Splash out on poolside fun

With inflatables popping up, pool promos for young people and the summer heat finally here, there’s no better time to pack some swimmers and gather your friends for a day at the pool.

There’s plenty of fun ahead for kids aged five and up (and even some for the teenagers!).

Here’s a full list of poolside events throughout the Illawarra from now until the end of summer, courtesy of Wollongong and Shellharbour councils.

Inflatable Fun @ Shellharbour City Pools

Over a number of afternoons during the school holidays and until the end of February, Shellharbour City Council pools in Oak Flats, Warilla, and Albion Park will boast an inflatable obstacle course for little ninjas aged five to 14. Your little ones are invited to come down, make a splash and beat their best time from 1pm to 3pm on the dates below. Use of the obstacle course is free, though an entry fee to the pool may apply.

Oak Flats Pool

Corner of Kingston Street & Hope Street, Oak Flats

• Saturday, January 21
• Saturday, February 11

Warilla Pool

Lot 11 Benaud Crescent, Warilla

• Saturday, February 4
• Saturday, February 25

Albion Park Pool

8/10 Russell Street, Albion Park

• Saturday, January 28
• Saturday, February 18

Pop Up @ the Pools

There's fun in store for teenagers and young adults this month too, with Wollongong Youth Services hosting Pop Up @ the Pools over the next two Fridays. From 12pm until 2pm on the following dates, the Youth Services team will be visiting pools in Unanderra and Helensburgh with snacks and loads of exciting giveaways in tow. Entry and participation is free for attendees aged 12 to 24.

Western Suburbs Pool

Corner of Princes Highway & Chapman Street, Unanderra

• Friday, January 20

Helensburgh Pool

Walker Street, Helensburgh

• Friday, January 27

For more information visit the Shellharbour and Wollongong council websites