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Why Winter Swim Lessons Matter: What Every Parent Should Know
For many parents, winter is when routines slow down. The days are shorter, the mornings are colder, and the idea of continuing swim lessons often feels like a low priority. But as industry leaders in the early-years swim space, we know this seasonal pause can have long-term consequences for a child’s progress, safety and confidence in the water.
Mother’s Day | Legacy of Love & Learning
Motherhood is about more than just raising children, it’s about leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and growth. At JUMP! Swim Schools, we’re lucky to see this every day as mums bring their kids to swim lessons, teaching them not just how to swim, but how to embrace life with courage, strength, and heart.
The Powerful Benefits of Early Swimming Lessons for Your Child
Swimming is more than just a fun activity for children - it’s an investment in their physical, mental, and emotional development. At Jump Swim Schools, we believe in the power of water to enhance a child’s overall well-being. Early swimming lessons can help your child thrive both in and out of the pool, offering a unique combination of benefits that are backed by scientific research.
Share the Love This Valentine’s Day: Why We Love Swimming at JUMP!
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the things we love – and here at JUMP!, swimming is at the top of our list! Whether it’s the excitement of your child learning something new or the simple joy of splashing around, swimming brings so much happiness to kids and families alike.
Set for Success: How to Empower Your Child with Swim Goals
As we kick off 2025, setting swim goals for your little ones is a fantastic way to keep them motivated and engaged throughout the year. At JUMP! Swim Schools, we believe that setting clear, achievable goals is key to helping children build confidence, focus, and resilience in the water. This year, let’s empower your child to progress by making their swim journey both enjoyable and rewarding.
Continuing the Legacy: JUMP! Swim Schools Joondalup Opens in Western Australia
Continuing the Legacy: JUMP! Swim Schools Joondalup Opens in Western Australia
Your Guide to Keeping Your Child Safe This Summer
Summer in Australia is synonymous with sunny days, time spent by the water, and joyful family memories. While enjoying the water is a beloved part of the Australian lifestyle, safety should always come first. Learning to swim is more than just an extra-curricular activity - it’s a crucial life skill that helps build confidence and ensure safety in and around water.
Creating a Safe Space for Water Safety Talks with Your Kids.
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among children, making water safety crucial. Teach kids safe practices based on their age: use stories and songs for toddlers, simple rules for primary schoolers, and discussions about peer pressure for teens. Make water safety an ongoing topic to empower children to enjoy water confidently and safely.
JUMP! Swim Schools Expands with the Grand Opening of JUMP! Caddens Corner in Western Sydney!
JUMP! Swim Schools Expands with the Grand Opening of JUMP! Caddens Corner in Western Sydney!
Why winter swimming is worth the effort.
Don't let the winter chill keep your kids from diving into swimming lessons! Winter is actually the perfect time to jump back in the pool. By starting now, your kids will be ready to safely enjoy all the water fun that summer has to offer.
Congratulations to our winners!
Meet the winners of our $10,000 Family Holiday to the Great Barrier Reef as part of the Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken movie release – the Laver family. They will be heading off in April – but “shhh” – don’t tell the kids; it’s a surprise.
Celebrating JUMP! Franchise Partners at the 2023 Franchise Conference
In a vibrant showcase of industry excellence, the 2023 Franchise Conference took centre stage in Melbourne, Australia. With over 130 franchisee delegates from across the country, the event proved to be a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Under the overarching theme of ‘Elevate,’ the conference aimed to empower franchise partners with the tools and insights needed to propel their businesses to unprecedented heights.
Children’s swim school opens its doors to adults!
JUMP! Swim Schools, which are known nationally for teaching children life-saving swim skills, have decided [...]
Just Keep Swimming – the importance of maintaining swimming lessons during winter and all year round!
Just Keep Swimming: The Importance of Maintaining Swimming Lessons During Winter Winter is here, and [...]
JUMP! Swim School breaks pre-registration record with a focus on new growth corridor
JUMP! Swim School Box Hill in north-western Sydney has broken the network’s pre-registration record with over 630 enrolments and 800 on the waitlist before the doors have even opened.
The Best Children’s Business For Sale in 2023
The Best Children’s Business For Sale in 2023 Would you like to be in control [...]
The Role Grandparents Play in Water Safety
"With grandparents often caring for children during the holidays, it’s an important time to be [...]
Water Safety for ASD Kids
Swimming is a potentially life-saving skill that every child needs, but given the nature of [...]
NEW JUMP! Swim School at Melton South will teach adults and kids!
Babies as young as three months and adults will both be able to learn to swim at a special new swim school opening this month. JUMP! Swim Schools now at Melton South!
Growth Wave Continues for JUMP! Swim Schools throughout 2023
JUMP! Swim School franchises will continue to expand across the country next year, growing by [...]
JUMP! Swim Schools hits all-time record – 30,000 kids now swimming with us each week
JUMP! Swim Schools is excited to announce that we have reached an all-time record with 30,000 kids now swimming with us each week! We are thrilled to have so many families choosing JUMP! as their go-to swim school for their children.
Big career change for JUMP! Swim School teacher pays off
Last year, Alaina Shivers put a 12-year career in architecture to the side in the [...]
What are the Health Benefits of Swimming?
What are the Health Benefits of Swimming? We can’t say enough about the myriad health [...]
When Can a Baby go Swimming?
When Can a Baby go Swimming? Many parents ask themselves the question, ”How young can [...]
When is the Right Time for Kids to Start Swimming Lessons?
What Age Should Kids Start Swimming Lessons? Learning to swim is an essential life skill [...]
JUMP! Swim School Doncaster-East opening January 2023
JUMP! Swim Schools continue its parent-owner trend Water scare and lack of local lessons prompt [...]
Key Tips to Prevent your child from drowning
Key Tips to Prevent your child from drowning JUMP! Swim Schools CEO Mark Collins says while [...]
How to Teach a Toddler to Swim
How to Teach a Toddler to Swim Many people assume that younger kids shouldn’t risk [...]
Top 4 Kids’ Franchises in Australia for 2023
Top 4 Kids’ Franchises in Australia for 2023 With life returning to regular rhythms, people [...]
5 Advantages of a Franchise for Kids
5 Advantages of a Franchise for Kids If you’re looking for a franchise that offers [...]
Kid Swimming Lesson Plans for Beginners
Kid Swimming Lesson Plans for Beginners Learning to swim is one of life’s most essential [...]
What Are The Swimming Benefits For Kids
What Are The Swimming Benefits For Kids Learning to swim is an amazing time for [...]
Top Tips For Your Baby’s First Swimming Lesson
Top Tips For Your Baby's First Swimming Lesson Babies can start to learn swimming from [...]
Franchise Opportunities in Victoria
Franchise Opportunities in Victoria If you want to become a franchise owner in Victoria, consider [...]
Franchises for Sale in Sydney
Looking for Franchise Opportunities in Sydney? If you want to become a franchise owner in [...]
Franchises for Sale in Perth
Franchises for Sale in Perth If you want to become a franchise owner in Perth, [...]
JUMP! Swim School Lilydale NOW OPEN
JUMP! Swim School Lilydale opens for kids & adults New site for JUMP! Swim Schools [...]
JUMP! Swim Schools on board with Learn2Swim Week 2022
When Jess moved her young family to the Victorian beachside haven of Torquay, her first priority was to have her children learn how to be safe in the water. I started a swim school as I couldn't get my kids into classes!
Three questions to ask before you invest in a second franchise
When Jess moved her young family to the Victorian beachside haven of Torquay, her first priority was to have her children learn how to be safe in the water. I started a swim school as I couldn't get my kids into classes!
I started a swim school as I couldn’t get my kids into classes!
When Jess moved her young family to the Victorian beachside haven of Torquay, her first priority was to have her children learn how to be safe in the water. I started a swim school as I couldn't get my kids into classes!
Summer Airbnb competition winners!
Summer Airbnb competition winners! Congratulations Aggarwal family for winning our Summer Airbnb voucher competition! One [...]
Mernda West gets a new swim school
Mernda West gets a new swim school The children of Mernda West are flocking to [...]
Bondi Rescue lifeguard supports water safety week
Bondi rescue lifeguard supports water safety week Water safety week is part of a new [...]
Become our next swimming instructor!
Become our next swimming instructor! Looking for a FUN and rewarding job or an entirely [...]
Babies jump in so they can swim by age two
Babies jump in so they can swim by age two Babies as young as three [...]
The best children’s books about swimming
The best children's books about swimming Reinforce key water safety messages when you're not in [...]
Ten best tricks to get the kids to winter swimming lessons
Ten best tricks to get the kids to winter swimming lessons While swimming through winter [...]
Why winter swimming is worth the effort
Why winter swimming is worth the effort Thousands of kids are continuing to swim through [...]
What to expect at baby swimming lessons
What to expect at baby swimming lessons If you’re planning to or thinking about introducing [...]
An important reminder from a parent this April Pool’s Day.
If there’s one thing JUMP! Swim School parent Vera wants other parents to know, it’s [...]
Two things Megan wants every parent to know about water safety
Two things I want every parent to know about water safety By Megan Ayres The [...]
How Jax overcame his fear of water
How Jax overcame his fear of water By Jessica-lea Leggett (Jax’s mum) Jax's fear of [...]
Trio make a splash for a good cause
Trio make a splash for a good cause Three swim teachers from JUMP! Villawood are [...]
Holly celebrates one year as a JUMP! franchisee
We spoke to franchisee, Holly Singh, on the one year anniversary of opening her first [...]
Five fun pool games to play this Summer
Five fun pool games to play this Summer Playing with friends and family in the backyard swimming pool is [...]
Summer water-safety tips: rivers and lakes
Summer water-safety tips: rivers and lakes Are you taking your family to visit a river [...]
Summer water-safety tips: public and private pools
Summer water-safety tips: public and private pools Splashing around in a swimming pool is one [...]
Summer water-safety tips: at the beach
Summer water-safety tips: at the beach Beach days are the best days! Check out our [...]
Joanne opens a new swim school in Clarkson!
Joanne opens a new swim school in Clarkson! For parents of Clarkson, Joanne and Wayne [...]
3 reasons why all Aussie kids should be enrolled in swimming lessons
3 reasons why all Aussie kids should be enrolled in swimming lessons The life of [...]
Why kids should swim over winter
Don't let the Winter chill prevent you from getting your kids involved in swimming lessons! [...]
JUMP! Guildford Starts A Free Community Library
JUMP! Guildford Starts A Free Community Library Owner and Operator of JUMP! Swim Schools Guildford, Anu [...]
JUMP! Hackham Swim School wins SA Swim School of the Year
JUMP! Hackham Swim School wins SA Swim School of the Year JUMP! Swim Schools Hackham [...]
The Buckler Family Open #2 of 8 Sydney Swim Schools Coming This Winter
The Buckler Family Open #2 of 8 Sydney Swim Schools Coming This Winter The [...]
The Treddinick family open #1 of 8 Sydney swim schools coming this winter
The Treddinick family open #1 of 8 Sydney swim schools coming this winter The [...]
Sarah & Anthony Open Their 1st of 3 Swim Schools On The Sunshine Coast
Sarah & Anthony Open Their 1st of 3 Swim Schools Sarah and Anthony Langlands [...]
Hope From JUMP! Campbelltown Named Best Swim Teacher In NSW
Hope From JUMP! Campbelltown Named Best Swim Teacher In NSW Campbelltown resident and JUMP! Swim [...]
Independent Swim School wins big at AUSTSWIM State Awards
Independent Swim School wins big at AUSTSWIM State Awards A few weeks ago AUSTSWIM Awards acknowledged [...]
Why is it so important to keep swimming during winter?
Why is it so important to keep swimming during winter? [...]
Emre & Fatih open their second swim school in Keilor Park
Emre & Fatih open their second swim school in Keilor Park Fatih Binyazar and [...]
Mike & Debbie open our first ever swim school in New Zealand
Mike & Debbie open our first ever swim school in New Zealand We've opened [...]
JUMP! Jandakot owners looking forward to educating the community
JUMP! Jandakot owners looking forward to educating the community JUMP! owners’ Nathan and Renae Smith, parents to [...]
Babies the key to cutting national drowning figures
Babies the key to cutting national drowning figures JUMP! Swim Schools is urging parents to keep [...]
Andrew changes careers from the aviation industry to open a swim school
Andrew changes careers from the aviation industry to open a swim school Say a big [...]
JUMP! celebrates the opening of its 50th site
JUMP! celebrates the opening of its 50th site We are increasing swimming participation and skill levels [...]
New swim school owner in O’Connor wanting to make a difference and contribute to the local community
New swim school owner in O'Connor wanting to make a difference and contribute to the [...]
Mum of two set to open family-run swim school in Cardiff this month
Mum of two set to open family-run swim school in Cardiff this month JUMP! Swim [...]
Enrolments reach close to 200 students ahead of JUMP! Geraldton’s Saturday opening
Enrolments reach close to 200 students ahead of JUMP! Geraldton's Saturday opening Enrolments for Geraldton’s [...]
JUMP! Point Cook owners opening second site in Hoppers Crossing
JUMP! Point Cook owners opening second site in Hoppers Crossing Steve & Kath Currie, the [...]
Say hello to the owners of Bundoora’s first specialty swimming facility for children
Say hello to the owners of Bundoora’s first specialty swimming facility for children The JUMP! [...]
JUMP! Swim Schools Leichhardt have grown their students by over 350% in their first year
JUMP! Swim Schools Leichhardt have grown their students by over 350% in their first [...]
Mums and dads ready to teach their infants to swim at Ferntree Gully’s new specialty swim school
Mums and dads ready to teach their infants to swim at Ferntree Gully’s new specialty [...]
JUMP! Guildford wins Outstanding New Business Award
JUMP! Guildford wins Outstanding New Business Award JUMP! Swim Schools Guildford has been providing swimming [...]
SA Franchise Woman of the Year finalist announcement!
SA Franchise Woman of the Year finalist announcement! Sharyn Loller opened JUMP! Hackham in January [...]
JUMP! South Morang’s Master Stroke at AUSTSWIM Awards
JUMP! South Morang’s Master Stroke at AUSTSWIM Awards JUMP! Swim Schools South Morang was [...]
Meet the owners of the booming bubs swim school in Belrose
Meet the owners of the booming bubs swim school in Belrose Parents-of-five Andria and [...]
Amanda Hicks from JUMP! Fairfield in the running for Franchise Woman of the Year!
Amanda Hicks from JUMP! Fairfield in the running for Franchise Woman of the Year! Amanda [...]
Little swimmers go for gold – the final countdown begins
Little swimmers go for gold – the final countdown begins JUMP! Swim Schools has drafted [...]
Sheryl Anderson from JUMP! Swim Schools Wanneroo Nominated for Franchise Woman of the Year #beboldforchange
Sheryl Anderson from JUMP! Swim Schools Wanneroo Nominated for Franchise Woman of the Year [...]
Carrum Downs’ first baby swim school makes a splash
Make a splash with your baby at JUMP! Carrum Downs swim school - the [...]
JUMP! Mackay providing swim lessons to children with special needs
JUMP! Mackay providing swim lessons to children with special needs Our wonderful team at JUMP! [...]
Whittlesea Mayor Ricky Kirkham pops in to South Morang’s Open Day 2017
South Morang Open Day saw Whittlesea Mayor Ricky Kirkham in attendance JUMP! South Morang's [...]
Hundreds of children to learn fun life skill at Jimboomba’s first swim school
Hundreds of children to learn fun life skill at Jimboomba’s first swim school Enrolments [...]
JUMP! Swim Schools Sizzles in January with 15,000 Little Swimmers
JUMP! Swim Schools Sizzles in January with 15,000 Little Swimmers JUMP! Swim Schools is increasing [...]
JUMP!’s top five tips for water safety over the summer break
JUMP!’s top five tips for water safety over the summer break Swimming forms an [...]
All kinds of fun for everyone at JUMP! Dandenong’s Open Day
All kinds of fun for everyone at the JUMP! Dandenong Open Day Saturday 3 [...]
Water Safety Week Victoria is a timely reminder for mums and dads of why baby swim lessons are just so important
Water Safety Week Victoria is a timely reminder for mums [...]
Say hello to JUMP! Swim Schools Seven Hills
Say hello to JUMP! Swim Schools Seven Hills JUMP! Swim Schools Seven Hills owners [...]
Why teaching your baby to swim is a critical life skill
Babies the key to cutting national drowning figures Australia’s largest national swim school provider [...]
What’s the winning formula for Australia’s next generation of swim stars?
What’s the winning formula for Australia’s next generation of swim stars? Develop water confidence [...]
South Morang Mums and Dads JUMP! on board
South Morang Mums and Dads JUMP! on board Parents are [...]
JUMP! Canning Vale Open Day
JUMP! Canning Vale Open Day Canning Vale’s new specialty swimming facility for children will [...]
Why swimming lessons are vital for children during winter
Why swimming lessons are vital for children during winter Winter, [...]
Hundreds of Berwick kids learning to swim at JUMP!
Hundreds of kids learning to swim at Berwick JUMP! Franchisee Marisa Rennie has dreamed of [...]