Baby & Toddler Swimming
Our baby and toddler program is growing. We have something for swimmers ages 3 months to 3 years. Join us for baby and toddler group classes, one on one self rescue sessions or private classes in the location of your choice.
Group Classes
Our Little Penguins program is for kids age 3 months to 3 years. These sessions are aimed at improving safety and confidence in the water through bonding, exercises and play. Each group session is 30 minutes long and requires the parent or the caregiver to be in the water with the child. These classes provide the foundation of swimming so children are ready to become independent swimmers.
We have four locations for our Little Penguins baby and toddler swim classes:
- Jumeirah Islands Club (outdoor pool)
- Blue Wave
- Dwight School Dubai
- Mina A’ Salam Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah (indoor pool)
Self Rescue
Our Children of the Water Self Rescue course is designed for children ages 9 months to 6 years. Over the 10 day course your child will learn how to roll independently from a life-threatening face down position, to floating face up and breathing. Self rescue prepares them for what to do if they should ever fall into a pool. The sessions are started in swim suits and as the child gets more comfortable final sessions will be fully clothed.
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- Jumeirah Islands Club
- Dwight School Dubai
- Blue Wave
- Mina A’ Salam Madinat Jumeirah
- Your home pool or community pool (additional fee may apply)
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Private Sessions
Do you want to choose the time and location of your swimming? Book a private session in the location of your choice. You can swim at one of our pools or we can come to you! Choose between one on one lessons or get a group of friends together for your own group swim class. Available in Dubai only.
FAQ’s
How much are classes?
Below are the base prices of single sessions.
| Class Type | Single Session Rate |
| Single Group Class | 125 AED |
| 6 Week Group Class Package | 115 AED |
| 13 Week Group Class Package | 105 AED |
| Self Rescue | 350 AED |
| 1 on 1 30 minute session (5 pack) | 205 AED |
| 1 on 3 30 minute session (5 pack) | 130 AED |
Does my child need to do an assessment?
No. All baby and toddler classes are age based so you can go ahead and sign up based on the age your child will be when they start swimming.
How do I book my child into classes?
Once your child has had their assessment, you are able to book their swimming for their assessed level. Booking is handled through our website by clicking on the BOOK NOW tab from the main menu. This allows you to book and pay for classes online (contactless) and starts to create a record of your child’s swimming journey with us.
If you run in to any issues, you can call us on 058 554 8130 or 056 966 7333 to chat with someone.
What happens if we are travelling during the term period ....
We have allowed for this in our flexible make-up policy. If you know you are doing to be missing a session during the term due to travel, sickness, or a social occasion, please contact your coach or one of our team to reschedule this lesson. Depending on how many sessions you have booked for the term, will depend on how many make-up lessons you qualify for. For full details on the make up-policy, please check out our Terms and Conditions here.
Can I have a trial lesson?
Once our term has started, we prefer to keep the same children at each session – this creates continuity and allows our coaches to focus specifically on the lesson. We also know that children may not feel comfortable for just one lesson and it will take a couple of lessons at least to get into the swing of the class so we recommend that you join for the term.
That said baby and toddler classes are available to book individually so you can book as many single classes as you’d like.
How long will it take for my child to learn to swim?
Everyone learns at a different rate so unfortunately we can’t give you an accurate time frame! Because of our small class sizes, we can work more closely with each child to ensure they are continually progressing. With baby and toddler swim most kids are ready to transition out of the parent accompanied classes to our Learn to Swim program between the ages of 3 and 4. For children that may be ready earlier we do have an invite only Junior Tadpole program. This was created specifically for our small yet confident swimmers.
I'm coming to the J Club, Mina A'Salam, Madinat Jumeriah for the first time....
Proceed to Mina A’Salam hotel valet parking. You can validate your valet ticket with the J Club Reception upon arrival as you register before proceeding to the lower pool level.
Please remember this is a private members club.
- Towels and amenities like water bottles, fruit, toiletries, etc are for Members use only
- Use of the changing rooms, sauna and steam room are for members of J Club, Mina A’Salam ONLY. Urban swimmers should change poolside or in the toilet next to reception.
- Make sure you take all your belongings with you and dispose of any rubbish in the bins provided
- A mask is still required at indoor venues. Please ensure you and your child/ren follow the protocols set out by the UAE Authorities with regards to safety and social distancing.
This amazing indoor pool is great for year round swimming!
I'm coming to Jumeirah Islands Club for the first time.....
Our Little Penguins and Kids Learn to Swim program runs at the Outdoor pool at Jumeirah Islands Club.
Please remember this is a member’s club.
You can park in the upper or lower carpark – both access the Club.
