
SwimVac
Royal Life Saving NSW School Holiday Program
Program Dates: 11th - 22nd January 2027
Registrations open 1st October 2026
Overview
Aligned with the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework and the Swim & Survive program,
SwimVAC delivers nationally recognised swimming and water safety benchmarks,
teaching essential swimming and personal safety skills to children of all abilities.
Royal Life Saving NSW is proud to deliver the SwimVAC program, designed for children aged 3 to 14 years. With a strong focus on developing lifelong swimming and water safety skills, the program supports participants to progress through nationally recognised benchmarks in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment.
Lessons will be offered across Preschool, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels and will run as a two-week intensive program from 11th - 22nd January 2027.
For further information about the framework and benchmarks please click here.
Our SwimVAC program for 2027 includes:
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Daily intensive swimming lessons delivered over two weeks
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Parent/Carer and Preschool classes (30 minutes)
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School Age classes (45 minutes)
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A nationally accredited Swimming and Water Safety Program suitable for children of all ability levels
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Full alignment with the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework
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Swim & Survive curriculum, lesson plans and certificates provided by Royal Life Saving
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Access to parent support resources
Booking Options
Participants can choose to book:
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One week only, or
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The full two-week intensive program
Program Fees
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Preschool Classes: $45 per week
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School Age Program: $55 per week
Please note: Parent/Carer classes and advanced levels are not included in all locations.

To assist with what level to place your child into please refer to the table below:
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SwimVAC Locations
Please see below for the list of facilities that will be running the SwimVAC Program in 2027.
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Resources
Marketing Toolkit
Want to be our next Swim Teacher star?
We're taking applications for Swim Teacher positions for the upcoming 2027 season.
For more information, please email swimandsurvive@royalnsw.com.au
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