Learn to swim in Goonellabah and Lismore

Our Learn to Swim lessons are 30 minutes.

We keep our classes small so every swimmer receives plenty of individual attention from their instructor. Our preschool classes have a maximum of 3 children, while school-aged Learn to Swim classes have a maximum of 4.

Babies can start our Infant Aquatics program from 3 months of age.

Our parent-and-baby swimming lessons are designed for children from approximately 3 to 30 months and focus on water familiarisation, confidence, early swimming skills and water safety.

Infant classes run Monday to Saturday mornings in our warm indoor pool in Goonellabah.

Don't worry – this is very common, particularly for children who haven't had much experience around water.

Our experienced, qualified instructors are used to working with nervous and hesitant swimmers. With small classes, patient instruction and our warm 34°C Learn to Swim pool, we can introduce new skills gradually and help your child build confidence at their own pace.

We never expect every child to progress at the same speed.

Learn to Swim: Swimmers, goggles and a towel.

Infant Aquatics: Swim nappy, swimmers and a towel.

Squad: Swimmers, goggles, towel and swimming kit, including fins, paddles and pull buoy.

We recommend clearly labelling your child's belongings.

You don't need to work this out yourself.

Our Learn to Swim program is primarily skills-based rather than age-based, so we'll help place your child into a class that matches their current swimming ability.

Where possible, we also consider age when selecting a class so children are swimming with others at a similar stage of development.

Children progress when they have developed the skills and confidence required for the next level – rather than simply moving up because they have reached a certain age.

Our swimmers are assessed throughout the term, with formal progress assessments and certificates provided each school term.

You can also follow your child's skill progression through the Summit app.

Absolutely. Water safety is at the heart of our swimming program.

Our Learn to Swim program develops water safety skills alongside swimming technique, confidence and stroke development.

Living in the Northern Rivers means our children are surrounded by water – from swimming pools and rivers to creeks, dams and the ocean. Our goal is to give children the skills, confidence and awareness to enjoy the water more safely.

Every child is different.

Progress depends on factors including age, confidence, previous swimming experience, regular attendance and opportunities to practise.

Rather than promising that a child will swim independently within a certain number of lessons, we focus on developing strong foundations and progressing each swimmer as their skills improve.

We offer one make-up lesson per child, per term for an eligible notified absence.

To qualify, the absence must be notified through the Summit app before the scheduled lesson and your account must be up to date.

Make-up lessons are subject to availability, must be used within the applicable term and may not always be available in exactly the same class format, day or time as your child's regular lesson.

The easiest way is through the Summit/Simply Portal app.

Please notify us before your child's scheduled lesson. This also allows us to make the vacant position available for another swimmer who may need a make-up lesson.

Yes!

If we have a suitable position available, your child can join our swimming program after the term has already started.

However, many of our classes fill quickly, so we recommend enrolling as early as possible to secure your preferred day and time.

Our indoor saltwater Learn to Swim and hydrotherapy pool is heated to approximately 34°C year-round, creating a comfortable environment for babies, young children and beginner swimmers.

Our 25-metre lap pool is heated to approximately 29°C.

Our pool deck is also heated during the cooler months to help keep families comfortable before and after lessons.

For Infant Aquatics, a parent or carer joins their child in the water and works alongside our instructor. You'll also learn techniques that you can use to build your child's confidence and water safety skills.

As children progress towards our toddler classes, generally around 2–3 years of age, we gradually begin transitioning parents out of the water and helping children become more independent with their instructor.

Every child is different, so this transition is handled at an appropriate pace.

Small classes are an important part of our Learn to Swim program.

Our preschool Learn to Swim classes have a maximum of 3 children, while our school-aged Learn to Swim classes have a maximum of 4 children.

Infant Aquatics classes can have up to 8 babies and their parent or carer in the water.

Keeping classes small allows our instructors to spend more time working with each swimmer.

Yes. We offer 1:1 private swimming lessons as well as 2:1 lessons where availability allows.

Private lessons can be a great option for swimmers who benefit from individual attention, have specific swimming goals or would simply prefer a more personalised lesson environment.

Contact our team and we can discuss the most appropriate option for your swimmer.

Yes. Summit isn't just for kids!

We offer adult swimming options for different abilities, including swimmers looking to improve their technique, fitness or confidence in the water.

We also run an Adult Squad for swimmers looking for structured training in our 25-metre pool.

Contact us and we'll help you find the most suitable option.

Our regular Learn to Swim program operates on a term-based enrolment system, which helps children develop their skills through consistent weekly lessons.

If you join after a term has started, we can enrol your child for the remaining lessons where a suitable position is available.

No. Once your child is enrolled, their place is generally automatically reserved for the following term.

We'll communicate with families before the end of each term regarding the upcoming term. If you need to change your lesson time or don't intend to continue, please let us know as early as possible.

You can follow your child's progress through the Summit/Simply Portal app, where you can view their swimming skills and progression.

We also assess swimmers throughout the term and provide a progress certificate each term so families can see what their child has achieved and what they're working towards next.

That's completely okay.

Swimming development isn't a race. Children can progress at very different rates depending on their age, confidence, coordination, previous experience and how comfortable they feel in the water.

Our instructors focus on the individual swimmer and help them build skills progressively rather than comparing them with other children in their class.

Young children learn best when they're comfortable.

Our indoor Learn to Swim pool is heated to approximately 34°C, helping babies, toddlers and young swimmers stay warm and relaxed during their lesson.

This is particularly valuable during the cooler months and helps us provide swimming lessons year-round.

Summit Swim & Aquatic is located in Goonellabah, Lismore NSW, providing swimming lessons for families throughout Lismore and the wider Northern Rivers.

We offer Infant Aquatics, Learn to Swim, private lessons, squad swimming, adult swimming, aqua fitness and hydrotherapy in our indoor aquatic facility.

Simply complete our online swimming lesson enquiry/enrolment form or contact the Summit team.

Let us know your child's age, current swimming ability and your preferred days or times, and we'll help find the most appropriate class.

If your preferred class is currently full, we can discuss alternative times or add your child to our waiting list.