VICSWIM is a 5-day intensive learn to swim and water safety program for children aged 4 to 12 years. 

The Victorian Government subsidises the program. Aquatics and Recreation Victoria runs it.

Program details

Dates: Monday 6 January to Friday 10 January, Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January, Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January 

Time: 5 lessons, 30 minutes each 

Location: more than 170 pools, beaches and waterways across the state. To find your nearest location, refer to VICSWIM 2025 venues  

Cost: $35 per child for the week. 

For more information and to book, refer to the VICSWIM website. You will need to create an account to book.

Swim City is Life Saving Victoria’s exciting game-based-learning platform that teaches primary-aged students how to stay safe in and around water in a fun and engaging way.

Children can learn about water safety from animated characters, Fin, Pod and Splash.  

Swim City is designed to complement swimming lessons. It now includes a module about water safety at farms.