VICSWIM is a 5-day intensive learn to swim and water safety program for children aged 4 to 12 years. The program is run by Recreation Victoria and is subsidised by the Victorian Government.

Program details

Dates: Monday 6 January to Friday 10 January, Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January, Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January

Time: 5 lessons, 30 minutes each

Location: more than 170 pools, beaches and waterways across the state. To find your nearest location, refer to VICSWIM 2025 venues

Cost: $35 per child for the week.

For more information and to book, refer to the VICSWIM website.

You will need to create an account to book.

Life Saving Victoria’s Swim City will help you prepare your child to stay safe in and around the water.

Swim City is a free online game-based experience where children can learn about water safety from animated characters, Fin, Pod and Splash.

Swim City is designed to complement swimming lessons. It now includes a module about water safety at farms

Some other resources to share with your children

Life Saving Victoria’s Reading suggestions by age, to learn about water safety
the Swimming and water safety education webpage
Surf Life Saving’s Beachsafe, for information and conditions for every beach in Australia.

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