Empower Your Child With the Skill to
Swim & Survive
Swim Survival Course
See What Your Child Will Learn in Swim Survival
Life Saving Water Skills
We teach proven survival skills that help your child survive an accidental fall into water.
- Swim face-down in water
- Roll over to float & breathe
- 1-on-1 Daily Lessons
- Swim-Float-Swim Method
The Right Course for Your Child
6 Week Swim Survival Course
Ages 1-3 Years
- Daily 10-minute, 1-on-1 lessons (Mon-Thu)
- Skills taught through repetition, simple cues & positive reinforcement
- Short, consistent lessons that reinforce progress each day
3 Week Swim Survival Course
Ages 4+
- Daily 20-minute, 1-on-1 lessons (Mon-Thu)
- Older swimmers have better focus & stamina
- Builds confidence & gets them ready for strokes
Not Walking Yet?
See our Little Otters Classes (6-15 months)
6 Week Swim Survival Course
Ages 1-3 Years
- For toddlers with short attention spans
- Daily 10-min lessons (Mon-Thu)
- Skills taught through repetition, simple cues and positive reinforcement
- Skills broken into smaller steps over six weeks
- 1-on-1 lessons with instructor
The 6 Week Journey
3 Week Swim Survival Course
Ages 4+ Years
- For older swimmers with better focus & stamina, allowing them to absorb and practice more skills each lesson
- Daily 20-min lessons (Mon-Thu)
- 1-on-1 lessons with instructor
- Children learn the Swim-Float-Swim sequence to prepare for group stroke classes
The 3 Week Journey
Start Your Child’s Swim Survial Journey
From first lesson to confident, independent survival – it begins here.
What Parents Say About the Swim Survival Course
Nombulelo Seretloa
When they say : “Empowering little ones to have life saving swimming skills in weeks, not years” believe them! It’s the truth! Already week 2 of the course my daughter was showing so much progress we couldn’t see in a traditional swim school where she had been going for almost a year. Our girl loves the water and so do the instructors at Nikki’s! Now that’s a winning combination – coupled with consistency in the water! We are truly happy!
Nikki’s Swim Survival is definitely not your average swim school! It’s the best if you want to have peace of mind and a water safe baby!❤️
Katja van Dam
My daughter was afraid of water on her face! Taking her to Nikki’s school was a game changer! My daughter now loves to swim and isn’t scared of water at all. They were amazing and helped her swim in 5 weeks! I’m super grateful for them and would recommend this school to anyone who wants their child to swim ASAP. Thank you Nikki’s swim survival!!
Buhle Vilakazi
Highly recommend, a must for any family with a pool at home. We spent almost a year at traditional swimming lessons with no results. I met Nikki and in 4 weeks, my 2 year old not only learned how to swim but also how to save himself should anything ever happen.
Nikki is amazing at what she does and what a gift it is for your little one to learn a life saving skill, you’ll wish you’d met her sooner.
Kaajal Hiralal
Nikki has blown me away with how gentle and nurturing she has been with my 3 year old daughter. Before starting the course, we were so nervous and asked ourselves will it be possible for my daughter to swim in 6 weeks. Honestly by week 2 she was swimming independently with a few strokes by herself and by week 6 she was swimming, floating, rolling and pretty much the most confident girl I have seen. Nikki is truly gifted to teach these littles in such a short space of time. It’s amazing. She definitely has some magic that I have never seen in other swim schools. If you sceptical and worried if it’s worth it… It’s definitely work every single cent😊
Course Pricing
6 Week Swim Survival Course
R 8470
Ages 1-3 Years
A 50% deposit is required to secure your child’s spot.
Remaining balance due by end of first week of course
3 Week Swim Survival Course
R 8470
Ages 4+ Years
A 50% deposit is required to secure your child’s spot.
Remaining balance due by end of first week of course
How Your Investment Saves You Money
Completed Swim Survival?
Next Step – Group Lessons!
Questions Parents Ask About This Course
Pricing & Payments
Scheduling & Lessons
At the Pool
Why does this course cost so much more than traditional swimming lessons?
- This program was developed in the states and the proven method was brought home to South Africa.
- These private lessons, has the instructors undivided attention,
- In 3-6 weeks (NOT YEARS) they are taught the roll over breathing technique that can save their life in an aquatic accident.
- Traditional Swim Schools don’t attempt this method because it takes time, skill and patience.
How do payments work?
We require a 50% deposit to be paid in order to secure your slot. The balance of your payment is due at the midway point of the course, before the life saving back float is taught.
What happens after the course?
Once they’ve nailed the basics, we recommend moving into our weekly group lessons. It’s the perfect next step for stamina, strength, and social swimming
Scheduling & Lessons
What is the best age to start the course?
Once your child can walk, they can kick to swim! When these little humans are mobile and drawn to water, sadly, drowning is a primary concern.
Why every day? Isn’t that too much?
Daily lessons help toddlers and children to learn faster, reduce fear and anxiety, and build trust with their instructor. This takes into consideration the attention span of each age group.
Do you swim on public holidays?
Nope! We all get the day off to recharge. No lessons or make-ups on public holidays.
What if it’s raining or there’s lightning?
We’ll always put safety first. If we need to cancel due to weather, we’ll aim to reschedule when it’s safe.
At the Pool
Will my child cry?
Possibly. New faces, water, and separation anxiety can all feel big at this age, but it’s completely normal. If you stick to the program with consistent attendance, your child will quickly settle into their new routine and begin to trust their instructor.
What if my child isn’t fully potty trained yet?
That’s no problem! We provide reusable waterproof nappies that are required for any child who isn’t fully potty trained. They’re available for purchase directly from us and help keep the pool clean, safe, and comfortable for everyone.
Can I watch my child swim?
We totally get that you want to be close! But stepping back during lessons helps your child bond with the instructor, develop independence, and focus on their instructors' important verbal cues and encouragement.
Do I get in the water with my child?
Nope! It's only your child and their instructor one- on-one in the water for their lesson.
Does it matter if my child cannot talk yet?
Not at all. Swimming and floating are motor skills that can be taught to a baby through repetitive exercises, along with verbal cues and encouragement.