SPECIALISTS IN SWIMMING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: 4-6mths | 6mths-3yrs | 3-5yrs | School-Age | Stroke Correction | Squad | Access & Inclusion | Adults | Privates
In this program there are 5 Progressive Skill Levels:
- BrainWave Bubs (6-12 mths):
- Open Level
- BrainWave Tots (1-3yrs):
- Beginner
- Confident
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- For Curriculum Information and to work out what level you are CLICK HERE.
| Number of students per class: | Maximum of 8 students per class. Each student also has 1 assisting parent/carer. |
| Price: | For Current Prices CLICK HERE. |
| Do these classes run as regular weekly classes? | Yes. For more information about term dates CLICK HERE. |
| Do these classes run as holiday intensives? (ie. Classes once per day for 5 consecutive days during the school holidays.) | No. Holiday intensives start at 3yrs old. For more information about holiday intensive dates CLICK HERE. |
| Available at all Healthways locations? | Yes. Available at: - Healthways Mont Albert North - Healthways Ringwood For more information about Healthways locations CLICK HERE. |
BrainWaves is an educational program that stimulates neural pathways through structured water experiences and sensory exploration. The program is supported by early child development and education principles, laying the building blocks for early brain development and swimming skills. The program improves:
Cognitive Development
- Enhances cognitive function, sensory integration, and overall brain development. Developmentally appropriate activities encourage the brain to form new connections, strengthen existing ones, and support neuroplasticity, which is essential for learning, memory, and emotional regulation.
- Develops cognitive processing through repetition and routine.
- Enhances listening and language skills through songs and verbal cues.
Physical Development
- Builds body awareness and coordination through guided movement patterns.
- Strengthens core muscles and motor development through supported water play.
- Strengthens vestibular system through supported floating and movement.
- Improves sleep patterns through physical activity and sensory engagement.
Social & Emotional Growth
- Develops social skills through parent-child bonding and peer interaction.
- Boosts confidence through positive early water experiences.
- Creates positive associations with water for lifelong swimming confidence.
Swimming & Water Safety Skills
- Builds water confidence and skills through progressive activities, including floating, buoyancy, balance, proper body positioning, leg and arm propulsion movement, entries and exits.
- Guides parents in appropriate holds and support point techniques for water safety and confidence.
- Develops swimming competencies that later transition into the Pre-school curriculum (3-5yrs).
Did you know? Every baby is born with amazing natural talents – including a remarkable affinity for water! Children who participate in BrainWaves develop strong physical foundations, enhanced coordination, and improved motor abilities. The activities are structured with developmental progressions and milestones that are challenging and then achievable and encourage building social and emotional confidence. Regular exposure to aquatic environments helps integrate swimming naturally into their movement patterns, creating a lifelong foundation for water confidence and enjoyment.
Enrolling in your first class!
To book you can enrol:
- Online – Look up the timetable and book online via your client portal.
- Log-in to your client portal. Instructions can be found here https://www.healthways.com.au/boxhill/swimming-pool/swimming-lessons/book-now/
- To work out what class level sounds like your ability level, please click here to go to the level skill descriptions https://aus.iclasspro.com/portal/healthways/news/1.
- Click on ‘Class Timetables & Bookings’.
- Click on ‘Find a class’. Select your student and click ‘See Classes’.
- Search the timetable for your student’s level, by putting their level code in the search magnifying glass.
- The class availability showing will automatically be for this week. To look forward to next week, click on the ‘Filter’ menu icon. Select ‘Sessions’, select the following week, click ‘Apply’.
- The list can be further filtered using other option in the ‘Filter’ menu if you wish.
- Click on a class to enrol or go on the waitlist.
- By Phone:
- Mont Albert North ph. 98952300
- Ringwood ph. 98795777
- In person – Visit the centre and speak to reception:
- MONT ALBERT NTH – Healthways Recreation Centre, 1-11 Arcade Road, Mont Albert North 3129
- RINGWOOD – Healthways Aquatic Centre, 108-110 New Street, Ringwood 3134
Please note that students can start at any time. Bookings can be made at any time during the term up to 10 days in advance, and bookings open for a new term 3 weeks in advance. However if you wish to start further in advance than that you can register your interest for a specific term in the future.
COME AND TRY OUR SWIM LESSONS NOW!…
SWIM STARTER PACK FOR $150.00. (Available for regular term classes only.)
To see whether our swim school is right for you, when you first enrol you’ll just pay a deposit of $150.00. This is called the ‘Swim Starter’. This covers your classes until the first monthly direct debit, so you can try the classes out. If you’re happy simply stay on and your first direct debit will happen as scheduled. If you don’t wish to continue, simply cancel your classes before your first direct debit. Easy!
CLICK HERE for more information about Healthways Swim School.