Brave The Fear Programmme

Brave the Fear is a compassionate and proven programme, designed to help children and adults overcome their fear of water through gradual exposure, trust-building, and step-by-step techniques using psychology & swimming knowledge carried out by our experienced coaches.

Why it matters?

Many people have a fear of water — often unspoken or unrecognised. Traditional swimming lessons don’t address this fear, and going through it can make things worse. Brave the Fear is a specialised program that helps children and adults overcome water-related anxiety first, using expert swimming and psychology-based methods. Only once someone feels safe and confident in the water can true learning and enjoyment begin.

Who it's for?

Everyone - children to adults who have a fear of water.

Our Aim

To reduce anxiety, rebuild trust, and reframe the experience of water — helping each person feel calm, confident, and in control.

Class Setting

Private, 1-1 weekly lessons in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment, tailored to each individual's pace and needs.

FAQs

“Is this just swim lessons?”
No. Brave the Fear is not a typical swim class. It uses a psychology-based approach to focus on helping children and adults overcome their fear of water. There may be minimal swim skills taught. Only once they feel safe and confident then we begin teaching them how to swim.

"Should I enroll in traditional swim lessons if I have a fear of water?"

No. Traditional swim lessons focus on swimming techniques, which can feel overwhelming and may even make the fear worse if not addressed properly. Brave the Fear is designed specifically to help you overcome your fear first, using gradual, psychology-based. Once you feel safe & confident, we then teach you how to swim at your own pace, ensuring a more effective and supportive learning experience.

"What is the difference between SwimCareSG's Learn-To-Swim vs Brave The Fear Programme?"

Learn-To-Swim and Brave the Fear are both psychology-integrated lessons but differ in focus and goal. Learn-To-Swim is a structured, technical program aimed at teaching survival and swimming skills to those already comfortable in water. In contrast, Brave the Fear focuses on overcoming fear through a flexible method tailored to individual comfort levels. Once confidence is built, you can move on to Learn-To-Swim.

Testimonials

"Coach Val is an awesome coach who helped me get rid of my fear of swimming. She made it so easy to learn as I had never entered a pool before in my life. She made me feel comfortable in the water and taught me the basics well. Happy to continue my coaching sessions with her. Highly recommend."

"The coach is very patient. At the beginning, my twins were afraid to go into the water, but now they can move freely, independently in the water. They are now inseparable from the teacher's patient teaching! Thanks you coach for helping them overcome their fear of water!"

"Teacher Val is patient and friendly. She makes an effort to engage the young kids and adjust the lesson according to the kids' abilities. Despite my son being afraid of swimming, he is getting more comfortable in the water with teacher Val's help. Happy to see him progress!"