This is a reference for teaching children the basics of water competence with a repertoire of over 200 graded activities and games to stimulate children of all ages and abilities. For non-swimmers and beginners there is a programme of water-confidence games for practising balance, breathing, buoyancy, submersion and movement in the water. For swimmers who need to develop their water skills, there are more advanced activities for sculling, treading water and diving. Also included is advice on lesson planning, the use of music and running a swimming gala, as well as ideas for teaching survival skills and testing a child's progress.