Baby Swim Programme
At Penguin Swim School, our Baby Swim Programme is designed to build comfort, trust, and foundational water skills for infants aged 4 to 24 months — with a parent or guardian in the water. We follow the SSI curriculum, combining safety, bonding, and fun to nurture your baby’s love for the water from an early age.
Baby Swim I (4–12 months)
Prerequisites
NoneParent Participation
RequiredOverview
Baby Swim I introduces your little one to the water in a gentle, supportive, and sensory-rich environment. This level focuses on water confidence, parental bonding, and early movement patterns through songs, interactive submersions, and floatation play.
Highlights
- Learn essential water holds (e.g. cradle hold, safety hold)
- Gentle submersions with a 3-count introduction
- Torpedo swims and slide entries with parent support
- Back floats with assistance
- Early kicking and arm movement in noodle boats
- Fun songs like “Motorboat” and “Ring Around the Rosie” for engagement
Final Goals
- Swim 1 metre with arms and legs (assisted)
- Hold breath for 10 counts
- Climb out of pool independently
- Assisted back float for water safety
Baby Swim II (12–24 months)
Prerequisites
Completed Baby Swim I or equivalent skillsParent Participation
RequiredOverview
This level builds on foundational comfort to introduce more independence and coordination. Babies will learn to swim longer distances with arm and leg propulsion, begin back floats without support, and practise turning to grab the wall for safety.
Highlights
- Independent torpedo swims up to 2 metres
- 5–10 count independent back floats
- “Ride the duck” games for buoyancy and control
- Introduction to seated entries and wall grabs
- Back glides and early rollover breathing
- Fun dives and slides to increase excitement and exploration
Final Goals
- Swim 6 metres using arms and legs
- Perform an independent rollover breath
- Independently turn and grab the wall from entry
- Fall and float with confidence