MIO Mini Water Discovery (Ages 1–4)

Building Confidence Through Play: Preparing for Their First Swimming Experiences

All children attend the course accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The focus is on gentle water familiarization as preparation for a future swimming course without parents.

Orientation: Children learn to orient themselves in the water.

Being Supported by the Water: They learn to relax and allow themselves to be supported by the water.

Fundamentals: Blowing bubbles, gliding, and trying out their first movements on their front and back.

Consistent Groups: Groups remain as consistent as possible, with familiar routines and small rituals. This gives children a sense of security, helps them find their bearings, and supports them in gradually becoming more confident and courageous.

Course Instruction: The children set the pace of their learning. I guide them, structure the lessons, and ensure their safety through clear routines, playful exercises, and plenty of encouragement.

Goal: Our course is designed to help children playfully develop the confidence and skills they may need to respond safely in potentially dangerous situations in and around water.

Togetherness, discovery, and playful confidence. We give curiosity room to grow, allowing children to experience water as an inviting environment that encourages exploration and experimentation.

Price: €199 (8 sessions × 30 minutes)

Parent-and-child courses
Small groups, maximum of 6 children
Individual guidance

Time for getting comfortable, practising, having fun, and building confidence.

Ideal for reinforcing what has been learned after completing a course block or taking the time to prepare for the next goal at your own pace.

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A little note for children who are anxious

Especially for children who are anxious, it is wonderful when their first experience with water is associated not with fear, but with curiosity, excitement, and anticipation. You can gently support your child at home and help create a positive attitude towards learning to swim.

Please avoid well-intentioned but negatively phrased sentences such as: “You don’t need to be afraid,” “You won’t sink,” or “It’s not that bad.” Children often mainly hear the words “afraid,” “sink,” or “bad.” The subconscious mind often filters out words such as “not” and “don’t.”

More helpful are simple, reassuring phrases such as:
“I’m here with you. We’ll do this together.”
“You can take your time and look around.”
“Today, we’ll only try as much as feels comfortable for you.”

If a swimming course feels like too much at the moment, there is no need to force anything – sometimes a child simply needs a little more time. By arrangement, you are also very welcome to come and watch a lesson first, so that we can get to know each other calmly and without pressure.

To ensure that no one feels overwhelmed, we deliberately teach in very small groups, in a calm atmosphere, and with plenty of patience. This allows even anxious children to gradually build confidence and feel safe in the water, step by step.

I often find that simply watching a lesson gives me the opportunity to gently encourage children, while allowing you and your child to gradually build trust in me and in the process.