YMCA Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre

🏊 School holidays just got a whole lot more fun! 🌊

Give your child five days to splash, learn and grow at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre's Swimming Intensive Holiday Program.

Perfect for kids aged 3 to 12, whether they're just starting out or ready to level up. 🐠

Here's what's on offer:
✅ Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October 2026
✅ Levels available from Tadpole right up to Shark
✅ Private and group classes available

Spots fill fast, so book now: https://bit.ly/4zRVJ6M

We are in! Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre taking on the AUSactive Million Moves Challenge starting 1 September 2026!

It’s 21 days of movement, any way you like!

Our goal? 15/30/45 minutes, every day. Walk, stretch, dance, lift: it all counts.

Join our FREE Million Moves challenge classes!

- Mat Pilates on Wednesday’s at 8:00am
- Cycle on Friday’s at 9:15am

Current members will also receive exclusive access to the following Reformer Pilates classes for the duration of the challenge!

- Reformer Pilates on Tuesday’s at 12:00pm
- Reformer Pilates on Tuesday’s at 1:00pm
- Reformer Pilates on Thursday’s at 12:00pm
- Reformer Pilates on Thursday’s at 4:00pm

Join team Ashburton - let's keep moving! Who’s with us?

Our final Sunday Session is around the corner ☀️💦

Join us for Sunday Sessions and enjoy free activities at your local centre.
Start your Sunday feeling refreshed instead of recovering. Book your spot today - https://ashburton.boroondaraleisure.com.au/news-events/blaf-sunday-sessions-2026 🤸‍♂️

🎥 Your child is in for a treat these school holidays.

We're heading to the movies to watch Forgotten Island!

An adventure about two best friends who are transported to a magical island filled with creatures from Filipino folklore, where they must work together to find their way home.

Along the way, children can learn about friendship, courage, teamwork and the importance of holding on to special memories.

📅 Book now and don't miss out on this exciting excursion!

https://bit.ly/4wtmPiI

Start Spring Strong

The swimming skills children rely on during summer aren't built overnight. Every lesson helps develop confidence, water safety and strong swimming foundations.

🏊 Enrol in Learn to Swim between 31 August and 5 October and get 2 weeks FREE. T&C’s Apply.

Whether you're returning to lessons or getting started for the first time, Spring is the perfect time to dive in and build skills before summer arrives.

A skill for life starts with one lesson.

We are excited to share that Ashburton Pool & Recreation Centre is joining AUSactive’s Million Moves challenge: a fun, 21-day physical activity challenge starting 1 September 2026! 💪🏼

The aim? Moving as many minutes per day as you can!

Our goal is to move 15/30/45 minutes. Any kind of movement counts, whether it’s big or small, high energy or low impact. Move your way, at your pace.

Check out our launch day activities below.

- Centre Open Day: Free Gym and Swim
- Free Morning Tea from 10:00am - 11:00am
- Spin The Wheel

Join team Ashburton, and let’s get moving together!

Our centres are for everyone. We’re supporting Wear It Purple across BLAF this Friday 28 August to celebrate LGBTQIA+ youth. 💜

If you’re attending our centres today, we encourage you to wear purple to show your support, or stop by our pledge wall in reception!

More info can be found here: https://www.wearitpurple.org/wear-it-purple-day-2026

We’re also partnering with Headspace. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/hawthorn/

This Women’s Health Week, we’re holding a FREE social bike ride and afternoon tea! Join us for a relaxed, social ride on Wednesday 9 September at 10:00am 🚴‍♀️☀️

This ride is for all women who are comfortable riding on shared paths. Please bring your own bike and helmet.

Registrations are now open - secure your spot today!
https://services.nabooki.com/booking/popup/widget?token=5ee7610bb923f8.14797064

Make the most of your Sundays with free fitness and wellbeing activities, as part of Sunday Sessions! 🤸‍♂️☀️

Have fun, feel good and get active. Ditch the hangover and take your Sundays back. No bookings required for gym and pool access!

Visit our website to find out more and book a class - https://ashburton.boroondaraleisure.com.au/news-events/blaf-sunday-sessions-2026 🙌