Swim Programs

Buffalo Pond offers high quality swimming lessons and water safety programs. We love what we do and are so excited to offer a wide range of swimming programs for all ages and levels.

Get involved with Buffalo Pond to explore our range of programs including water safety, disability inclusion and age-specific lessons.

Our programs

Infants
(6 months – 3 years)

Our infant programs generally start from 6 months to approximately 3 years of age. Students explore the water and various safety skills with a parent or supervisor in the water with them.

Pre-School
(3-5 years old)

Our pre-school programs are based on water familiarisation, body orientation, safety and survival skills.

School Age
(5 years onwards)

School age programs build on preschool programs. They introduce more technical elements to the various swimming strokes.

Stroke (5 years onwards)

Programs that cater to different levels of swimming, from those wanting to increase speed, distance and stroke variety.

Adults

We offer lessons to adults of all abilities. From learning to swim through to stroke correction and training classes for personal growth or competition purposes.

Ocean & Open water

We offer ocean and open water swim safety classes to children and adults who want to advance their skills in open water environments.

Private Lessons

We provide lessons that can be customised to fit your specific goals & schedule, whether it's improving a particular swimming stroke, preparing for an ocean swim, or enhancing your streamline technique.

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Our Team

Buffalo Pond Swim School was born from the passion and dedication of Ryan, Dina, and Andie. Three Australians who connected over their passion for water safety and the Lombok community.

Dina's competitive swimming background and success in running a swim school in Australia has laid the foundation for the premium water safety programs that Buffalo Pond offers. Ryan brings a background in facility, project and operational management. Andie, driven by a desire for community connection, combines her background in psychology and international development with a love for water to enhance water safety skills in Lombok.Together, they are dedicated to creating a welcoming community where people of all backgrounds can share the joy of water and feel a sense of belonging.

Join us for a comprehensive
aquatic experience!

FAQs

How do I book a swimming lesson?

Reach out to our WhatsApp to enquire about which program is best suited for you.

So what exactly do you offer?

Buffalo Pond offers a range of programs and services:

  • Swimming lessons/ training by qualified swimming instructors
  • First Aid and Surf Safety education
  • Ocean and Surf Life Saving education programs for individuals and surf camps
  • Community Scholarship lessons and programs
What qualifications do your swimming teachers have?

To make sure you're in good hands, all our swimming instructors are qualified with an Austswim accreditation or Swim Australia training and updated First Aid and CPR training. 

Where are you located?

Lessons are located in Kuta Central at Mandalika Beach Club. We do host programs and private lessons in various locations depending on the requirements.

How much do your programs cost?

Please contact us to find out more about our pricing. We are a social enterprise and profits support free community swimming lessons and the operational costs of our business. Please reach out for more details.