LSV’s Open Water Learning Experience (OWLE) program creates ‘Everyday Lifesavers’ out of Victorian students, by teaching them practical and engaging water safety, lifesaving and emergency response skills. The OWLE program is designed to empower students to make safe aquatic related decisions while enjoying their local waterway. The OWLE program is ideal to enhance your school’s swimming and water safety or camp programs.
The program aligns to the Victorian Curriculum and is supported by free online resources and cross-curriculum lesson plans for Foundation (Prep) to Year 10. These documents can be found HERE on the website.
LSV is proud to be in partnership with the Victorian YMCA to deliver the OWLE program in Victorian YMCA Camps. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Testimonial: Yesterday our Grade 3/4s participated in the OWLE program at Sandridge Beach. Not only did the kids have a fabulous time but they learnt a lot of valuable information, particularly coming into Summer. The professionalism of the life guards was much appreciated and on behalf of the 3/4 Learning Team at Riddells Creek Primary School, we can not thank you enough. It was a very well worth it program!
*This program is designed to complement and not replace formal swimming lessons.
Metropolitan Melbourne & Geelong
Metropolitan Melbourne & Geelong OWLE program details include:
Target:
Prep to Year 12
Venue options:
Beach, Lake, River or Pool
Program options:
Half day (2 hours) or Full day (3.5 hours), including Lifesaving Carnival option
Program activities*
Everyday Lifesavers (CPR)
Be Aware and Be Prepared (water safety)
Survival Strategies (life jackets)
Rescue Strategies
Safe Body Boarding
Beach Flags & Sprints
Nipper Boards
Iron Man/Woman Events
Cost:
Dependent on the number of participants, venue and program option. Please contact us for a quote!
*Please note activities will vary depending on program option and venue. For program activity descriptions CLICK HERE.
During Terms 1 and 4, the OWLE program tours regional Victorian communities deemed ‘at-risk’ for drowning incidents. The program in these regions is promoting the ‘Respect the River’ campaign, with support from RLSSA and the Federal Government’s Inland Waterways Drowning Prevention Fund. Further support is provided from the State Government’s Play it Safe by the Water campaign.
