Aoraki Swim School is a swim school located in the South Canterbury region of New Zealand. The school provides swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on building water confidence, safety skills, and proper swimming technique.
The swim school is named after Aoraki/Mount Cook, which is the highest mountain in New Zealand and is located in the Southern Alps of the South Island. Aoraki Swim School aims to instill a love and respect for the water in its students, much like the awe and respect that Aoraki/Mount Cook commands from those who see it.
Our Mission
The mission of a good swim instructor is to help students develop the skills, confidence, and safety awareness they need to enjoy swimming and stay safe in and around the water.
Considering that New Zealand is an island surrounded by ocean and it has many lakes, ranging from small alpine tarns to large glacial lakes. In fact, it is estimated that there are over 3,820 lakes in New Zealand that are larger than one hectare in size.
Our beautiful country is home to numerous rivers, ranging from small streams to large and powerful waterways. In fact, there are over 180,000 km of rivers and streams in New Zealand, which makes it one of the most water-rich countries in the world.
We know that having proper swim training can save lives!
Learning To Swim Is A Skill No Child Should Be Without
Learning to swim is a process that should commence at the earliest possible age. As with all education for young children, swimming is an ongoing learning skill that takes time and practice. Learning to swim is not a 10 swimming lessons once per year procedure – like literacy and numeracy it is an ongoing learning process….a skill for life.
Our Team of instructors
We pride ourselves on our friendly, dedicated and professional teachers who strive to ensure children reach their potential in a fun filled and positive environment.
Learning how to swim can be a challenging experience for some students. Our long experience gives us patience, encouragement, and understanding. We are here to provide positive reinforcement and help students overcome their fears and anxieties.
Each of the team’s instructors has a strong understanding of the technical aspects of swimming, including stroke technique, breathing, and body positioning.
Services and Courses we provide
Our swimming school offers a range of classes and programs, including group lessons, private lessons, and school holiday programs. Its instructors are trained by the Aoraki Swim School System of Learning to Swim and are experienced in working with students of all ages and abilities.
Water Tots / Infants Courses
You and your child will be instructed in the basics of swimming. Our instructors will introduce your child to water, through fun activities and by encouraging interaction between you, your child, and the instructor, in a bright, fun, and safe environment.
Preschool Courses
Toddlers’ swimming classes focus on basic water skills, safety, and growing their enjoyment of the water.
Your child needs to develop these key life skills at an early age to enable them to remain safe in and around water as well as swim and survive.
After School Program
Once the kids are at school, their swimming skills begin to develop very quickly indeed.
Swimming lessons at this age focus on developing a sound technical swimming base, so they’re confident with all the different strokes.
Holiday Program
We have developed a very intense holiday program for 4 years old up. Your child/ren will be in the pool every day for a week for 40 minutes a day. The program is designed for beginner to advanced swimmers.
The program starts on the first week of each school holiday.
Adults/Private Lessons
It’s never too late to improve your swimming skills.
Our adult learn to swim classes are designed to teach you all the technical elements of swimming that you might have missed.
Pool Hire / Pool Parties
Oh YES, you read it correctly, we can hire our pool for your kid’s party.
Contact us for more information and cost.