Kiddies Aqua Swimming Academy Expands to Mamelodi: Aiming to Make Mamelodi Water Safe

With a mission to provide comprehensive swimming education and water safety to all, Kiddies Aqua is committed to ensuring that every resident, from infants to adults, has access to essential water safety and swimming skills. This initiative is particularly crucial in rural communities and townships, where drowning statistics are alarmingly high.

Addressing a Critical Need for Water Safety

Swimming isn’t just a pastime; it’s a crucial life skill that individuals of all ages aspire to master. Understanding this essential need, Kiddies Aqua Swimming Academy caters to individuals from a very young age, ensuring they acquire vital water safety skills early in life. Global statistics paint a stark picture: drowning incidents rank as the third leading cause of unnatural deaths among children under the age of twelve. Shockingly, a child drowns somewhere in the world every 85 seconds. In South Africa, the situation is particularly alarming, with reports indicating that more than three children under the age of five lose their lives to drowning every day, accompanied by approximately 15 near-drowning incidents daily. In response to this urgent issue, Kiddies Aqua places a paramount emphasis on drowning prevention. Recognizing the urgent need for water safety education, Kiddies Aqua aims to make a significant impact in Mamelodi by providing accessible and high-quality swimming lessons.

Comprehensive Aquatic Programs for All Ages

Kiddies Aqua offers a diverse range of programs tailored to meet the needs of various age groups and skill levels. The academy’s offerings include:

• Self-Rescue Water Safety Lessons for Infants (6-24 months): Teaching babies how to safely navigate water environments with the focus on self-rescue.
• Learn-to-Swim Lessons for Toddlers and Young Children (2-6 years): Providing a fun and engaging introduction to swimming with the focus on basic stroke establishment in preparation for school swim.
• Stroke Development and Correction Lessons for Young Competitive Swimmers (7-17 years): Refining technique and enhancing performance in preparation for competitive swimming at club-, provincial- and national level.
• Learn-to-Swim Lessons for Adults (18 years and older): Offering personalized instruction to help adults overcome barriers to swimming and assistance with stroke and stroke correction for competitive swimming.
• Advanced Swim Lessons for Special Needs Children: Providing individualized support and guidance to ensure an inclusive and enjoyable experience with the focus on water safety and basic stroke.
• Hydro-Rehabilitation Services: Utilizing water-based exercises to aid in rehabilitation and recovery.
• Aqua Aerobics: Offering fitness classes that focus on aerobic endurance, resistance training, and creating an enjoyable atmosphere.

Commitment to Mamelodi’s Community

Kiddies Aqua’s expansion into Mamelodi includes plans to offer swimming lessons to over 2,000 learners in the townships each month. This initiative is part of Kiddies Aqua’s broader commitment to inclusivity and social responsibility. The academy has already implemented a project for 320 pre-school learners from seven private pre-schools in Atteridgeville, demonstrating its dedication to making swimming education accessible to all.

Kiddies Aqua is also dedicated to equipping these learners with essential water safety skills through initiatives such as the Learn-to-Swim Program for Toddlers and Young Children, where these learners are trained to safely navigate in aquatic environments independently and safely. This program is part of Kiddies Aqua’s ongoing efforts to prevent drowning incidents and promote water safety awareness.

About Kiddies Aqua Swimming Academy

Founded in 1993 by Arrie and Lizette Botha, Kiddies Aqua Swimming Academy has become one of the largest swimming academies specializing in infant, toddler and adult swimming education. With over 35 years of experience and 11 branches across South Africa and Namibia, Kiddies Aqua serves over 6,000 swimmers monthly, offering a wide range of aquatic programs. The academy’s commitment to excellence and water safety has made it a trusted name in the industry.

Join Us in Making Mamelodi Water Safe

Kiddies Aqua Swimming Academy invites the Mamelodi community to join in this life-saving initiative. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or community leader, your involvement can help spread awareness and ensure that every child and adult in Mamelodi has the opportunity to learn vital water safety skills.

For more information about Kiddies Aqua Swimming Academy and our programs, please contact us:

Email: mamelodi@kiddiesaqua.co.za 
Phone/WhatsApp: 079 778 9531
Website: www.kiddiesaqua.co.za
Location: 7260 Tsamaya Ave, Mahube Valley, Pretoria, 0122

Together, we can make Mamelodi a safer place and provide the community with the tools and knowledge to enjoy the water safely.