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, water confidence 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 classes:
- Jumeirah Islands Club
- Saudi German Hospital, Hessa Street (indoor pool)
- Dwight School Dubai, Sports City
- LFJM School, Al Quoz
LITTLE SQUIDS
Independent group class for our confident and competent toddlers who are ready to transition from having a parent or caregiver in the water to swimming independently with an instructor. Class size is small: 3 children to 1 instructor. This is ideal for younger kids under 3 years, who have done a lot of baby swim or who are confident swimmers already but are too young to join our Learn to Swim program.
Water Confidence
Does your 2-4 year old need some help gaining confidence in the water and submerging? Have they had a negative experience hindering their ability to start group swimming lessons? Maybe they have just started FS1 and you want to make sure they are comfortable in swim class? Our Toddler Water Confidence Program is a tailored one-on-one approach designed around your child’s specific needs. These lessons follow a child lead approach, with a specialist instructor working with you as a family. The aim at the end of this course if for the child to overcome their fears and be able to join a group lesson. Minimum bookings 4 x 15 minute one-on-one lessons twice a week.
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 (30 Minutes) | 125 AED |
| 6 Week Group Class Package (30 Minutes) | 115 AED |
| 1 on 1 30 Minute Session (5 pack) | 220 AED |
| Single Water Confidence (15 Minutes) | 125 AED |
| Little Squids Term Booking (30 Minutes) | 125 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?
Baby and toddler group classes are all age based. Booking is handled through our website by clicking on the BOOK NOW tab from the main menu. Choose the age of your child when they are starting the lessons. 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 or Whats App us on 058 554 8130
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 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.
