Welcome to the Swim & Survival Academy
The Learn to Swin and Survival Professionals
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Welcome to the Swim & Survival Academy, the trusted professionals in learning to swim and survival programs. Our comprehensive program caters to swimmers of all ages, from babies to adults. Backed by groundbreaking research from Griffith University, we know that children who learn to swim demonstrate advanced cognitive and physical abilities. Dive into our Tiny Tackers program, designed for babies aged six months to three years, where they can develop social, coordination, and physical skills while building a love for water safety. For preschoolers, our Kinder Kids Learn to Swim program offers fun-filled swim classes that focus on developing swimming and survival skills through games, toys, and activities. Aspiring Olympians can join our Squad Program, where they will receive industry-leading training in all four swimming strokes and fitness development. We also offer a specialized School Program to ensure that all children receive quality aquatic education. With our Learn to Swim program for school-age children and above, your child will master essential swimming skills and gain the confidence to handle any water situation. Book a FREE Assessment today and let us guide your child’s swimming journey. Choose Swim & Survival Academy for a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Contact us now.
OUR PROGRAMS
Being trusted with the job of teaching children to swim and survive is something we take very seriously. A child’s safety is too precious to take shortcuts with. We offer a comprehensive program that caters to swimmers from babies through to adults.
Children who learn to swim demonstrate more advanced cognitive and physical abilities than other children, according to groundbreaking research led by Griffith University.
BOOK YOUR ASSESSMENT
Book your FREE Assessment today!!
We will have a one to one session with your child to work out exactly where they are suited. This link will get you straight into our system today.
KINDER KIDS - LEARN TO SWIM
Learn to Swim – Preschoolers.
Time flies when you’re having fun, and so do swim classes. Our Kinder Kids Learn to Swim program runs every weekday in our morning swim sessions. With this age group, we focus on using games, toys and activities to help preschoolers learn swimming and survival skills while having an awesome time. Our kinder program is proof that learning can be easy and fun, and ensures your children develop a future love of the water.
SQUAD PROGRAM
Every future Olympian has to start somewhere – why not in Ballarat?
At our swim school, our Squad Program is industry-leading and focused on building swimming skills across all four strokes as well as developing fitness. Discover the fun of being part of a team, learning about sportsmanship as you develop the expertise to aim high.
TINY TACKERS
Learn to Swim – Babies from six months to around three years.
It is never too early to teach your children to respect water, and enjoy it. Bond with your baby while developing their social, coordination and physical skills and lay the foundations for a lifetime of fun and safety in the water.
School aged - LEARN TO SWIM
Learn to Swim – School age and above.
Matched to your child’s needs and abilities, the Learn to Swim program will soon have your child swimming freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke as well as learning dive starts and turns. Most importantly, they’ll learn the survival skills they need to keep their head above water in any situation.
SCHOOL PROGRAM
One of the most important classes children will ever take while at school is their swimming lessons.
Our schools program is designed to work in with busy schools needs and time schedules. We have flexible options to ensure all our schools are given quality aquatic education at a price and time to suit. Our coordinators and supervisors ensure a hassle free learn to swim program.
FREE Information Session
For Parents with Babies – Aged 3 months to 12 months
Check out our complimentry new parent info sessions
How do we track progression?
At SSA, we use a certificate progression tracking system for all of our students. Each student receives a certificate for every level they complete.
What if I am just starting out?
If you are just starting out your swimming journey with us, you will recieve a Progress Booklet to house all of your upcoming certificates your child will achieve. If you happen to loose your booklet, a replacement booklet can be purchased from the reception desk on arrival to your next lesson.
What if i forget to pickup a certificate?
If you happen to forget to pickup a certificate, our wonderful staff will be able to reprint your certificate and have it ready for pickup up at the conclusion your next lesson
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Let us hear your valuable feedback and share your thoughts and experiences below
Testimonials
We are thankful for the friendly and welcoming staff at SSA
Hi Guys,
I wanted to put my thanks in writing in the hope that this person can be formally recognized for her amazing work!
My son has been under the very capable guidance of Stepheney this term and his development has come along in leaps and bounds. He came to Swim Survival Academy with a huge fear of the water, so for us, we were happy just to get him in the pool each week.
Stepheney was able to quickly establish his limitations and gently encourage him to push his boundaries each week. She understands his strong-willed nature and is fantastic at ‘negotiating’ with him to always get him practising a skill.
He loves to attend swimming lessons now and is very proud of his achievements each week- no matter how small they may seem!
We are thankful for the friendly and welcoming staff at SSA who are so patient and caring toward our kids.
Please forward our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Stepheney.
Unfortunately, due to work commitments, we have had to change lesson times and as a result instructors, but we know that the confidence and trust Stepheney built with Connor will make his transition to a new group much easier!
Thanks and see you all next term.
Lauren – Connor’s mum
From shy to confident!
Jack had not been to swimming lessons in a long time, which he had done at another facility. It was very important to us that he got back into swimming and decided on Swim & Survival. Jack is a very shy boy and has had a few learning difficulties. I want to say a big thank you to his instructor Liv. Jack loves his swimming lessons and is very excited to go every Saturday. Liv is kind, compassionate, and patient with Jack, which has allowed him to grow and become confident in the pool. Every week he improves and usually, I’m on the sideline with a tear in my eye. He works so hard, is very focused and always enjoys his time. It is people like Liv who should be rewarded and praised for making a difference to this little (or maybe not so little 😄) boy’s life. I am so glad she is going to be his instructor in the next level. Thank you
H Rowe
Fun but firm – A great learning environment!
Hayley had a make-up lesson with Lach today, and I was thoroughly impressed with how engaged he was when teaching! He didn’t let her muck around, yet kept the lesson fun. He stopped her every time when she wasn’t doing the proper technique and took the time to show her each time. Hayley absolutely loved his class!
M Golding
Frequently Asked Questions...
Why Choose Us?
- At Swim and Survival Academy, everyone at our swim school is passionate about swimming. We take children’s safety seriously and offer a range of programs for any level – babies right through to adults.
- Our swim school is selective. We don’t employ everyone who walks through the door! We select talented people and provide in-house training to turn them into extraordinary swimming teachers.
- We work out the details. With a carefully-planned program and top customer service, we’re with you and your family every step of the way.
How many children are in classes?
- Tiny Tackers classes, where parents attend with their children, have a maximum of six students. This gives plenty of opportunity to meet other tackers, while the teacher can work one-on-one with the littlies.
- Learn to Swim classes have a maximum of four swimmers in beginner classes and a maximum of five in more advanced classes.
When can I start my child swimming?
- From six months onwards. At this age, lessons are about water familiarization and basic survival skills. As children have come from a water environment, starting early in a water environment is a natural feeling for babies.
- We offer New Parent sessions for Parent groups who would like to learn what they can do in the bath at home until they are ready to begin formal lessons. This is a free 30 minute session in the pool with one of our qualified teachers for our little ones from 4-6months of age. It includes a free cuppa and discussion afterwards to answer all your questions.
- The sooner you start, the sooner your child learns water safety.
How long will my child need to do lessons for?
- To ensure they’ve got strong enough survival skills, we recommend children all attain a minimum level of Junior Squad, where they are able to swim 1km freestyle non-stop.
At this level, your child will have experience treading water, swimming long distances fully clothed, and will have learnt basic CPR.
What is the pool temperature?
- At Swim and Survival Academy, everyone at our swim school is Being comfortable is important. Not just because Ballarat can be a cold place sometimes, but because being too cold means kids will struggle to concentrate – so we run all three of our pools at 32°C.
Our pool deck and change rooms are also heated in the winter months to 25 degrees. Comfortable children learn quickly when they are not distracted by the cold.
How big are the pools?
- We’ve got three pool systems – a 10x12m for our Learn to Swim program, a 6x2m deep water pool for our survival skills training and a three-lane 25m pool with starting blocks for our higher-level swimmers and squad athletes.