Swim Classes
We have updated the content of our small pool swimming schools to align with the new swimming education recommendations of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation (SUH). Water competence skills are included at all swimming school levels, and Swimming School 3 also includes access to a lane in the main pool. The aim of these changes is to make the transition from the small pool to courses in the main pool easier for children.
The intensive courses in summer 2026 will still follow the current course content. However, during the summer we will organize three pilot groups for Swimming School 3. The new course contents will be fully introduced in the autumn 2026 swimming schools.
In addition to water competence skills, children will learn the basics of swimming, including floating, gliding, diving, basic swimming techniques, jumping into the pool, and pool etiquette. Instruction takes place in the teaching pool, where the water temperature is approximately 26–28.5 °C and the pool depth is 0–0.9 m. As skills develop, groups will spend increasing amounts of time practicing in the main pool as well.
At the end of the swimming school, each child will receive a certificate showing the skills learned during the course and the instructor’s recommendation for the next course level. We recommend the use of swimming goggles and encourage children to practice using them before the swimming school begins.
Our swimming instructors are certified by the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation.
Child-Parent Swimming
This group is designed for children aged 3 years and older who are not yet ready to start swimming lessons independently without a parent present. The Parent & Child Swimming School is an excellent next step after a family swimming group, helping children gradually build the confidence and skills needed to participate in swimming lessons on their own.
Beginner Swimming
To participate in this course, the child should already feel confident moving in the water and be able to take part in a group led by the swimming instructor without the support of a parent. The course is designed for children aged 3–6 years.
We recommend that children are at least 100 cm tall before enrolling.
Swim Class 1
To participate in this course, the child should be comfortable in the water and able to submerge completely without holding their nose. The child should also be able to follow the swimming instructor’s directions, participate in a group, and stay focused during the lesson.
The course is designed for children aged 4–6 years.
We recommend that children are at least 100 cm tall before enrolling.
Swim Class 2
To participate in this course, the child should be able to swim 5 metres on their front (front glide/swim) and 5 metres on their back (elementary backstroke). The child should also be able to submerge completely underwater without holding their nose.
Participants should be able to follow the swimming instructor’s directions, work confidently in a group, and stay focused during the lesson.
The course is designed for children aged 5–8 years and older.
We recommend that children are at least 100 cm tall before enrolling.
Swim Class 3
To participate in this course, the child should be able to swim 15 metres on their front (front swim) and 15 metres on their back (elementary backstroke). The child should also feel confident swimming in the deep pool with the guidance of the swimming instructor.
Participants should be able to follow the swimming instructor’s directions, work confidently in a group, and stay focused during the lesson.
The course is designed for children aged 5–8 years and older.
We recommend that children are at least 100 cm tall before enrolling.
