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Learn to Swim
The Aquadome delivers the Royal Lifesaving 'Swim and Survive' program.
Term 4 Swimming Lessons start Monday 7 October and conclude Saturday 14 December
Upcoming Operating Hours
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6am - 9am Lap Swimming. 9:15am - 10am Aqua Aerobics. 4pm - 6pm Recreational Swimming.
Open
Laps Only
Closed
To be Advised
Friday, November 22, 2024
6am - 9am Lap Swimming. 10am - 8pm Recreational Swimming.
Open
Laps Only
Closed
To be Advised
This pool operates on a 'Temperature Trigger.' Learn more in the Operating Hours section below.

Our program is based on making learning fun while teaching water safety and swimming skills.

All of our instructors are qualified and we keep classes small to maximise the amount of time your child spends learning.

Fees

30-minute lesson: $25.10 Full Price / $21.40 Concession (fortnightly direct debit)

45-minute lesson: $30.00 Full Price / $25.60 Concession (fortnightly direct debit)

Intensive 1:1 (one-to-one): $50.00 Full Price / $42.50 Concession (pay before class)

Holiday intensive lessons: $60.00 (per week, pay before class)

Fees are payable via fortnightly direct debit system.

As part of the direct debit system:

  • Each student will have access to any of the East Gippsland Shire Council pools all year round outside of their lesson time at no extra cost.
  • Your child’s lesson will remain on the same day and time unless contacted by a member of our team, or you need to change.
  • Your child can use the large inflatable 'AquaRun' at the Lakes Entrance Aquadome over the school holidays at a membership price.
  • You will have an option to suspend your direct debit payments for 6 weeks over the Christmas holidays. Set dates of this suspension will be available at the Aquadome.

Enrol in Classes

If you would like to enrol please complete our Swim Lesson Enrolment Form.

Holiday Swim Program

Enrolments open mid way through the current term.

The program runs for 5 consecutive days Monday to Friday.

It's a great way to fast track your child's swimming ability!

Lessons at Orbost Outdoor Pool

Term 4 lessons will be an intensive 2 week program starting Monday 25 November and concluding Friday 6 December 2024.

Cost is $120

For more details see the Orbost Outdoor Pool page.

Who do our lessons cater for?

Lessons are available for children starting from 6 months of age.

We offer lessons for:

  • Infants (6 months – 3 years)
  • Kinder age (3 years – 5 years)
  • Primary school age
  • Secondary school age
  • Adults

Lessons for children are available at a range of times from mornings, after school and Saturday mornings.

Two family members can swim for free while a student is participating in their lesson.

Classes for adults can cater for the beginner to the advanced.

Other types of lessons available are 1:1 Intensive Lessons, and during the school holidays we offer a Holiday Intensive Swim Program.

Participants in all classes will not only benefit from learning to swim, they will also learn water safety and survival skills.

Intensive Programs

1:1 one student to a teacher or 2:1 two students to a teacher.

Holiday Swim Program

Offered every school holidays, usually in the second week of holidays.

This is program involves 30-minute classes for five days in a row.

Are the instructors qualified?

All of our learn to swim staff are accredited with the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety qualification. Some hold extra qualifications such as Infants, Competitive Strokes, Access and Inclusion and Adults.

All employees at the Lakes Entrance Aquadome hold their Level 2 First Aid, CPR as well as Police and Working with Children checks.

What if I don’t want to pay by direct debit?

Direct debit is our main payment method; however, you can also pay upfront at time of enrolment price per lesson is $20.70

If you pay upfront and would like to continue classes next term, you will need to re-enrol for each new term to keep your place.

What if I miss a lesson?

We understand there may be some days you cannot attend a lesson, paying by direct debit your child has access to the pool 7 days a week.

If a lesson is missed due to illness, we will require a medical certificate or statutory declaration to receive a credit for the missed lesson, within the current term. We will not accept certificates for missed lessons outside of the current term.

Can my child use the facilities outside of swimming lessons?

Yes. Your child can access all East Gippsland Shire Council pools during opening hours, including our outdoor pools at Orbost and Bairnsdale.

For children aged under five years, one parent or guardian (16 years or over) can use the facility free with the enrolled child for a swim outside of swimming lessons.

Orbost Learn to Swim Program

For information on our Learn to Swim program at the Orbost Outdoor Pool, see the Orbost Outdoor Pool page.

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