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Kids Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program

Ipswich City Council’s Kids Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program offers children aged 6 months to 5 years free water safety and swimming lessons.

This program has been designed for children to help them build water confidence and encourage them to be more comfortable in the water, learning lifesaving skills while having fun.

Bookings for the January - March program is now open. The program consists of one 30 minute lesson each week for six weeks at Leichhardt Swim Centre.

Dates

  • Thursday 30 January
  • Thursday 13 February
  • Thursday 20 February
  • Thursday 27 February
  • Thursday 6 March
  • Wednesday 12 March

Levels and Times

  • Babies Level 1 (6 months – 1 year) at 9.15 am or 9.45 am FULLY BOOKED
  • Babies Level 2 (1–3 years) at 10.15 am FULLY BOOKED
  • Babies Level 2 (1–3 years) at 10.45 am FULLY BOOKED
  • Level 1 (3-4 years) at 11.15 am FULLY BOOKED
  • Level 2 (4-5 years) at 11.45 am FULLY BOOKED

Location
Leichhardt Swim Centre,
21 Toongarra Road, Leichhardt

Program terms and conditions

JOIN THE WAITLIST

The Kids Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program is a one off introductory program primarily for Ipswich residents. Priority is given to children who have not yet participated in this program. If your child has already participated in a Kids Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program at any time in the past, if there are no available session times suitable for your child or if you reside outside of the Ipswich local government area, you are welcome to join the program waitlist here and we will contact you if a space becomes available.

Dive into Books

Families attending learn to swim sessions receive free entry to Dive into Books. Nurture your child’s love of language and stories at your local pool.

Ages 0-5 years with mums, dads and/or carers. No bookings required.

Dates
27 February
6 March

Time
10.00 am – 10.30 am

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  • This program is offered under Ipswich City Council’s  Kids Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program
  • Lessons are conducted by qualified Just Sports ‘n Fitness swim instructors in a safe and supportive environment
  • Bookings are essential as numbers are capped per session
  • The program consists of one 30 minute lesson, and attendance will be at the same time each week for six weeks, level breakdown below:
    • Babies Level 1 (6 months – 1 year)
    • Babies Level 2 (1–3 years)
    • Level 1 (3-4 years)
    • Level 2 (4-5 years).

We encourage you to reach out to us directly if you have any questions regarding our Kids Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program. Our friendly team is here to assist you and ensure that your experience with us is tailored to suit your every need. You can contact our Pool Safety Team by phone (07) 3810 6120 or email poolsprogram@ipswich.qld.gov.au

What previous participants have said about the Kids Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program

“The coordinator (Tracey) was wonderful to communicate with, explaining everything well. The swimming instructors were fabulous and taught age appropriate lessons.” Rachel”

“Teaching my child to confidently reach for the ledge after jumping into the water. The instructor was very supportive. This could have been scary for her and I but we were shown how to do it and my child didn't react negatively.” Melanie

“The teacher was fantastic. She really engaged with me as a parent, but also with my son and she adjusted her lesson to where the children were at on the day. It was wonderful.” Eleanor

Find more information about SEAL and our other free pool safety programs here.