More People Can Swim – Seniors Festival Over 60s Program
Expressions of interest in this program open, please complete the form below.
Part of the Frankston Seniors Festival
Fully funded learn to swim program for beginner adults aged over 60 only
- WHO: Adults aged over 60 who have not learnt how to swim, or have not swum in a long time.
- WHAT: Do you want to be able to swim or play with your grandchild in the water? Never had swimming lessons but want to take your grandchildren to the beach this summer? This 4-week Can Swim program helps build essential swimming and water safety skills. Gain confidence, learn practical survival and rescue skills and get ready for summer in Frankston with your family. Book into all sessions or just one. Suitable for beginner swimmers only – this is about water safety, not stroke development.
- WHERE & WHEN: Running at PARC during the Frankston City Senior’s Festival.
4 x 45mins sessions.
You can book into one or all
Tuesday 6th October – 8-8.45am
Tuesday 13th October – 8-8.45am
Tuesday 20th October – 8-8.45am
Tuesday 27th October – 8-8.45am - COST: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of Frankston City Council. We ask that you complete a pre and post program survey for us to measure outcomes.
- EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Open now via the button below, or here. Close on Tuesday 29 September.
More People Can Swim - Seniors Festival
Fully subsidised 4 week program for adults aged over 60, as part of the seniors Festival. Suitable for beginners with no to limited swimming ability or experience and not currently participating in any other swimming program. This 4-week Can Swim program helps build essential swimming and water safety skills. Gain confidence, learn practical survival and rescue skills and get ready for summer in Frankston with your family. Book into all sessions or just one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Adults aged over 60 who have not learnt how to swim, or have not swum in a long time.
How do I register?
Complete the expression of interest form
How are spots are available per session?
16 spots are available each session, places filled will be on a first in, best dressed basis.
What will we learn?
This 4-week Can Swim program helps build essential swimming and water safety skills. Gain confidence, learn practical survival and rescue skills and get ready for summer in Frankston with your family.
Do I need to complete a pre and post survey?
No – participants are not required to complete a survey on coemption of this program.
Do I need to pay anything for the program?
This program is fully funded, completely free!
When will I find out which class I have been allocated?
Confirmation of place in the program and specific class will be emailed at least one week prior to the program
What do I do if I cannot attend a session I’m booked into?
If you are unable to attend a class, unfortunately there are no makeup classes available. However please notify us as soon as possible to open places up for other participants.
What do I need to bring to my swimming class?
Bag with belongings – lockers will be available for use to place valuables
Bathers
Towel
Goggles – optional but strongly encouraged