Business Details
Award-Winning Swim Lessons for NT Children
Travellingtadpole is a multi-award-winning aquatic education provider operating across the Northern Territory. Founded with a mission to prevent childhood drownings, we deliver structured swimming programs for children aged 4 months to pre-squad levels, alongside adult classes. Our team collaborates with schools and community groups to advance Royal Life Saving Australia's objectives, focusing on water safety education. With over a decade of combined instructor experience, we offer tailored lessons that build confidence and technical proficiency in aquatic environments.Our curriculum integrates government-funded initiatives like free water safety vouchers for eligible families, ensuring accessibility to life-saving skills. We maintain small class sizes (4-8 students) to optimize individual progress across developmental stages, from infant water familiarization to competitive swimming preparation.
Services
Infant Swimming Lessons
Learn to Swim Classes
Pre-Squad Training
Water Safety Programs
Voucher Assistance
Highlights and features
- Multi-award-winning swim school with NT-specific drowning prevention focus
- Government-funded free lessons available for eligible children under 5
- Instructors with 10+ years' experience in Northern Territory aquatic education
- Progressive curriculum from infant water familiarization to pre-competitive training
- Small class sizes (4-8 students) ensure personalized skill development
Associations and certifications
- Royal Life Saving Australia
Services
Infant Swimming Lessons
Parent-accompanied water familiarization programs for 4-month to 4-year-olds. Three progressive levels (Tadpoles, Turtles, Jellyfish) develop submersion, propulsion, and water safety skills through play-based learning. Classes run 30 minutes weekly with 8-child maximums to ensure personalized attention.
Learn to Swim Classes
Ability-based swimming instruction for children 4+. Five levels (Starfish to Dugongs) teach freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly techniques. Sessions focus on body position, breathing control, and stroke refinement. Small groups (4-8 students) allow tailored instructor feedback during 30-minute lessons.
Pre-Squad Training
Advanced 1-hour sessions combining land fitness and endurance swimming for Froglets/Dugongs level students. Develops race starts, turns, and lane etiquette. Requires concurrent Learn to Swim class enrollment. Equipment (flippers, goggles) mandatory for technical drills and butterfly training.
Water Safety Programs
Government-funded initiatives teaching hazard recognition and survival skills. Includes wall-finding techniques, safe water entries, and unassisted floating. Integrated into all levels from infant classes through Pre-Squad, with certificate recognition for skill milestones.
Voucher Assistance
Guidance for accessing NT Government's $100 Learn to Swim and Sports vouchers. Coordinators process applications and validate eligibility. Available for children under 5 (non-preschoolers) and preschool-enrolled participants respectively, with documentation requirements explained during registration.
People
Jamie
Nhulunbuy Swim School Coordinator
With nearly a decade of NT aquatic education experience, Jamie specializes in infant-to-adult swimming instruction. Passionate about Indigenous community engagement, they lead remote water safety initiatives while managing local program delivery.
Perri
Administration
Perri manages all operational communications, serving as primary contact for enrollment queries and program information. Handles voucher processing, schedule coordination, and parent support across multiple locations.
Kealey
Swim Teacher
Certified instructor teaching Learn to Swim and Water Safety levels. Specializes in infant classes, creating engaging environments for young children while maintaining technical skill development standards.
Marcia
Baby Class Instructor
Newly trained infant swimming specialist bringing energy and creativity to parent-toddler sessions. Focuses on building confidence through playful water activities while achieving developmental milestones.
Sophia
Swim Teacher
Promoted from junior instructor to certified trainer, Sophia teaches younger age groups with enthusiasm. Recognized for connecting with children through interactive lessons that combine skill development with enjoyment.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We teach children from 4 months old through pre-squad levels. Infant classes (Tadpoles, Turtles, Jellyfish) for under 4s, Learn to Swim levels (Starfish to Dugongs) for 4+, and Pre-Squad training available.
Are government-funded lessons available?
Yes! Children under 5 not in preschool qualify for free water safety lessons via NT Government vouchers. Sports vouchers available for preschoolers. We process these directly.
How do students progress through levels?
Progression is skill-based, not age-dependent. Instructors assess readiness weekly. Students move up when demonstrating competency in current level skills, with immediate certificate recognition.
What payment options exist?
Payments accepted via direct deposit or in-person. All voucher holders must provide physical copies to coordinators. Full payment required before or on first lesson of each block.
What class sizes do you maintain?
Infant classes capped at 8 students. Learn to Swim levels have 4-8 participants depending on skill requirements. Pre-Squad sessions accommodate 8 students with specialized equipment.
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