Enrol into an ongoing lesson on a regular day and time. You will attend this class every week except public holidays and school holiday periods. 

When you enrol you will pay by fortnightly direct debit on a membership enrolment. 

Swim School membership enrolment

• Pay by fortnightly direct debit. 
• Enrolment is ongoing and automatically continues into the next term. Please contact us if you would like to cancel. 
• There will be no direct debit charges during the school holiday period.  
• Free practice swims available all year round  
• Includes a locker. 

Throughout the term, our instructors assess skills and advise if it's time to progress to the next level. 

Lesson costs

• Full fee: $44 fortnightly ($22 per lesson)
• Concession: $26.40 fortnightly ($13.20 per lesson)

Please note; for concession membership types you will need to sign up in centre so we can confirm eligibility. Please bring a current and valid concession card or documentation with you. The concession card must have the name of the individual that is enrolling in lessons.

*Fees effective to July 2024.

How do I pay? 

You can pay via fortnightly direct debit. 

Lessons are available every day during school terms. We have lots of lesson times every day so you can find a lesson time that suits you.  

Outside of school terms, we run a holiday program.

Lessons are offered at Collingwood Leisure Centre and Richmond Recreation Centre all year round and Fitzroy Swimming Pool during school terms 1 and 4. 

Lessons are in the Learn to Swim pool and main pool, depending on the age group and level. 

What level is my child?

• Babies: 6 months to 1.5 years
• Toddler: 1.5 to 2.5 years
• Pre Schooler: 2.5 to 3.5 years
• Level 1A: 3.5 - 5 years (no swimming experience)
• Level 1B: 5 years (some experience)
• Level 2 to 9: Assessment required

What will my child learn?

Infants

Our infant program is for ages 6 months to 3.5 years. We introduce babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to the water, with the goal to become familiar with the water. Parents/guardians join infants in the water to build confidence through games and songs. 

Children

Our children's program is for ages 3.5 to 12 years. Each level progresses student's swimming and safety skills. We cover everything from blowing bubbles and floating, through to gaining confidence underwater, and refining stroke technique. 

What feedback do parents get?

Each child is assessed throughout the term, once they have mastered all skills in the level, they will receive a level up certificate. You can chat to an Aquatic Services Officer on pool deck and discuss how your child is tracking. You can also view your child’s swimming progress online. You can view the skills they’re currently working on, the skills they’re working towards for future levels, and their assessment history.

Throughout the term students may receive achievement certificates when they do something great or make significant progress. 

It's never too late to learn to swim! We offer swimming lessons for all ages and levels of experience.

Beginner

If you have little or no experience in the water and want to gain confidence, learn basic swimming and survival skills, and build up to 10m distance. 

Intermediate

If you have a basic knowledge of swimming strokes but want to further develop your skills, building up to 50m distance. 

Stroke improvement

If you are a confident swimmer and want to improve technique, Stroke Improvement short courses are offered on a regular basis.

You can also book private lessons.