
School Age sWIMMING
Lessons
Swimming Classes Set By Ability, Not Age
School Age Swimming Lessons
Swim Classes Set By Ability, Not Age
5 +yrs
Age:
Students per class:
Lesson Length:
Cost per class:
30/ 45/ 60 minutes
Max 4-10
$28 per student
No matter what the experience your child has in the water, Northern Arena learn to swim school has levels from beginner to competitive. With swim lessons set by ability rather than by age, your child will progress through the levels as soon as they have attained the required criteria. Lessons range from 30-45-60 minutes in length.
Once children are at school, their swimming skills begin to develop very quickly indeed. Swimming lessons for kids at this age continue to focus on water safety, building water confidence, and developing a sound technical swimming base of the four different strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly) - whilst having fun.
A quick swim assessment is required to start them off in the swim program in the correct swimming class. The purpose-built learn to swim pools and swimming program structure aids development and progression through the swim levels.
These swimming classes are available 7 days a week and run all year round.
Penguins
For school-aged beginners, Penguins builds water confidence and coordination, setting the stage for an enjoyable and safe journey in the water.
Eels
At the Eels level, swimmers focus on refining freestyle and backstroke, aiming for at least 50m unaided—a critical milestone on the path to 1km!
Hot Kahawai
At this level, swimmers learn "Cat and Mouse" the key to swimming Freestyle without pausing the stroke. They'll build stamina and learn to swim 25m butterfly.
Talent ID
Talent ID is for our top swimmers, honing their ability in all strokes and working toward 1km unaided. This ultimate level provides the skills and stamina needed for open-water safety and swim club competition, with mandatory attendance of three times a week and is a set monthly fee.
Herrings
Herrings learn the essential roll-to-breathe technique and backstroke, making them more independent and ready to tackle longer distances.
Super Snapper
The first 45-minute lesson, Super Snappers work toward completing two sets of 50m in freestyle and backstroke, while starting on breaststroke kick. They're building strength and stamina every step of the way.
Hectors Dolphins
Here, swimmers practice the IM (Individual Medley) covering all four strokes, plus turns. They’re now building stamina and refining skills to reach greater distances and swimming 100m Freestyle continuously.
Senior Talent
For swimmers aged 10+ who focus on cross-training and technique rather than competition, Senior Talent provides the skills for safe, efficient swimming and fitness.
Sprats
In Sprats, your child will build strength to swim 12.5m repeatedly with easy breathing in freestyle and backstroke, preparing them for the challenges ahead.
Fur Seals
With a focus on breaststroke propulsion, Fur Seals also build endurance, working toward three sets of 50m in freestyle and backstroke—a true sign of their growing strength and skill.
Tuna
The first of the 60-minute squads, Tuna swimmers refine all four strokes, turns, and dives. This is where we start working toward that 1km pool goal, preparing them for the Talent ID level.
Tarakihi
Tarakihi lessons are all about improving technique and endurance as your child aims to swim at least 25m unaided - marking the beginning of their distance swimming goals.
Wicked Whitebait
Whitebait classes focus on mastering breaststroke timing and introducing freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke sets of 3 x 50m - bringing them closer to a distance swimmer's skillset.
Marlin
For advanced swimmers in 60-minute squads, Marlin swimmers prepare for swim club. This level If you're not already swimming twice a week requires swimming twice weekly. This helps build skill, strength, and endurance with every session and is a set monthly fee.
Swim Assessments
For Ages 3+
Northern Arena’s learn to swim classes are set by ability rather than age. For children aged 3+ years we can assess your child’s ability to ensure they begin swimming at the correct level within the swim school programme.
Each learn to swim assessment will only take 5-10 minutes where the instructor will ask your child to perform a few simple tasks in the water.
For your child’s FREE no obligation learn to swim assessment, you can book here.
All times are subject to availability.
All children under 3 years of age a swim assessment is not required. Please see here for more.


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Saturday: 6am - 6pm
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