Swimming lessons for children

Early water familiarization is important for children so that they can develop self-rescue skills as quickly as possible and move around the water independently without fear and with joy. Aqualetics works with the Swiss Swimming Kids training system of the Swiss Swimming Federation.

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  • Course details

    • Course duration: November 25th, 2024 - February 28th, 2025
    • Follow-up course: March 17, 2025 - June 27, 2025
    • You can register your child for a free course place at any time.
    • Lesson duration: 40 minutes
    • Max. number of participants per coach: 6
    • Minimum number of participants for the course to take place: 4 or 5
    • Course location: Swimming pool Birsfelden
    • Course concept: Swiss Aquatics - Kids training system
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  • Prices

    Course price: see offer

    Special discounts

    The invoices are adjusted individually after registration and checked when the voucher code is used.

    2 children's course lessons per week: 50% reduction on the normal, lower price of the second course.

    Family discount: If you register more than one of your children for a children's swimming course at Aqualetics at the same time, you will receive a CHF 10.00 discount per child on the course price. Please use the following voucher code: SIBLING24

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Course registration

Current children's swimming course: November - February

November 25, 2024 – February 28, 2025

Course content

KIDS 0 - Water familiarization (approx. 3-5 year olds)...

Prerequisite: None.

Short description of course objectives

  • Water acclimatization
  • Shower without fear
  • Blöterle through mouth and nose (bubble bath)
  • face under water
  • Jump into chest-deep water followed by a Blöterle (incl. support)

The KIDS 0 children's course is not part of the Swiss Swimming training system. This only begins at KIDS 1 level.

KIDS 1 - Water Familiarization (approx. 4-6 year olds)...

Prerequisite: Children can already go under water with their heads without fear.

Short description of course objectives

  • Autonomy: safe entry and exit from the water
  • Breathing and orienting underwater
  • Hovering in a free position for at least five seconds
  • Safe jump into shallow water (with support)

KIDS 2 - Gliding, kicking...

Prerequisite: The children can do all target exercises from KIDS 1.

Short description of course objectives

  • Gliding in a prone and supine position without leg movement for at least five seconds (arm position freely selectable)
  • Alternating leg kicks in prone and supine positions for at least five seconds (arm position freely selectable)
  • Straight jump into the water with arms folded and complete submersion underwater
  • Free jump into the water; surface without touching the bottom and swim back to the edge of the pool independently

KIDS 2 to 3 - Kick, dog swim,...

Prerequisite: The children can do all target exercises from Level 2.

Short description of course objectives

  • 5 m leg kick supine (arms tucked in and in streamline position)
  • 7 m strong leg kick prone position with aid in Streamline
  • 5 m dog swimming with at least 2 breaths
  • 3 cycles back (without style specification)
  • Jump into the deep pool, get up, turn onto your back, and do a 3 m leg kick on your back

Reason for level 2 to 3:

We've noticed for some time now that a large number of children have to repeat Level 3 multiple times. After discussions with other quality swim schools and the Swiss Swimming Federation, we've determined that this isn't unique to us. The gap between the target exercises from Level 2 to Level 3 is too large.

The Aqualetics team has therefore decided to include an intermediate stage.

From Level 2 you move on to Level 2 to 3 and if you pass that you move on to Level 3.

KIDS 3 - Kick, Backstroke...

Prerequisite: The children can do all target exercises from levels 2 to 3.

Short description of course objectives

  • 10 m alternating leg kick in prone and supine position (arms tucked in and in streamline position)
  • 10 m alternating leg kick with rotation from prone to supine position and back, arms at the body
  • Three to four cycles back
  • Jump into the water (stretched or squatting), complete submersion and passive emergence

KIDS 4 - Backstroke, front crawl, roll...

Prerequisite: The children can do all target exercises from Level 3.

Short description of course objectives

  • 10 m backstroke
  • Three cycles of crawl without side breathing
  • Roll forward into the water

KIDS 5 - Backstroke (20m), crawl, dive...

Prerequisite: The children can do all target exercises from Level 4.

Short description of course objectives

  • Six cycles crawl
  • 15 to 20 m backstroke
  • Head dive from a sitting or squatting position

KIDS 6 - 25m backstroke, crawl, starting dive...

Prerequisite: The children can do all target exercises from Level 5.

Short description of course objectives

  • 25 m backstroke with start
  • 15 to 20 m crawl with dive
  • Head dive followed by underwater phase (gliding in streamline position followed by leg kick)

KIDS 7 to 10 ... master all four swimming styles (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, crawl)

For KIDS levels 7 to 10, we at Aqualetics offer the following options:

Transfer to the Birsfelden Swimming Club . You benefit from an annual membership and the opportunity for your child to attend training several times a week at no extra charge – if they wish. The Birsfelden Swimming Club is a family club where swimmers can practice either recreational or competitive swimming. Find out more at www.scbirs.ch or contact us.

Short description of course objectives

KIDS 7

  • 25 m freestyle with starting jump
  • 15 m dolphin movement
  • Six chest-leg kicks with breathing

KIDS 8

  • 25 m backstroke with start
  • Six cycles breast
  • Roll turn crawl and backstroke

KIDS 9

  • 15 m dolphin one-armed
  • 15 m breaststroke
  • Kippwende breaststroke

KIDS 10

  • 15 m dolphin
  • 25 m breaststroke
  • 50 m backstroke with start and roll turn
  • 50 m crawl with starting jump and roll turn

Your benefits

  • Maximum 6 children per coach

  • Entrance fees are included in the course fee

  • Top Coaches

  • Decades of experience

  • Swiss Aquatics Kids Training Program

  • Holistic lesson structure – in the water as well as on land

  • The performance test takes place during each lesson, this reduces the pressure on the child for the last lesson

  • A healthy balance of fun and sporting ambitions

  • Included in the course price

    • Swimming pool entrance
    • Swimming pass
    • 1 badge (medal sticker set or motivational sticker) per course

Registration for courses

Important information

  • It is also possible to join the course during the course, provided there are still places available.
  • Adults are allowed to accompany and observe the children during the first and last lessons of the swimming course. During the remaining lessons, the adult attendants wait outside. It is possible to look into the pool from the window, but we recommend doing so discreetly.
  • Registration process: Priority will be given to registrations from existing course participants until February 16, 2025. We generally allocate course spots based on the time and date of registrations received. New customers can book their spots starting February 17, 2025 .

  • Quality and safety

    A safe learning environment, highly trained Aqualetics coaches and a maximum number of children per course are the foundation for learning progress and smiling children's eyes at Aqualetics.

  • Fun in the water

    Our courses combine fun with athletic ambition. At Aqualetics, your child will experience varied and goal-oriented lessons.

  • Many years of experience

    At Aqualetics, we bring years of experience in swimming and aquasports to every lesson. You and your child benefit from a unique team.

  • Modern course structure

    Aqualetics works with the Swiss Aquatics Kids training system , which is based on the latest sports pedagogical findings.

Learn to swim in Basel – modern swimming courses for children at Aqualetics

Learning to swim is one of the most important skills for children – but not every child immediately feels comfortable in the water. Some are wary of deep water, others have had little contact with the element. With Aqualetics ' well-designed swimming courses based on the Swiss Aquatics Kids System, learning to swim becomes a fun and safe experience. Our system adapts to each child's individual abilities – from the first familiarization with the water to perfecting the swimming technique of little water lovers.

The Swiss Aquatics Kids System – Learn to swim systematically

The Swiss Aquatics Kids System is a structured learning program that introduces children to swimming step by step. It takes into account the individual learning pace and supports children according to their abilities.

🔹 Basic: Introduction to getting used to water, playful handling of water and first swimming movements.
🔹 Advanced: Improvement of swimming techniques in breaststroke, backstroke and crawl – with a focus on technique and breathing.
🔹 Specific: Deepening of advanced swimming styles such as butterfly stroke and perfecting the movement sequences.

Since swimming is a technically demanding sport, we focus on correct breathing technique, gliding ability and arm control right from the start so that children learn to swim efficiently and with joy.

Individual support & small groups for the best possible learning success

Every child learns to swim at their own pace—patience and a positive learning environment are crucial. Our swimming courses in Basel are held in small groups :

✅ maximum 6 children per coach

Our experienced coaches accompany each child individually and adapt the training tasks accordingly.

Pressure-free exams are integrated into lessons to provide children with a relaxed and motivating learning experience.