Swim School

Swimming lessons   provide important skills to people of all ages. While increased water safety and survival are important rewards of the Swim and Survive program, other major benefits include strengthened social interaction skills, heightened self-esteem and encouragement of healthy lifestyle patterns.

The Canberra Olympic Pool Swimschool has a lesson to suit everyone! All ages from 3 years through to adults are catered to, for all abilities from the nervous beginner and those needing stroke correction through to advanced endurance squads. 

Our lessons follow the Royal Life Saving Society Swim & Survive Program, incorporating correct swimming techniques in conjunction with rescue and survival skills. All of our friendly swimming instructors are Austswim qualified, and focused on delivering fun and effective lessons to help each student achieve their potential in swimming, in a safe and comfortable environment.

Lessons run throughout the year commencing mid January and finishing mid December. 3 Sessions operate each year, with enrolments for Session 3 open from the 9th of August 2010. Swimschool lessons run from Monday to Friday during the afternoons and evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays during the morning.

Didn't enrol in time? Don't worry, our flexible programs allow enrolments midway through the session! We also offer discounts for multiple family members! Payment may be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or Direct-Debit.

A description of each Swimschool level is available here 

To find out more or to book a free assessment for your child, contact the Swimschool on 02 6248 6799 or email

Also check out our Junior Lifeguard Club!