Judy Watts Swim School evolved in the 70’s specializing in the early development and safety of babies to pre-schoolers in the aquatic environment.

Having spent their first nine months in amniotic fluid, babies are already familiar with the aquatic environment. Movement within the water, from their first bath to their first swimming lesson, should be a natural extension of this into a familiarity with water.

Infant programs are developmentally designed to enhance motor and social skills. During the lesson, we encourage parents to work on stimulating some of babies most important senses, touch, vision and audio which strengthens the bond between baby and parent.

For children four years and under, our program focuses on building confidence, mobility and safe pool practices in and around the water. Drowning statistics show this is the age group most at risk and hence the emphasis on survival and safety skills.

Judy is passionate in her belief in the need to educate children and parents on safety in and around the water. This lead to the development of a safety program “Cool Pool Rules” and the recent release of a parent education book “Discovering Water - Babies First Swimming Lessons”. Judy is the author of 6 international videos including AUSTSWIM’s “Infants & Toddlers Explore Water” and is also an international lecturer on Aquatic Readiness. Her current project “Aquatic Movement” is a nurturing program that starts with babies first bath and then transition to the swimming pool.

CODE OF VALUES

SAFETY, FUN , TRUST, RESPECT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT