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Fully Subsidised Swim Programs – Pre-Teen & Teen

Fully Subsidised Swim Programs – Learn Vital Water Safety Skills  

Can your child save themselves in the water? According to Royal Life Saving Australia, 84% of Australian Year 10 students can’t. Does your child meet the swimming benchmarks?  

From Primary to High school, there is a generational decline in swimming skill and it’s endangering young lives. According to the Royal Life Saving Australia’s 2025 Report on Children’s Swimming & Water Safety Skills, many school-aged children are still struggling to meet the essential swimming benchmark, with 48% of Australian Pre-teens (10 – 12 year old) lacking the ability to swim 50m or tread water for 2 minutes. 

Drowning is preventable, make sure your child is safer in and around water. Join our Can Swim Program this August & September. The fully subsidised swim program for pre-teens and teens is the perfect opportunity for young people to build confidence in the water and develop essential life-saving skills. 

About the Program 

Pre Teens Life Program 

WHO – Pre-Teens (10 – 12 years old)   
WHAT – This program is for teenagers 10 years to 12 years old who may have dropped out of swimming lessons from when they were younger, without gaining the skills to be safer around water, or those who have never had access to or participated in prior swimming lessons. 
WHERE & WHEN – Tuesdays or Thursdays 12 Aug to 11 Sep from 6:45pm – 7:30pm at PARC 
COST – Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. 

Teens Life Program

WHO – Teens (13-17 years old)  
WHAT – This program is for teenagers 13 years to 17 years old who have little to no swimming skills and water safety awareness. 
WHERE & WHEN – Tuesdays or Thursdays 12 Aug to 11 Sep from 6:45pm – 7:30pm at PARC 
COST – Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council.  

How to participate? 

To participate, simply complete an Expressions of Interest form via our website here. Expressions of Interest open Monday 14 July. 
 
If you have any questions, please reach out to our friendly team via email at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au .

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School's out! 🚌🥳

The term is over and so the fun begins! Bring the whole family down to PARC for a swim this long-weekend, and don't forget to check out everything we have in store next week when our school holiday program kicks off on Tuesday! 

We can't wait to see you in Centre!
We are closed for the Good Friday Public Holiday 🐣 

Just a friendly reminder that we are closed on Friday 3 April. reopening on for the Easter long weekend with adjusted opening hours on Easter Sunday, and Monday. 

Please be sure to check our website before your visit, to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time. 

We look forward to seeing you in Centre.
Our new gates are here! 🥳

You may have noticed we've been busy installing our brand new gates in Centre - we are so excited to bring this update to our members and patrons to upgrade their experience at PARC! 

Here's a quick tutorial on how to scan your band, and get through the new gates. We thank you all for your patience 💙
Easter is nearly here! 🐇

Just a friendly reminder that we will have reduced hours over the Easter long weekend. 

🐣 Good Friday: Friday 3 April - CLOSED 
🐰 Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April - 7am – 7pm 
🥚 Easter Monday: Monday 6 April - 7am – 7pm 

Please be sure to check our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time, when planning your visit. We can’t wait to see you at PARC!
We have unbe-leaf-able fun planned for you these school holidays! 🤩

Holiday excitement awaits you at PARC! Slip, slide and splash your way through a day of family fun. 

🍁 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) 
☀️ Rafter waterslides 
💧 Aquatic Playground 
😎 Scavenger hunt 
🎈 Balloon entertainment and face painting 
🙌 Prizes and giveaways 

Our school holiday program will run from Tuesday 7 April – Friday 17 April. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.
The Easter Bunny is coming to town! 🐰 

There’s just over a week until a special someone hops into town, which means we have a long-weekend coming up! Our opening hours over the weekend are a bit different, so make sure to check our website when planning your visit. 

Centre Hours: 
🐣 Good Friday: Friday 3 April - CLOSED 
🐰 Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April - 7am – 7pm 
🥚 Easter Monday: Monday 6 April - 7am – 7pm 

PARC Swim: Term break, no lessons 
Group Exercise: Reduced timetable, check Customer Portal for classes. 

Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time.
Help us celebrate the PINES extended season with a bang! 🎉 

To celebrate the extension of our sister site PINES' season, they are hosting a Free Family Friday Party on Friday 27 March, for our amazing community! Come down and enjoy: 

⭐️ FREE entry to Pines between 4pm-7pm 
⭐️ FREE sausage sizzle (until sold out) 
⭐️ FREE face painting 
⭐️ Waterslide fun (weather dependant) 
⭐️ Fun goodies and giveaways 

There will be lots of fun for the entire family! We hope to see you all there! 🤩

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