Great Lakes Aquatic & Leisure Centre in Forster/Tuncurry

Great Lakes Aquatic Centre - Forster / Tuncurry's premiere fitness centre.

The Aquasafe program is the YMCA's own aquatic education program. Developed in conjunction with the Royal Life Saving Society the program is enjoyed by children in over 150 aquatic centres across Australia. This fully sequenced aquatic education program not only teaches this essential skill for life but promotes development in body, mind and spirit.

Austswim Accredited coaches deliver a program built on safety, enjoyment and technique. Progressive learning in a fun and challenging environment.

Active fun and stroke development, motor skill development and the promotion of active lifestyles. Developing the body through the development of:

Water safety skills
Swimming skills
Exercise
Fitness concepts

Beyond the physical aquasafe develops the mind through activities and learning techniques that promote:

Problem solving
Decision making
Self confidence
Caution & patience

Swim and Survive
Royal Life Saving
Austswim

Social skills, interaction with peers, and achievement are key outcomes of the aquasafe program. The development of the spirit through:

Cooperation
Respect
Adventure and risk taking
Goal setting

Water babies; From 6mths
A relaxed and encouraging atmosphere for tiny tots and toddlers. The program progresses from gentle splashing and water exploration through to paddling and kicking techniques. For children and parents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy quality time.

Preschool;
Preschool age children start to develop greater water confidence and familiarisation. They learn to interact with the group, to follow basic instructions and learn independently. Children progress from blowing bubbles and floating to swimming unaided using basic strokes.

School Age;
Swimming is an essential skill for life at an integral time. The early years of school are an impressionable time and water confidence will equip your child to take on the challenge. This program is an enjoyable combination of stroke development and water safety. Children advance through the levels into competent swimmers who can enter squad or lifesaving programs.