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Learn to Swim Program

Our Swim school offers a comprehensive skill based Learn to Swim Program, catering to all ages and levels of ability.

School Holiday Programs
Intensive Lessons are designed to boost your child’s swimming and provide a continuous reinforcement of skills over 5 consecutive days.   If you are unsure of child's learn to swim level, please book an free assessment.
  • Monday 30 September – Friday 4 October at Peninsula Leisure Centre        Price $87.50 (5 days)
  • Tuesday 8 October – Friday 11 October at Gosford Olympic Pool (4 days)    Price $70.00 (4 days)
  • Sessions:  1 x 30-minute lesson each day for the week.
Stroke Clinics (Freestyle / Backstroke / Breaststroke / Butterfly) - designed to learn and improve a specific stroke with continuous reinforcement of skills over 5 consecutive days.
  • Monday 30 September – Friday 4 October at  Gosford Olympic Pool                  Price $87.50 (5 days)
  • Tuesday 8 October – Friday 11 October at Peninsula Leisure Centre (4 days)    Price $70.00 (4 days)
  • Sessions:  1 x 30-minute lesson each day for the week.

 

 

Central Coast Council’s Swim School offers 3 convenient locations and lessons held year-round with a short 2 week break over Christmas

Our Swim school offers a comprehensive skill based Learn to Swim Program, catering to all ages and levels of ability.  We offer small group classes which makes our swimming lessons fun, safe and effective

From babies 6 months of age to every aged swimmer, we focus on a positive, nurturing, individualised teaching approach that gets results.  We also offer swim lessons for adults of any age or ability.

Our centre follows a best practice qualification policy with fully trained and qualified instructors to help our swimmers become competent and develop life-long water safety and survival skills.

Replacement Lesson

Our program offers a generous replacement lesson policy for missed lessons, with no limit to how many you can have and no expiry date.  *Conditions apply.

Ready to Enrol

Simply click the Enrol Now link below.  Our Aquaplay and Adults classes can be booked online

Our mainstream program is skill based (children 3+).  Please book an assessment through the Enrol Now link. Our assessment process will ensure new students are enrolled in a class appropriate to their skill level.

  • •    Enrol in Swim School - Book a swim school assessment or enrol in Aqua Play, Adult Learn to Swim or School holiday clinics.  
    •    Swim School Members – follow you or your child’s progress in Swim School and change the day or time of your course (depending on availability)
    •    Update your details – including bank details for direct debit payments, switch to credit card payment or pay any unsuccessful direct debit payments.
     

Program Levels and Progression
  • Teacher Qualification

    Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics or AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) qualification dependant on age and ability. Current CPR Certificate.

    Program Content

    Formal stroke techniques and essential water safety skills are taught. Participants are continually assessed to ensure a smooth progression through our Learn To Swim levels.

    Class Size

    Five per class.

    Cost

    $78.40 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

    Get Started

    No assessment needed. Enrol online, drop into reception or send an email to swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

    *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.

  • Class Times

    DayHours
    Monday - Friday8am to 1pm
    Saturday7am - 3pm
    Sunday8am - 1pm

    Age Range

    Children six months to four years.

    Teacher Qualification

    Teachers must hold a current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

    Program Content

    Survival skills are slowly introduced to ensure your child has a fun and stimulating water experience. The use of song helps teach babies essential skills such as floating, turning back to touch grab the edge, 'falling in'', kicking and breath control.

    Class Size

    10 per class. Parent / carer in the water.

    Class Duration

    30 minutes.

    Cost

    $66.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

    Get Started

    No assessment needed. Enrol online, drop into reception or send an email to swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

    *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.

  • Class Times

    DayHours
    Monday - Friday8am to 1pm
    Saturday7am - 3pm
    Sunday8am - 1pm

    Age Range

    Children six months to four years.

    Teacher Qualification

    Teachers must hold a current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

    Program Content

    Enhancing independence in the water to transition into a parent-free class. 

    Class Size

    Four per class. Parent / carer transitioning out of the water.

    Class Duration

    30 minutes.

    Cost

    $78.40 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

    Get Started

    An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. Enrol online, drop into reception or send an email to swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

    *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.

  • Teacher Qualification

    Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics or Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

    Program Content

    Available on request.

    Class Size

    Dependant on age and ability.

    Duration

    30 minutes.

    Cost

    Price on application. 

    Get Started

    An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. To book, drop into reception or send an email to swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

    *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.

  • Class Times

    DayHours
    Monday - Friday6:30am to 12pm
    Saturday7am - 3pm
    Sunday8am - 1pm

    Age Range

    Children six months to four years.

    Teacher Qualification

    Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

    Program Content

    Formal stroke techniques and essential water safety skills are taught. Children are continually assessed to ensure a smooth progression through our Learn To Swim levels.

    Class Size

    Four per class.

    Class Duration

    30 minutes.

    Cost

    $​78.40 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

    Get Started

    An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. Enrol online, or drop into reception or email to swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

    *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.

  • Class Times

    DayHours
    Monday - Friday3pm to 7pm
    Saturday7am - 3pm
    Sunday8am - 1pm

    Age Range

    Four years plus.

    Teacher Qualification

    Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.

    Program Content

    Formal stroke techniques and essential water safety skills are taught. Children are continually assessed to ensure a smooth progression through our Learn To Swim levels.

    Class Size

    Four per class.

    Class Duration

    30 minutes.

    Cost

    $78.40 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

    Get Started

    An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. Enrol online

    *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.

  • Teacher Qualification

    Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics or AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) qualification dependant on age and ability. Current CPR Certificate.

    Program Content

    Available on request

    Class Size

    One per class.

    Class Duration

    15 minutes.

    Cost

    $140.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.

    Get Started

    Send email to swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

    *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.

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