City of Sydney Pools Learn To Swim: Start The School Year Swim-smart And Win

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. It's Sydney's home of Learn to Swim!

Plus, set your child up for a confident school year and go into the draw to win a Back to School pack valued at $200.

City of Sydney Pools Learn To Swim: Start The School Year Swim-smart And Win

With professionally trained instructors experienced in teaching all ages and abilities, the 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.

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 that families can enrol at any time and progress at their own pace.

Growing strong, confident swimmers - enrol now for Learn to Swim at the swim school they'll love, at five convenient City of Sydney locations!

Five City Of Sydney Locations

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

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

Why Choose The City Of Sydney Learn to Swim Program?

• Builds essential water safety skills
• Boosts confidence and independence in the water
• Supports routine and readiness for the school year
• Delivered by qualified, caring instructors
• Small class focus to support individual progress
• Runs 48 weeks of the year
• Free unlimited access to all six City of Sydney pools while enrolled

Easily complete a free swim assessment for your child over the phone in under 5 minutes.

Win a Back-to-School Pack Valued at $200

Want the chance to win a Back-to-School pack worth $200? Simply enrol your child in a City of Sydney Learn to Swim program between Monday 12 January and Monday 9 February 2026, and you’ll automatically be entered into the draw to win $200 worth of stationery and school essentials, plus a bonus swim school hooded towel! T&Cs apply.

Give your child a strong start - in and out of the pool. Secure your Learn To Swim spot now.

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