Learn To Swim

Infants to Adults

Swimming Lessons for All Ages

Click on any of our swimming programs below for more information. Free trial available! We also offer squad training and adult swimming lessons.

Swimming LessonS

Swimming is an asset for life!

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The Swim Factory promotes swimming for lifelong health & aims to make learning to swim a positive and enjoyable experience.


Our learn to swim programs are focused on swimming safety and promotion of correct technique. Students develop social skills, self confidence and experience a sense of achievement while enjoying aquatic activities.


Our program is designed to cater all ages from 3 months to adult.

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    • A FREE trial lesson or assessment  
    • Almost 30 years’ experience teaching learn to swim classes to local kids  
    • Unlimited free practice swimming* 
    • Unlimited make-up lessons**  
    • Family owned and operated  
    • Indoor heated pools, all year round  
    • No enrolment fee  
    • Bonus enrolment bag  
    • Classes available on Sundays (Springfield only) 
    • A fun, stress-free environment for all  
    • Competent, qualified, highly experienced teachers, many of whom learned to swim at The Swim Factory themselves  
    • A wide range of lessons, to suit three-month-old babies through to adults 
    • A deck supervisor is always on-hand to answer your questions  
    • An incredible sense of family, legacy and loyalty, which has seen families return to the school, generation after generation  
    • The Swim Factory Way – our unique, skills-based learn to swim system almost 30 years in the making.

    * During general swimming times for enrolled swimmer and accompanying adult. Swimmers under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an in-water adult.  


    **For notified absences. Make up lessons can be scheduled within six weeks of the missed lesson.

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safety and experience

Qualified & Experienced Instructors

The Swim Factory Australia is certified by Swim Australia which recognises that we meet the industry standards as determined by the Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association Inc. for the teaching of swimming and water safety. 


Swim Australia is endorsed by Active Australia, Royal Life Saving Society, Australian Swimming Inc, AUSTSWIM and AUSSI Masters Swimming. 


  • Our qualifications

    In addition to this accreditation, all teachers are fully qualified. As a minimum, each teacher has:  

    • Teaching qualification/s (either Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, or Swim Australia Teacher (ASCTA))  
    • A current Blue Card (Working with Children check)  
    • Current CPR  
    • COVID-19 Infection Control Training  

    Many of our teachers also hold additional qualifications (Austswim or ASCTA) in specialist areas such as infant and preschool aquatics, stroke development, access and inclusion, and adult training.  


    The Swim Factory also routinely holds in-house training and development sessions to further each teacher’s knowledge base and provide refreshers, including an annual meeting, behaviour management, and level-specific training workshops.


    The Swim Factory also regularly reviews and updates lesson plans to ensure they are current and align with expected outcomes and maximise student swimming time and flow.

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SWIMMING LESSONS NEAR ME

Babies Aquatic Program

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Babies: 3 months to 2.5 years  


Class duration: 30 minutes (except Baby Splash) 

 

We will help your little one to discover the freedom and joy of movement through the water! 

 
At The Swim Factory, we welcome babies from just 3 months of age. Our specialised, dedicated baby program provides a structured introduction to the aquatic environment, with water awareness and safety developed through stimulation, movement, and song. 

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    Did you know that your baby exercises more muscles in the water than out, as they are less restricted by gravity and their ability to sit or stand? 


    In addition to the physical benefits of co-ordination and balance, babies benefit from the social and engaging environment. They just love our vibrant, colourful toys, teaching tools, and fun songs.  


    Parent in-water participation: All our baby aquatic classes are designed for parent and child in-water participation. We ask that the accompanying parent/guardian wear a t-shirt during the lesson. 


    Swimming tips for parents:  


    • Remember to wear a t-shirt to your lesson. 
    • Where possible, please avoid feeding your child during the hour prior to their lesson time. 
    • Talk to your teacher prior to the lesson if you have any questions or concerns. Our reception staff are also more than happy to assist you with all enquiries. 

    All new swimmers are offered a FREE trial lesson. Please request yours today!

  • Baby Splash: 3 months to 5 months

    Baby Splash: 3 months to 5 months 


    (8 per class) 


    Baby Splash helps babies to acclimatise to water and learn new skills while bonding with their parent. 


    Duration: 20 minutes 

  • Baby 1: 6 months to 12 months

    Baby 1: 6 months to 12 months 


    (6 per class) 


    Focusing on the natural grasp reflex, our aim is to teach children to independently pull up themselves up using an adult’s t-shirt or fingers for safety.


    Breath control and various skills are also introduced at this age.

  • Baby 2: 13 months to 20 months

    Baby 2: 13 months to 20 months 


    (6 per class) 


    This lesson incorporates positive reinforcement with aspects of further independence. Circuits are introduced in these lessons, enabling stimulation, movement, and laughter in the water. 


    At this stage, repetition is the key element to acquiring new skills. 

  • Baby 3: 21 months – 30 months

    Breath control is developed using submersions while reinforcing cues for safety. 


    A repetitive kicking action and learning to roll and float on their backs demonstrates gained independence. These infants are learning to be happy, confident little swimmers.

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Toddlers & Preschoolers: 2.5 to 3.5 years

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  • Stepping Stones: 2.5 years to 3 year

    Stepping Stones: 2.5 years to 3 years  (3 per class) 


    In this pupil/teacher class, toddlers learn to cope in the water, even when it's too deep to stand. They learn to follow instructions from a teacher and gain the confidence to move to the next stages of learning to swim. 

  • Tadpoles: 3 years to 3.5 years

    Tadpoles: 3 years to 3.5 years


    (4 per class) 


    In this level, swimmers learn further skills using a kickboard while developing correct body position and greater independence. 

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Learn to Swim: 3.5 years plus 

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Class duration: 30 minutes 


From the age of about three-and-a-half, our priority is to ensure every swimmer learns to swim in a safe, happy environment, which in turn assists in the development of each child. The Swim Factory also aims to produce happy swimmers with a solid technique. 

  

To achieve this goal, we have a progressive program created to build and develop skills to aid progression. 

  

In these lessons, focus is placed on body positioning, kicking action, arm pull actions, breathing and timing, to enable effective and efficient propulsion through the water. 

  

With gentle encouragement, new skills are learned, and confidence is built. Developing swimming skills takes time, patience, and perseverance … the results will come. 

  

At The Swim Factory Australia, we continually investigate new procedures and techniques and incorporate best practices into our swimming programs. 

 

All our teachers are fully trained and accredited with Austswim or ASTCA and hold a current Working with Children Blue Card and CPR qualifications. 

  

All new swimmers are offered a FREE trial lesson.


  • Level 1 Water Confidence | Buoyancy

    Level 1 Water Confidence | Buoyancy 


    (3 per class) 


    The aim at this level is to create water confidence through fun! Children are encouraged to progress at their own pace while learning fundamental elements of swimming and water safety.  

  • Level 2 Breathing | Big Arms | Freestyle | Backstroke

    Level 2 Breathing | Big Arms | Freestyle | Backstroke 


    (4 per class) 


    At this level we introduce swimmers to the elementary actions of freestyle and backstroke kick with a paramount focus on safety. Water safety skills are developed, and students are introduced to the freestyle breathing pattern.

  • Level 3 Coordinating Freestyle & Backstroke Skills | Butterfly Kick

    Level 3 Coordinating Freestyle & Backstroke Skills | Butterfly Kick 


    (4 per class) 


    At this level we concentrate on coordinating body position, kicking, breathing, and the arm movement. Students continue to develop water safety skills, and the butterfly kick action is introduced. 


    This lesson incorporates positive reinforcement with aspects of further independence. Circuits are introduced in these lessons, enabling stimulation, movement, and laughter in the water. 


    At this stage, repetition is the key element to acquiring new skills. 

  • Level 4 Independent Freestyle & Backstroke | Butterfly Kick | Breaststroke Kick

    Level 4 Independent Freestyle & Backstroke | Butterfly Kick | Breaststroke Kick 


    (4 per class) 


    Students in Level 4 are working towards complete independence in freestyle and backstroke. Correct kicking is an important focus as it leads to an efficient stroke. 


    Students further develop the butterfly kick action and are introduced to the breaststroke kick. 

  • Level 5 Improving Stroke Action | Butterfly | Breaststroke

    Level 5 Improving Stroke Action | Butterfly | Breaststroke 


    (6 per class) 


    Here, children work independent of their teacher, with an emphasis on continual and correct stroke action. Streamlining and focus is developed, with students introduced to both butterfly and breaststroke arm actions. 

  • Level 6 Quality Stroke and Kick Action | Breaststroke

    Level 6 Quality Stroke and Kick Action | Breaststroke 


    (6 per class) 


     In Level 6, students are introduced to multi-lap swimming and several technical drills. Each lesson will have a stroke focus to refine and improve skills, developing strength and endurance. Using the full-length of the pool, students are introduced to stroke turns, touch and tumble turns.

  • Level 7 Lap Swimming in All Four Strokes | Starts, Turns and Finishes

    Level 7 Lap Swimming in All Four Strokes | Starts, Turns and Finishes 


    (6 per class) 


    Students at this level can swim all strokes to a good standard and are becoming proficient in several technical drills and survival strokes. Strength and endurance with correct starts, turns and finishes are emphasised as students prepare for higher levels of swimming.  

SQUAD TRAINING NEAR ME

Squad

Class duration: 45 minutes 


By participating in a squad training program at The Swim Factory, students can progress to a higher standard of swimming. 

  

Sessions are 45 minutes in duration and aim to improve aspects such as endurance, sprinting, technique, use of pace clock, starts, turns, and finishes. Training schedules are created specifically at this level to ensure they can achieve the best possible results. 

  

They often become self-motivated while swimming with this group as they see the improvements in their swimming and the benefits to their health and fitness. They are also encouraged to swim on a regular basis with discounted rates available for the dedicated swimmers who attend two or more sessions per week. 


ADULT Swimming Lessons near me

Adult Swimming Lessons

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The Swim Factory offers specialised classes for all levels of adult swimmers. 

  

The program accommodates beginners, intermediate swimmers and those wishing to advance their technique and fitness. Whatever your level, we will be pleased to help progress your swimming in a relaxed, friendly environment.  

 

All new swimmers are offered a FREE trial lesson.

Swimming Lessons

Have a Question? Ask the Deck Supervisor

If you have a question relating to your child’s swimming lessons there is always someone on hand who can help. We know it’s difficult to speak to an instructor during or in between lessons. There never seems to be enough time. Due to this there is always a Deck Supervisor on hand to answer any questions relating to your child and their swimming lessons. If you have any questions relating to how your child is progressing, information about our syllabus, class availability or anything else relating to lessons, please speak to the Deck Supervisor who will be happy to help.