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💙 WHAT AGE SHOULD SWIMMING LESSONS START? 💙Swimming can be introduced at different stages of a child’s development, with...
06/09/2026

💙 WHAT AGE SHOULD SWIMMING LESSONS START? 💙

Swimming can be introduced at different stages of a child’s development, with each age bringing its own opportunities to build confidence and skills in the water. 🏊‍♀️

👶 6–12 months: Introduce water play and build comfort together.

🧒 1–3 years: A wonderful time to develop trust, confidence and important water safety foundations.

⭐ 3+ years: Children can continue building confidence while developing and refining their swimming skills at their own pace.

Every child is unique, which is why finding the right environment and approach for your child is so important. 💙

At Aqua Stars, we’re passionate about helping swimmers build skills, confidence and a love for the water — one little stroke at a time. 🌊

📩 Ready to start your child’s swimming adventure? Get in touch with us to find out more!

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💎 WELCOME TO THE EMERALD HYDE PARK 💎Did you know that Aqua Stars has a beautiful 25m heated indoor swimming pool in Hyde...
04/09/2026

💎 WELCOME TO THE EMERALD HYDE PARK 💎

Did you know that Aqua Stars has a beautiful 25m heated indoor swimming pool in Hyde Park? 🏊‍♀️💙

Our swimming environment is designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming space where swimmers can learn, grow and build confidence in the water.

📍 56 6th Street, Hyde Park, Sandton
🏊‍♀️ Indoor 25m heated swimming pool

Whether your child is taking their first steps into the water or developing their swimming skills, Aqua Stars is here to support them throughout their journey. ⭐

Little strokes. Big futures. 💙

📩 Contact us to find out more about our swimming lessons.

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💦 5 SIGNS YOUR CHILD MAY BE READY FOR SWIMMING LESSONS 💦Every child is different, but here are a few signs that your lit...
02/09/2026

💦 5 SIGNS YOUR CHILD MAY BE READY FOR SWIMMING LESSONS 💦

Every child is different, but here are a few signs that your little one may be ready to start their swimming journey! 🏊‍♀️💙

✨ They love the water
✨ They’re comfortable getting splashed
✨ They’re curious and ask questions
✨ They’re willing to try new things
✨ They can listen to and follow simple directions

Swimming lessons are about so much more than learning to swim. They can help children develop confidence, skills, independence and a positive relationship with the water. 🌊⭐

Does this sound like your little one?

📩 Get in touch with Aqua Stars to find out more about our swimming lessons and how we can help your child begin their water journey.

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🌟 THEME OF THE WEEK: WHEN TO START SWIMMING LESSONS 🌟One of the questions we hear most often from parents is:“When is th...
31/08/2026

🌟 THEME OF THE WEEK: WHEN TO START SWIMMING LESSONS 🌟

One of the questions we hear most often from parents is:

“When is the right time to start swimming lessons?” 🏊‍♀️💙

There isn’t always one simple answer! Every child develops at their own pace, and factors such as age, confidence, comfort in the water and readiness can all play a role.

This week, we’ll be looking at:

💧 Signs your child may be ready for lessons
💧 The best age to introduce swimming
💧 How swimming helps build confidence and important life skills

At Aqua Stars, we believe that little steps in the water can lead to big confidence for life. ⭐

Follow along this week as we explore when your child’s swimming journey could begin! 🏊‍♀️

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Think swimming is just for learning how to swim? Think again! 🏊‍♀️💙Swimming is an incredible low-impact workout that can...
30/08/2026

Think swimming is just for learning how to swim? Think again! 🏊‍♀️💙

Swimming is an incredible low-impact workout that can benefit your whole body — and it’s suitable for a wide range of fitness levels.

🌊 Easy on your joints
Swimming supports your body weight in the water, making it a great option for low-impact exercise.

💪 Works your whole body
Your arms, legs, core and back all work together as you move through the water.

❤️ Gets your heart working
Swimming can provide an excellent cardiovascular workout while allowing you to work at your own pace.

🧘‍♀️ Can help you feel calmer
There’s something wonderfully peaceful about moving through the water — making swimming a great way to combine exercise and mental wellbeing.

And perhaps one of the best things about swimming?

You don’t have to be an elite swimmer to benefit from it.

Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, get back into exercise, improve your technique or simply spend more time moving in the water, swimming can be a fantastic place to start.

🏊 Ready to make swimming part of your fitness routine?

Join an AquaStars class and discover what swimming can do for you. 💙

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💙 MEET THE COACH — CASIE-LEE ROBERTS! 💙We’re so lucky to have Coach Casie-Lee as part of the AquaStars team! 🌟Based at T...
28/08/2026

💙 MEET THE COACH — CASIE-LEE ROBERTS! 💙

We’re so lucky to have Coach Casie-Lee as part of the AquaStars team! 🌟

Based at The Emerald in Sandton, Casie-Lee is a qualified Swim Dynamics instructor who is passionate about helping swimmers of all ages become more confident and capable in the water.

Her approach is about more than simply teaching strokes.

🏊 Building confidence
🌊 Improving technique
😊 Creating fun and engaging lessons
💙 Helping swimmers feel comfortable and supported in the water

We believe that a great coach doesn’t just teach a child how to swim — they help them believe that they can swim.

And that’s exactly the kind of environment we want to create at AquaStars. ✨

We’re so happy to have you on our team, Casie-Lee! 💙

📍 The Emerald, 56 6th Street, Hyde Park, Sandton

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Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time teaching children to float before we focus on swimming? 🤔🌊It’s because ...
26/08/2026

Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time teaching children to float before we focus on swimming? 🤔🌊

It’s because floating is about much more than simply lying on the water.

A child who can float is beginning to understand:

⭐ “The water can support me.”
⭐ “I can relax in the water.”
⭐ “I can control my body.”
⭐ “I don’t have to panic when my feet aren’t on the floor.”

From there, we can start building balance, body position, kicking, movement and eventually swimming.

Think of it as:

FLOAT → BALANCE → SWIM 🏊‍♀️

When children feel safe and comfortable in the water, they’re able to learn more effectively — and their confidence grows alongside their skills.

That’s why we don’t rush the process.

Every swimmer develops at their own pace, and sometimes the most important progress is simply seeing a child go from “I don’t want to” to “Look, I can do it!” 🥹💙

Float first. Thrive forever.

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This week at AquaStars, we’re talking about something that may look simple, but is actually one of the most important bu...
24/08/2026

This week at AquaStars, we’re talking about something that may look simple, but is actually one of the most important building blocks of learning to swim.

⭐ FLOATING!

Before a child can confidently swim, they first need to feel comfortable and secure in the water.

Learning to float helps children develop:

💙 Confidence — becoming comfortable with the feeling of the water supporting them.
💙 Balance — learning how to control their body position.
💙 Trust — understanding that they can relax and let the water support them.
💙 Body awareness — learning how their movements affect their position in the water.

For some children, floating comes naturally. For others, it takes time, patience and lots of encouragement, and that’s completely okay. ❤️

Throughout this week, we’ll be exploring why floating matters and how it helps build strong swimmers from the very beginning.

Because at AquaStars, we’re not just teaching children to move through the water.

We’re helping them become confident in it. 🏊‍♀️💙

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💙🏊‍♀️ REFER A FRIEND & SAVE! 🏊‍♂️💙We’re giving our amazing AquaStars families a little extra reward! 🌟Refer a friend who...
23/08/2026

💙🏊‍♀️ REFER A FRIEND & SAVE! 🏊‍♂️💙

We’re giving our amazing AquaStars families a little extra reward! 🌟

Refer a friend who joins AquaStars, and you’ll receive 5% OFF your monthly fees for every successful referral — all the way until December 2026! 🎉

✨ 1 referral = 5% OFF
✨ 2 referrals = 10% OFF
✨ 3 referrals = 15% OFF

And yes — your friend can sign up for lessons at Sandton, Croydon or Primrose! 💦

Know someone who’s been wanting to learn to swim? 🏊‍♀️

Send them our way — and share this post with them! 🥰

📲 WhatsApp us on 062 441 5285 for more information.

Please see the poster for full terms & conditions.

💙 The more friends you bring, the more you save! 🌟

📍 WELCOME TO OUR CROYDON BRANCH 📍You’ve seen us talk a lot about water safety this week — but this is one of the places ...
21/08/2026

📍 WELCOME TO OUR CROYDON BRANCH 📍

You’ve seen us talk a lot about water safety this week — but this is one of the places where those skills are being built every day. 💙

Welcome to our Croydon branch, situated at:

📍 26 Major Miller Avenue, Croydon, Kempton Park

Our indoor pool provides a comfortable environment where children can learn at their own pace while developing the skills, confidence and independence they need in the water.

But our lessons aren’t only about learning strokes.

They’re about helping a nervous little swimmer become comfortable putting their face in the water.

They’re about learning to float, kick, breathe and move independently.

They’re about developing safer habits around the pool.

And they’re about watching that moment when “I can’t” slowly becomes “Look at me!” 🥹💙

That’s the progress we love seeing.

Whether your little one is taking their very first steps into swimming lessons or is ready to develop their existing skills, our Croydon branch offers a supportive space to learn, play and grow in confidence.

⭐ Little strokes. Big futures.

📍 26 Major Miller Avenue, Croydon, Kempton Park

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Address

The Emerald, Hyde Park
Johannesburg

Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 18:00
Thursday 12:00 - 18:00
Friday 12:00 - 18:00
Saturday 07:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27624415285

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