Cool down this summer with a family outing to test your kid’s climbing, sliding and swimming skills. The Aquatic Challengers at Lake Mac Swim Centres are perfect for a family fun-filled day. Get wet, have fun and relax at one of the swim centres in our Lake Mac region. Take some lunch and enjoy a picnic or BBQ on the grassed areas surrounding the pools. Food and drinks are available from the kiosks.
Requirements for entry
Kids aged 6 years to 16 years are allowed on the Aquatic Challengers. If you attend the West Wallsend Swim Centre sessions, two additional restrictions are in place. You must be no taller than 160 cm and aged between 6 and 12 years old (no exceptions). All participants will be required to do a swim test before using the equipment. To pass the swim test, you must swim 15 metres unaided. No flotation devices are to be used on the challenge.
Costs and safety
The Aquatic Challenger public session fees are payable on top of the entry fee to the pool. The cost is $6.10 per child or you can pay a family fee of $12.20. The Aquatic Challengers public sessions don’t need to be booked in advance. A lifeguard and instructors are always present to monitor your safety.
Locations, dates and times
Charlestown Swim Centre
| Monday 23 December | 11am-1pm |
| Thursday 2 January | 11am-1pm |
| Monday 6 January | 11am-1pm |
| Wednesday 8 January | 11am-1pm |
| Monday 13 January | 11am-1pm |
| Wednesday 15 January | 11am-1pm |
| Monday 20 January | 11am-1pm |
| Wednesday 22 January | 11am-1pm |
West Wallsend Swim Centre
| Monday 23 December | 1pm-3pm |
| Thursday 2 January | 1pm-3pm |
| Tuesday 7 January | 1pm-3pm |
| Thursday 9 January | 1pm-3pm |
| Tuesday 14 January | 1pm-3pm |
| Thursday 16 January | 1pm-3pm |
| Tuesday 21 January | 1pm-3pm |
| Thursday 23 January | 1pm-3pm |
| Tuesday 28 January | 1pm-3pm |
Speers Point Swim Centre
| Sunday 22 December | 10am-12pm |
| Saturday 4 January | 10am-12pm |
| Tuesday 7 January | 10am-12pm |
| Saturday 11 January | 10am-12pm |
| Tuesday 14 January | 10am-12pm |
| Saturday 18 January | 10am-12pm |
| Tuesday 21 January | 10am-12pm |
| Saturday 25 January | 10am-12pm |
Swansea Swim Centre
| Sunday 22 December | 1pm-3pm |
| Friday 3 January | 10am-12pm |
| Sunday 5 January | 10am-12pm |
| Friday 10 January | 10am-12pm |
| Sunday 12 January | 10am-12pm |
| Friday 17 January | 10am-12pm |
| Sunday 19 January | 10am-12pm |
| Friday 24 January | 10am-12pm |
| Friday 31 January | 10am-12pm |
To find out more check out the council event information here.
For more autumn fun, discover our beaches, caves, and rock pool.
