In this program, the focus is on physical, intellectual and personal development. Children establish a lifelong appreciation for safe activity in the water, and learn vital survival skills not just for the pool but for rivers, lakes and the ocean.
Children will learn to:
- develop and refine swimming strokes
- cooperate with and respect others in an aquatic environment
- make safe and sensible decisions and solve problems in and around water.
Our swimming teachers
All of our teachers hold nationally accredited swimming teacher and water safety certificates. They have current CPR and first aid certificates, and have training in safeguarding children and young people.
Program levels
Teachers assess and progress children through the program levels, based on their individual ability.
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Octopus (5+ years) Class size: 6 |
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Sardine (5+ years) Class size: 6 |
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Salmon (5+ years) Class size: 7 |
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Tuna (5+ years) Class size: 7 |
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Dolphin (5+ years) Class size: 8 |
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Shark (5+ years) Class size: 8 |
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Teen Swim (12+ years) Class size: 6 Class duration: 1 hour |
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Pre-club (12+ years) Class size: 8 Class duration: 1 hour |
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Aqua-Guard (12+ years) Class duration: 1 hour |
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Requirements for this program
- Bring bathers, towel, goggles (recommended, but not required) and dry clothes
- Photos are allowed in the pool (never in the change room area) if you respect others' privacy and get their consent
Safety and handover requirements
To provide a safe environment for your child under 10, you must:
- Come to the edge of the pool at the start of the lesson and directly hand over your child to the teacher
- Watch the lesson
- Stay within viewing distance of the lesson, with no visual or physical barriers between you and the class
- Come to the edge of the pool at the end of the lesson and collect your child.
For children 10 and older, you'll need to decide if your child needs a direct handover to or collection from the teacher. Base this on their swimming ability and general development.
Fees and payment
We can organise a direct debit for children's swimming lessons at $19.25 per week. |
The cost of Pre-club and Aqua-Guard classes are slightly higher. To find out more, or to book a trial lesson, call our friendly customer service team.
Click here to download the Horsham Aquatic Centre Swimming Lessons Terms and Conditions.
Unable to attend your lesson? As a member you are entitled to six free make up lessons per year for missed lessons. Click here to register your absence