Water safety is again a focus this summer with applications open for the popular VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program.
The program teaches kids basic swimming skills as well as crucial water safety education at a subsidised cost of $35 for a week of lessons.
Families with kids aged four to 12 can choose to enrol in five 30-minute lessons, which run over the course of a week, or four 35-minute lessons.
Kids will be able to participate in the program at the Melton Waves Leisure Centre.
VICSWIM’s learn-to-swim program has helped generations of kids learn the skills and water safety knowledge they need to stay safe in and around water – so they can enjoy their summers by the pool and near the ocean.
An extra $117,000 has been invested into the program by the state government to provide tailored lessons for kids with disability and from multicultural backgrounds.
The additional funding will create 400 extra spots for kids across the state.
Last summer, more than 16,000 Victorian children took part at 169 swimming centres across the state.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said the importance of water safety knowledge and swimming skills cannot be overestimated.
“This program is making sure all Melton kids have these crucial skills,“ he said.
Registrations open on November 13.
Details: vicswim.com.au.
