Swim Programmes

Our Swimming Programmes

From a baby's first safe float to a teenager's competitive butterfly stroke — expert instruction at our branches across South Africa and Namibia.

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6–24 Months

Self-Rescue for Babies

One-on-one Amphibies lessons help babies practise rolling and back-floating at their own pace. Progress varies: lessons do not make a child drown-proof or replace active adult supervision and secure pool barriers.

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2–12 Years

Learn-to-Swim

A three-phase progressive journey from first splashes to competitive readiness, with a strict maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 3 children. Children advance through Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced levels at their own pace under qualified supervision.

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6–16 Years

Stroke Correction

The natural next step after Learn-to-Swim. Focused on biomechanical precision across all four competitive strokes, race-specific interval training, and gala preparation — helping good swimmers become great competitors.

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8–16 Years

Competitive Development

High-performance coaching bridging Learn-to-Swim Advanced and elite club training. Race-pace conditioning, advanced starts and turns, biomechanical analysis, and mental preparation for school galas and inter-schools competition.

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18+ Years

Adult Swimming

Fully private, 1-on-1 sessions with your instructor in the water alongside you. Two tracks available: Beginner (overcoming fear and learning basics) and Intermediate/Advanced (stroke efficiency, endurance, and triathlon preparation).

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Any Age

Special Needs — KA-CARE

KA-CARE offers one-on-one inclusive swimming education tailored to individual support needs. Personalised attention, enjoyable learning and water confidence are central. Discuss suitability and available support with your branch; this is not a clinical therapy service.

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Adults

Water Aerobics

An instructor-led adult group fitness programme using the resistance of water for a low-impact workout. Cardio, strength and flexibility routines can be adapted to fitness levels. Seek healthcare advice before exercising after injury or surgery; classes are not clinical rehabilitation.

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Real Classes · Real Children

Across every programme

Kiddies Aqua instructor gently guiding a baby through a back-float exercise

Smiling young child holding a pool noodle during a Kiddies Aqua class

Kiddies Aqua instructor coaching a young swimmer on stroke technique

Confident young swimmer beaming during a Kiddies Aqua pool session

More Than Lessons

We celebrate every swimmer's progress

Learning to swim with Kiddies Aqua comes with milestones worth celebrating — rewards that keep children motivated all year round.

Two Holiday Camps

Two action-packed Five-Day Holiday Camps every year — intensive, fun, and confidence-building.

Collectible Designer Medals

Earned at skill milestones and refreshed with a fresh design each year, so they become true collector's items.

Amphibies Gold Coin

Qualifying babies who complete the self-rescue method receive an Amphibies Babies Africa gold-mounted coin.

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Find the Right Level for Your Child

Take our quick Level Finder quiz for a personalised recommendation, or book a free assessment lesson where our instructors will evaluate your child.

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