The Pools

Aqua Babies

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Aquatic Park Parakai Springs offers an infants' aquatic programme to familiarise babies and toddlers with water and boost their confidence whilst providing foundation knowledge and skills that are essential to learning to swim. Our classes are based around a philosophy of being safe in, on, around and under water. The message of water safety is especially important to kiwi children as we are a nation surrounded by water and rivers and lakes that crisscross the country.

 

Aquatic Park Parakai Springs’s Aqua Babies programme also aids the development of key motor skills thru activities involving kicking, hand/eye coordination, routine and experiencing different sensations on the body, that in turn aid cognitive development.

Many parents find that participation in our classes provides an excellent opportunity for them to bond with their baby through play and songs, which are a crucial element of the classes. It also provides an opportunity for parents to network, share tips/ problems or just to relate the various ups and downs of parenthood with others who are in the same boat!

 

Classes are held in our Indoor Pool year-round. Classes for morning kindy kids in the Outdoor pool will resume in Term 4. Pool temperature is maintained at 35- 37 degrees Celsius and classes are taught by Marina and Cushla (both qualified instructors). Parents are asked to bring warm clothing and a hat for babies/toddlers to change into after class as well as ensuring they maintain baby’s fluids for the rest of the day. Also, many parents find their little ones will have a good long sleep after being in our thermal waters, which is an added bonus!

 

For information regarding class times, please contact our booking office. (09) 420 8998