Learn to swim program

Learn to swim

Our learn to swim program offers a range of lessons for all ages and abilities, from baby classes right through to adults wanting to refine technique.

Our nationally qualified teachers focus on individual learning to ensure we meet the needs of all participants.

Available programs

We offer the following programs at both Aquanation in Ringwood and Aquahub in Croydon.

Please note: The Aquahub aquatics area is closed until late March 2025 due to essential maintenance. For more information, visit the Aquahub retiling project FAQs.

Infants (6 months to 3 years)
Preschool (3 to 5 years)
School age (5 years +)
Adults (beginner, intermediate and advanced - 16 years +)
Access for All Abilities (AAA) for those with a disability (4 years +)

Our learn to swim program starts at $23.30 per week.

*The Learn to Swim program will conclude on Sunday 15 December 2024. Lessons will recommence on Monday 13 January 2025. Your Learn to Swim membership will automatically roll over to 2025 and remain active. Regular payments will continue as Aquanation and Croydon Memorial Pool will be open during this program break period for casual swimming (except on Christmas Day). If you do not want to access Aquanation or Croydon Memorial Pool during this time, you can freeze your membership via the client portal.

Learn to swim member benefits

Unlimited access to our aquatic facilities - All learn to swim program members are entitled to unlimited access to Aquahub and Aquanation aquatic facilities as well as Croydon Memorial Pool (seasonal). One accompanying parent or guardian swim entry is included when accompanying the program member.
Save 25% off a second program - Get 25% off when you enrol the same child in a second program class of learn to swim or gymnastics with Maroondah Leisure.
Enrol in our Holiday Intensive Swim Program for just $7 a day - As a Learn to Swim member you can book into our Holiday Intensive Swim Program for just $7 a day (5 x 30 minute lesson)!

How to enrol

There are 3 easy steps to enrolling in our learn to swim program:

Step 1 - Find the right level and availability using our Level Guide.
Step 2 - Enrol your student/s in the correct level using the enrolment links in the Level Guide. These links will take you to our online portal.
Step 3 - Learn to swim!

To enrol you will need to create an account, or log in to your existing account using the customer portal.

If you need assistance using the online customer portal or enrolling in a lesson, please see our client portal user guide or see other ways to get in touch.

Level guide

The first step to enrolling your swimmer/s in to our Learn to Swim program is to find the right level.

If you are enrolling a new learn to swim student/s you will be prompted to complete an online skills assessment at the time of enrolment. This will ensure you enrol your swimmer/s into the right level.

Infants (6 months - 3 years)

Level/Skills
Aquatic Playgroup $7 casual entry - bookings required Semi-structured session to introduce your baby to the pool Children from 3 months to 12 months A parent is required to join the group See more information on Aquatic Playgroup at Aquahub (Croydon) See more information on Aquatic Playgroup at Aquanation (Ringwood)
Wonders 1 Children from 6 months to 11 months of age Lessons focus on water familiarisation activities and educating parents about water safety A parent is required to join the lesson Up to 8 pairs of parents and babies enrolled into the class If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders 1. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Wonders 1 availability and book online: Aquanation - Wonders 1 Aquahub - Wonders 1
Wonders 2 Children from 12 to 23 months of age Lessons focus on building your child’s confidence in the water and educating parents about water safety A parent is required to join the lesson Up to 8 pairs of parents and babies enrolled into the class If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders 2. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Wonders 2 availability and book online: Aquanation - Wonders 2 Aquahub - Wonders 2
Wonders 3 Children from 24 to 35 months of age Lessons focus on growing your child’s confidence while introducing movement through the water and educating parents about water safety A parent is required to join the lesson Up to 8 pairs of parents and babies enrolled into the class If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders 3. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Wonders 3 availability and book online: Aquanation - Wonders 3 Aquahub - Wonders 3

Level/Skills

Aquatic Playgroup

$7 casual entry - bookings required
Semi-structured session to introduce your baby to the pool
Children from 3 months to 12 months
A parent is required to join the group

See more information on Aquatic Playgroup at Aquahub (Croydon)

See more information on Aquatic Playgroup at Aquanation (Ringwood)

Wonders 1

Children from 6 months to 11 months of age
Lessons focus on water familiarisation activities and educating parents about water safety
A parent is required to join the lesson
Up to 8 pairs of parents and babies enrolled into the class

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders 1. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Wonders 1 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Wonders 1

Aquahub - Wonders 1

Wonders 2

Children from 12 to 23 months of age
Lessons focus on building your child’s confidence in the water and educating parents about water safety
A parent is required to join the lesson
Up to 8 pairs of parents and babies enrolled into the class

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders 2. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Wonders 2 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Wonders 2

Aquahub - Wonders 2

Wonders 3

Children from 24 to 35 months of age
Lessons focus on growing your child’s confidence while introducing movement through the water and educating parents about water safety
A parent is required to join the lesson
Up to 8 pairs of parents and babies enrolled into the class

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders 3. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Wonders 3 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Wonders 3

Aquahub - Wonders 3

Preschool (3 to 5 years)

Level/Skills
Wonders 4 Learning how to move, walk, jump, and feel comfortable in the water Getting face and ears wet Learning how to blow bubbles instead of holding breath Floating on front and back with swim teacher’s assistance Learning how to return to a standing position after floating Kick with a noodle on front and back for 3 metres If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders 4. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Wonder 4 availability and book online: Aquanation - Wonders 4 Aquahub - Wonder 4
Pre-school 1 Blow bubbles with face submerged Kick on front 5 meters with eyes in the water (using a kickboard) Kick on back 3 meters with ears in the water Independently float on back and front in a starfish position Safely enter and exit the pool If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders Pre-school 1. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Pre-school 1 availability and book online: Aquanation - Pre-school 1 Aquahub - Pre-school 1
Pre-school 2B Swim 5 metres freestyle Swim 5 metres on back with arms by their sides (no equipment) Submerge beneath the water to retrieve an object from chest depth water Tread water using an aid Slide-in entry and exit If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Pre-school 2B. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Level 2B availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 2B Aquahub - Level 2B
Pre-school 2C Swim 5 metres backstroke Swim 5 metres freestyle with side-breathing and correct body position Sitting dive off the edge of the pool and glide through the water Independently swim (tread water) in deep water where they are not able to stand If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Pre-school 2C. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Level 2C availability and book online: Aquanation - Pre-school 2C Aquahub - Pre-school 2C
Pre-school 3 Tread water keeping head above the water for 30 seconds Swim 10 metres freestyle with side-breathing and correct body position Swim 5 metres survival backstroke kick Demonstrate breaststroke kick Identify people and actions to help in an aquatic emergency If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Pre-school 3. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Contact us to enquire about Pre-school 3

Level/Skills

Wonders 4

Learning how to move, walk, jump, and feel comfortable in the water
Getting face and ears wet
Learning how to blow bubbles instead of holding breath
Floating on front and back with swim teacher’s assistance
Learning how to return to a standing position after floating
Kick with a noodle on front and back for 3 metres

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders 4. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Wonder 4 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Wonders 4

Aquahub - Wonder 4

Pre-school 1

Blow bubbles with face submerged
Kick on front 5 meters with eyes in the water (using a kickboard)
Kick on back 3 meters with ears in the water
Independently float on back and front in a starfish position
Safely enter and exit the pool

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Wonders Pre-school 1. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Pre-school 1 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Pre-school 1

Aquahub - Pre-school 1

Pre-school 2B

Swim 5 metres freestyle
Swim 5 metres on back with arms by their sides (no equipment)
Submerge beneath the water to retrieve an object from chest depth water
Tread water using an aid
Slide-in entry and exit

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Pre-school 2B. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Level 2B availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 2B

Aquahub - Level 2B

Pre-school 2C

Swim 5 metres backstroke
Swim 5 metres freestyle with side-breathing and correct body position
Sitting dive off the edge of the pool and glide through the water
Independently swim (tread water) in deep water where they are not able to stand

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Pre-school 2C. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Level 2C availability and book online:

Aquanation - Pre-school 2C

Aquahub - Pre-school 2C

Pre-school 3

Tread water keeping head above the water for 30 seconds
Swim 10 metres freestyle with side-breathing and correct body position
Swim 5 metres survival backstroke kick
Demonstrate breaststroke kick
Identify people and actions to help in an aquatic emergency

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Pre-school 3. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Contact us to enquire about Pre-school 3

School Age (5 to 16 years)

Level/Skills
Level 1 Blow bubbles with face in water Kick on front 5 meters with eyes in the water (using a kickboard) Kick on back 3 meters with ears in the water (using a kickboard) Independently float on back in a starfish position Safely enter and exit the pool If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 1.If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Level 1 availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 1 Aquahub - Level 1
Level 2B Swim 5 metres freestyle Swim 5 metres on back with arms by their sides (no equipment) Submerge beneath the water to retrieve an object from chest depth water Tread water using an aid Slide-in entry and exit If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 2B. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Level 2B availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 2B Aquahub - Level 2B
Level 2C Swim 5 metres backstroke Swim 5 metres freestyle with side-breathing and correct body position Sitting dive off the edge of the pool and glide through the water Independently swim (tread water) in deep water where they are not able to stand If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 2C. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Level 2C availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 2C Aquahub - Level 2C
Level 3 Tread water keeping head above the water for 30 seconds Swim 10 metres freestyle with side-breathing and correct body position Swim 5 metres survival backstroke kick Demonstrate breaststroke kick Identify people and actions to help in an aquatic emergency If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 3.If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Level 3 availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 3 Aquahub - Level 3
Level 4 Swim 10 metres survival backstroke with glides Swim 10 metres breaststroke kick Swim 15 metres freestyle with consistent side-breathing and Swim 15 metres backstroke Understand how to stay calm and call for help in an emergency Kneeling dive off the edge of the pool and glide through the water If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 4. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Level 4 availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 4 Aquahub - Level 4
Level 5 Swim 25 metres freestyle and backstroke Swim 15 metres survival backstroke and breaststroke with correct sequence and efficient glides Demonstrate how to use a reach rescue to save someone in the water If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 5. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Level 5 availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 5 Aquahub - Level 5
Level 6 Swim 50 metres continuous freestyle and backstroke with correct technique Swim 25 metres breaststroke and survival backstroke with correct sequence and efficient glides Swim 10 metres dolphin kick Demonstrate how to use a throw rescue to save someone in the water If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 6. Check Level 6 availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 6 Aquahub - Level 6
Level 7 Perform a standing dive Swim 75 metres freestyle and backstroke with correct technique Swim 50 metres breaststroke and survival backstroke with correct sequence and efficient glides Demonstrate a forward summersault in the water If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 7. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Level 7 availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 7 Aquahub - Level 7
Level 8 Swim 100 metres freestyle and backstroke with correct technique Swim 75 metres breaststroke and survival backstroke with correct sequence and efficient glides Swim 15 metres sidestroke with correct sequence Introduction to butterfly Demonstrate a tumble turn off the pool wall If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 8. Check Level 8 availability and book online: Aquanation - Level 8 Aquahub - Level 8

Level/Skills

Level 1

Blow bubbles with face in water
Kick on front 5 meters with eyes in the water (using a kickboard)
Kick on back 3 meters with ears in the water (using a kickboard)
Independently float on back in a starfish position
Safely enter and exit the pool

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 1.If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Level 1 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 1

Aquahub - Level 1

Level 2B

Swim 5 metres freestyle
Swim 5 metres on back with arms by their sides (no equipment)
Submerge beneath the water to retrieve an object from chest depth water
Tread water using an aid
Slide-in entry and exit

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 2B. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Level 2B availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 2B

Aquahub - Level 2B

Level 2C

Swim 5 metres backstroke
Swim 5 metres freestyle with side-breathing and correct body position
Sitting dive off the edge of the pool and glide through the water
Independently swim (tread water) in deep water where they are not able to stand

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 2C. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Level 2C availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 2C

Aquahub - Level 2C

Level 3

Tread water keeping head above the water for 30 seconds
Swim 10 metres freestyle with side-breathing and correct body position
Swim 5 metres survival backstroke kick
Demonstrate breaststroke kick
Identify people and actions to help in an aquatic emergency

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 3.If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Level 3 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 3

Aquahub - Level 3

Level 4

Swim 10 metres survival backstroke with glides
Swim 10 metres breaststroke kick
Swim 15 metres freestyle with consistent side-breathing and
Swim 15 metres backstroke
Understand how to stay calm and call for help in an emergency
Kneeling dive off the edge of the pool and glide through the water

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 4. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Level 4 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 4

Aquahub - Level 4

Level 5

Swim 25 metres freestyle and backstroke
Swim 15 metres survival backstroke and breaststroke with correct sequence and efficient glides
Demonstrate how to use a reach rescue to save someone in the water

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 5. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Level 5 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 5

Aquahub - Level 5

Level 6

Swim 50 metres continuous freestyle and backstroke with correct technique
Swim 25 metres breaststroke and survival backstroke with correct sequence and efficient glides
Swim 10 metres dolphin kick
Demonstrate how to use a throw rescue to save someone in the water

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 6.

Check Level 6 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 6

Aquahub - Level 6

Level 7

Perform a standing dive
Swim 75 metres freestyle and backstroke with correct technique
Swim 50 metres breaststroke and survival backstroke with correct sequence and efficient glides
Demonstrate a forward summersault in the water

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 7. If your swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Level 7 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 7

Aquahub - Level 7

Level 8

Swim 100 metres freestyle and backstroke with correct technique
Swim 75 metres breaststroke and survival backstroke with correct sequence and efficient glides
Swim 15 metres sidestroke with correct sequence
Introduction to butterfly
Demonstrate a tumble turn off the pool wall

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should enrol in Level 8.

Check Level 8 availability and book online:

Aquanation - Level 8

Aquahub - Level 8

Adults (16+ years)

Level/Skills
Adult beginners Learning how to move, walk, jump, and feel comfortable in the water Getting face and ears wet Learning breath control Floating on front and back with swim teacher’s assistance Independently return to a standing position after floating Kick with an aid on front and back for 5 metres If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should book in to Adult beginners. If you/r swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Adult beginners availability and book online: Aquanation - Adult beginners Aquahub - Adult beginners
Adult intermediate Swim 15 metres on front (no equipment) Swim 15 metres on back no equipment) Submerge beneath the water to retrieve an object from chest depth water Rotate (roll) from floating on front to floating on back Tread water using an aid Slide-in entry and exit If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should book in to Adult intermediate. If you/r swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level. Check Adult intermediate availability and book online: Aquanation - Adult intermediate Aquahub - Adult intermediate
Adult advanced Swim 50 metres on front (no equipment) Swim 50 metres on back (no equipment) Tread water for 1 minute without an aid Safety jump into deep water and return to the edge to exit the water Introduction to competition starts and turns If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should book in to Adult advanced. Check Adult advanced availability and book online: Aquanation - Adult advanced

Level/Skills

Adult beginners

Learning how to move, walk, jump, and feel comfortable in the water
Getting face and ears wet
Learning breath control
Floating on front and back with swim teacher’s assistance
Independently return to a standing position after floating
Kick with an aid on front and back for 5 metres

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should book in to Adult beginners. If you/r swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Adult beginners availability and book online:

Aquanation - Adult beginners

Aquahub - Adult beginners

Adult intermediate

Swim 15 metres on front (no equipment)
Swim 15 metres on back no equipment)
Submerge beneath the water to retrieve an object from chest depth water
Rotate (roll) from floating on front to floating on back
Tread water using an aid
Slide-in entry and exit

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should book in to Adult intermediate. If you/r swimmer can already confidently do these skills, please look at the next level.

Check Adult intermediate availability and book online:

Aquanation - Adult intermediate

Aquahub - Adult intermediate

Adult advanced

Swim 50 metres on front (no equipment)
Swim 50 metres on back (no equipment)
Tread water for 1 minute without an aid
Safety jump into deep water and return to the edge to exit the water
Introduction to competition starts and turns

If the swimmer is currently working towards these skills, you should book in to Adult advanced.

Check Adult advanced availability and book online:

Aquanation - Adult advanced

Access for All Abilities (AAA) for those with a disability

Our Access for All Abilities program is available for students with additional learning needs.

We work with parents/carers to find a suitable swim teacher for their student, and work to transition students to group lessons where applicable.

Ages from 4 years
1:1 lessons for those with additional learning needs

How to enrol in Access for All Abilities (AAA):

By Phone
Visit us at Aquahub or Aquanation
Send an online enquiry.

Pre-school level to School-age equivalent

Learn to Swim

Pre-school level	School-age level equivalent
Wonders 4	Level 1
Pre 1	Level 1
Pre 2B	Level 2B
Pre 2C	Level 2C
Pre 3	Level 3

Gymnastics

Pre-school level	School-age level equivalent
Kinder	Foundation 1

Get in touch

By Phone
Visit us at Aquahub or Aquanation
Send an Aquahub - online enquiry or Aquanation - online enquiry

Freeze (suspend) your learn to swim program membership

Your membership entitles you to eight (8) weeks freeze per calendar year for any reason, including medical and public holidays (a medical certificate is not required within this 8 weeks allocation).

Any freeze requests beyond the allocated eight (8) weeks per calendar year require a medical certificate.

See how to freeze your learn to swim program membership