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Swimming

Overview

At The Y Leisure City, we believe swimming is one of the most important life skills a child can learn. For over 100 years, the Y has been teaching Victorians of all ages and abilities to swim – and our swim school continues this proud tradition right here in Whittlesea.

Our expert-led programs help children build water confidence and develop essential skills for safe swimming – whether at the pool, beach, river or lake.

Why learn to swim at Leisure City?

Every year, more than 50,000 children learn to swim with the Y. When you join us at Leisure City, you’ll enjoy:

  • Weekly swimming lessons following the Y’s trusted, nationally recognised curriculum
  • Friendly, qualified and passionate instructors
  • Ongoing progress updates and achievement certificates
  • A welcoming, fun and supportive environment

Join us at Leisure City and help your child gain the skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime in and around the water.

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Benefits of Swim Lessons

Learn an important life skill
 
Learning to swim opens up a world of opportunities – from safely enjoying the pool or beach in summer to exploring competitive swimming. Swim lessons are the perfect starting point!

Stay safer around water

By learning water safety and survival skills, your child can build a positive connection with the water while giving you peace of mind knowing they understand how to stay safe.

Grow in confidence

Develop new skills in a supportive and encouraging class environment. Our instructors are skilled at helping even the most nervous swimmers feel confident and at ease in the water.

Enhance your fitness

Swimming is a fantastic year-round physical activity that helps children and adults develop healthy, strong bodies while improving their strength and endurance in the water.

Swimming Lesson Levels

Infant Swimming Lessons

Infant swim lessons

For babies and toddlers from six months to two years of age. Parents join their child in the pool to help them become comfortable in the water and learn water safety skills together.

Preschool Swimming Lessons

Preschool Swim Lessons

For children from three years to school entry age. We deliver fun and educational activities to help your child learn new skills and become more independent and confident in the water.

School-age Swimming Lessons

School age swimming lessons

For school-age children. Your child will develop their swimming ability and learn vital water safety and survival skills. We’ll also introduce them to foundational skills for the sport of swimming.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SWIMMING LESSON LEVELS FOR INFANTS-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

Teenage Swimming Lessons

Teen swimming lessons

Classes for ages 13 years and above. Our teen lessons focus on refining and expanding your swimming skills. These lessons are designed to accommodate varying skill levels from beginner to those with some swimming experience.

Adult Swimming Lessons

Adult swim lessons

For adults we can help you learn foundational swimming skills, improve your technique, gain important water safety skills and become more confident in the water. 

Access Swimming Lessons

Access swimming lessons

Our Access one-on-one classes provide a great learning experience for participants on how to become confident and stay safe in the water. Through our Inclusion Services team we are a NDIS approved provider. 

Pricing

Lesson (1 Per week) Duration Weekly Cost
Infant 30 Minutes $15.50
Preschool 30 Minutes $23.30
Child Lessons 30 Minutes $23.30
Pre Squad and Squad 45 Minutes $33.00
Teen and Adult 30 Minutes $25.00