Classes and Levels
Find the right level for your child
We’re here to support every step of your child’s swimming journey. Whether they’re just starting out or building on existing skills, our Swim School offers structured, supportive classes tailored to each stage of development.
As a Swim School member you’ll also enjoy exclusive benefits:
- Unlimited pool access during the term of enrolment,
- Discounts when you enrol 3 or more kids,
- 15% off retail products and hot drinks at Liquid Café, and
- Priority rebooking each term.
Explore the levels below to see where your child fits best and what they'll learn along the way!
Pipi
- Price: $40
- Length: 4 weeks
- Time: 20 minutes
- Min: 3 students, Max: 6
A gentle introduction to the water for babies ages 3 - 6 months. Held during the last four weeks of the term, this class helps parents build confidence in the water with their little one while gaining insight into the Swim School programme.
Kina/Sea Urchin
- Price $130
- Length: 10 weeks
- Min: 3 students, Max: 6
For babies ages 6 - 24 months, this parent-supported class focuses on getting comfortable in the water and learning early water survival skills in a fun, relaxed environment.
Kuku/Mussel
- Price: $140
- Length: 10 weeks
- Time: 30 minutes
- Min: 2 students, Max: 6
Introducing a new level for younger tamariki aged 2.5-3 years who aren’t quite ready to swim independently yet.
Parents stay in the water but step back as children build confidence and independence in a safe and supported learning environment.
Pāua/Abalone
- Price: $130
- Length: 10 weeks
- Min: 3 students, Max: 6
With parents still in the water, this class builds water confidence while introducing important skills like blowing bubbles from the mouth and nose, and basic kicking. The final lesson offers a gentle transition into the Oyster and Squid classes.
Tio Para/Oyster
- Price: $140
- Min: 2 students, Max: 4
For semi-confident swimmers who can blow bubbles and submerge. Parents are no longer required in the water. This class focuses on breath control and underwater confidence.
Wheke/Squid
- Price: $140
- Min: 2 students, Max: 4
For confident swimmers who can submerge easily. This class introduces unassisted floating on front and back, safe entry, and essential survival skills like banana rolls.
Kōura/Crayfish
- Price: $150
- Min: 3 students, Max: 5
Children who can float confidently begin learning strong, effective kicking. Introduction to front crawl and backstroke, along with underwater push-offs from the wall.
Hoiho/Yellow-eyed Penguin
- Price: $150
- Min: 3 students, Max: 6
This class focuses on strengthening front crawl and backstroke ability. We introduce breathing techniques, sitting dives and refine backstroke kicks.
Kekeno/Seal
- Price: $150
- Min: 3 students, Max: 6
Lessons take place in the main pool, where children adapt to deeper water and increased pressure through fun activities. The focus remains on correcting technique and learning how to do breaststroke arms, and the safety aspect of treading water.
Whakahao/Sea Lion
- Price: $150
- Min: 3 students, Max: 7
Builds on technique with a focus on standing dives and tumble turns. Ideal for children ready to refine their strokes and improve water confidence.
Ahaoho/Dolphin
- Price: $160
- Min: 3 students, Max: 7
- 45-minute class
Introduces butterfly arms, racing starts, and builds endurance through longer swings. Includes a lifejacket safety session in the final lesson of the term.
Mangō/Shark
- Price: $170
- Min: 3 students, Max: 7
- 1-hour class
A pre-club level class focused on developing speed, endurance, and stroke refinement across all disciplines. Ideal for swimmers preparing for Level 1 club swimming.
Adult Class
- Price $180
- Min: 2 students, Max: 6
Designed for adults learning to swim or wanting to improve their technique and water confidence. Supportive, structured sessions for all ability levels.
Whai/Stingray
1:1 (20 min, 5 lessons): $160
1:1 (30 min, 5 lessons): $180
A specialised programme for children with physical disabilities. Our instructors are trained through AUSTswim in order to help your child feel and be safe in the water.
Lessons are available in the learners' pool with the instructor in the water, as well as in the main pool with instructors poolside. Once confident, there is the option to progress into Splash Palace’s ILT-funded Learn to Swim programme.
Classes are on Thursdays 6-7pm with either 20 or 30 minute lessons. Other private lesson spaces are available.
Private lesson
- 5 x 20 min: $160
- 10 x 20 min: $320
- 5 x 30 min: $180
- 10 x 30 min: $360
Private 1:1 lessons are tailored to your individual goals. Great for building confidence, fine-tuning technique, or progressions at your own pace.
We are offering private lessons every Friday for Term 2 and 3 in 2026. Please state the number and duration of lessons you’d like when you enrol.
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