Learn To Swim

Welcome to Aquamoves Swim School, we would love to support you in gaining lifelong, vital swimming skills.

We provide engaging and interactive swim lessons for children aged from 6 months, right through to adults.

You will be able to enjoy:

Weekly lessons

Learn to swim through weekly lessons, during school terms, with our qualified instructors.

Complimentary access*

Students gain complimentary access to Aquamoves aquatics facilities and onsite lockers during their swimming lesson contract. This includes weekdays, weekends, and school holidays.

Easy payment process

Always stay ahead on your payments with easy to manage fortnightly direct debits.

Perpetual enrolment

There’s no need to re-enrol at the end of each term, as all active enrolments roll over to the next term. This allows for the continuation of your preferred timeslot.

Complimentary merchandise discount*

Browse our merchandise located at and around our reception and get 10% off your purchases, including bathers, goggles, and towels.
* This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. The best possible discount will be applied at the time of sale.

* Please note complimentary access is subject to age requirements and fees may apply for accompanying guests.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to provide:

  • A safe and friendly learning environment for our students
  • Assist our students to develop an awareness of potential dangers in and around water
  • Teach our students a range of swimming and survival skills

To achieve our philosophy, we utilise the Nationally Accredited Swim and Survive Program and our classes are taught by fully qualified swimming instructors. They are trained to teach a range of lessons including; infants, preschool, primary school, teenage, adaptive lessons, and adults.

Lesson Types

Little Wonders
Children (6 months - 4.5 years), with the support of parents, develop water familiarisation and safety through fun games and activities.

Preschool
Build on children’s (4 – 5 years) water safety skills and begin to teach basic stroke technique.

Primary School
Further developing water safety and stroke techniques with level-based progressions for children (5-10 years).

Advanced
Following from the Primary School levels, advanced swimmers can further refine their techniques.

Swim Fitness
Focus on endurance and technique correction for those who swim for fitness or have goals of competitive swimming.

Teenage
Teenagers are taught water familiarisation, safety, and strokes from a beginner to advanced level.

Adults
Ranging from a beginner to advanced level, adults build confidence in the water while learning safety and swimming strokes.

Adaptive and Private
Lessons specialised for a range of abilities and additional needs which are supported in a 1:1 environment.*

* Please note bookings in our Adaptive and Private swimming lessons are limited.

Lesson Terms

Lessons are held once per week in groups, with class times available Monday to Saturday. They occur in conjunction with the Victorian school terms.  

Note: There will be no swimming lessons on Victorian public holidays or school holidays. Complimentary access can be used during opening hours on public holidays and school holidays.

2024 Term Dates  Start Date End Date
Term 1 (9 weeks) 29 January 28 March
Term 2 (11 weeks) 15 April 30 June
Term 3 (10 weeks) 15 July 22 September
Term 4 (11 weeks) 7 October 22 December

Cost of Lessons

Lesson payments are set up on a fortnightly direct debit for two classes in advance.  

The fortnightly amount listed below is deducted from your specified bank account or credit card every second Thursday. No lessons or payments will occur in school holidays or public holidays, with the exception of payments that occur in advance for lessons during the term. Download our direct debit calendar below:

Lesson Type  Class Duration Direct Debit Cost per Fortnight*
Little Wonders, Preschool, Primary School and Teenage 30 mins $34.00 ($17.00/lesson)
Advanced and Swim Fitness 1 hour $42.80 ($21.40/lesson)
Adults 30 mins $42.80 ($21.40/lesson)
Adaptive and Private 30 mins $88.60 ($44.30/lesson)

* Effective 1 July 2024. Prices are subject to increase which takes effect 1 July each year.

How Do I Enrol?

Enquire and enrol with our Aquatics Team by phoning (03) 5832 9400 or emailing swimschool@aquamoves.com.au Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.

Want to check our availabilities or your enrolment details?
Click here for the Aquamoves Members Portal.

Need help using the Members Portal?
Click here for our Member Portal Guide.

Want to have a look at the levels we run?
Click here for the Swim and Survive Progression Chart.

Looking for more information on our levels?
Click here for the Swim and Survive Curriculum.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can can I contact you?

You can visit us face-to-face at the Aquatic Office, give us a call on (03) 5832 9400, or email us at swimschool@aquamoves.com.au.

How do I know which level is correct?

At the time of your enrolment, we will select one of our levels that will best suit the student based on their current skills and age.

During the lessons, the instructor will determine if any level changes need to occur. We will contact you to make any necessary changes.

Can I join lessons mid-way through a term?

Yes, we accept enrolments throughout terms.

What should I bring to the lesson?

When coming for your lessons please bring along bathers and your towel. Googles may also be worn in the water, if you prefer. Check out our merchandise located at and around our reception for great options and use your complementary 10% discount upon checkout.

Please bring along your membership card to be scanned upon entry.

Note that students who are not fully toilet-trained must wear a swim nappy in the water. Swim nappies can be purchased at the supermarket or at our reception.

Will I need to re-enrol for the next term?

No, all active members at the end of a term will be automatically re-enrolled in the same class for the next term. We will notify you if any changes occur for your class.

Throughout the terms and school holidays, members gain complementary access to the aquatic facilities, within age requirements.

What should I do when my child or I cannot attend a lesson?

If you are aware you will be away for a lesson, please notify us.

A credit can only be applied if the missed period is 3 consecutive weeks and a medical certificate for this period is provided. A maximum of 3 class credits due to a medical certificate can be provided per term. If a class outside these conditions is missed, the class will be forfeit.

In the instance that 3 consecutive weeks are missed without notification, the contract may end. We will contact you if this is the case.

When will my child or I be moving up to the next level?

Once your swimming instructor has marked off all the skills in your level as completed you will receive an email directing you how you can move up.

To see your skill progression, go to our Members Portal, sign in, and go to the "account" tab to review the "skills" section.

Please also check out our Members Portal Guide if you require assistance.

How can I see what other classes are available? Can I go on a waitlist?

To find out availabilities for permanent class time changes, please contact us or to speed up the change of class process, please review availability by logging in to our Members Portal, sign in, and go to the "book" tab and the "Learn to Swim" section.

Please also check out our Members Portal Guide if you require assistance.

Waitlists are not run for our group classes.

Do fees apply for parents/guardians to enter the centre outside of lesson time?

If the Swim School member is under 5 years old, one parent/guardian can accompany them in the water without charge. Casual entry fees apply for additional parent/guardians who will be swimming or supervising.

If the Swim School member is between 5-9 years old, one parent/guardian can accompany them to watch them swim. Casual entry fees apply for parent/guardians who will be swimming or providing additional supervision.

If the Swim School member is over 10 years old, fees will apply for parent/guardians.

What happens if I miss a direct debit payment?

If a fortnightly payment is missed, you will receive an email notification, and a $12.00 rejection fee will be placed on your account. Please note: If the outstanding payment is settled via phone, Member Portal, or in person before the next scheduled direct debit, the rejection fee will be waived.

If two consecutive fortnightly payments are missed and not resolved, the contract will be cancelled as per our terms and conditions.

What happens if my class is cancelled?

In the instance your instructor cannot run your class, we will attempt to have another instructor cover. If this cannot be done, the classes will be cancelled.

We will notify you of any cancellations as soon as possible, and you will receive a class credit on your profile. Unfortunately, a makeup lesson cannot be provided.

During these instances, you can still come along to the centre using your complementary access and enjoy the spaces available.

In the event of pool unavailability, classes may be subject to change. This can include a cancellation, a change of class location, or classes sharing lanes.

Can I suspend my swimming lessons?

Swimming lesson memberships cannot be placed on suspension.

The membership can either be active or ended. An active membership allows for lessons and payments to occur indefinitely. An ended membership, in accordance with our cancellation policy, results in no further lessons or payments after a 14 day cancellation period.

How do I go about cancelling my contract?

A cancellation cannot be completed without a written request, via emailing swimschool@aquamoves.com.au or in person, where a form will be completed.

A contract will be cancelled 14 days after we receive the request. During this period, there may be lessons that can still be attended, and payments for these lessons may apply.

Water Supervision Guidelines

Aquamoves, in conjunction with Life Saving Victoria, follow the Watch Around Water supervision plan. These guidelines should be followed whilst participating in swimming lessons and recreational swimming.

Guardians are required to be 16 years old or older.

Age Range Guidelines During Lesson Time Guidelines Outside Lesson Time
Children 0-4 years old
  • Should be accompanied into the centre by a responsible parent/guardian.
  • If the lesson requires, the parent/guardian must be in the water within arm’s reach during the lesson.
  • If the lesson does not require parent/guardian involvement in the water, the parent/guardian should be next to the pool space supervising.
  • The child should be wearing a pink wristband.
  • Should be accompanied into the centre by a responsible parent/guardian.
  • The parent/guardian must be in the water within arm’s reach.
  • The child should be wearing a pink wristband
Children 5-9 years old
  • Should be accompanied into the centre by a responsible parent/guardian.
  • Should be within clear eye sight of the parent/guardian at all times.
  • Any distractions, including using mobile phones, should be avoided.
  • The child should be wearing a yellow wristband.
  • Should be accompanied into the centre by a responsible parent/guardian.
  • Should be within clear eye sight of the parent/guardian at all times.
  • Any distractions, including using mobile phones, should be avoided.
  • The child should be wearing a yellow wristband.
Children 10 years old and over
  • Parent/guardian must use their knowledge of an individual child’s swimming ability and general development to determine the level of accompaniment required.
  • Parent/guardian must use their knowledge of an individual child’s swimming ability and general development to determine the level of accompaniment required.

Recommended Parent-Child Ratios

Children under 5 years old 1 Parent/Guardian to 2 Children
Children under 10 years old 1 Parent/Guardian to 4 Children
Learn to Swim Collection Privacy Notice

Greater Shepparton City Council manages your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Your personal information is collected to process your Aquamoves Learn to Swim membership, communicate with you and provide you with information concerning swim instructor and classes’ updates, promotions and events at Aquamoves. It is disclosed to Aquamoves employees for this purpose and may be disclosed to other areas of Council to administer your membership payment. If you do not provide the requested information we may be unable to process your membership or keep you informed of the latest Learn to Swim classes and events at Aquamoves. To gain access to or update your personal information please contact Aquamoves on 03 5832 9400.