Active Winter August

Next date: Friday, 01 August 2025 | 09:00 AM to Sunday, 31 August 2025 | 05:00 PM

Winter is no excuse to slow down! 

From youth classes that keep kids engaged and active, to personalised support through one-on-one personal training sessions, we have something for every age and fitness level.

Bookings are essential via Trybooking.   
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Intro to Personal Training

Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Clayton Aquatics and Health Club

Kickstart your fitness journey with our special intro offer: 3 x 30-minute Personal Training.

Available across all sites, this is the perfect way to receive expert guidance, build confidence, and set achievable goals tailored to you.

Whether you're new to the gym or need help getting back on track, our trainers are here to support you.

Cost: $99 for 3 sessions

More info: Book in for Personal Training

Become a Groupie

1 - 31 August

Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Clayton Aquatics and Health Club

Staying active is one of the best ways to beat the winter blues, which is why Become a Groupie is back to encourage people to keep physically and mentally fit during the cold months.

Every time you attend a group exercise class in August, you go into the prize draw.

Great prizes are available, including Peninsula Hot Springs Vouchers and much more.

For more details and class timetables: Become a Groupie

Pickleball FUN

Various sessions available

Glen Waverley Bowls Club
690 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

A fun and fast-paced paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.

Pickleball is suitable for all ages and skill levels, offering a great way to stay active, improve coordination, and connect with others.

Whether you're new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, these sessions provide a welcoming environment to move, play, and enjoy the outdoors. All equipment is provided.

Cost: Membership available

To book and more info: Pickleball at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Walking Group

Fridays, 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 August at 9.15am

Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Keep warm with a light-paced and light-hearted guided social walk. Meet new people and increase your physical activity.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DDYBK

Active Abilities Small Group Training

A friendly class specifically designed for those with a disability to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment. Our circuit classes held in our low-sensory studio at Oakleigh Recreation Centre are to be enjoyed by people living with a disability aged 16+.

These classes offer numerous benefits with a focus on cardio, strength and balance training.

• Monday, 10.30am
• Tuesday, 10.30am
• Wednesday, 11.35am
• Thursday, 11.35am

Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Studio 4
2A Park Rd, Oakleigh

Cost: $8.90 per person

For more info and to book: visit All Abilities Small Group Training classes or call 9265 4888. Walk-ins also welcome.

Dementia Friendly Group Class

A friendly class specifically designed for those with early-stage dementia to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment.

Led by experienced and qualified group exercise instructors, this class is engaging and fun. The class will work on improving functional strength, flexibility, and cognitive stimulation.

Exercising helps to prevent falls and maintains healthy mind, body and spirit. Other positive effects include improved mood, sleep, and quality of life.

Wednesdays, 11.30am
Oakleigh Recreation Centre (Studio 1)
2A Park Road

Cost: $8.90 per person or $80.10 for a 10-visit pass

To book: email activemonash@monash.vic.gov.au, call 9265 4888, or walk-ins are welcome.

More info: Dementia Friendly Group Class Active Monash

Active Youth Classes

Active Kids

A children’s fitness class that focuses on developing fundamental motor skills in a fun-filled environment!

This class will get all children making friends and moving, and includes ball skills, running, jumping, body-weight exercises and more. 

We aim to make exercise fun and create healthy habits that help set up an active life.

Mondays, 4.40pm
Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Ages: 6+

Cost: $8.90 per class

More info and to book: Active Youth

Active Abilities Kids

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to exercise and move!

This class welcomes children with cognitive disabilities and gives everyone a safe space to enjoy movement.

Focus is on fitness, strength, building confidence, making friends and having fun. Create healthy habits whilst gaining basic ball and movement skills.

Wednesdays, 4.40pm
Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Ages: 6+

Cost: $8.90 per class

More info and to book: Active Youth

Teen Fit Lab

This 30min class is specifically for teens designed with cardio and bodyweight exercises, increasing fitness, strength and endurance.

Create healthy habits that set up a lifelong love of exercise and movement.

Our qualified trainers will deliver a safe and fun program that is also a great introduction to the gym.

Thursdays, 4.40pm
Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Ages: 12+

Cost: $8.90 per class

More info and to book: Active Youth

Swim Strong

Swim Strong is designed for people aged 18 years and over who can swim at least 50m and two different strokes.

Boost your fitness, build endurance, strengthen your muscles and improve stamina with expertly guided swimming techniques.

Mondays, 6.30pm
Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Booking and pricing: Swim Strong Active Monash

Casual Shooting

Shoot some casual basketball hoops at Oakleigh Recreation Centre.

Courts are available outside of bookings for casual use.

Please note: there is no guarantee that access will include a full court and is dependent on usage at that time and Futsal and Badminton are not available.

Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Basketball stadium
2A Park Road, Oakleigh

Booking and pricing: Casual Shooting

Sports Locker

Open the locker and get active!

Borrow sports equipment for FREE from Glen Waverley library to use at nearby sports facilities.

Equipment available to borrow: Table tennis (bats and balls)

Borrowing time: 4-hour limit

How to borrow: Simply leave a form of ID with the library branch, that you can collect when the equipment is returned and sanitised with wipes (provided). You'll also need to sign an agreement. Being a library member isn’t essential.

The Sports Locker program is available during Glen Waverley Library branch operating hours.

This program provides an opportunity for local families to ‘Participate Their Way’ by removing the cost of club membership, registration fees, uniforms and equipment, and utilising the libraries' systems to hire out sports equipment within the Glen Waverley local area.

 

When

Location

Various Locations across Monash