City of Sydney Pools Kids Learn To Swim Classes: Join Anytime

Looking for a high-quality, flexible swimming program in Sydney for your child - or even for yourself? The City of Sydney Learn to Swim program offers a trusted, inclusive and professional experience for swimmers of all ages, from 6 months to adults.

City of Sydney operates world-class aquatic centres in the heart of Sydney with programs designed to help every swimmer build strong skills, water confidence, and a lifelong love of the water - all in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.

City of Sydney Pools Kids Learn To Swim Classes: Join Anytime

With professionally trained instructors who are experienced in teaching all ages and abilities, City of Sydney Pools Learn to Swim program is designed to be fun, safe and progressive, enhancing your child's strokes in the pool. Every class follows Swim Australia and AUSTSWIM guidelines, ensuring a focus on water safety, confidence, and skill development from the very first lesson.

The program is delivered through a consistent, structured curriculum that provides a clear pathway from beginner to advanced levels. Lessons are held in heated indoor pools for year-round comfort, operating across 48 weeks of the year. There are no fixed terms or waiting periods, so families can enrol at any time and progress at their own pace.

Inclusivity is a key part of the Learn to Swim ethos, with classes open to all ages, from babies from 6 months old just starting to teens and adults building technique. The program is designed to be culturally inclusive, with sessions available in multiple languages. The City of Sydney also welcomes swimmers with additional needs, offering a supportive environment that caters to a wide range of abilities.

Beyond the pool, the benefits of swimming are far-reaching, helping children and adults build confidence, resilience, routine and physical skills. It lays the foundation for lifelong water safety and can be a great stepping stone towards squad training, fitness programs, or simply enjoying the water for fun.

As a long-standing, community-focused initiative, the Learn to Swim program is a trusted choice that puts community, access and safety first, with quality instruction, affordability, and a connection to broader health and wellbeing initiatives across the city. 

Weekly Learn to Swim Program

The lessons are delivered as a rolling program, allowing you or your child to join at any time and progress at their own pace. The lessons operate for 48 weeks of the year.

A Learn to Swim Membership includes:

• Weekly swimming and water safety lessons
• Unlimited access to aquatic facilities outside lesson times
• Four weeks of free family swim access over summer
• Ongoing access to professional guidance and support

Five City Of Sydney Locations

City Of Sydney operates five centrally located aquatic centres for its spring Learn To Swim program:

• Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, The Domain
• Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Sydney
• Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Zetland
• Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Ultimo
• Prince Alfred Park Pool, Surry Hills

Secure your Learn To Swim spot now.

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