Shellharbour City Swim School

Learn to Swim with Shellharbour City Swim School

Learning to swim is one of the most valuable life skills for people of all ages. At Shellharbour City Swim School, we are committed to promoting water safety, confidence, and enjoyment through high-quality swimming lessons.

Our Learn to Swim program reflects our dedication to community wellbeing, safety, and inclusivity. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment where swimmers of all ages and abilities can develop essential aquatic skills.

Our instructors are highly qualified with industry standard qualifications from AUSTSWIM, Swim Coaches and Teachers AustraliaRoyal Life Saving and Australian Swim Schools Association along with all holding mandatory Working with Children Checks, along with in-depth training to ensure we deliver the highest quality aquatic education.

Why Choose Our Program?

  •  Year-round swimming lessons for all ages and abilities
  •  Qualified and experienced instructors
  •  A strong focus on water safety and confidence
  •  A commitment to Shellharbour City Council’s values of inclusivity, excellence, and community wellbeing

Current customers can manage their accounts through the SimplyPortal app

New customers can enrol online and explore our class levels and programs through the links below.

Join us in building a safer, healthier, and more confident swimming community in Shellharbour!
 

Grade Levels

 

 

Price list

View our Learn to Swim fees and charges here.

Enrolment Forms

Please fill out our enrolment forms & email it to learntoswim@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au. Our friendly aquatic team will contact you in the coming weeks on availabilities.

Holiday Intensives Programs

Intensive Swimming Lessons - Oak Flats Pool

Our programs include Learn to Swim and Squads programs and are an excellent introduction to school age children or for those who wish to increase their child’s skills over 5 consecutive days. 30 min classes are held each day. 

It is a great opportunity for children to strengthen key techniques in the water, as well as accelerate their skills to achieve new milestones in all our levels.

We work on confidence in the water, stroke refinement, Dives (ready for school carnivals), starts and finishes, and familiarisation time in the 50m pool for carnival readiness.

DATES:

  • April School Holidays - No Intensives running during this period
  • July School Holidays - Dates will be announced closer to the school holiday period.
  • October School Holidays - Dates will be announced closer to the school holiday period.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Learn to swim schedules will be categorised by age groups, hours of classes run between:

  • (LTS) Ages 3 - 5 year olds  (30 min) - 9am – 12pm 
  • (LTS) Ages 5 and up (30 min) - 9am – 12pm 
  • Mini Squads -  8am - 9am - Children must be able to swim 25m with no swimming aids. Have sound knowledge of breaststroke kick/ butterfly kick and backstroke. Our squad specific programs are great for working on skills like diving, turns and correct stroke technique for upcoming school carnivals.

COST:

  • $84 (First Child) 
  • $68 (Additional Child) per week.

Our Intensive enrolment form will be made available closer to the holiday period, for any questions please email learntoswim@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

Payments

Full payment is required prior to your child's lessons. Payment can be made at our at Oak Flats pool, through the Family Portal or over the phone, by calling 42 561362. 

If you have any problems please speak to our Swimming Development Coordinator.

We accept Service NSW ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS & FIRST LAP VOUCHERS.  These MUST be emailed to our learntoswim@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au prior to payment.

No refunds will be given for payments that have already been paid due to Active Kids Vouchers and First Lap not being handed in.

Meet the Team

 

Coaching Team

  

 

Learn to Swim Instructors

 

  

 

  

  

Active Kids, Creative Kids & First Lap Vouchers

Active Kids & First Lap Vouchers

The Active Kids program provides a $50 voucher for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year.

Please send your Active Kids Vouchers and First Lap to learntoswim@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

Please ensure that you have registered any respective participant and redeemed the voucher via the Service NSW portal.

To register your activity as an eligible program, simply go to:
1.  account.service.nsw.gov.au
2.  Login to your Active Kids dashboard
3.  Click ‘Programs’
4.  Click ‘Add another program’
5.  Select ‘School Holidays’ under Sport/Activity type
6.  Complete the remaining fields then click ‘Add program’

Key changes from the previous Active and Creative Kids voucher programs:

The new Active and Creative Kids voucher program will:
•    Only be available to families receiving Tax Benefit A and/or B 
•    Be two $50 vouchers issued at the start of terms 1 and 3
•    Cover both Active and Creative eligible activities

If you require further help please refer to the Service NSW website here.

2025 Term Dates

Term 1 
Monday 3 February - Saturday 23 April

Term 2 
Monday 28 April - Saturday 5  July

Term 3 
Monday 21  July - Saturday 27 September

Term 4 
Monday 13 October - Saturday 20 December

Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions – General

It is a condition of entry to Shellharbour City Council Aquatic centres, that you agree to abide by the rules of entry and have read and accepted the Terms & Conditions and Payment & Cancellation Policies. You must also abide by all warning notices that are displayed at our facilities. 

  • All children must be supervised at all times by an adult whilst visiting our facilities. 
  • Non-toilet trained toddlers must wear an aqua nappy or similar whilst they are in the water.
  • Glass bottles and containers are not to be brought into the pool area and please use the rubbish bins provided.
  • In case of an emergency, please follow the instructions from one of our staff. Please note your nearest exit. 
  • Please ensure that all valuables are secured. We accept no responsibility for any loss. Motor vehicles are parked at your own risk whilst visiting our facilities. 
  • Absolutely no running anywhere within the centres. Exercise caution when walking in all wet areas. 
  • Children not involved in a lesson or organized session are not permitted to be in the water, including on stairs, ramps and ledges. Also do not place children attending swimming lessons in the water until the scheduled start of your lesson and only when the instructor is in the water and finished with the children from the previous class. 
  • If you, your child or other person who is in your care or control has a medical condition which may involve increased risk by being engaged in swimming or associated activity including but not limited to illness or conditions such as epilepsy, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes or pregnancy that a medical clearance be obtained by the entrant that it is safe to involve themselves in this recreational activity, and that the applicant has sought that advice and has approved your involvement in this recreational activity. 

Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice. Any changes will be displayed in a notice at reception or on our website

Terms & Conditions – Conditions of Entry

  • Risk and Responsibility - You must only swim where you are medically and physically fit and able to swim.  

Supervision Requirements

  • In accordance with Royal Lifesaving Society Guidelines, all children under 6 years and non-swimmers are to be within arm’s reach of the supervising adult at all times. 
  • In accordance with Royal Lifesaving Society Guidelines, any child under the age of 10 years will not be permitted entry to the pool without the continuous supervision of a responsible person over the age of 16 years. 
  • Pool Lifeguards are an important safety feature, but they cannot and do not replace the close supervision of a parent or guardian. 
     

Prohibited Use / Items: 

  • No bottles, glassware or metal utensils are to be brought into the pool area. 
  • No alcohol or drugs or persons suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol are permitted on the premises. 
  • No bikes, skateboards, scooters, etc are to be ridden in pool grounds. No pets are permitted in the centre, with the exception of guide dogs.
  • Please respect other patrons by not running, bombing, pushing, swearing or littering. Abusive or offensive behavior is not permitted. 
  • Diving is considered to be dangerous and is only permitted in training situations.

Personal Hygiene 

  • All toddlers and babies who are not toilet trained must wear approved nappies. 
  • People who have had diarrhea within the previous two weeks should not swim in a public pool. 
  • Recognised swimwear must be worn.
Last updated : Wed 12 Mar 2025