SWIM SCHOOL
TEMPLESTOWE

Swim School Templestowe at Westerfolds is committed to providing quality swim tuition with an emphasis on stroke technique and development. Our dedicated instructors are Austswim and Swim Australia qualified, participate and contribute to our in-house training programs and participate in national professional development workshops. Our instructors have many years of experience and are passionate and committed to the enjoyment and education of all our swimmers.

Our Swim School Templestowe programs support swimmers from nervous beginners through to mini squad levels.

Our pool is 12.5 meters in length and has 4 lanes, with a shallow end of .09 meters (we use a submerged platform for our little kids) and a deep end of 1.2 meters. The pool is heated year round to a toasty 33 degrees.

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Baby Swim – Where the love of water begins!

Babies from the age of 6 months love the warm, light and bright environment of our pool.

You can quickly change on a change table beside the pool, hop in and take part in your lesson. Songs, toys, and activities are the way that we make you and your baby feel comfortable in the water over the 30-minute lessons. In a group of 8 babies and ‘carers’, you will see the progression from water babies to independent little swimmers who won’t need you in the pool anymore!

Families choose our Swim School Templestowe baby program for its warm pool, small groups and gentle introduction to water skills.

Preschool Swim – Building Water Confidence

Now that your child has turned 3 and has gained the necessary confidence to join a class of 4 students and their teacher, you can sit back in the viewing room and watch the fun unfold. The preschool classes are all about water confidence and then gaining the subsequent skills to move independently and most importantly, confidently through the water. Jumping in, dog paddling, facial submersion, blowing bubbles and back floats are what we are looking to see before we start teaching the four main strokes. Limit of 4 children per 30 minute class.

Our Swim School Templestowe preschool program helps children build confidence and independence before progressing to school‑aged levels.

School‑Aged Swim – Stroke Development & Skills

Come and join us after school to perfect the 4 main strokes- freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. In addition to the main 4, we will also look at swim and survival skills that include clothed swims and rescue scenarios.

Our Swim School Templestowe program supports school‑aged swimmers as they progress through each level with confidence and strong technique.

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Accelerated Swim – Mini Squad & Advanced Skills

Nailed the big 4 and wanting more? Our mini squad levels will teach your children how to do butterfly, tumble turns and racing formats. Our squad teachers are experienced coaches and will take your child to the next level of swimming.

School Holiday Program – Intensive Swim Boost

Are you wanting to boost your child’s swimming progress, or find it difficult to attend classes during the school term? Come and join our School Holiday Program and enjoy the results of our intensive swim program.

5 consecutive lessons for $160.00

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Questions & Answers

When are the classes?

Infants: 7 days a week between 9am and 12.30 pm

Pre-School age: Sunday to Friday mornings 9 am – 12.30pm , Saturday until 2.30 pm

School age: Monday to Friday afternoon/evening from 4 pm, Saturday until 230 pm and Sunday morning

How many in a class?

Infants: 1 – 8

Pre-School and School aged: 1 – 4

Accelerated Swim (Level 6 and 7) :1- 8

How long do classes run for?

Infant, preschool and school age classes run for 30 minutes.

Accelerated Swim classes run for 45 minutes and we recommend all students bring along a drink bottle for these classes.

What will my child need for swimming lessons?

Swim Caps are compulsory for all children over the age of 3. When packing for swimming, please bring along your goggles, bathers, swimming cap and a towel. If you child gets cold easily, we suggest all students wear a tight fitting rash vest and kindly ask for girls to wear a one-piece swimsuit (no bikinis).

What is the cost?

We operate on a fortnightly direct debit payment system. Our Swim Program is an annual program which commences January and runs through to December (pre Christmas). We do not charge for public holidays.
Please email reception@westerfolds.com.au for more information.

What dates is the program closed?

Please click here to be taken to our closure dates. You will not be charged for lessons on these days!

What dates are my debits scheduled for?

Please click here to be taken to our direct debit dates.

I’m ready to enrol, what should I do now?

Great news, we look forward to welcoming you! Please log into our online portal, create your profile and a profile for your child/children. Once you have created these profiles and you would like to discuss options for lessons, please give us a call or email us. To begin creating your profiles, please click here.

What are Westerfolds Swim Schools’ terms and conditions?

We try to keep things as simple as possible, please click h ere to view our terms and conditions. Once you are enrolled in a class, these will also be viewable in your online account.

Do you offer Private Lessons or Adult Lessons?

Yes we do offer private and adult lessons, however these are on a case by case basis. Please email us for more information.

How do I book a make up class?

https://www.westerfolds.com.au/instructions-for-client-portal/

More Information:

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Bubble Pics Photography

Document your child’s precious underwater journey with Bubble Pics.

Take home photography from an annual event held at Westerfolds Templestowe.

Bruce will be at Westerfolds from the 30 Nov – 5 Dec 2026