At Whitlam, we believe that learning to swim is essential to your child’s education and should be enjoyable, safe and a fun experience.
Swimming at Whitlam will help your child improve their cardio-vascular fitness, strength, flexibility and coordination, which will benefit their day to day and sporting life.
Our dedicated swim instructors treat their job as a vocation not just a casual job. They thrive on the accomplishments of their students while having a bit of fun along the way. All our instructors are Austswim qualified and hold current resuscitation certificates.
One of the reasons our Swim Program is extremely successful is because of the impressive facilities we have at the Whitlam Leisure Centre. We have a 10 lane 50 metre outdoor pool, an 8 lane, 25m indoor pool and a variety of leisure pools, heated and equipped with water features and slide’s.
Our Programs
Infant Aquatics (6 months- 3 years old)
This is a water fimiliarisation class, facilitating interaction between baby, parent and instructor. These classes are designed not only to build the childs confidence in the aquatic environment but also to provide the parent with knowledge to assist in the childs skill development. It is a fun class that incorporates songs, games, activities and plenty of encouragement.
Pre-School Program (3- 5 years old)
Pre-school classes start at three years of age. These classes are designed for water confidence, safety and co-ordination. Through games and activities, students are introduced to floating, kicking, submerging, controlled breathing and basic swim strokes. Parents are not required in the water for these classes.
Infant Aquatics (6 months- 3 years old)
This is a water fimiliarisation class, facilitating interaction between baby, parent and instructor. These classes are designed not only to build the childs confidence in the aquatic environment but also to provide the parent with knowledge to assist in the childs skill development. It is a fun class that incorporates songs, games, activities and plenty of encouragement.
School Age Program (5 years +)
The school age classes consist of a comprehensive program focusing on skill/stroke development, stroke correction, endurance, water safety and survival skills. School age classes cater for beginners to advanced students.
Our learn to swim school holds classes 7 days a week, mornings and afternoons. We cater for all levels and ages, infant to adult, beginners to advanced and special needs classes as well as Private lessons for groups or individuals.
Our lessons are ½ an hour once a week for the duration of the term.
(see current term dates)
Accelerated Holiday Program
Our accelerated holiday program is designed to progress your child’s skills in an intensive week of lessons. The program is held every school holidays with ½ hour classes running between 9.00am and 1.00pm daily.
Membership benefits
As a swim school member you receive:
• free pool entry for the duration of the term, this will enable you to practice or enjoy a recreational at any time.
• 10% off all merchandise in the Aqua Shack.
• 10% off lessons if you are an existing Health Club member.
• Discounts off children’s Wet’n’Wild birthday parties.
• One adult receives free pool entry to accompany student on day of lesson.
Swim School Office
Our swim school staff is ready to assist you with bookings, payments, and general enquiries.
Our office hours are listed below.
Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday and Sunday 8am – 1pm
(02) 9600 9333
