Swimming Lessons For Kids (5-13 Years Old)
Kids swimming lessons have been one of the leading enrichment programmes among parents in Singapore. The availability of swimming pools in almost every estate and private residence in Singapore provides an environment that allows swimming lessons readily accessible to every parent and their kids.
Learning to swim is a vital water safety skill for children. Swimming is not only a form of aerobic exercise that keeps your child healthy, but it is also an important lifesaving skill. As parents, knowing that your child has water safety knowledge and skills provides extra comfort to you when your child is in the swimming pool or an aquatic environment.
The importance of kids' swimming lessons is also highlighted in the national swimming programme in Singapore.
As part of the physical education curriculum, students in primary school have the opportunity to attend several sessions of swimming lessons that emphasised aquatic safety knowledge and the basics of learning how to swim.
Benefits of enrolling your child in weekly swimming lessons
The ability to swim is beneficial for your child in many aspects. Encouraging your kids to swim often has interests for his/her safety, health, education and learning of values. At Isplash Swim School, we take pride in imparting swimming knowledge, values and skills to your child with our proven teaching system.
Safety and extra reassurance
As parents, our foremost concern is the water safety of our kids. By teaching your kids to swim, they can greatly reduce the risk of an emergency if they accidentally fall into a pool or deep water by the beach. Also, your kids being educated on water safety knowledge and being a good swimmer provides you with peace of mind when they are in an aquatic environment.
Reduces stress, improves cognitive performance and physical health
Similar to other fitness activities, swimming is an effective exercise that releases endorphins in our brain to reduce stress. Swimming is a healthy and relaxing activity that strengthens your kids’ stamina and helps in improving cognitive performance. In addition, a weekly swimming routine is a way to prevent obesity among kids. Various health benefits to swimming regularly are essential for children and adults.
Education
The SwimSafer programme is part of the physical education curriculum of primary schools in Singapore. By enrolling your child in swimming lessons early provides a head start before the start of the programme.
At Isplash Swim School, our swimming lessons for kids are designed according to the SwimSafer syllabus. Kids will start with Swimsafer Stage 2 and progress to Swimsafer Stage 3, Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
Forging friendships and learning life values
Learning in a group often forges friendship during and after their weekly swimming lessons. In their interactions with friends, children learn about communication and social skills. Also, in the process of learning a new skill such as swimming, kids will learn various life values such as the importance of being punctual, disciplined and determined.
Isplash’s in-house swimming classes for kids
We conduct swimming lessons for kids on weekdays and weekends in various swimming pools that every parent and student can access. Our certified coaches conduct lessons according to the national swimsafer syllabus and awards.
Our team of coaches emphasises on lesson effectiveness, water safety, and fun for our students. To ensure a more efficient learning environment, students are arranged based on competency. For example, newly enrolled students will join our beginners' class. If your child learns at a faster pace or attains a higher Swimsafer award, we will arrange another class that best suits him/her.
Over 200 weekly swimming classes on different days and times are conducted at Jurong East (The Chevrons), Activeg Jurong West, Activesg Jurong Lake, Activesg Bukit Batok and Active SG Choa Chu Kang Swimming Pools. Alternatively, if you prefer lessons at another public pool or your residence, we will do a free match for you at no extra charge.
Lesson Chart For Kids Swimming Lessons
Beginner Stage: Water Confidence stage
(Swimsafer Stage 1)
Students will be imparted with knowledge on how to perform entering and exiting pool properly, personal survival skills and entering deep-end water safely. Students will build their water confidence and floating abilities by participating in games that will be able to effectively enhance this skills.
Upon building of water confidence, students will be learning how to swim forward and backward for a short distance. Students will be taught on breaststroke at this stage.
Intermediate Stage: Fundamental water and stroke development skills
(Swimsafer Stage 2 and 3)
Students will learn to continuously swim at least 25 to 50 meters. In addition, students will be performing drills to perform freestyle and survival backstroke. Development of general skills such as step in entry, sculling and usage of Personal Flotation Device(PFD) will be covered in the lesson plan.
Advance stage: Water survival and stroke proficiency
(Swimsafer Bronze, Silver and Gold Stage)
Depending on the stage, students will learn various swimming and survival strokes while coordinating breathing in deep water for distances of up to 400 meters. Further rescue, lifesaving, and general skills development will also be covered in the lesson plan.
Upon completion of the Swimsafer awards, students can opt to pursue the Lifesaving 1,2, 3 and Bronze Medallion Awards.
Why enroll your child to our swimming class?
Effective teaching system
Our in-house swimming lessons for kids adopt a coaching system that group students based on individual learning level. Newly enrolled students will enroll in our new or ongoing beginner classes.
We have also been consistently featured on popular parenting blogs such as HoneyKidsAsia and SassyMamaSG as one of the best swimming schools for providing swimming lessons for kids.
Swimsafer (MOE) syllabus
Not only will our coaches teach your child to swim confidently, but in the event that your child fulfills the criteria to participate in the Swimsafer award, we will also enroll him/her for the test.
Students will be learning essential skills such as safety and lifesaving knowledge which will be a beneficial lifelong skill. We are proud to announce that we achieved over 97% passing rate for selected students who participated in the Swimsafer tests from 2015 to 2023.
Lifesaving classes
Our lifesaving instructors provide the opportunity for our students who have completed the SwimSafer gold award to further their swim proficiency as lifesavers or attend swim meets. By joining our Elite Swimming Programme, students can opt to participate in our flagship lifesaving swimming classes. Students will be taught advanced competitive swimming techniques and participate in the Lifesaving 1, 2, 3, and bronze medallion examinations conducted by the Singapore Life Saving Society.
Attaining a bronze medallion award will enable our students to be a recognised and certified lifesaver in Singapore.
Convenience, affordable and flexible
With over 200 classes at Jurong East (The Chevrons), Jurong West, Jurong Lake Gardens, Bukit Batok, and Choa Chu Kang Swimming Complex. Our friendly coordinators will do their best to enroll your child in the schedule that matches your preferred choice.
Kindly refer to the schedule below for the full list of our classes’ schedules. From $25/lesson, you can enroll your child in group swimming lessons for kids. Lesson fees are collected on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. Also, you will be glad to know that we do not collect deposits or registration fees for our classes.
All new students enrolled in our in-house group swimming classes for kids are also entitled to a limited edition swimming cap and a backpack (U.P. $50) for FREE.
What if I would like to enroll my kids' swimming lessons at another pool or schedule?
Our coordinators will arrange a group or private class at your preferred venue and advise the schedule accordingly. With over 350 affiliated instructors and swim schools island-wide, we will do our best to match the most suitable class for your child at no extra cost.
You can enroll group or private swimming lesson for kids or yourself at your nearest public pools or your own condominium.
We do not collect any pre-payments for our matching service and fees will be paid directly to the coach.
Kids Swimming Lessons Information
Lesson Details
| Venue | The Chevrons | Address: 48 Boon Lay Way (Walking distance from Jurong East MRT) |
| Fees | $100 per month | INCLUSIVE of entry fees for students and parents |
| Class size | Minimum of 4 students to 1 coach | Beginners class: Maximum of 6 students to 1 coach Advanced class: Maximum of 8 students to 1 coach |
| Promotion | Free Swim Cap & Backpack ($50) | While stocks last & free gifts are only available for students joining our in-house classes. |
2. Isplash @ ActiveSG Swimming Complex
| Venues | Activesg Jurong West Activesg Jurong Lake | Activesg Bukit Batok Activesg Choa Chu kang |
| Fees | $100 per month | EXCLUSIVE of entry fees payable to Activesg |
| Class size | Minimum of 4 students to 1 coach | Beginners class: Maximum of 8 students to 1 coach Advanced class: Maximum of 10 students to 1 coach |
| Promotion | Free Swim Cap & Backpack ($50 | While stocks last & free gifts are only available for students joining our in-house classes. |
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 515pm/6pm/645pm/730pm |
| Thursday | 515pm/6pm/645pm/730pm |
| Friday | 430pm/515pm/6pm/645pm/730pm |
| Saturday | 9am/945am/12pm/1245pm/130pm/215pm/3pm/345pm/430pm/515pm |
| Sunday | 9am/945am/1030am/1115am/1245pm/130pm |
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 345pm/430pm/515pm/6pm |
| Thursday | 345pm/430pm/515pm/6pm/645pm/730pm |
| Friday | 3pm/345pm/430pm/515pm/6pm/645pm |
| Saturday | 815am/9am/945am/1030am/1115am/12pm/3pm/345pm/430pm/515pm/6pm |
| Sunday | 815am/9am/945am/1030am/1115am/1245pm/130pm/215pm/3pm/345pm/430pm/515pm/6pm |
Jurong Lake Gardens Swimming Complex
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 3pm/345pm/430pm/515pm/6pm |
| Saturday | 9am/945am/1030am/1115am |
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 815am/9am/945am/1030am/1115am/12pm/1245pm/130pm/215pm |
| Sunday | 9am/945am/1030am/1115am/12pm |
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday | 430pm/515pm/6pm/645pm/730pm |
| Saturday | 1245pm/130pm/215pm/3pm/345pm |
| Sunday | 1245pm/130pm/215pm |
Private Classes
| No. of Students in a class | Fees per student (Per month/4 lessons) |
|---|---|
| 1 Student | $320 |
| 2 Students | $180 |
| 3 Students | $140 |
| 4 Students | $120 |
Testimonials
When JH started in July last year, she knew nothing about swimming. In the next 6 months, she has progressed and is now able to swim with confidence. And most importantly, she is having a lot of fun and has made many friends.
All thanks to Coach Alfred! Last but not least, really appreciate your dedication to teach even during the festive periods! Kudos to you!
-Mdm Irene, Mum of Jin Hui (11 years old)
I would like to thank all coaches of Isplash for the patience and coaching for my boy, Evan. He has been very shy and even cried during the first lesson. Now, he enjoys swimming class and looks forward to every Sunday morning for his class.
Thank you, coaches, and keep up the great work!
-Mrs. Justina Quek, Mum of Evan (7 years old)
We would like to take this opportunity to thank coach Derek and Zhen Hao for their guidance and patience towards my three girls. My eldest girl has water phobia after a bad experience when she was younger. She is now able to swim confidently in the deep water and will be pursuing stage 5 swimsafer award this year.
My two other daughters also joined Coach Derek’s swimming class subsequently and are enjoying themselves very much! I and my wife have been recommending our friends to register their children for their swim classes. Thank you and happy teachers’ day to all Isplash Swim School’s coaches.
-Mr. Shiva, Father of Raysha (12 yeard old) , Thresha (10 years old) and Shayna (9 years old)
3 tips to ensure a smooth transition to our kids swimming lessons
It is common for your child to have a variety of emotions before his/her first swimming classes. They will feel nervous, excited and sometimes worried about their swimming lessons.
Our experienced and trained coaches will definitely be there to ensure a smooth transition for your child.
Here are also some tips to ensure fun and productive swim classes for your child.
1. Constantly provide encouragement
Parent's encouragement provides assurance for children, especially when they are trying a new activity. This is especially important for kids who display signs of low water confidence during the last time they visit a swimming pool.
2. Be punctual for every lesson
It is important to be punctual to ensure that your child does not miss out on the warming up and water confidence activity that will usually be conducted in the earlier components of the lesson.
If this is the first time your child is having a lesson in an ActiveSG pool, parents are required to create an account to get the free credits. You can also be earlier for the first lesson and approach the guest officer for assistance in the account opening.
3. Plan a trip to a family-friendly water park
Extra exposure to an aquatic environment helps to build water confidence for your children. Visiting an exciting adventure water park such as the Adventure Cove Waterpark brings extra excitement and bonding opportunities as a family.
Swimming Pools/Complexes in Singapore
We are able to match coaches and swimming schools who conduct kids swimming lessons at the following locations:
- Condominiums all over Singapore
- Public swimming pools
Swimming Pools in the West
Swimming Pools in the North
Swimming Pools in the North-east
***: Isplash Swim School's in-house kids swimming lessons
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