INFANTS CLASS
TAKE THE PLUNGE WITH A SPLASH OF ENCOURAGEMENT
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Swimming classes for infants can offer a range of benefits, both physical and developmental. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Improved Physical Development: Swimming classes can help infants develop their motor skills and coordination. Being in the water helps babies to exercise their muscles and develop their strength, balance, and coordination.
- Enhanced Cognitive Development: Swimming classes for infants can also help to develop their cognitive abilities. Water environments can stimulate their sensory perception and improve their cognitive abilities.
- Improved Confidence: Swimming classes for infants can also help to build their confidence and independence. The exposure to the water and interaction with the instructor and other children can help infants develop their social skills.
- Enhanced Bonding: Swimming classes can also be a great opportunity for parents to bond with their babies. As they work together in the water, parents and babies can strengthen their emotional bond and create lasting memories.
- Boosted Immunity: Swimming classes can also help to boost the immune system of infants as it helps in the development of their immune system, which helps them to fight off illnesses.
Overall, swimming classes for infants can provide a fun and beneficial experience for both babies and parents.
What will my child learn in infant class?
Sailfish Swim Academy’s warm-up activity programs consist of three songs that help infants warm up and develop their swimming skills.
- The first song, “Happy If you Know it,” requires the parent or guardian to hold the infant while helping them move their hands or feet according to the song. The goal of this song is to get the infants warmed up for the classes. The infant’s fine and visual motor swimming skills are also developed during this song, such as smiling and enjoying themselves when the song is sung, moving their arms and splashing water, doing slight kicks in the water, and blowing bubbles from their mouth.
- The second song, “Wheels on the Bus,” requires the parent or guardian to help the infant warm up with movements on programs later on. The goal of this song is to get the infants warmed up on jumping, falling, and back float movements. The infant’s fine and visual motor swimming skills are developed during this song by being able to smile when the song starts, reach side glide back floating, use the diving reflex before slight submersion, blow bubbles from their mouth or nose, and perform back float conditioning back glide.
- The third song, “Google Clock/Grand Old Duke of York,” requires the parent or guardian to start with drops with splashes covering the face for the first round. For the second round, they should do a drop with a full dip, and for the third round, beginners should do a drop with a full dip, while non-beginners do a front face drop with 5 counts or flip with 5 counts. The goal of this song is to condition infants to be able to continue with a rational mind to reach for safety after a fall. The infant’s fine and visual motor swimming skills are developed during this song by being able to activate diving reflex through jumps, falls, and flips, and performing a submerging dive for counts of 5, turning, and back floating for counts of 5.
Overall, Sailfish Swim Academy’s warm-up activity programs are designed to help infants develop their swimming skills while having fun through songs and activities that involve their parent or guardian. These activities aim to develop the infants’ fine and visual motor swimming skills and condition them to react safely in case of a fall.
At Sailfish Swim Academy, the teachers use a hands-on and interactive approach to teach infants the necessary swimming skills. The main swimming program for infants involves a series of challenges that are designed to train their cognitive motor skills, such as climbing, jumping, and reaching out to safety. Parents or guardians are also actively involved in the process, as they help beginners move their hands and provide knee support to encourage their interest in climbing.
Infants are taught to submerge for different counts (3, 5, 7) while jumping in, move themselves forward by putting one hand in front of the other, and hold on to the bar with both hands. They also learn important swimming skills such as back float, turning and swimming, and converting to wall climb to sit on the seat.
The teachers at Sailfish Swim Academy are dedicated to helping infants develop their fine and visual motor swimming skills in a safe and engaging environment. They provide personalized attention and guidance to ensure that each child reaches their full potential and becomes a confident swimmer.
The teachers at Sailfish Swim Academy use a creative and engaging approach to teach infants how to swim using the “Row Your Boat” exercise. In this exercise, the parent or guardian submerges the infant to the island and helps them climb up, while hugging and encouraging them to turn.
The exercise progresses in three stages. In the first stage, the parent or guardian provides encouragement as the infant turns. In the second stage, they use their hand to guide the infant as they turn. In the third stage, the parent or guardian holds the platform and guides the infant to submerge for a certain count before swimming back to them.
The goal of the “Row Your Boat” exercise is to encourage infants to climb up to platforms, such as the side of the pool. Through submerging or swimming to the island and jumping down from a
movable platform, infants develop their fine and visual motor swimming skills. They learn to submerge for different counts, ranging from 3 to 15, and to climb up to the island while singing and repeating the “elbow elbow, tummy, knee knee” motion.
The teachers at Sailfish Swim Academy provide personalized attention and guidance to each child, ensuring that they progress at their own pace and feel comfortable in the water. They create a safeand engaging environment where infants can have fun while learning important swimming skills, such as submerging, climbing, and swimming back to their parent or guardian.
At Sailfish Swim Academy, teachers use a fun and interactive approach to teach infants how to swim using the Humpty Dumpty exercise. In this exercise, the parent or guardian stands in front of the infant and encourages them to jump in and swim towards them.
The goal of the Humpty Dumpty exercise is to teach infants how to jump and swim from a sitting position at the wall. Through the exercise, infants develop their cognitive motor skills as they learn to jump in and swim off for different counts, ranging from 3 to 15. This exercise helps infants build their confidence in the water and develop their fine and visual motor swimming skills.
The teachers at Sailfish Swim Academy provide personalized attention and guidance to each child, ensuring that they progress at their own pace and feel comfortable in the water. They create a safe and engaging environment where infants can have fun while learning important swimming skills.
At Sailfish Swim Academy, teachers use a goal achievement game called “Ball Game” to teach infants submersion skills and stamina. The game involves a parent or guardian walking with the infant in a side hold to reach for a ball, picking it up or helping the infant to pick it up, and then bringing it back to a basket.
For non-beginners, the parent or guardian will need to go with the que “Name, ready, go!” and with an “up, flat, down” position, submerge the infant to the ball to pick it up or help pick it up. They will submerge again with the same que and positions with help if needed. The goal of the game is to encourage infants to develop their submersion skills and stamina by achieving the goal of bringing the ball back to the basket.
Through the Ball Game, infants will be able to develop their fine and visual motor swimming skills. They will be able to submerge with different counts to the ball (3, 5, 7, 10, 12, and 15), as well as submerge with different counts while holding the ball in their hands and bringing it to the basket. The game helps infants to become more comfortable with submerging, which is an essential skill for swimming. By making the game goal-oriented, infants are motivated to improve their skills and develop their swimming abilities. The game encourages infants to have fun while developing their swimming skills, which helps them to become more confident and comfortable in the water.
Teachers also use the song “Ring around the Roses” to enhance the infants’ submersion skills, stamina, and confidence. This involves a group of infants and their parent/guardian singing ” Ring around the Roses” and performing a motion que to submerge and resurface. The song is accompanied by the motion que to jump up, submerge and dive for 5 counts and then to fall down and submerge with a flip. The teacher ensures that the activity is safe and appropriate for the
infants’ skill levels.
Sailfish Swim Academy teachers use a fun, effective and engaging approach to teach infants how to swim.
At Sailfish Swim Academy, teachers use “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” to teach infants how to control their full body buoyancy and back float. The parent or guardian plays an important role in ensuring that the holding positions are correct throughout the activity.
The first hold involves the infant’s head lying down on the parent or guardian’s shoulders, ensuring that the movement is slow and smooth. The second hold involves slowly gliding down with the parent or guardian’s face touching the infant’s forehead to the double arms or reverse safety Harbor hold position, holding still until the song finishes. The third hold involves slowly releasing the arm below the back to a single hand position and slowly releasing while ensuring the baby’s eyes are looking behind towards the parent or guardian’s eyes.
The release involves slowly gliding your hands behind while repeatedly releasing the infant. When the baby has full confidence, fully release the baby, ensuring that they never fall into the water. Parents count from 3, 5, 7, 10 to ensure that the baby can control their full body buoyancy to back float, breathe, and survive.
Through the Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star technique, infants develop their fine and visual motor swimming skills. The first round involves submerging the ears in the water gradually, starting from the shoulders with ears outside of the water. The second round involves slowly gliding the infant down to the two arms back float hold or reverse safety Harbor hold. The third round involves transitioning from the two arms back float to the single arm back and release until 10 counts.
Teachers also use “London Bridge” to teach infants how to control their full body buoyancy to back float, breathe, and survive. The parent or guardian plays an important role in ensuring the infant’s comfort throughout the whole song by slowly releasing the infant’s head in the tunnel with a swipe back method. For new levels, all practices can be done in the tunnel.
The parent or guardian should also ensure that the diving reflex is triggered before submerging and that the infant looks up first before rotating up to the back float position. Through the London Bridge technique, infants develop their fine and visual motor swimming skills. In the basic level, the infant learns how to rotate and submerge continuously, while back float wave training is also introduced. The back float training begins with slowly releasing the infant in the tunnel and going in circles while conditioning the baby to slowly lie down while looking up in the tunnel. All upgraded levels for back float shall be practiced with counts in the tunnel.
In the second level, the infant learns how to rotate after exiting the tunnel without submersion, submerge while under the shower for 3 counts, and rotate back up before entering the tunnel again.
By using a fun and engaging song and technique, infants are motivated to learn and develop their swimming skills. Sailfish Swim Academy teachers use a gentle and patient approach to teaching infants how to control their full body buoyancy and back float, which helps them to become more comfortable and confident in the water.
At Sailfish Swim Academy, teachers use a fun and engaging song called “I’m a Little Pancake” to teach infants how to roll over to breathe and continue rolling over. The parent or guardian plays a crucial role in holding the infant’s legs in a pointing behind position and rotating the infant over to back float and back to the same position without submerging.
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the parent or guardian continues to hold the infant in the same position while submerging the infant and coming up before rotating and rotating back down in the water and coming up. The goal of this exercise is for the infant to learn how to roll over to breathe and continue rolling over.
Through this technique, infants develop their fine and visual motor swimming skills. In the basic level, the infant learns how to rotate with the song without submerging. Before rotating, the infant practices the down-up turn and after rotating, the infant practices the up-down-up technique.
By using a fun and engaging song and technique, infants are motivated to learn and develop their swimming skills. Sailfish Swim Academy teachers use a gentle and patient approach to teaching infants how to roll over to breathe and continue rolling over, which helps them become more comfortable and confident in the water.
What will my child learn in infant class?
Our Packages & Pricing
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Group Class
Schedule
Tuesday: 10am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Thursday: 10am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Friday: 10am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Sunday: 8am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Parent Involvement
Our infant class is a baby-parent class that requires one parent to be always in the pool with their baby.
Age Range
4 months to 4 years
Fees
RM350 monthly
One-time Registration Fees: RM150
One-time Refundable Deposit: RM250
Sailfish guarantees 4 lessons every month.
Students affected by academy holidays are entitled to replace their classes 30 days before or after the date of absence.
Class Size
2-5 students
Duration
30 Minutes/weekly
Trial Class
RM100/30 minutes trial class
Experience personalized swimming instruction with private swim classes tailored to your needs.
Private Class
Schedule
Tuesday: 10am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Thursday: 10am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Friday: 10am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Sunday: 8am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
Parent Involvement
Our infant class is a baby-parent class that requires one parent to be always in the pool with their baby.
However, our 1 to 1 private class does not require parent to be in the pool.
Age Range
4 months to 4 years
Fees
1 to 1: RM780
1 to 2: RM880
1 to 3: RM980
One-time Registration Fees: RM150
One-time Refundable Deposit: RM250
Sailfish guarantees 4 lessons every month. Students affected by academy holidays are entitled to replace their classes 30 days before or after the date of absence.
Class Size
1 to 1
1 to 2
1 to 3
*For safety and optimal learning, we’re unable to mix different age groups in private swimming lessons.
Duration
30 Minutes/weekly
Trial Class
RM100/30 minutes trial class
Frequently Asked Questions
A child who is potty trained may still have accidents in the water due to the unique physical and emotional conditions of swimming. The water can delay the sensation of needing to use the bathroom, and anxiety or excitement can also affect control. It’s important to use a swim diaper to help contain any accidents and maintain a clean and safe swimming environment for everyone.
Yes, it’s safe for infants to swim at Sailfish because we have taken the necessary precautions, such as ensuring proper supervision, maintaining a suitable water temperature, promoting good hygiene practices, providing a safe swimming environment, and only allowing infants to participate within their skill level.
Absolutely, our classes continue rain or shine since we have the privilege of being an indoor pool facility.
We encourage parents to participate in our group infant swim classes, as it helps to strengthen the bond between parent and child, and ensures proper supervision. However, if a parent is unable to join, we do offer 1-to-1 lessons where the parent is not required to participate.
Babies may vomit during swim lessons for several reasons, including:
1. Overfeeding: If a baby is fed too much before a swim lesson, they may feel uncomfortable or nauseous in the water, which can lead to vomiting.
2. Motion sickness: Some babies may experience motion sickness while in the water, which can cause vomiting.
3. Water ingestion: Babies may accidentally swallow water while in the pool, which can lead to vomiting if they ingest too much.
To prevent vomiting during swim lessons, you can:
1. Avoid feeding your baby for at least an hour before a swim lesson to ensure that they are not overfed.
2. Limit the amount of water your baby ingests by ensuring they do not accidentally swallow water during the lesson. You can do this by holding your baby close and keeping their head above water.
3. Take breaks during the lesson to give your baby time to rest and recover, especially if they show any signs of discomfort or nausea.
1. Swimwear: Make sure your baby wears a swim diaper and swimsuit or other protective clothing appropriate for swimming.
2. Swim cap: If your baby has long hair, a swim cap can help keep it out of their face and prevent it from getting tangled.
3. Goggles: Some babies may benefit from wearing goggles during their lesson, especially if they are sensitive to water or have trouble opening their eyes underwater.
4. Towels: Bring a few towels to dry off your baby after the lesson.
5. Baby shampoo and soap: It’s a good idea to bring baby shampoo and soap to wash your baby after the lesson.
6. Snacks and drinks: Depending on the length of the lesson, you may want to bring some snacks and drinks for your baby to enjoy afterwards.
7. Change of clothes: Bring a change of clothes for your baby, in case their swimwear gets wet or soiled during the lesson.
8. Diapers and wipes: Bring a few extra diapers and wipes to have on hand, in case your baby needs to be changed during or after the lesson.
9. A positive attitude: Be prepared to have fun and encourage your baby to enjoy the water and the lesson.
Absolutely, we understand that sometimes there may be circumstances that require you to freeze your child’s swimming lessons for a month. If you would like to book your slots in advance and pay the fees in advance, we can make the necessary arrangements. However, please keep in mind that if your child is a beginner, missing lessons consistently may have a negative impact on their progress. We highly recommend attending lessons consistently to build muscle memory, endurance, and to develop their skills. We’re happy to discuss any concerns or questions you may have about your child’s progress in swimming and how we can work together to ensure their success.
We accept infants as young as 4 months old. At this age, babies have developed some basic physical abilities and reflexes that can be used to learn simple swimming techniques. Babies at 4 months old may have developed the ability to hold their breath, control their head and neck, and move their arms and legs in coordination. Additionally, the buoyancy of the water can make it easier for babies to move their bodies and practice different swimming movements. However, it’s important to note that not all babies develop at the same pace, and some may not be developmentally ready for swim lessons at 4 months old. We recommend to come for a free trial class for our instructors to assess and determine if your baby is ready for swimming lessons.
