Learn To Swim
Make a splash with swim lessons at Aquarena!
At Active Manningham, we are committed to providing a holistic swim lesson program that focuses on water safety. Our program runs for 48 weeks of the year and offers over 400 classes across 7 days at our Aquarena venue. As part of this commitment, we have partnered with Royal Life Saving to provide our community with Swim and Survive, a nationally recognised program.
Back to School, Back to Pool Offer
Enrol and get your First 2 LESSONS FREE!
Get active this term 4. Enrol for swimming lessons and get the FIRST 2 LESSONS FREE. This offer is for new students only.
Our heated pools ensure comfort all year, along with unlimited access outside of lessons. Water safety remains our top priority, and our Swimming Lessons are designed to help your child gain lifelong confidence. We have partnered with Royal Life Saving to provide our community with Swim and Survive, a nationally recognised program.
Hurry, offer ends on Sunday 20 October 2024!
Our program
Swim and Survive
Swim and Survive is a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative that aims to equip Australian children with essential skills to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity. The program aligns with the National Swimming and Water Safety framework, ensuring that children learn not only swimming skills but also personal survival and water safety skills.
The benefits of Swim and Survive include:
- Building strong and effective swimming technique
- Developing skills in personal survival and water safety
- Increasing confidence and independence in the water
- Learning essential skills to prevent drowning
- Improving overall health and fitness
- Providing a nationally recognised program that can be used as a foundation for future aquatic participation
In the water, anything is possible
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.
Infants 12 - 36 months
A water familiarisation program for parents and their children aged 12 to 36 months.
Pre-school 3-5 years
A program that builds water confidence for preschool aged children between the ages of 3-5 years.
School Ages 5+ years
A swimming and water safety program for school aged children 5+ years.
Adult Lessons
At Aquarena we also have swimming lessons for teens and adults.
Access & Inclusions
One on one small group classes available on request.
ClassLevels
Infants 12 - 36 months
A water familiarisation program for parents and their children aged 12 to 36 months.
Pre-school 3-5 years
A program that builds water confidence for preschool aged children between the ages of 3-5 years.
School Ages 5+ years
A swimming and water safety program for school aged children 5+ years.
Adult Lessons
At Aquarena we also have swimming lessons for teens and adults.
Access & Inclusion
One on one or small group classes available for people with additional learning requirements.
Pricing
Competitive pricing
Pricing list
Frequently asked questions
You have questions, we have answers.
- 1 x 30-minute swimming lesson per week.
- Lessons provided by trained and certified Swim Teachers.
- Students receive complimentary access to the children’s pool, 25m and 50m lap pools all year round.
- Students receive complimentary access to the Waterslides during the warmer months (November to March).
- Learn to swim in a safe swimming environment, constantly supervised by qualified lifeguards.
- Pathways to squad available.
Infant, pre-school and school-age levels through to Level 7, and Adults are all 30-minutes duration.
Stroke Refinement classes are 45-minutes duration.
Lessons are weekly. Each student is enrolled into a lesson at the same day and time each week. Lessons occur weekly and continue throughout 48 weeks of the year.
Consistency is important for skill development, so regular lessons are recommended.
Swimming lessons continue throughout 48 weeks of the year.
Lessons don’t run on Public Holidays, and there is a 4-week break over the summer/new year period where payments can be suspended.
Click HERE to suspend during the summer break.
Direct Debit from bank account or debit card available. The Direct Debit is paid fortnightly on a Thursday and pays for the upcoming two weeks of your Learn to Swim membership.
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 canceled. For a canceled membership due to missed payments, you must settle the outstanding balance before re-enrolling.
- Bathers/swimwear
- Goggles
- Swimming cap – not compulsory but recommended!
- Children under 3 years must wear swim nappy.
We are an inclusive program and we encourage students to wear what they feel comfortable swimming in. Students are welcome to wear rash tops, shorts, long-sleeve tops or leggings over their bathers.
During the lessons:
Children under the age of 3 years must be accompanied by a parent in their lesson.
If your child hasn’t swam before, then we recommend that a parent brings bathers so they can go in the class with the student for the first two weeks of lessons (this will be necessary if the student is fearful during their first couple lessons).
Outside of the lessons:
Children under the age of 5 years must be accompanied by a parent in the water when they attend for a casual swim outside their lessons.
For more information on Watch Around Water, Click HERE
We offer medical suspensions for up to 8 weeks per calendar year. A medical certificate must be supplied.
Medical certificates can be emailed through to aquarena@alignedleisure.com.au
We also have suspensions available for 4 weeks over summer/new year. Click HERE to suspend during the summer break.
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.
If you or your child are sick and cannot attend their scheduled lesson, you can record their absence online or by calling our team. Absences must be recorded at least 2 hours prior to the lesson start time.
To record their absence online you will need to login to the portal.
Click HERE to access your portal
Alternatively, you can call our team on (03)9848 0000 to notify us of their absence.
During lesson times there is a supervisor on pool deck who supports the Swim Teachers, assesses classes and provides progress feedback to parents of students – these are our Swim Captains.
Swim Captains wear pink vests on pool deck so they are visible and can be easily identified.
Our instructors hold accredited Swimming & Water Safety Teaching certificates, current CPR certification, and working with children’s clearances. All infant lesson teachers have specialised additional qualifications.
Swim Captains follow an assessment schedule to ensure each class is assessed every 6 to 8 weeks. During the assessment the Swim Captain will complete a progress report for each student and determine if they are ready to advance to the next level.
If a student has not been assessed for over 8 weeks, they may have missed the lesson when their class was last assessed. If this is the case, we encourage you to please let the Swim Captain know that it has been over 8 weeks since their last assessment, and this way the Swim Captain can check when their class is scheduled to be assessed next – and if time permits, they may be able to assess the class that day.
Progress reports include details on what Swim and Survive skills need to be achieved for students to be promoted to the next level. The Swim Captains will provide the progress reports and feedback to students and/or parents – so if your student is being assessed please see the Swim Captain after your class to collect the progress report.
Please note: The progress reports are not certificates and cannot be used to move up a level.
Everyone learns at a different pace, so the time it takes will differ for every person.
To progress as quickly as possible, we recommend the following:
- Consistently attend swimming lessons weekly
- Avoid taking extended breaks from lessons (as students often regress)
- Visit the pool outside of lesson times to practice the skills learnt in lessons
- Make the most of additional swimming programs, including school swimming programs, and holiday intensive programs (HASP)
Enrol children into lessons at an early age (under 3 years old) so they are familiar with water and won’t need to overcome a fear of water at a later age.
Aquarena is home to the Doncaster Templestowe Swimming Club (DTSC) who offer competitive and fitness squad options.
To enquire with DTSC, please click HERE
- Access Card to scan through the gates.
- Wristband (pink or yellow for children under 10 years).
- Bathers
- Goggles
- Towel
- Drink bottle
- Change of clothes for after lesson – a dressing gown is great to keep cozy after lessons!
- Swimming cap – not compulsory but recommended!
- Swim nappy for infants
- Any medication that may be required, such as Ventolin
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.
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