With summer just around the corner, more Victorian kids will get their chance to learn important water safety skills at an affordable price, thanks to the Allan Labor Government.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced bookings have opened for the popular Aquatics and Recreation Victoria run VICSWIM Summer Kidz swim classes.
Since 1976, VICSWIM’s learn-to-swim program has helped generations of youngsters aged four to 12 learn vital skills, including water safety and foundation swimming.
Five 30-minute lessons are provided over the course of a week in January for a subsidised cost of just $43 total — helping more families afford lessons for their kids. The program has saved Victorian families millions of dollars.
Thousands of children take part each year at locations across the state including beach and inland water venues.
Venues within Northern Victoria include:
- Albury Swim Centre
- Beechworth Swimming Pool
- Chiltern Swimming Pool
- Corryong Memorial Swimming Pool
- Eskdale Primary School
- Lavington Swim Centre
- Rutherglen Swimming Pool
- Tallangatta Pool
- Tangambalanga Swimming Pool
- WAVES Wodonga
- Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre
- Yackandandah Swimming Pool
- Alexandra Swimming Pool
- Eildon Swimming Pool
- Mansfield Swimming Pool
- Yea Swimming Pool
- Avenel Swimming Pool
- Benalla Aquatic Centre
- Colbinabbin
- Euroa Swimming Pool
- Heathcote Swimming Pool
- Kilmore Leisure Centre
- Nagambie Swimming Pool
- Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre
- Violet Town Swimming Pool
- Berriwillock
- Donald
- Irymple
- Merbein
- Mildura Waves
- Red Cliffs
- Robinvale Leisure Centre
- Swan Hill Outdoor Pool
- Wycheproof
- Boort Outdoor Pool
- Cohuna Swimming Pool
- Kerang Swimming Pool
- Nyah District & Community Swimming Pool
- Bright Sports Centre
- Mount Beauty Swimming Pool
- Myrtleford Pool
- Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre
- Aquamoves - Shepparton
- Mooroopna Swimming Pool
- Nathalia Swimming Pool
- Tatura Swimming Pool
Many families have shared that their children would not have participated in swimming lessons, if not for this program.
For more information and to book, visit vicswim.com.au
Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes
“A big part of summer holidays in Victoria involves fun by the water. This program helps families by reducing the cost of lessons, which helps kids from all backgrounds be prepared and confident in and out of the water.”
