Swim school with a difference
Based on 35 years of experience teaching babies swimming lessons, witnessing hundreds of infants becoming aquatic explorers, our Perth-based instructors are delighted to offer a holistic program that not only teaches great aquatic skills but supports all aspects of a baby’s wellbeing and development.
Baby & Parent Classes (From 10wks)
Babies and infants are born with the potential to be naturally free in the water. When allowed to explore this potential in a warm, consistent and supportive environment of parent, teacher and child, they are encouraged to feel confident.
We teach tangible aquatic skills that lead to early confident swimming, by utilising games and playfulness.
Through active and joyful participation, babies develop skills that enable significant independence, empowering them to move in the water with ease and grace so they can explore three-dimensional weightlessness in their liquid playground.
Through games we stimulate and support the development of motor skills, muscle strength, intellect, language and sociability.
Our aquatic program for babies is designed not only to liberate them in the water but also to:
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Contribute to a healthy parent-baby bond
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Improve all aspects of physical skills such as strength, flexibility, resilience, stamina, endurance, and kinaesthetic coordination.
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Strengthen the baby’s cardiovascular functioning (lungs and heart)
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Encourage confidence
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Support the development of early language skills
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Help sleeping patterns by teaching babies how to relax
Our teaching philosophy...
"Teaching is not filling a container, but burning the flame” | William b. Yeats
Our style of teaching is based on a balance between freedom and a structural framework, between stimulation and relaxation.
With a strong teaching background in mindfulness, each student’s natural needs of being listened to and being understood, are met. This means that parents learn and are being encouraged to pay attention to the nonverbal signals babies and toddlers use to communicate and to respond to those at the time they appear with calmness and confidence. We want to strengthen the connection and bond between caregiver and child.
Aquanat's teaching philosophy and methods is inspired by a few psycho-educational doctrines among which are Halliwick method, Alexander technique, Tai chi, Feldenkrais, Montessori, Aquatic Bodywork, and others.
We are highly trained to continuously track and respond to each child’s unique displayed curiosity and harness this to empower learning.
Our teachers aim to:
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Maintain attention and focus
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Monitor emotions and behaviour according to the situation
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Understand students’ different perspective and offer empathy
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Maintain flexibility that changes behaviour when needed (for example: trying a new approach when the learning strategy does not work)
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Teaching young students to delay impulses that are inappropriate or unsafe in the water
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Understand social cues, such as: body language and vocal tone.
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Teach students and caregivers how the Autonomic Nervous System functions and consciously use somatic techniques to induce a relaxed learning environment.
Keeping our groups small (6 participants per instructor) and running only 1 class at a time in the pool, helps to maintain attentive and fully present instruction throughout the lesson.
These classes are continuous and progressive, allowing you to join at any point.
Babies / Toddlers & Parents Swim
From around 10wks - 4yrs
Maximum 6 per group
30min | $290 per 10 week Term
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Just speak to us about your circumstances when wanting to enrol.
Contact us | info@aquanat.com.au | 08 9496 1622
It's essential that everyone learns to swim, and the best time to take classes is when your baby is still young - from infant to toddler age.
Taking part with your baby in swimming lessons is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your bond with them, as well as have social interactions with fellow parents and babies of the same age group. Though not a must, both parents or caregivers are welcome to participate with their child.
Aquanat's baby-parent swim classes involve fun games and activities that encourage the little ones' curiosity, confidence, and joy in water,
while teaching them practical and important aquatic skills that are also beneficial to their safety around water. Submersion is encouraged early on with the supervision and direction of experienced instructors; this of course depends on each child's readiness and unique pace. The teacher provides individually tailored instruction and feedback to the parents on how to best engage and be with their child in the water in order to promote their learning and confidence.
To book swimming lessons or classes at the Mosman Park or Alfred Cove pool, call us on (08) 9496 1622 | text us on 0439 925 952 (WhatsApp available), or email us info@aquanat.com.au
Lexi
"We absolutely LOVE our swimming lessons with Aquanat!! Anat’s lessons break away from the traditional swimming lessons and allow your kids to discover and enhance their skills while nurturing their love for water. She keeps her classes small to ensure each kid gets the attention they need. My son (3y/o) has been attending Anat’s classes for over 16 months and his progression has been amazing to watch. From a toddler who refused to have water poured over his head in the bath, to a boy who can’t wait to jump into the pool and swim through hoops under the water!! My daughter’s (22 months) swimming skills progressed rapidly over her first term with Anat’s guidance and now she is much more confident and happy in water. I have also gained so much from the classes, most importantly, how to take a step back and allow my children to safely discover and build skills independently. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Aquanat swimming lessons!!!"
Harry
"Anat and her team are miracle workers. Before we started swimming lessons with Anat, and after trying two other swim schools, our 4 year old son was so scared of water he wouldn't go under the shower. Anat and her team have the experience and patience required in these situations, and over the course of the term, his confidence has been built up to the point where he talks about swimming lessons all week. I really don't know how they do it. All he wants to do now is go under water! I wish we had found Aquanat sooner!"
Courtney
"Anat and the team at Aquanat truly provide a superior experience in teaching and fostering a child’s introduction to water. Anat’s holistic approach to recognising each individual child’s strengths and challenges really sets her apart. She acknowledges boundaries and has an innate sense of how to connect with each individual child to bring out their best. My daughter first started swimming with Anat at 12 weeks old and is now nearly four. As a parent, I’ve learnt something new in every session, which is a testament to Anat’s teachings. We couldn’t imagine starting our swimming journey anywhere else!"
Ava
"I would like to highly recommend Aquanat for children’s swimming lessons. Our 3yr old daughter absolutely loves her swimming lessons with Anat and is progressing so quickly in developing her skills, confidence and most importantly respect for the water. Anat has a wonderful way with children - there are never any tears with her gentle approach and the peaceful and calm environment she creates in the beautiful rocky bay pool in Mosman Park 😊 Looking forward to starting lessons with our 2 month old Son soon!"
Serena
"My husband and I are very impressed of the quality of the swimming lessons. Our bub is 5 months old and he is been going to Aquanat since he was 10 weeks or so..he loves it! The instructors are very experienced, very warming and calming, you won't certainly feel left alone in this environment. The space is cosy, private and small enough to feel unique and precious. There is plenty of room to change bub and parents with a unisex changing room and female changing room, there are showers and the place is so neat and tidy! Babies are carefully followed since their first touch of the water, it is so nice to see it. We feel very relaxed when come to aquanat. 10 out of 10, very good job guys!"
Darcy
"Our 10 month old has attended 3 terms with Anat and there will be more in the future. Swimming with an infant is as much about training the adult as it is about training the baby. Anat and her team safely guide you through this process, challenging you both to succeed and build confidence."
Julia
"My baby had his first contact with Aquanat when he was 3 months old, I think these classes were essential for me because the instructor guided me to trust myself and how to handle my baby in the water. The classes are organic, they adapt to the group and are dedicated to each baby at the time, which is why the groups are small. We had to stop going to the classes because we moved to another city and I had to try another academy thinking that it would do just as good for me, but the technique did not suit me and my baby. I felt very frustrated because my baby enjoyed being in the water, so I decided to call Aquanat to tell them about my situation with the other academy, they gave me some tips to continue enjoying being in the water with my baby. We had the opportunity to go to Perth for a few days and we booked private classes with Anat and we felt it was worth it, my baby was submerged in the water all the time, they taught us how to capture his attention through play, we felt that the Classes are very natural where the baby enjoys being in the pool but at the same time learns to swim. Thanks you for everything! We will definitely have more classes with you again."
Annie
"Sofi had her very first swimming class at Aquanat and it was full of fun. All the babies are all the same age group and get to learn how to swim with parents' participation. First class we established confidence both within baby and parents. It was such a great interactive class and we definitively come back for more!!"
Sophie
"I highly recommend Anat and the Aquanat team. My son was 14 weeks old when we started. Having been born 5 weeks premature and highly sensitive to light and sound I was initially concerned the pool environment would be too much for him but I needn't have been concerned. Anat's unique, kind, caring and gentle approach and small intimate classes were perfect for putting both of us at ease. 10 months on and my son absolutely loves the water. It has been a true delight to watch him grow and develop under the supportive guidance of Anat and her team."
Anneke
"My children started swimming lessons at Aquanat a few months ago and their swimming has gone from strength to strength in this time. Their confidence, skill level and ability to adopt different techniques have all improved hugely thanks to the dedication and commitment from the Aquanat teachers. Their fun approach to learning has worked wonders too! I would highly recommend Aquanat to anyone looking for private or group swimming lessons in a lovely environment."
Alisa
"My children learnt from Anat as babies. She knew their "being" in an instant in the water. Now 7 and 10 the boys are excellent swimmers although they have not had many lessons. One in particular looks like an Olympian in the making - all down to Anats natural way of teaching I'm sure! I miss seeing Anat too! Thanks forever Anat, we will never forget you when we "fly" in the water."
Teresa
"Anat and the team at Aquanat are fabulous! I am taking adult swimming lessons and highly recommend them. If you want to learn to swim or improve your technique in a calm and supportive environment from a team of professionals at a fabulous pool just give Anat a call. I am very happy with the results."
Deborah
"We're incredibly grateful for Remy's 4.5-year journey with Aquanat, starting at just 6 months old. Your program has instilled a love for water and impressive swimming skills in him. The dedicated instructors have been instrumental in Remy's growth from infant classes to his current abilities at 5 years old. As we transition to a larger pool for Remy's evolving needs, we want to thank you for the solid foundation you've provided. Aquanat has been the perfect introduction to swimming, and we'll always cherish his time here. Thank you for introducing young children like Remy to the joys of swimming. We highly recommend Aquanat for early swimming education!"
Skye
"Aquanat is a fantastic swimming school. I enrolled my daughter when she was very young to build her water skills as early as possible, and If we weren't moving we would continue until she aged out of the classes! Amazing team - swimming teachers and admin staff, always very responsive and accommodating."
Ann-Sofie
"It’s been wonderful to watch my daughter’s ( aged 3) confidence, skill and enjoyment in the water grow at Aquanat. She started off quite anxious in the water but after some one on one lessons she has improved so much. The environment at Aquanat is calm and quiet with only one class on at a time and the class sizes are small. I would thoroughly recommend Aquanat to any family wanting their child to not only learn how to swim but to have fun doing it !"
Shlomit
"After going through few regular generic swimming schools, I felt My son was getting no where. He loves the water and thats why I kept going but he wasn't improving and he also got bored. Until I met Anat and I was blown away. Not only an amazing pool (34 degrees), but her skills and experience as a swimming teacher, like no other. Personal attention, attentive to what my son needs but also giving him space to explore and try out, small intimate group, quiet private pool. In just few lessons, my son was so free in the water, very confident, diving freely and exploring safely the water and keeps progressing more and more each time. I cant express enough my gratitude and I am so lucky to have found her!"