Holiday Programmes
Group Holiday Programmes
Easyswim’s group holiday programmes are delivered as intensive block courses, typically running over five consecutive days during the school holidays. This consistent, focused structure allows swimmers to:
- Build confidence quickly
- Reinforce essential swimming skills
- Overcome challenges faster than with weekly lessons
It’s one of the most effective ways to accelerate swimming progress in a short timeframe, especially for children needing a boost in skill or confidence.
Our programmes are available at multiple pool locations across the region, making it easy for families to find a convenient and accessible option that fits their holiday plans.
Private Holiday Programmes
Our 2-day private lesson programme is ideal for swimmers who benefit from a more focused, one on-one approach. These sessions are perfect for those who:
- Feel stuck at a particular level
- Are struggling with a specific skill
- Need extra time, confidence, or individual attention to make progress
Led by experienced Easyswim instructors, each session is tailored to the swimmer’s unique needs and goals. Whether it’s refining technique, building confidence, or unlocking a breakthrough, our private lessons are a powerful way to accelerate progress in just two days.
Big Ray's Missions
In addition to our popular intensive block holiday programmes, Easyswim offers a range of exciting Big Ray Missions — fun, skill-building experiences designed to help young swimmers challenge themselves, stay active, and grow more confident in and around the water.
These sessions are open to suitable levels and run during school holidays. They’re a great way for kids to push their limits in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Arctic Challenges – Learn how to swim safely in cold water while building resilience, awareness, and mental strength. This unique experience helps young people understand the effects of cold water and how to stay safe in extreme conditions.
Kayaking Experiences – Build confidence on the water while learning essential kayaking skills! Participants will learn how to:
- Get in and out of a kayak safely
- Hold and use a paddle correctly
- Master basic paddling and steering techniques
- This session focuses on coordination, water awareness, and having fun while trying something new.
Snorkelling Adventures – Dive into a new challenge! Swimmers will be introduced to the basics of snorkelling, including:
- How to properly fit and wear a mask
- Breathing comfortably through a snorkel
- Relaxing and moving confidently in the water
- Once comfortable, participants take on fun underwater challenges that build both skill and confidence. Check out our snorkelling video here
Badges Day – Swimmers can push their limits by swimming as many lengths as they can!
- Earn distance ribbons based on how far you swim
- A great opportunity to build endurance and track progress
- Whether aiming to improve stamina or just see what’s possible, it’s all about achieving personal bests in a supportive environment.
Sharks Advanced Skills – Perfect for Dolphins, Orcas, Mini-Sharks, and Sharks who want to take their skills up a notch.
This advanced session includes:
- Expert technique refinement
- Tumble turn practice
- New training drills
- A focus on fitness, speed, and efficiency
Mini-triathlons & Swimming Prep Sessions - We can support schools both in the lead-up to race day and on the day itself. Our structured swim training sessions help students build endurance, improve fitness, and develop the key skills students they need to feel confident and ready for their mini-triathlon.
It’s a great way for developing swimmers to get a taste of more competitive-style training in a relaxed, motivating session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you run holiday programmes
Yes, Easyswim offers intensive group holiday programmes. (They generally run in both Week 1 & Week 2, but this is subject to change.)
2-day private lessons are also available. (Generally in both Week 1 & 2) – Mon/Tues & Wed/Thurs
Big Ray Missions – what are they and when do they run?
Big Ray Missions
These special sessions include:
Kayaking
Snorkelling
Badge Day: A timed challenge to swim as many lengths as possible.
Advanced Sharks Skills
Cost: $24.00 or 1 group make-up token.
What is the cost of a holiday programme?
Our 5-day holiday programmes cost $120.00, five make-up tokens, or a mix of tokens and a direct account charge.
Our 4-day holiday programmes cost $96.00, four make-up tokens, or a mix of tokens and a direct account charge.
Our 2-day private holiday programmes cost $124.00, two private make-up tokens, or a mix of tokens and a direct account charge.
Can I use make-up tokens to pay for Holiday Programmes & Big Ray Missions?
Yes, make-up tokens can be used to pay or part-pay for our Holiday Programmes and Big Ray Missions.
To do so, please make your booking first and then contact our Customer Service Team at 04-234-7946 or book@easyswim.co.nz.
Let us know you wish to use tokens to offset the cost, and we will manually apply them to your account.
Can you use Group make-up tokens for 2-day Private Holiday programmes ?
No, Group make-up tokens cannot be used for 2-day Private Holiday programmes.
How do I book a holiday programme?
For Group Programmes:
Book Your Spot: Make your booking through the iClassPro app to secure your place.
Use Make-Up Tokens (Optional): If you wish to use make-up tokens as payment, please contact our Customer Service Team at 234-7946 or book@easyswim.co.nz after booking.
For Private Programmes:
Please contact our Customer Service Team directly at 234-7946 or book@easyswim.co.nz to make a booking.
Do standard lessons run during the school holidays?
Yes, our lessons run all year round. We only close for public holidays and for a short period over Christmas and New Year.
If you are going away, or are attending a holiday course, and do not wish to attend your usual lesson during this period, please ensure you submit future absences.