PARC Swim
Dive into swimming at PARC with a learn to swim pathway that’s innovative, safe and promotes a life-long love of the water.
PARC Swim
Dive into swimming at PARC with a learn to swim pathway that’s innovative, safe and promotes a life-long love of the water.
Welcome back to PARC Swim!
We’re excited to announce that due to popularity, we’ve been able to create space in our PARC Swim program and bookings for a 4-week program are now OPEN!
How will it work?
Our 4-week program is a one-off set fee opportunity for our current PARC Swim families to get their children back into the water and learning before the end of the year.
This program is offered predominately for our Tadpole members and our more advanced swimmers in levels 7,8 and Advanced on weekends. We have also managed to create some additional spaces within our weekday programming for all levels, so please enquire below if you are still interested.
Due to the limited capacity, we cannot offer this to all our members and therefore bookings must be secured by payment on a first come first serve basis.
We remain committed to ensuring every child in Frankston can swim, and as a result we have prioritised our learn to swim programming for this reopening and are pleased we have been able to extend the program.
What happens when I book?
Once we receive your booking request from our website we will confirm the time of your session and teacher. Similar to our Summer intensive program we cannot accommodate preferences on times as we have such a limited capacity. For the first week, your child will be placed in the same level as prior to closure. The teacher will assess your child’s skills during the first couple of weeks and teach to the developmental level of your child.
Timings and Pricing
- The PARC Swim 4-week program for current members commences on Monday 23 November
- Price is a set fee of $60 per person for the full four weeks
The four–week program will run until the end of term 4 – the last day will be Sunday 20 December
Frequently Asked Questions
At this time we are still in planning stages for a reopening of PARC Swim lessons in 2021. Right now, we are offering this short-term set fee 5-week program for those members that are keen to get their children back to lessons.
The full payment for the 4-week program is a $60 flat fee that must be paid when the PARC Swim team calls you to book the class. Payment will be taken over the phone. We are unable to hold spaces and payment will secure the spot.
No. This program is for our dedicated members who have stayed with us during closure. Due to the limited spaces we cannot open to the wider public.
Yes they will but we strongly advise you to arrive as close to your lesson time as possible with your child already in their bathers underneath their clothes. We ask that after the lesson, you leave the Centre as quickly as possible to allow the next group of children to safely come to their lesson.
Unfortunately due to our limited capacity we can only have ONE supervising adult and NO siblings of the child that is swimming (with the exception of very small babies under 12 months). You will need alternative arrangements for siblings at the time of the lesson, please bear this in mind before you book.
All children will go back into the same level that they left. During the first two weeks our teachers will assess abilities and there maybe movement within the classes after the first week. However, our teachers always aim to teach individual children at their required level, even if there is variation within the class.
Missed lessons won’t be refunded. We encourage only families that can commit to the full 5-week program to apply as we want to be able to offer this to as many people as we can.
Not a problem, still complete the request and our PARC Swim team will be able to find their level.
No. Not during this initial reopening. The only access to the Centre you will have is at your PARC Swim lesson time.
If you wish to access the pool for lap swimming you can do so by booking a session.
No. Due to the limited capacity of people allowed in the pool, adults can only supervise from the sidelines during lessons. There is only 1 supervising adult permitted on the poolside per child / family.
Yes you will, at all times when in the Centre. Under the restrictions, there is no requirement for the swim teacher to wear a mask whilst teaching.
Enquiry form
To enquire about the program or to book please complete the form below. To book the program you MUST be a CURRENT PARC Swim member. If you have any questions please review our FAQ section. Bookings will only be taken via completion of the online form below and places will be offered in chronological order. There will be NO bookings taken over the phone or in the Centre.
Please be aware that at this time, we only have very limited spaces available.
This is due to an ongoing national shortage of swim teachers which has impacted our ability to take on more enrolments. Swim teachers are required to undergo rigorous training and placement hours in the pool, however the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that these vital courses have not run. AUSTSWIM are working hard to provide more training courses, but due to the latest lockdowns, we are experience further delay.
The good news is we do have a limited number of places in our pre-school program, Monday – Friday mornings, for babies and children under 5 years of age. Our team are currently working through the waitlist to offer these places to those on the list. We also have some spaces in our Adult program and again, the team will be working through this list too. If your child is over 5 years of age, at this point, we do not have any class options.
We are optimistic that 2022 will see us return to more normal operations, once new teachers have been able to secure the training and pool hours required to join our Team.
Interested in becoming a swim teacher?
So we can open up more swimming lesson spots, we need more swim teachers! Is this something you have considered?
To become a swim teacher, you will need to attend an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course, complete your CPR and get a Working with Children Card. You can also do your water placement hours with us to gain your licence! Why not come and talk to us about what’s involved, or checkout the AUSTSWIM website for more information.
Our quality program has been developed to ensure the best learning outcomes for your children. There are nine levels, divided by age as well as ability to ensure your child will always be in a class with children of the same age and ability. Levels are mapped to the mandated Victorian Curriculum, in use in all public and Catholic schools. The last level, Advanced, is a very challenging class and will ensure your child is a capable, confident and strong swimmer.
Over the course of 2018 and 2019 we partnered with Deakin University to produce a world first study on the best program method that enables children to retain their swimming skills – whether that is through weekly lessons; school intensive swim programs; a combination of both as well as children who do not participate in lessons. The report is available here.
Our PARC Swim program operates 7 days a week, mornings and afternoons and children can start from just 6 months old. We also cater for adults where there is no age limit.
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.
Please be aware that at this time, we only have very limited spaces available.
This is due to an ongoing national shortage of swim teachers which has impacted our ability to take on more enrolments. Swim teachers are required to undergo rigorous training and placement hours in the pool, however the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that these vital courses have not run. AUSTSWIM are working hard to provide more training courses, but due to the latest lockdowns, we are experience further delay.
The good news is we do have a limited number of places in our pre-school program, Monday – Friday mornings, for babies and children under 5 years of age. Our team are currently working through the waitlist to offer these places to those on the list. We also have some spaces in our Adult program and again, the team will be working through this list too. If your child is over 5 years of age, at this point, we do not have any class options.
We are optimistic that 2022 will see us return to more normal operations, once new teachers have been able to secure the training and pool hours required to join our Team.
Interested in becoming a swim teacher?
So we can open up more swimming lesson spots, we need more swim teachers! Is this something you have considered?
To become a swim teacher, you will need to attend an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course, complete your CPR and get a Working with Children Card. You can also do your water placement hours with us to gain your licence! Why not come and talk to us about what’s involved, or checkout the AUSTSWIM website for more information.
Our quality program has been developed to ensure the best learning outcomes for your children. There are nine levels, divided by age as well as ability to ensure your child will always be in a class with children of the same age and ability. Levels are mapped to the mandated Victorian Curriculum, in use in all public and Catholic schools. The last level, Advanced, is a very challenging class and will ensure your child is a capable, confident and strong swimmer.
Over the course of 2018 and 2019 we partnered with Deakin University to produce a world first study on the best program method that enables children to retain their swimming skills – whether that is through weekly lessons; school intensive swim programs; a combination of both as well as children who do not participate in lessons. The report is available here.
Our PARC Swim program operates 7 days a week, mornings and afternoons and children can start from just 6 months old. We also cater for adults where there is no age limit.
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.
PARC Swim Membership
PARC Swim cost – $20.50 per week
PARC Swim Level 8 cost – $22.00 per week
PARC Swim Advanced cost – $25.00 per week
- More lessons, less holiday breaks: A PARC Swim membership includes access to the centre seven days a week outside of lesson times for the child and supervising adult as well as over 40 lessons throughout the year with lessons continuing into the first week of the autumn, winter and spring school holidays. The more opportunities a child has to practise, the faster they are likely to progress and become safer around water and more confident swimmers. See our calendar for lesson times.
- Makeup classes: We offer makeup classes in the event you are unable to attend your class and have notified us prior to the lesson. Four make up lessons are offered each year, only one make up class may be taken each quarter.
- Flexibility: You have the option to suspend membership when away or when you are unable to attend.* Eight weeks of suspension each calendar year are permitted, but if on suspension there is no free access to the centre available. During the December / January period of no lessons, remember to submit your suspension request if you will be away or not visiting the centre. All suspension requests must be submitted using the online form.
- Unlimited access to aquatic areas: Your child and one accompanying adult can access the aquatic facilities all year ensuring ongoing water exposure and fun with the family. Excludes the warm water pool at PARC. Includes unlimited access to Pines Forest Aquatic Centre – our outdoor facility.
- Qualified teachers: All our teachers are AUSTSWIM (or equivalent) qualified with some licensed to teach multiple disciplines, including infants, adults and Access and Inclusion classes.
- Assessments: Children are assessed ongoing throughout each term and all data is uploaded to the parent portal. Login details for the portal is sent to you via email when first joining PARC Swim.
- Free parking: For a maximum of 3 hours every time you visit PARC.
- Family discount: Families seeking to enrol multiple children will be entitled to a 10% discount on fees for the third child and 25% discount for the fourth and subsequent children.
- VIP Entry and discounts: PARC Swim members receive 10% off retail (excludes Café) at PARC as well as priority booking on special events such as school holiday activities and birthday parties.
- Communication: Quarterly newsletters are sent out as well as daily notifications if there has been a change to your child’s teacher for that day. You can contact us via email at any time.
- Holiday intensive programs: In the January school holiday period, we offer an intensive program for our students.
- Pathways: The last level in the program is our Advanced class. Once graduated from this level, it’s time to leave the PARC Swim program. There is an option to join the Flyers swim club in their Junior fitness squads which enables the student to continue their swimming journey in a non-competitive squad to maintain fitness and endurance.
- Adult learners: Our program incorporates adult learners, beginners through to advanced as well as offering testing for those looking to gain entry to the Police or Australian Defence Force.
* Note: Conditions apply
Sadly, we are still in the midst of our swim teacher shortage, and it is unlikely that we will be able to place any new students in classes this year.
PARC Swim Membership
PARC Swim cost – $20.50 per week
PARC Swim Level 8 cost – $22.00 per week
PARC Swim Advanced cost – $25.00 per week
- More lessons, less holiday breaks: A PARC Swim membership includes access to the centre seven days a week outside of lesson times for the child and supervising adult as well as over 40 lessons throughout the year with lessons continuing into the first week of the autumn, winter and spring school holidays. The more opportunities a child has to practise, the faster they are likely to progress and become safer around water and more confident swimmers. See our calendar for lesson times.
- Makeup classes: We offer makeup classes in the event you are unable to attend your class and have notified us prior to the lesson. Four make up lessons are offered each year, only one make up class may be taken each quarter.
- Flexibility: You have the option to suspend membership when away or when you are unable to attend.* Eight weeks of suspension each calendar year are permitted, but if on suspension there is no free access to the centre available. During the December / January period of no lessons, remember to submit your suspension request if you will be away or not visiting the centre. All suspension requests must be submitted using the online form.
- Unlimited access to aquatic areas: Your child and one accompanying adult can access the aquatic facilities all year ensuring ongoing water exposure and fun with the family. Excludes the warm water pool at PARC. Includes unlimited access to Pines Forest Aquatic Centre – our outdoor facility.
- Qualified teachers: All our teachers are AUSTSWIM (or equivalent) qualified with some licensed to teach multiple disciplines, including infants, adults and Access and Inclusion classes.
- Assessments: Children are assessed ongoing throughout each term and all data is uploaded to the parent portal. Login details for the portal is sent to you via email when first joining PARC Swim.
- Free parking: For a maximum of 3 hours every time you visit PARC.
- Family discount: Families seeking to enrol multiple children will be entitled to a 10% discount on fees for the third child and 25% discount for the fourth and subsequent children.
- VIP Entry and discounts: PARC Swim members receive 10% off retail (excludes Café) at PARC as well as priority booking on special events such as school holiday activities and birthday parties.
- Communication: Quarterly newsletters are sent out as well as daily notifications if there has been a change to your child’s teacher for that day. You can contact us via email at any time.
- Holiday intensive programs: In the January school holiday period, we offer an intensive program for our students.
- Pathways: The last level in the program is our Advanced class. Once graduated from this level, it’s time to leave the PARC Swim program. There is an option to join the Flyers swim club in their Junior fitness squads which enables the student to continue their swimming journey in a non-competitive squad to maintain fitness and endurance.
- Adult learners: Our program incorporates adult learners, beginners through to advanced as well as offering testing for those looking to gain entry to the Police or Australian Defence Force.
* Note: Conditions apply
If you would like to find out more about a PARC Swim membership simply fill out the enquiry form below.