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Geelong Aquatic Centre is a dedicated Learn to Swim centre and is ideally set up to cater for school’s intensive swimming programs.


Learning to swim is not a sport, it is an education invaluable life skill that will be a basis for recreation, fitness and most importantly, survival.


With many school camping programs containing water-based activities, it is very important that children feel confident in and around water so that not only can they participate completely, but with enjoyment.


Once the learner is a strong and competent swimmer, they will decide whether to pursue swimming competitively as a sport. Until they reach that point, it is our responsibility to ensure learning is continuous and progressive.


Children thrive on routine. Regular and ongoing lessons enable children to become familiar with the pool, instructors, valuable developmental skills and enjoyment of the water.


Studies have shown children that consistently learn to swim all year round achieve better results than those who swim intermittently. They are also fitter, stronger and more likely to resist colds and flu’s over the winter months.


  • 2 x 25 metre pools (12 Lanes) plus an above ground pool – salt chlorinated and heated


  • All staff are trained and qualified through AUSTSWIM, Swim Australia, or Life Saving Victoria.


  • Our school’s co-ordinator arranges all the grouping and assessment of students.


  • Exclusive use of the pools and more than adequate changing facilities for each pool.


  • NO PUBLIC access of the pools during lessons, making supervision and WWC guidelines easier to adhere to.


  • Indoor facilities, therefore no missed days due to inclement weather or sickness and possibility of sunburn.


  • Large lecture room to group students before and after classes.


  • All students receive a certificate at completion of the course.


  • Pool bookings are available in the upstairs pool, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and downstairs pool from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Lesson durations offered are: 30 minutes, 40 minutes, 45 minutes & 1 hour.


  • We can cater for your entire school in any 2-week block or more.


  • We also accommodate school swimming carnivals and provide lifeguards if required.


  • Plentiful and appropriate equipment for all levels.


  • Water Safety Carnival on the final day of program

Programs

Learn to Swim

Did you know that 55% of children in Australia are not enrolled in swimming lessons? For many students, the only opportunity to learn vital water safety skills is through their school's swimming program. That's why our Learn to Swim initiative is so crucial. Our fully qualified instructors can accommodate students from all backgrounds and tailor each lesson to their specific needs.


This is a comprehensive program developed for students of all abilities which teaches aquatic confidence, water safety and stroke development which follows the set criteria of our weekly swim program.


Our Learn to Swim program offers two booking options: 1-2 week blocks or a full term on one weekday. Schools that opt for a two-week program or the entire term will enjoy a special Water Safety Carnival Day. This event is packed with fun water-based activities to boost students' water safety knowledge and skills.

Survival of the Fittest

Our Survival of the Fittest program is designed for older and more experienced students who want to take their water safety skills to the next level. Our program includes fun team-building activities that incorporate advanced water safety knowledge and skills. Some of the activities involve raft building, CPR theory and practicals, rescues, stroke techniques, and more.

Our instructors are professionally qualified and committed to providing a quality program.


For more information on this program and to make a booking please contact the school’s intensive programs coordinator.


Email: schools@geelongaquaticcentre.com.au
Phone: 03 5222 5530


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