Starfish Babies (0-12m)

Merbabies will travel through the STA STARFISH levels, which is an innovative series of 6 progressive awards designed to introduce babies from a few months old with the accompanying adult to a water adventure where water confidence and safety skills are introduced. Your Merbabies will be making a real splash as they discover their ability to travel through the pool with your support! Starfish Babies Level is suitable for 0-12month.

Starfish Toddlers (age1-2yrs)

This is a very fun stage. Starfish Toddlers love to splash, kick and travel through the water. We practise our balance and having lots of fun, climbing out, jumping in, and chasing and reaching for toys. Your little one’s mobility is improving all the time and at this age we start to see them strive for independence so we can try out buoyancy aids. You will work as a team developing your child’s listening skills for following instruction as well as allowing them to take the lead. It is vital that our listening skills are as good as the little ones so we share discovering the pool together, giving your child ownership of their experience and a feeling of confidence and control. Starfish Toddlers is perfect for those ages 1-2yrs and completing the STA STARFISH awards.

Stanley Toddlers (age 2-3yrs)

Our STAnley Toddlers are working towards independent swimming, supported when needed by swim aids. Navigating the pool and taking the lead in our pool adventures, they’ll love the freedom and confidence they have in the water. Their core strength has improved and they are now able to swim alongside you getting a feel for propulsion. Lots of adventurous and imaginative play happens in these classes to get our squad excited and engaged, so they are working hard while having lots of fun. STAnley Toddlers is the start of the STAnley First Steps Series, an exciting series of 7 progressive awards specifically designed to teach learners from 2 years basic swimming and water safety skills.

Stanley Preschoolers (age 3+yrs)

STAnley Preschoolers are getting ready for swimming solo, with far less support and much more confidence and independence. As well as working on swim skills, we work on our listening skills and will work with different swim aids as required, showing off our skills, developing our technique and working up to independent swims on front and back and starting our distance badges. STAnley Preschoolers classes are parent and child for that special fun bonding time together as well as working towards confidence and independence. STAnley Preschoolers is perfect for Preschool age children 3+yrs.

Merkidz Beginner 1 (suitable From Age 3.5yrs)

MerKidz beginner classes are the start of the MerKidz journey where the child will be in on their own. Suitable for ages 3.5yrs + and for beginner experience in the water. MerKidz beginner swimmers will be wearing a buoyancy aid while they work on basic swim skills and water safety. Introducing key swim skills and gaining confidence to their journey into independent swimming. Short distances of up to 5 metres on front and back will be covered before progressing onto the Beginner 2 class. Please message if you have any questions on joining this class.

Merkidz Beginner 2 ( On Completion Of Stanley Level 4)

MerKidz Beginner 2 swimmers will be confident in the water and ready to progress on from paddles strokes to crawl and without any buoyancy aids. Suitable for children confidently completing Starfish level 4. Please message us before booking into this class to ensure you are booking onto the correct class.

Merbumps Aquanatal

MerBumps is designed specifically for expecting mothers. These water-based sessions provide a safe, gentle and effective way to stay fit and healthy during pregnancy. 💕Low-Impact Exercise: The buoyancy of water reduces stress on joints and muscles. 💦Improved Circulation: Gentle movements in water enhance blood flow, benefiting both mother and baby. 💕Stress Relief: The calming effect of water helps alleviate pregnancy-related stress and anxiety. 💦Flexibility & Strength: Exercises are tailored to improve flexibility and build strength, preparing your body for childbirth. 💕Social Support: Connect with other expectant mothers in a supportive and nurturing environment.