Boutique Swim School in Bondi & Coogee
Your child’s aquatic journey starts with AquaBuddies.
Our mission? To ensure that your child walks away with not only a vital life skill but also with happy memories and a deep-seated love for the water. Our programs are tailored and made for children of all ages, and in two fantastic Eastern Suburb locations, it’s never been easier to give your child their best start in the water.
With two locations in the heart of Bondi and Coogee, it’s even easier to join us for one of our weekly classes, including a swim school for toddlers, or dive into our Holiday Swim Intensive Programs.
Allow AquaBuddies to help your child discover the magic of swimming in a fun, safe, and supportive environment, and start your child’s aquatic journey now.
Why Swim with AquaBuddies?
Small Class Sizes
Experience the difference with our small class sizes, ensuring that your child receives the attention they deserve and plenty of practice time in the water.
Friendly Staff
Our friendly staff are passionate about aquatic education, making every lesson a memorable experience!
No Back Bubbles
Dive into a world of aquatic adventure with us, where every splash is filled with excitement and learning!
Water Safety
From mastering the art of swimming strokes to learning about important water boundaries, we’re dedicated to keeping your child safe while they have a blast in the pool.
Making Memories
Join us as we create unforgettable memories on your child’s aquatic journey at AquaBuddies!
Progress Reports
With regular progress reports, you’ll stay updated on your child’s swimming development every step of the way!
What Do Our Clients Think?
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When Should My Baby Start Swimming Lessons?
Wondering when your baby can begin baby swimming lessons? At AquaBuddies Swim School in Coogee and North Bondi, we often hear this question from new parents. According to Olympic swim coach Laurie Lawrence and experts from the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and Royal Life Saving Society Australia, infant swim classes can safely start as…
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How Important Is It for Children to Learn How to Float?
Learning to Float Is Really Important for Children to Master Early On Not least because it is an essential for safety. If a child accidentally falls into water and they don’t know how to float, they are more likely to panic and get into difficulty. In conjunction with breath control and swimming mechanics, teaching a…
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Is there a Best Time to Start Swim Lessons for Children?
Is There Really a “Best” Time to Start Swim Lessons for Children? Studies in Australia suggest children begin to master water confidence and basic aquatic locomotive skills at around four years of age. But babies can begin getting familiar in the water from the age of six months. Guidelines from AUSTSWIM, the national swim teaching…
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Seasonal Swimming
Why Swimming All Year Round Matters (Yes, Even in Winter!) When you think of swimming, do long summer days at the beach spring to mind? You’re not alone. But while summer may feel like peak swim season, swimming is a life-saving skill that should be nurtured year-round — especially for children who are still learning.…
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Why Repetition is So Important When Learning to Swim
Why Repetition Matters in Swimming Lessons Remember that saying: once you learn to ride a bicycle, you never forget? It’s the same with learning to swim as well – these are skills that you don’t forget and are lodged in muscle memory. But What is Muscle Memory? It sounds confusing because memory isn’t actually…
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