Learn to Swim
Make a splash in our inclusive and safety-focused swim lessons
Learn To Swim
Bass Coast Leisure Facilities offers a safe and inclusive swim lesson program that focuses on water safety, life-saving skills and building confidence in and around the water.
Our program runs for 48 weeks of the year, from January through to December,
with classes across 7 days at Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
As part of this commitment to safety, we have partnered with Royal Life Saving to provide our community with the Swim and Survive, nationally recognised program.
We offer Learn to Swim at the following Bass Coast Leisure centres:
Bass Coast Leisure Facilities offers a safe and inclusive swim lesson program that focuses on water safety, life-saving skills and building confidence in and around the water.
Our program runs for 48 weeks of the year, from January through to December,
with classes across 7 days at Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
As part of this commitment to safety, we have partnered with Royal Life Saving to provide our community with the Swim and Survive, nationally recognised program.
We offer Learn to Swim at the following Bass Coast Leisure centres:
A level to suit your childs needs
Our Swim and Survive program offers classes for all levels, from infants to adults. Each class is led by a qualified and experienced instructor who is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
Our program runs for 48 weeks of the year, from January through to December, with classes across 7 days at Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
Infants - 6 to 12 months
A water familiarisation program for parents and their children aged 6 to 12 months
Infants 12 to 36 months
A water familiarisation program for parents and their children aged 12 to 36 months.
Pre-school - 3 to 5 years
A program that builds water confidence for preschool aged children between the ages of 3–5 years.
School Age - 5 to 14 years
A swimming and water safety program for school aged children between the ages of 5–14 years.
Adult Lessons
We offer swimming lessons for teens and adults. Whether you have never swum before, or want to improve breathing and stroke technique, we have classes available for everyone of all skill levels.
Access and Inclusion
Access and Inclusion Classes are tailored to each student’s ability. To discuss Access and Inclusion classes please contact us directly or speak to a member of our Aquatics Team.
Learn to swim prices
Payment for our swimming lesson membership is taken fortnightly by direct debit, with the total cost spread out across the year with 26 equal payments. This minimises the cost impact to families and ensures your membership is easy to maintain.
Enrol online
To view all availability, select your age range using the filter
Frequently asked questions
Will my child receive a membership card?
Each student receives a band or card that must be scanned by Customer Service before every lesson to enter the pool area.
Can my child use the pools outside of swimming lessons?
How will I know when my child is ready to advance a level?
Our instructors continuously evaluate each student’s progress and preparedness for the next level. Once they determine a swimmer is ready, they will notify the teacher in charge of a formal assessment.
How do I cancel my membership?
Swim lesson memberships are ongoing direct debit agreements with no lock-in period or cancellation fees; we just need 14 days’ written notice to cancel.
What if my child has an injury preventing swimming for an extended time?
Memberships can only be suspended for medical reasons. Medical suspensions are for a minimum of two consecutive lessons and maximum of eight missed lessons. A doctor’s note must be provided and can’t be backdated more than 30 days.
Is the pool heated?
Our 25 metre indoor pool is heated to 28 degrees.
What if my child gets upset during their swim lesson?
It’s normal for young kids to struggle to adjust to lessons, and most settle in within a few weeks. However, we suggest parents bring their swimwear in case their child needs extra support.
Can my child wear a regular diaper in the water?
A water familiarisation program for parents and their children aged 6 to 12 months
How do I pay for swim lessons?
Lessons are paid through automatic bank account or credit card withdrawals every other Thursday. If a withdrawal fails, you’ll be notified via text and/or email. A $10.00 fee applies for any rejected withdrawal. If an account has two consecutive failed withdrawals, the student may lose their class spot, and swim lesson access will be cancelled. For a cancelled membership due to missed payments, you must settle the outstanding balance before re-enrolling.
Do lessons occur on public holidays?
No lessons are held on public holidays. If you miss a lesson due to a holiday, you can schedule a make-up per our policy.
Are make-up lessons available for missed lessons?
Students get 8 make-up lessons per year.
- You must report your/your child’s absence to be eligible for a make-up.
- Make-ups are available with minimum 1 hour’s notice before the scheduled class.
- Make-ups are valid for 90 days and only while the membership is active.
- No refunds for missed lessons.
- Make-ups can’t be booked more than 7 days in advance and can’t be moved/rebooked.
- Make-ups are subject to availability.
- Make-up lessons are non-transferable and cannot be cancelled, rescheduled, or redeemed for cash or a refund.
What should we bring?
Swimsuit, towel, goggles, and dry clothes to change into after. Children often get hungry post-lesson, so a drink and snack are a good idea.
Can I take photos/videos of my child during their lesson?
You’re welcome to capture memories on camera/video, but respect others’ privacy. Camera/video use is allowed under these conditions:
- You must have consent from all individuals in images.
- It’s illegal to broadcast/publish images without consent.
Under no circumstances can cameras/videos/phones be used in changing areas.
What qualifications and checks do our teachers have?
Does my child need goggles?
Goggles aren’t required for our program; however, we highly recommend kids practice with and without them. Goggles can significantly impact a child’s lesson progress.
Many kids tend to close their eyes underwater without goggles, leading to disorientation and difficulty focusing on stroke technique. We offer affordable youth goggles; just ask our staff.
What is the Watch Around Water Policy?
Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 16 or over, including during swim lessons.
For Infant classes, parents must be in the water. For other levels, parents must still follow the supervision policy by constantly watching children under 10.
Under 5 – must be accompanied in the water and remain within arm’s reach.
Under 10 – must be accompanied and constantly supervised.
Do I need to be in the water for my child's lesson?
If your child is under 3, then a parent/guardian must be in the water during the lesson.
Swim and Survive program
The Swim and Survive program aligns with the National Swimming and Water Safety framework.
Swim and Survive is a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative that seeks to increase the swimming and water safety skills of all Australian children in order to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity.
Learn to swim, swimming lessons and infant aquatics are all terms commonly used across the aquatic industry for programs that seek to build swimming skills. Swim and Survive is all of these, but most importantly it ensures that the essential components of personal survival and water safety are provided, in addition to a process of developing strong and effective swimming technique.
The Swim and Survive program aligns with the National Swimming and Water Safety framework.
Swim and Survive is a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative that seeks to increase the swimming and water safety skills of all Australian children in order to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity.
Learn to swim, swimming lessons and infant aquatics are all terms commonly used across the aquatic industry for programs that seek to build swimming skills. Swim and Survive is all of these, but most importantly it ensures that the essential components of personal survival and water safety are provided, in addition to a process of developing strong and effective swimming technique.
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