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Stage 1 & 2 Swimsafer Schedule

Locations	JUNE Date	Day	Time	Swimsafer Level
Bukit Batok	2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12	Tue, Thu, Fri	8:30am – 9:30am	Stage 1 & 2
Clementi	2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12	Tue, Thu, Fri	10am – 11am	Stage 1 & 2
Teck Ghee	2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12	Tue, Thu, Fri	3pm – 4pm	Stage 1 & 2
Bukit Canberra	2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12	Tue, Thu, Fri	5pm to 6pm	Stage 1 & 2

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Stage 3, 4, 5, 6 Swimsafer Schedule

Locations	JUNE Date	Day	Time	Swimsafer Level
Bukit Batok	16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26	Tue, Thu, Fri	8:30am – 9:30am	Stage 3 to 6
Clementi	16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26	Tue, Thu, Fri	10am – 11am	Stage 3 to 6
Teck Ghee	16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26	Tue, Thu, Fri	3pm – 4pm	Stage 3 to 6
Bukit Canberra	16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26	Tue, Thu, Fri	5pm – 6pm	Stage 3 to 6

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AQZOG Holiday SwimSafer Program at ActiveSG Pools: Preparing Kids for the MOE SwimSafer Program

Build Confidence Before the MOE SwimSafer Term Begins

Learning to swim is an essential life skill in Singapore, where many children are introduced to swimming through the MOE SwimSafer Programme in primary school. However, some students may feel unprepared when their school lessons begin, especially if they have little prior experience in the water.

To support young swimmers and help them gain confidence before their school lessons start, AQZOG is hosting a series of Holiday SwimSafer Programs at ActiveSG pools throughout the year.

Our 3-Day Holiday SwimSafer Program in March, as well as the 6-Day Intensive Holiday SwimSafer Programs during the June and Year-End school holidays, are designed to help children build the foundational skills needed before they are enlisted in their respective MOE SwimSafer programs.

These structured holiday courses provide a valuable head start for students, allowing them to develop water confidence, learn essential survival skills, and become familiar with the skills required in the SwimSafer framework.

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Why Prepare Early for the MOE SwimSafer Program?

Many parents assume that children can simply learn everything during the school SwimSafer program. While this is possible, the reality is that students who already possess basic swimming skills tend to benefit more from the school program.

Preparing early offers several advantages:

1. Build Water Confidence

Children who are unfamiliar with water may feel nervous during their school lessons. Holiday preparation classes help them become comfortable with water before the official lessons begin.

2. Learn Essential Survival Skills

The SwimSafer program emphasizes water survival and safety skills, such as floating, treading water, and safe entry into the pool. These skills are easier to master when children receive focused attention in a small group environment.

3. Improve Learning Progress

When children already know the basics such as breathing control, kicking, and floating, they can progress more smoothly during their MOE lessons.

4. Reduce Anxiety During School Lessons

Students who are prepared are more confident and less anxious when they attend their school SwimSafer sessions.

5. Support Water Safety Awareness

Beyond swimming techniques, children also learn important water safety concepts that can help prevent accidents.

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AQZOG Holiday SwimSafer Program Schedule

AQZOG organizes multiple SwimSafer holiday courses each year so families can choose the program that best suits their child’s schedule.

March School Holiday

3-Day SwimSafer Preparatory Program

This short program introduces children to basic swimming and survival skills in a structured and supportive environment. It is ideal for beginners or students who want a quick refresher before their school program.

June School Holiday

6-Day Intensive SwimSafer Program

This longer program allows students to practise consistently and improve their skills over several days. It is suitable for children aiming to build stronger fundamentals before their MOE SwimSafer lessons.

Year-End School Holiday

6-Day Intensive SwimSafer Program

The year-end course provides another opportunity for children to prepare early for the upcoming school year’s SwimSafer program.

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ActiveSG Pool Locations

To make our program accessible to families across Singapore, AQZOG will be hosting sessions at several ActiveSG swimming complexes:

• Teck Ghee Swimming Complex
• Punggol Swimming Complex (Year 2027)
• Clementi Swimming Complex
• Bukit Batok Swimming Complex
• Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex

These locations provide excellent training facilities and safe environments for children to learn and practise swimming.

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What Students Will Learn

During the AQZOG Holiday SwimSafer program, students will learn key skills aligned with the MOE SwimSafer framework.

Water Confidence Skills

• Entering and exiting the pool safely
• Getting comfortable with water
• Basic breathing and bubbling exercises

Floating and Survival Skills

• Front float and back float
• Survival floating techniques
• Basic water orientation skills

Basic Swimming Skills

• Kicking with support
• Streamline body position
• Introduction to simple swim movements

Water Safety Awareness

• Pool safety rules
• Understanding personal limits in water
• Importance of swimming with supervision

These skills provide a strong foundation that prepares students for the structure of the MOE SwimSafer curriculum.

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Benefits of Learning in a Holiday Program

Holiday programs provide several advantages compared to regular weekly lessons.

Consistent Practice

Learning over consecutive days allows children to practise skills repeatedly and retain them more effectively.

Focused Learning Environment

Small group classes allow coaches to provide more individual attention to each student.

Faster Skill Development

Children can build momentum when they practise daily during the holiday period.

Positive Learning Experience

Holiday programs are designed to be fun and engaging, helping children enjoy the learning process.

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A Supportive Learning Environment with AQZOG

AQZOG is committed to providing a safe and encouraging environment where children can develop swimming skills confidently.

Our coaches emphasize:

• Safety first approach
• Step-by-step skill progression
• Encouragement and positive reinforcement
• Building confidence through gradual learning

This supportive environment helps children develop both technical skills and water confidence, which are essential for success in the SwimSafer program.

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Preparing for the Future

Swimming is more than just a sport—it is a life skill that promotes safety, fitness, and confidence. By joining the AQZOG Holiday SwimSafer Program, children can gain the foundational skills they need before participating in their school’s SwimSafer program.

With training at ActiveSG pools across Singapore, this preparatory program offers a convenient and effective way for students to build confidence and readiness before their MOE SwimSafer term begins.

Parents who want their children to start their SwimSafer journey with confidence may consider enrolling them in one of AQZOG’s holiday programs.

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Swimming Behaviour & Characteristic (All Levels)

Swimsafer Stage 1-Characteristic and behaviour

• Fear of water / clings to wall or instructor
• Hesitant to submerge face Poor breath control (panic breathing)
• Stiff body, cannot relax
• Needs constant support

If your child display the above behaviour, you can enrol your child for Swimsafer stage 1 in our 6 day holiday program.

Swimsafer Stage 2-Characteristic and behaviour

• Independent front/back float (3–5 sec)
• Push and glide (3–5m) Basic kicking (flutter kick)
• Short distance swim (5–10m, not smooth)
• Body postion not so streamline but still able to float and move in water.
• Strokes has some error.

If your child already attained swimsafer stage 1 or already can do what is stated, you can enrol your child for Swimsafer stage 2 in our 6 day holiday program.

Swimsafer Stage 3-Characteristic and behaviour

• Confidence improves
• Still struggles with rhythm and timing
• Breathing interrupts movement
• Body position slightly streamlined
• Swimming strokes has little error.

If your child already attained swimsafer stage 3 you can level up to stage 4 (Bronze) training during our 6 day holidays program.

Swimsafer Stage 4 (Bronze) -Characteristic and behaviour

• More controlled swimmer
• Some inefficiency in strokes (new survival skill strokes introductory )
• Breathing more consistent but not optimal
• Can follow instructions well

If your child already attained swimsafer stage 4 you can level up to stage 5 (Silver) training during our 6 day holidays program.

Swimsafer Stage 5 (Silver) -Characteristic and behaviour

• 50–100m continuous swim
• Recognisable freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke
• Wearing life jacket in the water while treading water
• Basic personal survival skills (HELP position, floating)
• Able to perform dive and jump for survival purposes.

If your child already attained swimsafer stage 5 you can level up to stage 6 (Gold) training during our 6 day holidays program.

Swimsafer Stage 6 (Gold) -Characteristic and behaviour

• Confident and independent swimmer
• Good stamina and control
• Understands safety concepts
• Can remain calm under stress
• Some might progress to competitive swimmer under proper guidance & motivation.

This is the final series of the swimsafer program. The next program your child can do is either to be a competitive swimmer, or a water polo games or other outdoor aquatic sports such as sailing, canoeing or dragon boating.

Displaying swimming competency, and water safety and survival skills, your child can learn how to take care of himself/ herself and more independency in the water.

Swimsafer Theory Quizzes

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Test Venue & Stages (ALL LEVELS)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)