Learn to swim

Current updates

  • The outdoor pools at Maitland Aquatics Centre, and East Maitland Aquatics Centre, have now closed for the winter season. There are still plenty of ways to keep fit and have fun in the water throughout the colder months, with our indoor, heated pool at Maitland Aquatics Centre open daily for lap swimming, aqua fitness classes, learn to swim lessons, and so much more. 

  • A mechanical failure is currently impacting our mobility hoist at the indoor pool at Maitland Aquatics Centre. We are currently awaiting repairs for the machine and will inform the community when this access has been restored. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while we resolve this issue.

Maitland Aquatics partners with the Royal Life Saving ‘Swim & Survive’ program in weekly Swimming and Water Safety lessons from Maitland Aquatic Centres. 

All infants and preschool lessons are run on Monday through to Saturday mornings in 30 minute increments, while most school age lessons run from Monday to Friday in the afternoons and Saturday mornings.

Our term dates are:

Term dates for 2022
Term 131 January to 10 April
Term 226 April to 3 July
Term 318 July to 25 September
Term 410 October to 18 December

Bookings are essential. Please contact Maitland Aquatics on 02 4933 5073 or [email protected] to make an enquiry, or make an account at our Aquatics Portal.

Children over five with some swimming experience may require an assessment to determine the correct level. Assessments run on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 3.30pm, and can be booked by emailing [email protected].   

All swim teachers are accredited through Austswim or Royal Life Saving, with classes designed for beginners through to stroke development swimming levels.

Infant Aquatics - Wonder classes (Starfish & Seahorse)

Wonder is the water familiarisation component of the Swim and Survive program, designed specifically for children aged six to 36 months. Wonder is a child centred program which is taught with parent or carer and child together in the water.

Preschool - Courage classes (Jellyfish, Goldfish & Flying Fish)

Courage is the water confidence component of the Swim and Survive program and is designed for children aged three to five years. Courage is fundamental to the development of basic foundation skills in swimming, survival and water safety, as is a positive attitude towards learning these essential skills.

School age - Active (Clownfish, Eels, Squid, Penguins, Sharks & Dolphins)

Active is the Swimming and Water Safety component of the Swim and Survive program and is designed for children aged five to 14 years. Active is used to emphasise that the skills learnt in the program not only save lives but provide a foundation for participation in a range of aquatic recreation, fitness and sporting activities.

Intensive Swimming and Water Safety Programs

During the school holidays, our Aquatics Centres also run five-day Learn to Swim: Intensive Swimming and Water Safety Programs.

Our dates for 2022 are:

Dates for 2022
Term 1 holidaysTuesday 19 April to Friday 22 April
Term 2 holidaysMonday 11 July to Friday 15 July
Term 3 holidays (week one)Monday 26 September to Friday 30 September
Term 3 holidays (week two)Tuesday 4 October to Friday 7 October

Please contact Maitland Aquatics on 02 4933 5073 or [email protected] to make an enquiry, or make an account at our Aquatics Portal.

General Information
What do I need to bring?

For your very first lesson at Maitland Aquatic Centre, we suggest you arrive 15 minutes prior to ensure you have enough time to sign in and get to your designated area.

Following this, arriving five minutes prior will be sufficient. It is essential you bring the fob which has been previously assigned to your child. A drink bottle, goggles and swimming cap are optional but highly recommended.

Finally, after your lesson you will need a towel to dry off and exit the facility with.

If I cannot attend a lesson

Refunds are not provided for missed lessons. If appropriate notice has been given and a medical certificate has been presented, a family pass could be awarded.

 The family pass is valid for 12 months allows one free entry to the aquatic centre for the entire family, on a day of your choice, to enjoy the fantastic facilities we offer.

If a teacher cannot attend a class and a replacement is not available, a credit will be placed on your account.

Direct Debit Membership

Payment for Learn to Swim is by weekly direct debit. This is a perpetual agreement, meaning your booking rolls over from term to term, securing your child’s position at the centre. If you decide you wish to cancel your enrolment, 30 days notice is required in writing by email to [email protected]

We also accept the Active Kids vouchers. This will be applied to family credit, and your lesson fees will draw from this before debiting from your account. Email your voucher through to [email protected].

Suspensions

Maitland Aquatics offers a 30 day suspension if your child is unable to attend due to planned holidays or an injury. Please email [email protected] to organise a suspension.

Access fob

Every child enrolled in the Learn to Swim program is issued an access fob. This fob will gain the child access to the facility, as well as marking the child off as ‘attended’ for each lesson. Please bring the fob to each lesson and scan each child’s fob when entering.

If you forget your fob, see our friendly staff to mark your child’s attendance and gain access at the gate. If you lose your fob, these can be replaced for a small fee.