FAQ's

What are your fees?
We charge $25.00 per lesson

How warm is the pool?
Around 33°

What age should my child start swimming lessons?
There are no rules around when to start, but we, and our accreditor, AUSTswim recommend starting your child at 6 months. They aren’t learning freestyle at this age, but they are learning confidence in the water and basic skills like holding onto the edge of the pool. These are important foundations for safe and confident swimmers.

How do I know what current level my child is at?

If you are new to PodSquad we are happy to assess over the phone but also offer face to face assessments at one of our pools.

Do you offer lessons on Sundays?

Yes, we have lessons available on Sundays at The Beach School in Allambie Heights. 9h30 - 12h00.

What should I do if my child is sick?
In the interest of creating a safe environment for everyone, please don’t come to your lesson if you are sick, or have been sick up to three days before the lesson.
 
Can I organise a make-up lesson for a missed class?
We offer 1 make up lesson per term if your child is sick.

How quickly will my child be swimming on their own?
Honestly, we can’t answer this. Every step of your child’s development is personal and unique. Some babies who begin formal lessons around 6 months can swim a few metres on their own by the age of 3, and many have life-saving well before this (like breathing under water and getting safely in and out of the water).

How often will my child be assessed?

All swimmers will be assessed once a term.
 
What does it mean to learn without flotation devices?
When it comes to learning to swim, there are two schools of thought. Mention arm floaties or arm bubbles and some people will fondly recall their own child hood, and others will call them an unnecessary danger.
 
At Pod Squad we don’t use or recommend floatation devices when learning to swim. It's our view that these types of devices can give children a false sense of security, creating an element of fear when they are finally removed. By choosing to teach without them, we believe children learn in a safer and more confident manner