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Can Swim Adult & Teen August Programs

Can Swim Program Teen Adult learn how to swim

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are reminding the community of the importance of water safety and encouraging people of all ages and abilities to take advantage of free opportunities to build essential swimming and water safety skills.

Thanks to continued support from Frankston City Council, two fully subsidised five-week Can Swim intensive program will commence this August, with expressions of interest now open.

Expressions of Interest

Can Swim Adult 5-Week PARC Program – August 2026

  • WHO: Adults aged 18 years and over, suitable for beginners with little to no swimming experience or confidence.
  • WHAT: This 5-week adults’ program is an opportunity for adults who have never had previous opportunities to learn how to swim or have very limited or no water safety skills or knowledge. This program teaches the basics of water safety and is a beginner step for adults to build confidence, learn basic skills and give reassurance in and around the water. Throughout 5 weeks, participants will learn how to keep themselves safe in aquatic environments, use self-survival skills/tools to save themselves and others and learn how to help identify and prevent dangers and risks in and around the water.
  • WHERE & WHEN: 5-week program at PARC. Commencing week of Monday 17 August 2026. Running Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon/evening (2.55pm or 6.45pm). 
  • COST: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. We ask that you complete a pre and post program survey for us to measure outcomes and skills learnt.
  • EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Are NOW OPEN here.

Can Swim Teen 5-Week PARC Program – August 2026

  • WHO: Teenagers aged between 13 – 17 years old, suitable for beginners with little to no swimming experience or confidence. Our teen intensive program is designed for teenagers who have had little or no prior experience in swimming or water safety. This program teaches the basics of water safety and is a beginner step for teens to build confidence, learn basic skills and give reassurance in and around the water.
  • WHAT: This 5-week teen intensive program is an opportunity for teenagers who have never had previous opportunities to learn how to swim or have very limited or no water safety skills or knowledge. Participants will gain confidence, learn essential water safety and survival skills helping them feel more comfortable joining friends in and around the water. The program supports teens to develop independence, make safer decisions and avoid risky situations in real-life settings whilst recreating in and around aquatic environments.
  • WHERE & WHEN: 5-week program at PARC. Commencing week of Monday 17 August 2026. Running Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening at 6.45pm.
  • COST: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. We ask that you complete a pre and post program survey for us to measure outcomes and skills learnt.
  • EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Are NOW OPEN here.

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More Can Swim programs will continue to be added to this page, so make sure you check back here as we head into summer.

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Help us ensure PARC is a safe venue for the whole community to enjoy 🏊

At PARC, we participate in the statewide Watch Around Water program. Watch Around Water is an education and public awareness-raising program that defines the minimum supervision requirements for children in a pool setting.

When visiting PARC, your child will be given a coloured wristband, based on their age. These wristbands help our lifeguards identify the level of supervison required for your child, and support a safe aquatic environment for everyone.

Learn more about the Watch Around Water program, via the link in our bio.

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Help us ensure PARC is a safe venue for the whole community to enjoy 🏊 At PARC, we participate in the statewide Watch Around Water program. Watch Around Water is an education and public awareness-raising program that defines the minimum supervision requirements for children in a pool setting. When visiting PARC, your child will be given a coloured wristband, based on their age. These wristbands help our lifeguards identify the level of supervison required for your child, and support a safe aquatic environment for everyone. Learn more about the Watch Around Water program, via the link in our bio.

Did you know that our vision is that `Every Child In Frankston Can Swim`? 🌳👶

The Rotary Peninsula 2.0`s Birth Tree is one way that`s helping us to achieve this vision.

By joining this year’s Birth Tree, you will receive a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque. Equally importantly, $45 of every contribution goes straight back to the community to help more children build confidence in the water, with free infant swimming lessons through the Can Swim initiative. 🏊

You can purchase a place for a baby born this year on the Birth Tree here: https://events.humanitix.com/parc-2026-birth-tree-and-family-garden

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Did you know that our vision is that 'Every Child In Frankston Can Swim'? 🌳👶 The Rotary Peninsula 2.0's Birth Tree is one way that's helping us to achieve this vision. By joining this year’s Birth Tree, you will receive a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque. Equally importantly, $45 of every contribution goes straight back to the community to help more children build confidence in the water, with free infant swimming lessons through the Can Swim initiative. 🏊 You can purchase a place for a baby born this year on the Birth Tree here: https://events.humanitix.com/parc-2026-birth-tree-and-family-garden

A sneak peak into a week at PARC! 👀

Whether it`s going for a swim in the pool, getting your heart pumping in a group exercise class, or catching up with friends for coffee, PARC is the place to be 🩵

#PARC #PARCFrankston #POV #WeekatPARC

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A sneak peak into a week at PARC! 👀 Whether it's going for a swim in the pool, getting your heart pumping in a group exercise class, or catching up with friends for coffee, PARC is the place to be 🩵 #PARC #PARCFrankston #POV #WeekatPARC

It`s National Personal Trainer Day! 🏋️‍♀️

To celebrate, we played This or That with Olivia. Let us know in the comments what you`d choose 👀

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It's National Personal Trainer Day! 🏋️‍♀️ To celebrate, we played This or That with Olivia. Let us know in the comments what you'd choose 👀 #NationalPersonalTrainerDay #PARCfrankston

It`s so easy to see what`s on at PARC 🏊

If you want to plan to get the most out of your visit to PARC, be sure to check our website before your visit to see what’s going on at PARC.

Head to our website, and visit our Service Availability page to keep up to date with what areas of our Centre are open each day. Here you can check our live status report, and lap lane availability for our main pool and warm water pool.

Visit our website via the link in our bio.

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It's so easy to see what's on at PARC 🏊 If you want to plan to get the most out of your visit to PARC, be sure to check our website before your visit to see what’s going on at PARC. Head to our website, and visit our Service Availability page to keep up to date with what areas of our Centre are open each day. Here you can check our live status report, and lap lane availability for our main pool and warm water pool. Visit our website via the link in our bio.

Expressions of Interest are open for our Teen Can Swim program 🏊

📅 5 Week Can Swim Program, commencing Monday 17 August
🏊 Who: Teenagers aged 13-17 with little to no swimming experience or confidence
🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks
🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council

Expression of interest will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

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Expressions of Interest are open for our Teen Can Swim program 🏊 📅 5 Week Can Swim Program, commencing Monday 17 August 🏊 Who: Teenagers aged 13-17 with little to no swimming experience or confidence 🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks 🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council Expression of interest will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

That`s not quite what we meant… 😅

#PARCFrankston #funny #silly #PARC

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That's not quite what we meant... 😅 #PARCFrankston #funny #silly #PARC

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