Swim Programs

Babies from 4 months through to adults and squad — fully qualified instructors, small classes, and our 11-level certificate pathway. Questions about enrolment? See our FAQs.

4mo+ All ages welcome
11 Certificate levels
4 max Beginner class size
FREE First child lesson

Baby Swimming Lessons

Bonding, water awareness & early survival skills

From 4 months
1st lesson FREE

When we swim

Mon & Wed 9:00am – 12:30pm · Tue & Thu 9:30am – 12:30pm

Quality time in the water with your baby — one of Hoppers Crossing's best baby pools.

Parent & baby

  • Max 7 babies · parent in the water with experienced infant teachers
  • Two lessons per week recommended · once per week available
  • Fun, confidence & survival through play

Drop in during lesson times to see our youngest swimmers in action.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

Quiet daytime pool · independent learning

From 2.5 years
1st lesson FREE

When we swim

Tue, Thu & Fri · 12:30pm – 3:00pm · 30 minutes

Purpose-built children's pool in Hoppers Crossing — calm environment without parent in water.

What to expect

  • Warm shallow pool · max 4 per teacher · instructors in water
  • Individual attention within a small group
  • Freestyle & backstroke as skills grow

After 10m of both strokes, swimmers progress — often into our after school program for advanced strokes.

After School Swimming Lessons

Water safety, confidence & technique for school-age swimmers

From 2.5 years
1st lesson FREE

When we swim

Mon–Fri 4:00pm – 6:30pm · Sat 9:00am – 3:00pm · 30 min lessons · 11 levels

Structured, supportive lessons that build strong technique and water confidence.

Beginners

Max 4 per class · teacher in the water · one-on-one instruction · parents welcome poolside.

Progression

  • Seals — after 10m freestyle & backstroke (max 6, teacher on deck)
  • Dolphins to Silver — 25m pool, technique & fitness (6–8 swimmers)

Year-round

Survival skills at every level · six-week break at Christmas only.

Squad Program

Speed, fitness & team spirit

Strong swimmers

When we train

Mon–Thu 6:30–7:30pm · Sat 7:50–8:50am · Junior (small pool) · Senior (25m)

Build on lesson technique with team training — speed, endurance & race skills.

Program highlights

  • 50m time trials 3× per year · results online & on noticeboard
  • Optional team events & internal squad meets
  • Continue lessons alongside squad for best results

Gold medal targets (50m)

Freestyle 40s · Backstroke 48s · Breaststroke 54s · Butterfly 50s

Adult Classes

Confidence to lap swimming & stroke correction

All levels

When we swim

Mon & Tue 7:30pm · Wed 9:30am, 10:30am, 6:30pm & 7:30pm · Sat 3–4pm · 1 hour

Adults only in the pool — from first-time swimmers to lap swimmers wanting technique help. Up to six per class, learn at your own pace.

Certificates

Clear milestones from beginner to squad

11 levels

Certificates motivate students and keep parents informed — every swimmer follows a clear pathway through 11 levels.

Shawn's Swim School certificate learning path