School of Fish Waiheke

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School of Fish Waiheke Island programmes are designed to teach the basis water safety skills and for your child to gain confidence in the water.

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Give your child the gift of water safety skills & confidence this summer on Waiheke Island


School of Fish Waiheke Island provides aquatic water safety programs that are child centred.

Our programs are design to assist infants, young children and their parents to become familiar with the water and develop water confidence through participation in a range of safe and enjoyable aquatic activities.

We strongly believe children are individual and unique, therefore the expectations of each program are tailored to meet their needs and development and reflect their physical, social and emotional competencies.


Goals and aims
To educate parents and children about aquatic safety.
To assist infants to become familiar with water.
To develop water confidence and water familiarization.
To experience the value of play through experimentation and repetition.
All teachers are AUSTSWIM trained and hold a current first aid and CPR Certificate.
Ages and Stages


PADDLE CRABS 6-14 Months
20 Minutes classes for ages 6 months to 14 months
Each child has an adult partner with them in the water
Maximum of 1- 4 children per 20-minute class
Teaches water confidence and assisted submersions


MOKI'S 14-24 Months
20 Minutes classes for ages 14 - 24 Months
Each child has an adult partner with them in the water
Maximum of 1 - 4 children per 20-minute class
Growing from Nemo Babies to extend on water confidence and safety. Teaching assisted submersions with an introduction to kicking and paddling and back floating, with an element of assisted turnarounds and rotations


SNAPPERS 2-3 Years
20 Minutes class for ages 2- 3 years of age
Each child has an adult partner with them in the water
Maximum of 1 - 4 children per 20 minute class
Teaches confident submersions, minimal support in kicking, paddling and back floating and minimal support in turnarounds and rotation


STINGERS 3-5 Years
20 Minute classes for 3 - 5 years of age
1 -3 child teacher ratio
Teaches self-initiated submersion
Independent kicking, paddling and back floating
Independent turnarounds and rotations
Continuous progress from our water safety level through to stroke or swim

Hours of Operation
Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursday
9.30am - 12.30pm
3pm - 5pm
Lessons are for 20 minutes duration.
Exact lesson times will be determined within the above timeframes, upon enrollment.

Fees:
$18 per 20 minute lesson
Tots on the Rock Special Price: $16 per lesson