Aquatots – Little Swimmers, Big Discoveries!
Your child's first swimming adventures begin with you.
Aquatots is more than an introduction to swimming. It's an opportunity for parents and caregivers to discover the water alongside their little ones, building confidence, trust and essential early water safety skills together.
Through songs, play and gentle encouragement, our experienced instructors guide both you and your child, teaching you how to safely support, encourage and practise early swimming skills.
We understand that every little swimmer develops at their own pace. Some are eager to splash and explore, while others need a little more time and reassurance. Our approach celebrates those differences, creating positive experiences without pressure.
Because when parents feel confident in the water, they can help their little swimmers grow in confidence too!
| Lesson length | 25 Minutes |
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| Class size | 6 children maximum |
| Price | $18 per lesson |
| Available at | Huia Pool + Fitness |
Growing Confidence, Developing Skills
Our youngest swimmers progress through Shrimp, Sea Monkey and Tadpole based on age.
From approximately two years, children progress through Guppy, Frog and Goldfish according to their water confidence and developing skills.
Our instructors continue to guide and support parents throughout their child's swimming journey, recognising that everyone learns at their own pace.
Shrimp - Hake (4-10 months)
First splashes, first smiles! Your baby's swimming journey begins with gentle introductions to the water through songs, play and supported movement. Our instructors guide parents and caregivers in safely holding and supporting their baby while exploring early floating, kicking and water confidence skills, creating positive experiences together.
Sea Monkey - Makimaki Moana (10-18 months)
Growing curiosity, growing confidence! As your little one becomes more curious and active, swimming lessons offer exciting opportunities to explore and discover new skills. Through songs, play and supported activities, our instructors guide parents in encouraging floating, kicking, paddling and movement through the water, helping children build confidence at their own pace.
Tadpole - Moko (18-24 months)
Little explorers making big discoveries! As toddlers become more active and curious, swimming lessons offer opportunities to explore new skills and build confidence. Through playful activities and familiar routines, our instructors guide parents in supporting their child's floating, kicking, paddling and movement through the water, encouraging greater participation and growing independence while keeping learning fun and positive.
Guppy - Guppy (2-3.5 years)
Growing confidence, developing skills! Guppy builds on your little swimmer's early water experiences, with a greater focus on developing confidence and practical water safety skills. With parents and caregivers actively supporting their children in the water, our instructors use playful activities to strengthen floating, kicking, paddling and water movement skills, encouraging each child to progress at their own pace.
Frog - Poraka (2-3.5 years)
Little swimmers, bigger challenges! Frog builds on the skills developed in Guppy, encouraging children to become more confident and independent in the water. Through playful activities, children develop greater independence in floating, kicking, paddling and underwater skills while strengthening their water safety awareness. Our instructors continue guiding parents in supporting their child's progress, encouraging new challenges and celebrating every achievement along the way.
Goldfish - Taraihu (2-3.5 years)
Little swimmers, growing independence! Goldfish builds on the skills developed in Frog, encouraging children to become more confident and independent in the water. Through fun, engaging activities, children strengthen their floating, kicking, paddling and early swimming skills while developing greater water safety awareness. Our instructors continue guiding parents in supporting their child's progress, helping prepare little swimmers for the transition to Preschool lessons, where additional reassurance and support are always available when needed.
