, and essential water safety. With imaginative games and engaging challenges, children develop independence, coordination, and confidence, all while thriving in a supportive group environment that fosters both swimming progress and social growth.