City Of Sydney Pools School Holiday Intensives Swimming Program

Give your child the gift of confidence and skill in the water this spring with the City of Sydney Pools School Holiday Intensives swimming program!

Whether they thrive in a group setting or need one-on-one attention, are a first-timer or are looking to refine their strokes, they’ll love the chance to swim, learn, and grow in a fun, structured environment and fast-track their progress over the school holidays.

City Of Sydney Pools School Holiday Intensives Swimming Program

Make a splash these school holidays with the City of Sydney Pools School Holiday Intensives swimming program - the perfect way to fast-track your child’s progress in the pool while keeping them active, engaged, and confident in the water.

With daily lessons running over one or two weeks, this program is designed to deliver fast-tracked progress, much faster than weekly sessions.

Swimming Intensives are ideal for boosting skills and confidence between terms, getting beginners ready for the next step in their learn-to-swim journey or getting children more water-savvy for summer, making it the perfect head start before term-time lessons begin.

The School Holiday Intensives swimming program is led by qualified, friendly instructors in small group settings and follows the same trusted structure as the term-time Learn to Swim classes. Plus, with multiple locations and flexible session times, it’s easy to slot into your family schedule.

Spring 2026 Holiday Intensives Schedule

The City of Sydney Pools Spring School Holiday Intensive Swimming Program is a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence and sharpen their swimming skills during the school holidays.

Intensives are available at Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre.

Week One: Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October

Week One offers a mix of group classes, private lessons and specialised Stroke Clinics:

• Stroke Clinics: One-hour sessions for Primary 3 to 6 swimmers, focusing on key strokes and skills throughout the week.
• Group classes: Available for Pre-school, Primary 1 and Primary 2 levels.
• Private lessons: Available for all Pre-school and Primary levels.

Week Two: Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 October

Following the October long weekend, Week Two offers a four-day intensive program with:

• Group classes for all Pre-school and Primary levels
• Private lessons available for all Pre-school and Primary levels

With regular lessons packed into the school holidays, swimming Intensives are a fantastic way to keep engaged during the break, offering a healthy, structured routine with a strong focus on reinforcing skills, building independence in the water and helping swimmers progress - as well as making friends and having fun!

For more information or to reserve your spot, submit an enquiry online or phone the help desk on 1300 198 412.

Where:    Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre - 458 Harris St, Ultimo
                Cook and Phillip Park Pool - 4 College St, Sydney CBD
                Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 17 Zetland Ave, Zetland
When:     Monday 28 September - Friday 9 October 2026
Cost:       Contact your nearest centre for pricing details

Limited spots available - book today for the City of Sydney Pools School Holiday Intensives!

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