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Peninsula Leisure Swim Programs: What is the difference between PARC Swim, VICSWIM & Can Swim?

Swimming is an essential life skill. But did you know there are different types of swim programs designed to meet different needs? At PARC and Pines, we offer a range of programs to suit all ages, abilities, and goals.

Here’s a breakdown of three trusted options:

PARC Swim – Ongoing Lessons for long term progression

PARC Swim is our year-round swimming lesson membership, perfect for children who want to develop their swimming skills over time.

  • Structure: Weekly lessons, designed to support long-term progression.
  • Benefits: Consistent skill development, personalised guidance, and a clear learning pathway.
  • Extras: PARC Swim is an ongoing membership which provides year round,unlimited access to PARC and Pines pools all year round, so your child can practice outside of their swimming lessons – and have fun in the water! PARC Swim also offers no debit periods, make up lessons if you are unwell or away, and discounts for multiple children enrolled.
  • Timing: All year round, enrol when it suits you.
  • Ideal for: Families looking for structured, ongoing swim lessons and skill improvement over time. PARC Swim offers classes 7 days per week, and is open for infants aged 6 months old to adults. 

VICSWIM – Intensive Summer Holiday Program

VICSWIM is a summer intensive program, perfect for kids looking for a fun, focused boost in swimming over January.

  • Structure: One-week intensive program with 5 x 30-minute lessons, same time each day.
  • Benefits: Low-cost, intensive learning to improve swimming skills and water safety quickly.
  • Timing: Runs over summer holidays at PARC and Pines.

  • Ideal for: Children aged 4–12 who want a short, concentrated program to improve their swimming during the holidays.

Can Swim – Fully Funded Water Safety Program

Can Swim is a one off program focusing on the essential water safety awareness and skills to keep the Frankston community safer around the water. 

  • Structure: Fully funded programs teaching minimum vital skills to prevent drowning.
  • Benefits: Ensures participants learn the basics of water safety and survival in the water.
  • Timing: Public programs are running in January 2026, with expressions of interest open in November 2025.
  • Ideal for: Families looking for essential water safety awareness and lifesaving skills at no cost, ensuring everyone can be safe in and around water.

Which program is right for your child?

  • Long-term skill development & year-round access, weekly membership free: PARC Swim
  • Holiday intensive, low-cost skill boost, $43 for the week: VICSWIM

  • Essential water safety to prevent drownings, for free: Can Swim

No matter your child’s age or ability, there’s a program to keep them safe, confident, and having fun in the water!

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Have you tried one of our yummy treats from the Café? 🧁

Next time you`re in Centre, make sure to pop by the Café and grab one of our delicious cakes or muffins!

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Have you tried one of our yummy treats from the Café? 🧁 Next time you're in Centre, make sure to pop by the Café and grab one of our delicious cakes or muffins!

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! 💚💛

This week, our PARC Swim team have organised some Commonwealth Games themed fun, to celebrate our Aussie athletes, who are absolutely dominating this year! 🥇

To celebrate, our PARC Swim teachers will include a small segment in this week’s lessons, using our snakes and ladders game, aligning a swimming activity with a participating sporting event 🏊🏃

Make sure to check out our activity table, and show support for Australia, or any other participating country by wearing their colours to your lesson this week! 

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Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! 💚💛 This week, our PARC Swim team have organised some Commonwealth Games themed fun, to celebrate our Aussie athletes, who are absolutely dominating this year! 🥇 To celebrate, our PARC Swim teachers will include a small segment in this week’s lessons, using our snakes and ladders game, aligning a swimming activity with a participating sporting event 🏊🏃 Make sure to check out our activity table, and show support for Australia, or any other participating country by wearing their colours to your lesson this week! 

Have you heard of Habit Stacking? 🤔

It`s a great way to add movement into your day by pairing small exercises with habits you already do – helping you be active and achieve 30-20-2, even when life is busy!

You can incorporate simple exercises into your daily task, such as:
– Squats while the kettle boils – turn waiting time into movement time.
– Calf raises while brushing your teeth – two minutes of strength, twice a day.
– Lunges down the hallway – every trip becomes a mini workout.
– Marching on the spot while folding laundry- complete some of your vigorous or moderate exercise every trip.
– Glute squeezes while sitting at your desk – perfect for busy workdays.

Remember, all movement counts 🙌

For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

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Have you heard of Habit Stacking? 🤔 It's a great way to add movement into your day by pairing small exercises with habits you already do - helping you be active and achieve 30-20-2, even when life is busy! You can incorporate simple exercises into your daily task, such as: - Squats while the kettle boils - turn waiting time into movement time. - Calf raises while brushing your teeth - two minutes of strength, twice a day. - Lunges down the hallway - every trip becomes a mini workout. - Marching on the spot while folding laundry- complete some of your vigorous or moderate exercise every trip. - Glute squeezes while sitting at your desk - perfect for busy workdays. Remember, all movement counts 🙌 For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

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World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it`s never too late to learn how to swim!

Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for
🏊 Teens
🏊 Adults

Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills.

📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August
🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, 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 opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

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World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it's never too late to learn how to swim! Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for 🏊 Teens 🏊 Adults Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills. 📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August 🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, 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 opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

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