Intensiv-Schwimmkurs bei Swimkids

Swimkids’ intensive swimming course is one of the most meaningful summer holiday activities for children that Berlin currently has to offer. In just five days, 40 minutes each, children aged 5 and up learn to move safely and fearlessly through the water – without pressure, but with a lot of playful seriousness. The whole thing takes place in small, age-appropriate groups in the swimming pool at Hotel Oderberger on Thomas-Mann-Straße in Prenzlauer Berg.

What is the schedule and organization of the course?

The courses always start on Mondays and run until Fridays – 40 minutes of swim training every day. Groups are divided by age. Missed sessions can easily be made up in regular courses in Moabit, provided notice is given 24 hours in advance.

What exactly do children learn this week?

The focus is on water safety: floating, gliding, diving, first crawl or breaststroke movements – everything is built up according to age. The goal is the Seepferdchen (Seahorse) or Bronze/Silver/Gold badge. Exams take place immediately after the course, if the child is ready.

What does it cost during the summer holidays?

The course week costs a flat rate of 175 Euros. For the badge examination, there is a one-time fee of 20 Euros (Seahorse) or 25 Euros (Bronze/Silver/Gold). If you cannot attend the course, you will get your money back if you cancel up to five days in advance – simple and fair.

How experienced and good are the swimming instructors?

The instructors at Swimkids are far from just pool supervisors – they guide the children through the water with competence and noticeable patience. Many have a pedagogical background themselves or years of experience. And if a child is stubborn or hesitates, they react with tact – not with a whistle.

Where exactly does the swimming course take place – and what do you need to know?

Training takes place in the swimming pool on Thomas-Mann-Straße in Prenzlauer Berg – easily accessible by public transport. Parents can accompany their children to the changing room. Our tip: don’t forget a swimming cap, and if you get cold quickly, you can also splash around in a wetsuit. Everything else is handled by the on-site instructors – relaxed, but organized.

Our Conclusion

The Swimkids course in Prenzlauer Berg is a real hit among summer holiday activities for children in Berlin. Here, the focus is not on speed or performance, but on safety and trust. Anyone who wants their child to feel safe in the water – whether in a lake, hotel pool, or outdoor pool – will find a thoroughly smart way to achieve this during the 2025 summer holidays in Berlin.