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Learn to Swim
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Swimsmart teaches important safety skills to keep you safe in the water.
The Swimsmart Learn to Swim programme is accredited as a Platinum Swim School by Swimming New Zealand.
We offer a range of classes for all ages and abilities, all delivered by qualified instructors.
Adult swimming classes are free for Pool and Gym & Pool members.
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Term lessons
Swimsmart membership offers swimming lessons and unlimited access to our indoor and outdoor pools during the school term.
With flexible payment options and experienced instructors, Swimsmart helps your child be confident and safe in and around the water.
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- Memberships are assigned per child. Each child in your family needs to have their own membership.
- Swimsmart school holiday programmes are not included in the membership but can be purchased in addition to your membership.
- When joining Swimsmart you will be asked a series of questions to ensure your child is put in the right level of class. If you would like this assessment reconsidered, you can book an in-water assessment online or with our Customer Experience staff.
- If you have previously had swimming lessons with Swimsmart, your child will be enrolled into the level they were previously assessed at unless you book an in-water assessment online or with our Customer Experience staff.
- A swim assessment is not required for Caregiver and Child lessons or Pre-schooler lessons.
- Grading will occur on an ongoing basis so your child progresses through levels as soon as they are ready.
- Step by step information on how to make a Swimsmart booking can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page
- If you have any questions, please speak to our Customer Experience team.
Swimsmart lessons run during the school term.
Term 1 2025Lessons - Monday 27 January to Sunday 13 April 2025
Bookings open - Monday 16 December 2024
Bookings close - Sunday 9 March 2025Term 2 2025
Lessons - Monday 28 April to Sunday 29 June 2025
Bookings open - Monday 14 April 2025
Bookings close - Sunday 25 May 2025Term 3 2025
Lessons - Monday 14 July to Sunday 21 September 2025
Bookings open - Monday 30 June 2025
Bookings close - Sunday 17 August 2025Term 4 2025
Lessons - Monday 6 October to Sunday 21 December 2025
Bookings open - Monday 22 September 2025
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PriceBabies and toddlers - parent and child lessons *$10.80 per weekPreschooler *$13.80 per weekChild *$13.80 per weekAccelerate lesson *$18.30 per lesson
* A 25% discount is available for Community Services Card, Hāpai Access and KiwiAble Leisure cardholders.
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Individual lessons
No matter if you’re a beginner wanting to learn the basics or an advanced swimmer wanting to tick off some goals, individual classes provide you with a qualified instructor in a comforting and supportive environment that can be a great way to help you achieve what you are wanting to get out of swimming.
You can book into individual classes online and availability is limited. Please contact us at swimsmart@ccc.govt.nz or call 03 377 7690 to find out more.
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PriceIndividual lesson *$27.00 per week for 15-minute sessions
* A 25% discount is available for Community Services Card, Hāpai Access and KiwiAble Leisure cardholders.
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Water Skills for Life accredited programme provider
Water Skills for Life is the national standard for aquatic education in New Zealand primary schools. It gives children the skills and knowledge they need to assess risks and make smart decisions around water.
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Keep our pools safe
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the pools and have a safe and enjoyable experience.
It’s important that caregivers take extra care when accompanying a child to the pool.
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Supervision of children in the pool
- Children under five years old must be within arm’s reach and under constant supervision by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older in the pool at all times, who is wearing an orange wristband.
- Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be wearing a purple wristband and actively supervised by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older, who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
- Children aged 8 to 11 years (inclusive) must have a responsible caregiver 16 years or older on site unless they are in a supervised programme, such as swimming lessons. If they are swimming before or after their programme, their caregiver must be onsite.
Maximum adult to child ratiosHow many children can you bring to our pools?
- One adult to two children under 5 years old
- One adult to one child under 5 and two 5-7 year olds
- One adult to four 5-7 year olds
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