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Keep Kids Active Indoors with Kids Gym & Swimming Lessons

June 15, 2025

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Our Swim School Team have put together a few basic tips you and your child might find helpful as they progress their journey to becoming a competent swimmer.

Facilitate building trust

Children often do not know their instructor and trust is a huge part of teaching swimming. Before each lesson and in between lessons talk about the instructor using their name so the children are mentally prepared and make a big display of yourself meeting the instructor so that the children can see you trust them as well.

 

Not sure about wearing goggles

Some children really don’t like putting their googles on and using them, especially the little ones. A good tip is to let them play with them at home in the shower and bath.

Get that Streamline

The best position for moving through water is a straight line along the surface of the pool. For some kids this is a challenge but practice pretending to be an arrow or a rocket ship so that fingers part the water and keep head in line with body. 

Streamline position  - We do this with all levels starting with our toddlers by doing motor boats with them in the water. Arms stretched out in front or holding a board. Kicking legs with face in the water blowing bubbles to make motorboat noises. 

Pull - Breathe - Kick - Glide

Breaststroke can be tricky! Fix your breaststroke timing by getting the 'pull, breathe, kick, glide' sequence just right for a smooth and efficient swimming stroke.

  1. Pull with arms
  2. Breathe in
  3. Kick with legs 
  4. Glide for 3 seconds

Keep it positive 

Always talk about the positive things a child can do while swimming and only focus on that. It will build the child’s confidence, it feels good and distracts them from the things they do not like to do. 

Winter in Perth might be mild, but it still brings its fair share of rainy days and chilly mornings. When outdoor play isn’t an option, structured indoor activities are a great way to keep kids moving, learning, and having fun. At Perth HPC, we offer two fantastic ways for kids to stay active indoors:

Kids Gym – Movement, Confidence, and Fun
Held in our state-of-the-art Gymnastics Training Centre, our Kids Gym programs are designed to help children develop coordination, strength, and confidence through movement and play. We offer two exciting options:

  1. Term Kids Gym
    It’s not too late to join Term 2 Kids Gymnastics classes! These structured, weekly sessions give children the opportunity to learn new skills, make friends, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. Perfect for building routine and confidence during the school term. Find out more on our Term Kids Gym page.

  2. Holiday Kids Gym
    Our popular Holiday Gymnastics classes will return for the July break! These fun-filled sessions are a great way to keep kids active and entertained during the holidays. Registrations open Monday 16 June – mark your calendar and don’t miss out!  Learn more about our Holiday Gym program.

Swimming Lessons – A Year-Round Life Skill
Our continuous swim school program runs throughout the year, ensuring that children don’t lose momentum during the cooler months. Swimming is more than just a summer activity. It’s a vital life skill that builds strength, coordination, and water safety awareness.

Our swim school is based in a deep water facility, the only one of its kind in the area. This unique environment helps children develop real confidence and essential water safety skills from toddler classes through to squads. With smaller class ratios and experienced instructors, our program is designed to support every child’s progress, whether they’re just starting out or building on existing skills. Find out more on our Kids Swimming Lessons page.

And for parents? Enjoy the convenience of our on-site café and health and fitness centre, making it easy to fit lessons into your family’s routine all under one roof!

Ready to enrol?  Join Swim School now | Enrol in Term 2 Kids Gym!

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