Babies and Toddlers
At Trafford, we believe in starting things early. You can come and enjoy a swimming class with us from age just 4 months. We operate completely to the ASA's National Plan, offering Swim a Song, Adult and Child and Duckling classes.
To find out which one is suitable for you and your child, please read below.
Swim a Song
Swim a Song is an alternative, fun, innovative and effective programme for introducing adults with babies or very young children to the exciting world of aquatics. This programme is suitable for children aged from 4 to 36 months.
The main concept of Swim a Song is to teach children how to swim through "song and rhyme" within a fun adult and child swimming session. The music is provided; the words and actions can be found on the song cards and the session will be lead by a fully qualified teacher who will also show you the correct handling and supporting position for your child in the water.
There are 3 stages to Swim a Song:
- 4 to10 months - Introducing young children to water
- 11 to 18 months - Confidence and Independence
- 19 to 30 months - Developing movement and water skills.
SWIM A SONG - Sale Leisure Centre Tuesday morning, Altrincham Leisure Centre Thursday morning and COMING SOON to Stretford Leisure Centre!!!
Adult and Child
Our adult and child classes run in all the centres at various times throughout the week. They are specifically designed for children aged 2 1/2 - 3 years old who have gained basic skills in the water but need to develop confidence to be able to swim independantly - with mum and dad only there for support if needed!
Duckling Classes
Our Duckling pre-school lessons are the Foundation stage to our Begin Well lessons. In keeping with the ASA's National Plan, the natural progression from Swim a Song and Adult and Child, is into our Duckling classes. This is a targeted programme for developing early-years water confidence and independence. The emphasis in these lessons is to introduce very basic motor skills in the water through games and fun.
To book a Duckling class, e-mail us or contat your nearest centre.
Baby Splash sessions
Each of Trafford's 5 swimming pools has specific 'drop in' sessions for families with babies and young children. They are a perfect way for parents to introduce children to the water in a controlled, safe and fun environment. All of our sessions are staffed by a qualified ASA Level 2 swimming teacher who can give you tips and guidance on how best to help your baby learn to love the water!
We provide a nice, clean and safe swimming pool as well as loads of fun toys, floats and equipment for you to use......and the rest is up to you!
For information on when Baby Splash sessions are at your nearest centre, please see the pool timetables.
