Vacation Swimming
- geoffkingsford3
- Aug 1, 2024
- 2 min read
VacSwim offers fun swimming lessons over the October and summer school holidays. It aims to give children across Western Australia the skills to stay safe and confident in the water.
Who can be enrolled?
Children aged 5 to 17 years old across swimming stages 1 to 16.
For specific stage information, refer to our website.
When do enrolments open and close?
Enrolments open on Wednesday 17 July 2024.
Enrolments close on Wednesday 14 August 2024.
How to enrol?
The easiest way to enrol is online.
You can also download an enrolment form to complete, print and mail by the enrolment closing date to:
VacSwim
Department of Education
Statewide Services Centre
33 Giles Avenue
Padbury WA 6025
How much do the October programs cost?
October Program
Single $32.00
Single concession $20.50
Family $85.50
Family concession $57.00
October short program
Single $16.5
Single concession $11.50
Family $43.50
Family concession $29.00
A family enrolment includes 3 or more children from the same address.
These prices do not include pool entry for children or supervising adults.
Who is eligible for a concession?
Anyone with the following cards:
Companion Card
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Department of Veterans' Affairs (Gold, White, Orange)
Health Care Card
Out of State Seniors Card
Pensioner Concession Card
State Concession Card
WA Seniors Card
When are the lessons?
The October program runs for 8 days from Wednesday 25 September to Friday 4 October 2024.
The October short program runs for 5 days from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2024.
What time are the lessons?
The October program runs in the morning at most venues.
The October short program runs in the afternoon, usually from 12:25 pm to 3:25 pm.
Lesson times vary according to location. Visit our website for more information.
How long are the lessons?
Lessons for the October program are 45 minutes.
Lessons for the October short program are 35 minutes.
How do I find out more about VacSwim?
You can visit our website at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim, email us at vacswim@education.wa.edu.au or call 9402 6412.