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Starfish - British Swim School

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Starfish

  • 4 Swimmers Max

For Children Ages 3+ New to Swimming

Starfish is designed for swimmers aged 3 and older who may be new to the water, feeling nervous, or simply need to build foundational understanding of water safety and survival. Whether hesitant or enthusiastic, swimmers in this level learn to respect and respond to the water through guided instruction, observation, and teamwork. Our trained instructors meet each child where they are, using age-appropriate methods to build trust, confidence, and comfort. Lessons focus on essential survival skills such as back floating and full submersion, preparing swimmers for more advanced levels.

5 Goals of Starfish

  1. Water acclimation
  2. No tears, no fear
  3. Independent back float
  4. Independent jump from wall with submersion
  5. Independence in the swim ring

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Water Safety

With A Splash Of Fun

Our step-by-step program makes learning fun while helping you build confidence, improve water safety, and master essential swimming skills at your own pace.


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Water Acclimation

Become comfortable in the water with support from highly-trained & caring instructors. 

Water Survival

Build confidence and learn lifesaving survival skills like floating, rolling over & breathing.

Stroke Development

Strengthen your survival skills & become a master of the four competitive swim strokes.

Discover The British Swim School Difference

Survival-First Approach

Master lifesaving survival skills for protection against the dangers of drowning.

Highly-Trained Instructors​

Learn from experts with in-depth training & enthusiasm for teaching water safety.

Goal-Oriented Program​

Progress at your own pace with instruction that fits your unique skills and learning style.

Small Group Sizes​

Get individual attention in small groups of 4-6 swimmers for faster progress.

Fun & Gentle Methods

Stay engaged with supportive teaching techniques that make learning fun.

Year-Round Enrollment

Start anytime and make progress with ongoing lessons for uninterrupted progress.

Discover The British Swim School Difference

Survival-First Approach

Master lifesaving survival skills for protection against the dangers of drowning.

Highly-Trained Instructors

Learn from experts with in-depth training & enthusiasm for teaching water safety.

Goal-Oriented Program

Progress at your own pace with instruction that fits your unique skills and learning style.

Small Group Sizes

Get individual attention in small groups of 4-6 swimmers for faster progress.

Fun & Gentle Methods

Stay engaged with supportive teaching techniques that make learning fun.

Year-Round Enrollment

Start anytime and make progress with ongoing lessons for uninterrupted progress.

Become a Safer Swimmer

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