Northern Stars Swim School

Northern Stars Swim School opened in April 2010 and is operated by Siria and Mal Thomas and Cheryl Grose. Cheryl had a vision of owning her own swim school with daughter Siria, and within the space of 10 weeks they transformed an empty shed in the northern suburbs of Wollongong into a purpose built swim centre offering swimming lessons for babies through to adults, a mini-squad program, aquafit classes and school holiday accelerator programs.

With over 20 years of combined swim teaching experience between them they are passionate about water safety and teaching children of all ages and all needs how to swim. ​They believe swimming is the most important skill a child can learn and are committed to providing high quality swimming lessons and mini-squad program to their clients.

OUR PROGRAMS

★ *New* BabySPLASH Program

To give new clients a preview into our amazing StarBaby program, we are running regular FREE 4 week programs for parents and babies from 3 months. During these programs you will learn how to correctly and comfortably hold your baby in the water, understand the rationale behind our StarBaby program and have the opportunity to experience it first hand. This is a great way to bond with your baby and begin their life long love of water! Call us on 42858700 or email to find out the next start date for our BabySPLASH programs.

★ StarBabies (4 months - 3 years)

Our StarBaby lessons are a new innovation in infant swim classes and are age based, but cater to more advanced babies within each level. Lesson activities are all skill based but use a mixture of activities, songs, and water safety and survial exercises without force or trauma - with classes 30 minutes in duration.

★ Preschoolers (3-5 years)

From the age of 3, children are eligible for our preschool program, where they will enjoy joining a class with 2 or 3 other children, and taught by one of our qualified instructors. Our preschool swimmers begin by learning to comfortably submerge in the water and about their own buoyancy through relaxed floating. With drowning being the biggest killer of Australian under 5's, our pre-school lessons include a range of survival skills to help them recover if they ever experienced an accidental fall in. As they gain confidence, children build on these skills to develop a strong kick, freestyle arms and eventually, bi-lateral breathing and back and breast stroke.

★ School Aged

Our school aged program boasts a progressive curriculum based on the 4 elements of swimming - float...kick..arms...breathing. Our swimmers learn confidence, correct technique, stamina and speed in the four strokes as they progress through our levels. Swimming is a fantastic way to develop their strength & fitness, allow them to make new friends and to strengthen their life long love of water. Learning to swim well is a gift for life, which will allow them to experience many exciting adventures in and around water as they grow through their teenage and adult years.

​★ Mini-Star Squads & Teen Fit

Our Star Mini-Star Squad program consists of 3 squad levels to further refine technique whilst improving their endurance, stamina and speed. We can help your children get school-carnival ready, & our squad program also includes special stroke clinics, holiday racing clinics, cool safety week challenges, and social race nights. Swimming is fitness, friends and fun! Our Teen Fit classes are a combination of squad and fitness drills and more suited to older teens who want to swim for fitness and enjoyment (aged 13+).

★ SwimAbility (Special Needs)

​We cater for children with special needs, whether that be through integration in our regular swim program or specialised support. We offer a discounted rate to children with special needs requiring private lessons.

Swimming is for all ages and we offer a comprehensive adult learn to swim program.

​★ Aquafitness Classes

These are fun, low impact classes focussed on fat-burning and improving cardiovascular fitness. Our pool is 1.2m deep allowing you to stand comfortably and control the intensity of your workout. It is also a great exercise option for those recovering from injury or requiring low impact rehabilitation options.

★ Pool Parties

​A great party option for any time of the year! Our 2 hour party packages include 2 qualified swim instructors to coordinate fun activities and games & provide water safety for the children. Pool equipment is also available for children to use. A dry area on deck is set up for your party food table, presents table and cake.

Accepts NSW Active Kids Vouchers