School Holiday Express Program

Young girl under water smiling while swimming

Looking for a way to keep your child swimming and progressing during the school holidays? Our Express Program is the perfect solution! This program offers accelerated learning over consecutive days, helping students build confidence and improve their skills faster.

Program Highlights

Duration:

All programs run for 5 consecutive days (excluding weeks impacted by public holidays).

Locations:

  • Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
  • Clayton Aquatics & Health Club
  • Oakleigh Recreation Centre (limited program during summer holidays) 

Why Choose the Express Program?

Accelerated Progress: Students attend lessons on consecutive days, allowing for faster skill development.
Smaller Class Sizes: More individual attention from instructors.
Great for New & Current Students:

  • New students must complete an online profile and assessment before booking.
  • Current students can book into their existing level or an intensive program based on their ability.

Intensive Program - Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre (MARC) only

For students looking to focus on specific strokes, our Intensive Program is available at MARC.
Minimum level requirements (using our swim school level framework):

  • Freestyle: Turtle or above
  • Survival Backstroke: Turtle or above
  • Breaststroke: Platypus or above
  • Butterfly: Octopus or above

Benefits

  • Maintain momentum during school holidays.
  • Achieve noticeable improvement in a short time.
  • Perfect for continuing your swimming journey or starting fresh.

Program Cost:

  Cost per class 5-day program 
Standard  $23.90   $119.50
Concession   $14.30  $71.50

*Prices valid until 30 June 2026

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Upcoming Express Program Dates

The Express Program is offered at Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre and Clayton Aquatics & Health Club during school holidays year round and at the Oakleigh Recreation Centre during the Summer school holidays.

Express Program Dates
Express Program
 Enrolments Open:  Monday 8 December 2025
 Week 1:  Monday 5 January - Friday 9 January
 Week 2:  Monday 12 January - Friday 16 January
 Week 3:  Monday 19 January - Friday 23 January
April 2026 Express Program
 Enrolments Open: Monday 16 March 2026
 Week 1: Tuesday 7 April - Friday 10 April*
 Week 2: Monday 13 April - Friday 17 April
July 2026 Express Program
 Enrolments Open: Tuesday 9 June 2026
 Week 1: Monday 29 June - Friday 3 July
 Week 2: Monday 6 July - Friday 10 July
September 2026 Express Program
 Enrolments Open: Monday 31 August 2026
 Week 1: Monday 21 September - Thursday 24 September*
 Week 2: Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October

*reduced program due to public holiday

 

Enrolling in our Express Program

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Or, call us to speak to our friendly customer service team to find out more about Minky’s Swim School Express Program.