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- Learning to swim equips children with a life-saving skill that can protect them in aquatic environments.
  
  Our Learn to swim programme caters for a range of age groups, which ensures children are able to learn essential water safety skills at any age.
Babies and toddlers

Pre-schooler lessons

School age lessons

School holiday lessons

Mini squads lessons
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  Swimsmart teaches important safety skills to keep you safe in the water. Book lessons online today!
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  Summer pools are open!
  
  Soak up the sun and cool off this summer at our outdoor pools.
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  Pre-schoolers swim free
  
  All pre-schoolers can swim for free during school hours at any Christchurch Recreation and Sport pool.
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