Our swim school offers a comprehensive skill based Learn to Swim Program, catering to all ages and levels of ability.
Central Coast Council’s Swim School offers year-round lessons at three convenient locations with a short 2-week break over Christmas:
Peninsula Leisure Centre
Phone: (02) 4325 8123
Email: plc@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Gosford Olympic Pool
Phone: (02) 4304 7250
Email: gosfordolympicpool@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Toukley Aquatic Centre
Phone: (02) 4304 8060
Email: tac@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Our comprehensive Learn to Swim Program caters to all ages and abilities, offering small group classes that are fun, safe, and effective. From babies 6 months old to adults, we focus on a positive, nurturing, and individualised teaching approach that delivers results. Our fully trained and qualified instructors help swimmers develop life-long water safety and survival skills.
Replacement lesson policy: We offer a generous replacement lesson policy for missed lessons, with no limit and no expiry date (conditions apply).
Stay connected and manage your swim lessons with ease in our Online Portal:
- Enrol in Swim School
- Book a swim school assessment or enrol in Aqua Play, Adult Learn to Swim, or school holiday clinics
- Follow your or your child’s progress
- Change the day or time of your course (subject to availability)
- Notify absences to receive a replacement session
- Book replacement sessions (limited availability)
- Update your details, including payment information.
- Our Aqua Play and Adult classes can be booked online.
- For children 3+, please book an assessment through the Enrol Now link to ensure they are placed in a class appropriate to their skill level.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance! 🏊♂️👶
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Teacher qualification: Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics or AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) qualification dependant on age and ability. Current CPR Certificate.
Program content: Formal stroke techniques and essential water safety skills are taught. Participants are continually assessed to ensure a smooth progression through our Learn to Swim levels.
Class size: Five per class.
Cost: $78.40 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.
Get Started: No assessment needed. Enrol online, drop into reception or email swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.
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Class times:
Day Hours Monday - Friday 8am to 1pm Saturday 7am - 3pm Sunday 8am - 1pm Age range: Children six months to four years.
Teacher qualification: Teachers must hold a current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.
Program content: Survival skills are slowly introduced to ensure your child has a fun and stimulating water experience. The use of song helps teach babies essential skills such as floating, turning back to touch grab the edge, 'falling in'', kicking and breath control.
Class size: 10 per class. Parent / carer in the water.
Class duration: 30 minutes.
Cost: $66.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.
Get started: No assessment needed. Enrol online, drop into reception or email swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.
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Class times:
Day Hours Monday - Friday 8am to 1pm Saturday 7am - 3pm Sunday 8am - 1pm Age range: Children six months to four years.
Teacher qualification: Teachers must hold a current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.
Program content: Enhancing independence in the water to transition into a parent-free class.
Class size: Four per class. Parent / carer transitioning out of the water.
Class duration: 30 minutes.
Cost: $78.40 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.
Get started: An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. Enrol online, drop into reception or email swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.
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Teacher qualification: Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics or Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) qualification. Current CPR Certificate.
Program content: Available on request.
Class size: Dependant on age and ability.
Duration: 30 minutes.
Cost: Price on application.
Get started: An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. To book, drop into reception or email swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au*All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.
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Class times:
Day Hours Monday - Friday 6:30am to 12pm Saturday 7am - 3pm Sunday 8am - 1pm Age range: Children six months to four years.
Teacher qualification: Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.
Program content: Formal stroke techniques and essential water safety skills are taught. Children are continually assessed to ensure a smooth progression through our Learn To Swim levels.
Class size: Four per class.
Class duration: 30 minutes.
Cost: $78.40 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.
Program content: An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. Enrol online, or email swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.
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Class times:
Day Hours Monday - Friday 3pm to 7pm Saturday 7am - 3pm Sunday 8am - 1pm Age range: Four years plus.
Teacher qualification: Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics qualification. Current CPR Certificate.
Program content: Formal stroke techniques and essential water safety skills are taught. Children are continually assessed to ensure a smooth progression through our Learn To Swim levels.
Class size: Four per class.
Class duration: 30 minutes.
Cost: $78.40 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.
Get started: An assessment is needed to ensure children are placed in the class that is correct for their skill level. Enrol online. *All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.
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Teacher qualification: Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics or AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) qualification dependant on age and ability. Current CPR Certificate.
Program content: Available on request
Class size: One per class.
Class duration: 15 minutes.
Cost: $140.00 per 4 week cycle on Direct Debit*.
Get started: Email swimprograms@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au*All lesson fees are charged via Direct Debit.