Children Swim Buddies Programme
“A Nurturing Journey - Learning an Invaluable Life Skill”.
Swim Buddies children’s programme is a unique ‘Learn to Swim Program’ designed by Sarah Lynch for children from the age of 3 to 12 years. It is delivered by Sarah and her Team of highly qualified and experienced instructors.
The core ethos of Swim Buddies is to give each individual swimmer the best learning experience possible. Swim Buddies creates a safe, fun & friendly learning environment where all children can learn at a pace that suits them as individuals. The caring and kind nature of the Swim Buddies Teachers makes for a special learning experience on your child’s Learn to Swim Journey. The focus of each lesson is based on teaching children to love the water while being safe in and around it through developing a wide range of aquatic skills.
Sarah and her team are passionate about ensuring that all children have a fun, enjoyable experience during their Swim Buddies lesson. Swim Buddies lessons are carried out on either an individual 1:1 basis or on a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio of swimmer to instructor. This ensures an effective learning environment where the instructor is completely concentrated on the pupil(s) for the duration of the lesson. The instructor builds a strong relationship with their swimmers to ensure they can teach them at a pace that suits each child’s needs.
Wondering where your child can begin, please check out our Swimmers Scheme.
The Swimmer’s Journey
Swim Buddies Children’s programme is dedicated to ensuring that each child receives the best and most enjoyable experience on their Learn to Swim Journey. The main focus of Swim Buddies is to pass on a lifelong skill. We believe it is one of the best gifts you can give your child.
On this journey parents begin to understand that becoming comfortable & competent in and around water takes time. Our team works with each child at a pace that suits their individual needs, while over time growing into confident swimmers.
Consistency and patience are two main components to ensuring a child learns in the correct way. It is a common occurrence that children will plateaux from time to time and this can happen at any level and will differ from person to person.
But, it is all part of the learning journey.
Level 1 - Non Swimmer
“ I’m not so sure about this!!! It looks a little scary… but it also looks like fun! I’m going to try my best and be brave” “ I can do this” ‘I really like my teacher, it’s just the two of us in the water and I can listen and learn without any distraction”
Level 2 - Beginner
“ Oh I am having so much fun, I love floating around in the water looking at the sky. Blowing bubbles with my teacher makes me laugh. I’m going to try and kick as fast as I can today” I’ve learned so much and my teacher even said that I might have a Swim Buddie swimming with me soon! How exciting...I wonder what their names is,,,can they blow bubbles and float just like me?
Level 3- Improver
“Is it time to go swimming yet??? I can’t wait to dive under the water and pick up the toys. Learning all the new ways of kicking and moving through the water is so cool. My arms are getting stronger. I am going to be so good at swimming on my summer holidays” ‘I love my new Swim Buddies and we are learning so much together, it makes me so happy that we are swimming side by side and having fun!
Level 4 - Intermediate
“ I really am getting better, I can swim all by myself now! On my front & my back, and I can even try and swim like a frog. I’m going to get better at my breathing now, then I won’t have to stop! And I’ll be able to dive into deep water!! Sooooo exciting!” My Mom and Dad will be so proud!
Level 5- Advanced
“ I can breathe, woohoo. And I know the names of all the 4 strokes. Learning the butterfly is amazing…. I am going to try and do 2 full lengths of breaststroke without stopping at my next lessons… easy peasy. Swimming beside my 2 Swim Buddies makes me faster. ”
Level 6- Stroke Development
“Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming” and diving and tumbling and sculling and treading water and life saving and so much more” I’m gonna keep swimming until I’m 96 years old 🙂 ” I love swimming!
Term Timetable – 2017/2018
Term 1
Monday 11th of September -Saturday 28th October (7weeks)
- Mid- term Break- Mon 30th Oct to Fri 3rd Nov 2017
Term 2
6th November – Saturday 16th December 2017 (6 weeks)
- Christmas Holidays – December 23rd – January 7th 2018
Term 3
Monday 9th January 2018 – Saturday March 24th 2018 (10weeks)
- Mid- Term Break – 15th & 16th February – (primary schools closed)
- Saturday 17th March- St.Patrick’s Day- No Saturday lessons.
- Easter Holidays- Monday 26th March – 8th April 2018
Term 4
Monday 9th April -Saturday 23rd June 2018 (11 weeks/ 8 for Monday lessons 2 x BH)
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