Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Pod Squad swimming lessons on the Northern Beaches
Pricing & Booking
Our swimming lessons are $25.00 per lesson
This includes expert instruction in our heated ozone hydrotherapy pools, with small class sizes ensuring personalized attention for every swimmer.
📅 Make-up Policy: We offer 1 make-up lesson per term if your child is sick.
This ensures you don't miss out on valuable learning time while maintaining our small class sizes and schedule integrity.
Classes & Schedule
Yes! We have Sunday morning lessons available at The Beach School in Allambie Heights.
10 Malinya Road, Allambie Heights
We assess children towards the end of each term to track their progress and ensure they're placed in the appropriate skill level.
This regular assessment helps us maintain our high standards and ensures your child is always challenged appropriately.
Age & Skill Levels
🏊♀️ Recommended Starting Age: We and our accreditor AUSTswim recommend starting at 6 months.
While they won't be learning freestyle at this age, babies develop crucial water confidence and basic safety skills like holding onto the pool edge - important foundations for safe and confident swimmers.
If you're new to Pod Squad, we're happy to assess your child's current skill level over the phone or offer face-to-face assessments at one of our pools.
This ensures your child starts in the right class for their abilities and comfort level.
Every child's development is personal and unique - we can't give a definitive timeline as each child progresses at their own pace.
💡 Typical Progress: Babies starting around 6 months can often swim a few metres independently by age 3, with many developing life-saving skills (breathing underwater, safe entry/exit) well before this.
Facilities & Safety
Our heated ozone hydrotherapy pools are maintained at a comfortable 33°C
This optimal temperature ensures comfort for all ages, especially important for babies and nervous swimmers.
⚠️ Health Policy: Please don't attend lessons if you or your child are sick, or have been sick up to three days before the lesson.
This policy helps us maintain a safe and healthy environment for all our swimmers and instructors.
At Pod Squad, we don't use or recommend flotation devices (arm floaties/bubbles) when learning to swim.
🎯 Our Philosophy: Flotation devices can give children a false sense of security, creating fear when they're finally removed. By teaching without them, children learn in a safer and more confident manner from the start.
This approach builds genuine water confidence and real swimming skills rather than dependence on artificial aids.
Still Have Questions?
Our friendly team is here to help with any other questions about Pod Squad swimming lessons
