Bray Children’s Swim Lessons

“Learn. Play. Swim your way.”

Children’s Lessons Level 1 - level 5

Our children’s swim lessons are designed for children aged 4 years and up, catering for all abilities from beginners to advanced swimmers. We follow a progressive, structured syllabus with clearly defined levels to support each child’s development at their own pace.

Lessons are delivered by our fully qualified and experienced instructors in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Small group classes allow instructors to give individual attention, helping children build confidence, develop essential swimming skills, and gain a strong understanding of the water.

Classes run in 8-week terms with a range of days and times available, including Monday–Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Children are assessed and placed into one of five levels (Levels 1–5), suitable for ages 4–12 years.

Please note: children must be 4 years old on the first day of term and we strongly recommend that they have already started school before joining, as this supports positive participation in a group lesson environment.

CHILDREN LESSONS INFORMATION

  • MID WEEK DAYS

    Monday- Thursday:

    3.20pm or 4.10pm

    (each lesson is 40mins)

  • WEEKEND TIMES

    Saturday:

    8.30am, 9.25am, 10.20am ,11.15am, 12.10pm (each lesson is 40mins)

  • SWIM LESSONS COST

    Price per 8 week Term

    €104.00

  • LESSONS AGE

    Four Years-12 Years

    (swimmers must be four years on the date of the new term starting)

HOW TO JOIN

Booking your child’s swim lessons is easy! Simply click the link below to view our enrolment dates and how to book online. (please note spaces are limited each term and sell out in seconds)

BOOK HERE

Children Lessons Level Criteria

  • Level 1 criteria is what they will hope to achieve by the end of their award
    • Put Face in the water confidently.
    • Be comfortable with water showered from overhead.
    • Float on front unaided demonstrating kicks.
    • Float on back demonstration kicks
    o Flotation aid may be used.
    • Introduction to arm technique
    • Safe entry into the shallow end of the pool
    • Able to follow teacher’s instructions.
    • Exit the water Safely.
    • We do not use armbands in this level.

  • This is not a level for complete beginners and is our second level in our swim school which takes place in the shallow end.
    • Push, Glide & Kick 5 metres with a safe recovery

    Front crawl arm stroke
    o Horizontal position & face in the water
    • Push, Glide & Kick 5 metres on back aided with safe recovery.

    Back crawl arm stroke
    • Move sideways 5 metres away from the wall.
    o Feet may be on or off the floor.
    • Move from a flat floating position on the back.
    o Return to standing.
    • Safe entry into the deep end of the pool
    • Tread water for 5 seconds

  • Swim 10 metres Front crawl unaided with safe recovery
    o Horizontal position & face in the water
    o Attempting To breathe to Side.
    • Swim 10 metres back-Crawl unaided with safe recovery
    • Move sideways 10 metres away from the wall.
    • Attempt Breaststroke leg kick (Aid may be used)
    • Pick up an item from the bottom of the pool (Surface Dive)
    • Safe entry into the deep end of the pool
    • Tread water for 10 seconds in the deep end
    • Exit the water safely.

  • ‍ ‍Swim 15 metres Front crawl unaided with safe recovery

    • Horizontal position & face in the water

    • Demonstrating correct breathing technique

    • Swim 15 metres back-crawl unaided with safe recovery

    • Alternating arm actions

    • Swim 15 metres Breaststroke using symmetrical leg kicks

    • Pick up an item from the bottom of the pool (Surface Dive)

    • Demonstrate a dive from the pool edge

    • Tread water in the deep end comfortably

    • Exit the water safely

  • Swim 20 metres Front crawl with good technique

    Horizontal position & face in the water

    Demonstrating correct breathing technique

    Swim 25 metres back-crawl with good technique

    Alternating arm actions

    Swim 25 metres Breaststroke

    Symmetrical leg kicks & arm action

    Pick up an item from the bottom of the pool

    Demonstrate Butterfly Kicks

    Demonstrate a dive from the pool edge

    Tread water in the deep end comfortably

  • Swim with Proficient technique without a break:

    50 metres Front-crawl

    50 metres Back-crawl

    50 metres Breaststroke

    Swim 25 metres Butterfly

    Symmetrical leg kicks & arm action

    Demonstrate Tumble Turns

    Demonstrate a dive from the pool edge

    Demonstrate survival breaststroke & side stroke

    Maintain a good fitness level during the swim session

  • Please view our level layout here