How to incorporate VACSWIM SA into your Summer holiday plans

29 August 2016

Like many South Australians you're probably tired of the very wet and cold winter we've endured this year and you're dreaming of sunshine and your summer holiday plans.

Whether you're planning on a traditional beachside escape or relaxing closer to home, chances are there's a VACSWIM SA location nearby. 

Why not check out the list of VACSWIM locations here and combine summer water skills, awareness, safety and FUN?

For a very affordable $30 enrolment fee your children can participate in professional daily swimming classes for an entire week of their summer holidays.

So what is VACSWIM?

VACSWIM SA is a Government of South Australia initiative that aims to provide opportunities for children to learn about water safety. 

There are three water safety programs within VACSWIM; Swim and Survive is a Royal Life Saving Society program and takes place in public swimming pools, Surf and Survive is a Surf Life Saving South Australia program and takes place on beaches, Swimming & Saftey Course  is the YMCA program and takes place in YMCA swimming pools.

When does VACSWIM take place?

The majority of programs begin Thursday 2nd of January 2020. For specific location timings and details, check the locations page.

Holidaying with family and friends?

Even better, get the entire gang together and allow the children to learn together (and you can even share the parental supervision duties amongst the adults - ah, think child free hour for a sleep in or just relaxing… bliss).

Maybe, you haven't scheduled annual leave from your workplace during the dates of VACSWIM. Could you possibly arrange a grandparent, family member, neighbour, friend or someone from you child's school community, if they could take on the fun role of VACSWIM buddy?

You could take a group of children one day, and someone else could take them the next. Taking it in turns could make VACSWIM achievable for you this coming Summer.

How do you find out if there is a VACSWIM location near you?

There are over 130 locations that will be providing VACSWIM SA programs.  To discover which beaches and pools are involved, simply click here.

How do you book a VACSWIM program?

Most locations operate online bookings.

Keep in mind that the most popular seaside resorts can book out super quick, so don't delay.