Lessons

Lessons available

Finding the right swimming lesson is about more than age or ability. It's about finding the right environment to learn.

At Swim City, we recognise that every swimmer brings different experiences, abilities and levels of confidence to the water.

Our instructors take the time to understand individual needs, adapting their teaching approach to help swimmers feel comfortable, supported and ready to learn.

For some children, this may mean having a parent alongside them in the water. For others, it might mean a gradual introduction through play, additional encouragement or simply a little more time.

We don't expect every swimmer to learn in the same way. We help them find the way that works for them.

Proud to be Autism Swim Approved

Our Autism Swim certification reflects our commitment to creating a more inclusive swimming environment.

Through specialised training, our instructors have developed practical strategies to support autistic and neurodivergent swimmers, recognising individual learning styles, building trust and encouraging positive experiences in the water.

Our goal is simple: to help every swimmer feel supported, valued and confident as they develop essential swimming and water safety skills.

Location	Days	Level
Huia Pool	7 days	All levels
Stokes Valley Pool	Thursdays	School age
Te Ngaengae	Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday morning	School age and Preschool

Aquatots

Ages 4 months - 3.5 years. Aquatots swimming lessons help babies and toddlers learn water confidence and safety in a fun environment.

Preschool

Preschool swimming lessons help young children learn water confidence and safety skills in a fun environment, building strong foundations for confident swimming.

School age

School age swimming lessons help children learn water confidence and safety skills in a fun environment, building strong foundations for confident swimming.

Skill development

Skill Development lessons are for children who are confident swimmers, looking to develop their swimming skills.

Adults

If you haven't swum before or you're looking to develop your swimming technique, our adult lessons are ideal for you.

Testimonials

We are moving to Christchurch in January and will continue with his swimming lessons down there. We have loved doing lessons with Swim City, they are excellent, and our son has become a confident and increasingly skilled swimmer for his age. Your approach is really excellent.

- Gina

We have been taking our son to swimming lessons in the Turtle program for the past two terms. I wanted to let you know that the instructors have been wonderful! My sons confindence is definitely building. We are very grateful. Please pass on to the instructors - they are great and to keep up the good work!

- Aimee

As a pensioner adult learner, I was very self-conscious and nervous at the beginning but after a few minutes with my instructor I found I could participate easily and over the next few weeks I progressed well. I offer my appreciation of the instructor’s firm, thorough yet kind teaching.

- Sandra

Our daughter was struggling with feelings of anxiety and often felt nervous and upset around her lessons. Your instructor noticed, talked to, and supported her, telling her about her own learning challenges. Our daughter felt comfortable to continue and showed improvement. We thank you for your kindness.

- Tom and Paula

Our instructor is top notch approaching his lessons with patience, very clear explanations, and demonstrations. He gives each child individual tips specific to the child to help them improve. Thank you for your quality lessons.

- Edna

Our son is a determined, stubborn, capable, temperamental, hilarious 4yo who is not the easiest to get to try things. Your instructor’s patience, encouragement, and respect for our son's works (including no) and self-imposed boundaries has seen our son develop confidence in the water. Your instructor just seems to get 3 and 4yo and the things that matter to them.

- Michelle

Our son is a very good swimmer, thanks to all the brilliant teaching. This is the end of a long association with Swim City for our family and we are very grateful for everything you have done for us. Three children and Mum (from the side of the pool) have had 11 years of lessons, which have done an incredible job of building water confidence and skills for all of us.

- Eleanor