Water safety confidence grows with every lesson. Consistent practice is key.
Swimming is more than a hobby. It's a life skill that builds confidence and helps keep children safe in water all year round. Continous lessons are important in maintaining your child's progress, water skills and confidence in water.
Keep your child's water safety skills sharp – enrol now and start with 2 weeks of swimming lessons for FREE.
Offer ends Monday 13 July. Please check the terms and conditions.
Swim with the Y, swim safely all year round
Swimming is not just a hobby, but a skill for life.
For more than 100 years, we’ve been teaching people of all ages to swim, and we’re recognised as one of the leading learn to swim programs in Victoria.
Our swimming lessons not only build confidence and swimming skills, but they also teach vital water safety and survival techniques.
By equipping your kids with these skills, you can enjoy a stress-free summer knowing they’re confident and safe around water.
Why learn to swim with us?
Water safety
Weekly lessons
Swim outside of lesson times
Expert swim teachers
Enrol in swimming lessons today
Enrol now at the link above or if you’d like to have a chat, submit the form below to get in touch.
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Terms and conditions
YMCA 'Learn to Swim Summer 2026’ PROMOTION -
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Terms)
1. OFFER AND ELIGIBILITY
a. This ‘Learn to Swim Summer 2026’ (Promotion) is offered by Victorian
YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd (ABN 75 092 818 445) of 502/990
Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill
VIC 3128 (YMCA).
b. By participating in the Promotion, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
c. The Promotion is available at Horsham Aquatic Centre, Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre, Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Benalla Aquatic Centre, Peter Krenz Leisure Centre, South Gippsland SPLASH, Warragul Leisure Centre, Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre, Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Participating Centres) between the dates and times of 06:00am on 15 June 2026 to 11:59pm on 13 July 2026 (Promotion Period).
d. To be eligible for the Promotion:
1. You must not be an existing swimming lessons member at the relevant Participating Centre;
2. You must become a swimming lessons member at that Participating Centre within the Promotion Period.
e. The Promotion is not valid in conjunction with other offers, unless approved in writing by YMCA.
2. SIGN UP TERMS
a. Participants are eligible for two free weeks of swimming lessons when sign up occurs in the Promotional Period. A credit will be added to your account and applied to the first debit once you have signed up.
b. The Promotion is only available with a minimum commitment term of 8 weeks.
c. This Promotion is not applicable to existing swimming lesson members.
d. The Promotion is only available at Participating Centres.
e. The Promotion is available for Y swimming lessons not for school groups or holiday programs. It is available for infants, pre-school, primary school aged, teen and adult programs etc (excludes schools and school holiday programs).
3. PRIVACY
a. YMCA handles all personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy at https://victoria.ymca.org.au/privacy-policys.
4. MISCELLANEOUS
a. YMCA reserves the right to amend, cease, extend and / or revoke the Promotion prior to the end of the Promotion Period in its sole discretion and without notice.
b. To the extent permitted by law, YMCA will not be liable to any person for any cost, loss, damage, liability, expense or claim arising, whether directly or indirectly, in connection with the Promotion.
c. Any dispute or situation not covered by these terms, will be resolved by YMCA management in a manner it deems to be fair (acting reasonably).
d. These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.
e. Members will be bound by their terms of membership with YMCA. To the extent of any inconsistency between the terms of membership and these Terms, these Terms will take priority.
Frequently asked questions
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What are the benefits of swimming lessons?
There are many benefits to learning how to swim:
- develop and refine their swimming strokes;
- learn essential water safety,
- personal survival and open water techniques;
- understand how to cooperate with and respect others in the water;
- be able to make sensible decisions and solve problems in and around water;
- develop their physical health and wellbeing;
- build their water confidence;
- challenge themselves to build endurance and strength for the sport of swimming.
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What should I bring to swimming lessons?
What should I bring to swimming lessons?
- Swimwear for your child
- Towel
- Goggles (highly recommended, but not essential)
- Swimming cap (optional)
- Swim nappies (standard nappies are not permitted in the pool)
- Warm, dry clothes for after class
Swim nappies
Infants are required to wear aqua nappies that are tight fitting around the thighs if they wear a standard nappy when not swimming. Standard nappies are not permitted in the pool as they fall apart in the water. Don't worry if you don't have any or forget to pack them – you can buy them in centre.
Goggles
Goggles are not a compulsory part of our program, however we highly recommend children gain experience both with and without goggles.
They may appear insignificant but they can make a large difference to a child’s learning journey as they progress through swimming lessons. Most children who do not wear goggles close their eyes as they swim. This can lead to them becoming disorientated or preoccupied which makes them unable to focus on their stroke technique. We offer a great range of affordable youth goggles. Just ask Customer Service for assistance.
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When should babies start swimming lessons?
Babies must be at least six months old to start swimming lessons and our infant and toddler programs are ideal for children up to the age of three years.
Introducing your child to the water from a young age helps them to become strong, safe swimmers with a lifelong love of the water.
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How long will it take for my child to learn to swim?
Every child progresses at a different rate. There is no one answer and we strongly encourage parents to not make comparisons with other children. Some children will progress quickly, others will take considerably longer. Variables that can influence learning include (but not limited to) overcoming a fear, natural aptitude and the amount of practice that occurs outside lessons.
Progression occurs within a level. Not reaching the next swim level does not indicate a lack of skill acquisition. Children improve within levels. It is also important for them to learn a skill rather than perform it once before they move to another class.
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Are swimming lessons accessible?
Yes. If a group setting is not an appropriate learning environment for your child, we can develop swimming lessons on request to cater for children with varied needs. This may be in a small group setting or a 1:1 class, depending on the needs of the child.
For more information about swimming lessons, see our full FAQs page