Junior Swimming Academy - Squidtastic - Level 1
Swimming and water safety lessons for 5 to 13 year old girls and boys.
The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise
Wednesdays @ 3:30pm
Instructors
Genevieve Whelan
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Course description
This is a beginner’s stage for children that are just starting lessons for the first time and for children that may be a little nervous. It is gentle but progressive and supportive. They will be introduced to water safety and hygiene, pool rules and they will begin learning practical swim basics such as water entry and exit, floating, basic movement and how to fully submerge in the water. Minimum requirement to be of school going age.
Course Details
Course Length
11 Lessons
Lesson Duration
40 minutes
Class Size
8 Places
Curriculum Levels
16
Course Skills
- Blowing Bubbles
- Movement through the water
- Learn to float as a starfish on front and back
- Push off from the wall on front with arms extended, return to upright position (with aid)
- Push off from the wall on back with arms by side, return to upright position (with aid)
- Speak about swimming pool hazards and pool safety
Term
Winter 2026
Course Dates
Lesson 1
19 November 2025
Lesson 2
26 November 2025
Lesson 3
03 December 2025
Lesson 4
10 December 2025
Lesson 5
17 December 2025
Lesson 6
07 January 2026
Lesson 7
14 January 2026
Lesson 8
21 January 2026
Lesson 9
28 January 2026
Lesson 10
04 February 2026
Lesson 11
11 February 2026
Breaks Dec 24th & 31st,
€145.00
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