Safe and Fun Private Swimming Lessons
Private Lessons at
Your Home Pool
Servicing Indooroopilly, Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood, Oxley, Corinda, Yerongapilly and Yeronga.
Qualified Instructor
Led by a fully qualified AUSTSWIM Instructor with current First Aid,CPR certification and Blue Card. Your child's safety and progress are our top priority.
Playful Approach
We combine professional care with a playful approach that kids absolutely love, creating positive associations with water from 1 to 8 years old.
Tailored Learning Options
Private Lessons at Home
One-on-one attention tailored to your child's pace and confidence level. Perfect for nervous beginners, technique correction, or children needing extra support and encouragement. Fast track your child's swimming in a comfortable environment!
Group Lessons at Home
Small groups of 2 or 3 children create an affordable, social, and motivating environment. Builds teamwork and water confidence in a fun, shared learning experience.
Convenient Scheduling & Location
Your Home Pool
Lessons held in the comfort of your own home pool, or family pool if you're hosting cousins and friends together.
School Term Structure
Lessons run during school terms in 10 week session packs, providing consistent progress and routine that works with your family's schedule.
Holiday Intensives
Holiday intensive's are available over the school holidays with a 5 session pack available. A great way to boost confidence and technique quickly.
Personalised Private Lessons (1:1)
Packages of 5 or 10 lessons
$60 - 40 Minutes
Per Child
Per Lesson
Extended individual coaching
Small Group Lessons
For 2–3 swimmers of the same level
Packages of 5 or 10 lessons
$75 - 40 Minutes
Per Group
Per Lesson
Extended group coaching
Sibling, friends and cousin combinations are welcome — we'll work with you to find the best structure for your lessons.
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About
Hi, I'm Veronica, the heart behind Wandering Bear! With years of experience and a genuine love for water safety, I am dedicated to making every swimming lesson a joyful and enriching experience.
Wandering Bear instructors playful approach, combined with professional expertise, ensures your child develops essential skills and confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Want to join the team? Enquire Today
Instructors are:
Fully Qualified and Certified
Teacher of Swimming + Water Safety
Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
Teacher of Aquatics Access + Inclusion (Disability & Neurodivergent)
Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes
Pool Lifeguard Certified
Instructors have:
First Aid, CPR and Blue Card
Fully certified to handle emergencies, ensuring paramount safety. Screened and approved to work with children, providing peace of mind.
Instructors are:
Fully Insured
The instructors are fully covered by AUSTSWIM through V-Insurance and IME insurance. Please note that if any children who do not live in the household where the class takes place, we will ask those parents to fill out a form of acknowledgment of insurance.
Progressive Learning Levels
We believe in personalised instruction that accelerates progress while meticulously building strong technique, ensuring your child not only learns quickly but also swims safely and confidently for life. If you don't like the approach we will not charge you for the first lesson.
1
Level 1 - Bear Cubs
Just starting out, learning to be safe and happy in the water. Skills include blowing bubbles, starfish floating and building essential water confidence. Intro to survival skills (Ages 1+)
2
Level 2 - Ice Gliders
Getting legs working with strong kicks and body balance. Focus on streamline kicking with rocket arms and basic propulsion techniques. Freestyle and Backstroke.
Extended intro to survival skills.
( Ages 3+)
3
Level 3 - Perfect Paws
Adding arms, learning stroke shapes, combining movements with kicks. Freestyle arms, basic backstroke arms. Survival skills extended.
(Ages 3+)
4
Level 4 - Polar Bears
Coordinating arms, legs, and breathing. Skills include freestyle with side breathing and backstroke techniques.
Becoming adventurous and independent in the water with stronger strokes and stamina.
Introduction to endurance with breaststroke and multiple lap freestyle + backstroke. Survival skills mastered.
(Ages 4 to 8)
Why Families Choose Wandering Bear
Safety First
Focus on confidence, safety, and fun in the water, creating positive lifelong relationships with swimming and water safety.
  • Survival skills are taught as a priority.
  • Know that your little one's are confident in the water when you go on holidays.
Convenience
  • No rushing across town, hunting for parking, or juggling siblings while one child swims.
  • Lessons happen in the comfort of your own pool — familiar, private, and stress-free.
  • Families are invoiced for the 5 or 10 session packs after the child's first lesson.
Comfort + Confidence
  • Kids feel safer and more confident learning in a familiar environment.
  • No noisy, crowded swim schools competing for their attention.
  • Parents can watch and even get in the water with little ones for extra reassurance.
Value for Money
  • Local swim schools often charge $22–$35 per child for 30 minutes in group classes.
  • Group classes of 4 to 6 kids means less time swimming for your child.
  • Private classes at swim schools can charge $55–$70 per 30 minutes, plus travel time for you.
  • That means more focused time for your child in your own home
Latest News:
Swim Session Availability for 2025/2026
Plan your child's swimming lessons in advance! Here's a look at our upcoming availability, focusing on special Holiday Intensive programs designed for rapid skill acquisition. Book below!
December 2025
Limited slots to book 5 day Holiday Intensives from the
15th - 24th December
January 2026
Limited slots for 5 day Holiday Intensives from the
5th to 16th January
Term 1 2026 (Feb - April)
Sessions available for 10 week package
Sessions can run Monday to Friday between 8.45am & 5.15pm
Term 2 2026 (April - May)
5 week packages available until 22nd May
Sessions run Monday to Friday between 8.45am & 5.15pm
Term 3 2026 (July - October)
Heated pools only
10 week packages available
Sessions run Monday to Friday between 8.45am & 5.30pm
Term 4 2026
10 week packages available
Sessions can run Monday to Friday between 8.45am & 5.15pm
Book Now
Book your 5 or 10 swim session packs below. Minimum 5 sessions per booking. Please book all your preferred sessions individually. It takes under 10 seconds each, and ensures you secure the exact times you want.
Lifeguard shifts also available to book instantly. T&C's Apply.
Private Lifeguard Hire
Ensure safety and peace of mind at your next aquatic event. Our qualified lifeguards are ready to supervise your pool activities, allowing you to relax and enjoy the fun.
$95 per hour for peace of mind (minimum 2 hours booking)
We proudly service Brisbane Western suburbs, from Brisbane City to Goodna.
Need a Lifeguard for your large pool party, private function, school swimming carnival, or an extra hand at your facility? (Note: 1 lifeguard per 100 people, 1 per pool only)
Our Lifeguards are:
  • Fully Insured
  • Fully Accredited Pool Lifeguard Accreditation through Royal Life Saving QLD
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Blue Card
  • HLTAID009 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues
  • SISCAQU019 Supervise Patrons in an Aquatic Location
  • SISCAQU021 Perform Complex Water Rescues
  • SISCAQU022 Provide Oxygen Resuscitation and Therapy in an Aquatic Environment
Need more info?
Get started with your child's swimming journey today. Contact and discover why families across our local communities trust Wandering Bear Swim School.
Want to join the team? Enquire Today
Swim Sessions service Indooroopilly, Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood, Oxley, Corinda, Yerongapilly and Yeronga.

Lifeguard Hire services Brisbane City to Oxley.
Terms & Conditions
Please review our terms to ensure a smooth and safe experience with Wandering Bear Swim School. By booking our services, you agree to these conditions.
1. Bookings & Payments
  • All sessions require online booking. Confirmation is subject to payment or invoice issuance.
  • Ensure your contact and address details are accurate upon booking.
  • Payment is due at checkout or within 48 hours of invoice receipt.
  • Pack purchases (5 or 10 sessions) must be paid in full before the first lesson.
  • Full Refunds are offered if you are not happy with the quality of service after the first session
2. Cancellations & Rescheduling
  • Full Refunds are offered if you are not happy with the quality of service after the first session. We want you to be happy with the swim session. Keep in mind though that learning to swim can take some time.
  • If you continue with the bookings and are happy with the sessions and delivery, rescheduling of sessions is offered through credit for future bookings
  • We understand that things happen. If you need to reschedule, please do so outside of 48 hours of the booking
  • Lessons continue in light rain. Lightning that is sighted within 15km of your location or other unsafe weather conditions will result in rescheduling without charge.
3. Safety & Environment
  • A responsible adult must be present on the property for all swim lessons.
  • Pools must be clean, clear, and comply with QLD pool fencing laws. Wandering Bear may refuse/stop a lesson if conditions are unsafe.
  • Children must wear appropriate swimwear, goggles (if needed), and sunscreen.
  • Do not bring unwell children to lessons; especially if they have had vomiting/diarrhoea in the last 48 hours.
  • The instructor may modify or pause a lesson if a child becomes highly disruptive, distressed or unsafe.
4. Lifeguard Services (Private Hire)
  • Lifeguard roles are for active supervision, not child-minding or event hosting.
  • Parents/guardians are responsible for children when out of the water.
  • Lifeguards may pause/stop pool use for unsafe behaviour.
  • Clear pool access and adequate lighting are required for lifeguard sessions.
5. Behaviour & Expectations
  • Respectful conduct is expected from all participants.
  • Wandering Bear reserves the right to stop sessions due to unsafe or aggressive behaviour, without refund.
6. Travel & Liability
  • Wandering Bear Swim School holds Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance.
  • By booking, you acknowledge the inherent risks of aquatic activities and confirm the pool environment meets safety standards.
7. Make-Up Lessons & Pack Expiry
  • Make-up sessions are available for cancellations made and must be used within the current term/package period.
  • 5-session packs expire 2 months after purchase; 10-session packs expire 3 months from purchase. Extensions may be granted for illness or special circumstances.
8. Media & Privacy
  • Photos/videos require explicit consent.
  • Personal information remains confidential, used only for communication and safety.