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Joyful Dolphin Swim - Young Child Swimming 3-4yrs +

By Joyful Dolphin Swim Cambridge

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We move seamlessly from toddler swimming into young child activities, preparing children for independent swimming. Combined with play there is more focus on stroke styles and specific water skills. We feel it is very beneficial to continue to share classes with parent or carer to ensure a smooth transition finding just the right time to “let go”. This is an individual journey based on trust and communication. On completing their time at Joyful Dolphin,

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we aim for children to be confident and ready to move on to independent classes. Communication – Development of the relationship between parent/carer - child and teacher - child Physical benefits – strengthening muscles, supporting balance and alignment of the body and developing co ordination Psychological benefits – Growth in confidence, interaction and the development of trust Cognitive benefits – Development of language, brain maturation, learning to follow instruction and social skills Specific swimming skills – the development of correct body position, swimming strokes and breathing techniques Multi- sensory experience – Particularly lovely to have close touch still with their parent and to feel the qualities of water Fun trans

Age3 years – 4 years
Schedule summaryNext session: 28 Sept 2026, 10:00

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About Joyful Dolphin Swim Cambridge

Join our swim school at any stage from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We teach the wonderful Birthlight 'Water Parenting' approach which is gentle, child-led, progressive, playful and fun...

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