Our friendly instructors follow the Royal Life Saving Society Australia's (RLSSA) Swim and Survive programOpens in new tab, aligned with the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework. In 2019, we were the recipient of the Life Saving Victoria Swim and Survive Licensee of the Year award.
At Melbourne City Baths, Swim and Survive is made up of four different programs:
- For infants and toddlers (6 months to 3.5 years).
- Adult accompanies the child in the class.
- 30 minute lesson per week.
- Ages 3-5.
- Tailored for cognitive development and motor skills.
- Children attend this class without parents/guardians. Some students may need parent/guardian help to assist this initial transition.
- 30 minute lesson per week.
- For primary school-aged children (5+ years).
- Levels 1 to 11 based on abilities and safety knowledge.
- 30 minute lesson per week for Levels 1 to 8
- 45 minute lessons per week for Levels 9 to 11.
- Progression after formal lessons.
- Continues swimming, water safety, and introduces lifesaving skills.
- Pathway to becoming a lifeguard.
- 60 minute lesson per week.
Group lessons run continuously throughout the year, except on public holidays and occasionally during some of the Victorian school holidays over the year.
During the January and July school holidays you can choose to enrol your child in our intensive swimming lessons.
| Swimming lessons and direct debits | Date |
|---|---|
| Swimming lessons commence | Monday 22 January |
| First direct debit for students who suspended over summer | Monday to Wednesday students: Thursday 11 January (pro rata payment $19.10) Thursday to Sunday students: Thursday 25 January |
| Summer intensive swimming lessons | Week 1: Monday 8 January to Friday 12 January Week 2: Monday 15 January to Friday 19 January |
| Easter holidays break | Friday 29 March to Sunday 7 April (direct debits adjusted for this period) |
| June to July break | Mon 1 July to Sun 14 July (direct debits altered for this week) |
| Final direct debit for students with lessons on Monday to Wednesday who suspend over summer | To be confirmed |
| Final direct debit for students with lessons on Thursday to Sunday who suspend over summer | To be confirmed |
| Due date for summer direct debit suspension requests | To be confirmed |
Our swimming lesson payments are arranged through a fortnightly direct debit setup. Included in the costing of the lessons is access to swim at any of the operating City of Melbourne Aquatic facilities, and locker use.
There is no initial joining fee to get started.
Prices valid from 1 July 2024 until June 30 2025
- 30-minute lesson: $20.50 per class
- 45-minute lesson: $25.50 per class
- 60-minute lesson: $27.50 per class
During the school year when there are no scheduled swimming lessons (public holidays or Easter school holidays) your direct debit will be paused for those lessons, but students can still use their membership to swim and practice during this time. During the December/January swim school holiday break your access to the facility and payment continue unless you choose to suspend your direct debit and facility access during this time.
How to enrol
Ready to dive in? Complete our online enquiry form or visit us at the facility for more information about available class times.
Enrolments are in person only.
Contact us
Address
Melbourne City Baths
420 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
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