Swimming lessons with a disability
Swimming lessons with a disability
Parent and child swimming lessons with a disability
Welcome to our swimming academy, where we offer specialized swimming lessons for swimmers with a mild disability who are not yet able to participate in regular swimming lessons. Our goal is to promote self-reliance and guide these swimmers, despite their disability, towards obtaining their ABC swimming diploma with a disability.
During this unique swimming lesson, parents/guardians play an active role in guiding their swimmer. Our pool has a safe depth of no more than 1.30 meters, allowing parents/guardians to stand comfortably in the water and support their swimmer during lessons.
Our groups are deliberately small, with a maximum of 5 swimmers, to ensure sufficient personal attention for each swimmer and their parent/guardian. We work with experienced swimming instructors to develop swimming skills and confidence. The instructor provides group instruction and is present at every event to guide all swimmers and their coaches.
These classes take place at the De Werf location in Amsterdam-Noord:
- Tuesday: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (2 x 30 minutes)
- Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM (2 x 30 minutes)
We aim for small groups of no more than 5 swimmers (not including supervisors) to ensure personalized attention. We partner with the Amsterdam Youth Fund for Sports and Culture to provide financial support to swimmers with disabilities. Contact us for more information.
Swimming lessons for swimmers with a mild disability
In small groups (maximum 5 children)
Relaxed and cheerful way technically good swimming
Children swim at their own pace and level
Parent-child swimming lessons with supervision in water
Adapted swimming lessons for autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD and language disorders
The Werf, Klinkerweg 79 Amsterdam-Noord
Swimming for children with disabilities is only offered in the De Werf swimming pool!
Swimming lessons where fun is the number one priority
Rates
Registration fee
€ 15 at a time
1x a week 30 minutes
€ 78.91 per month
1x a week 45 minutes
€ 118.25 per month
1x a week 1 hour
€ 157.82 per month
Swimming/swimming test diploma
€ 40 at a time
These classes take place at the De Werf location in Amsterdam-Noord:
- Tuesday: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (2 x 30 minutes)
- Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM (2 x 30 minutes)
We also work with the Youth Sports Fund for this group of children. After applying, registering, and receiving approval, you can receive a budget. With a Youth Sports Fund budget, you can swim for an hour every other week or half an hour every week.
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Van der Wal Sport- en Zwemacademie works according to the ABC diploma of the national Swimming Education in The Netherlands.
Swimming lessons Amsterdam
Ready for personalized swimming lessons in Amsterdam? We offer swimming lessons at three well-known swimming pools in Amsterdam: De Werf, De Miranda Bad, and Noorderparkbad. For swimming lessons in Amsterdam North, it's best to choose De Werf or Noorderparkbad. For swimming lessons in Amsterdam South, De Miranda Bad is the best option. View all opening hours for these pools on this page . Curious about our rates for swimming lessons in Amsterdam? We have different rates for ABC swimming and swimming proficiency. You can find them on our rates page.
At Van der Wal Sports and Swimming Academy, we understand that every disability is unique. That's why our swimming lessons are specifically tailored to the individual needs of swimmers with mild disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and language disorders (DLD). We create a positive and playful environment where swimmers can learn and grow in a fun way, with the ultimate goal of obtaining an ABC swimming diploma with a disability.
Our ultimate goal is to work with swimmers and their parents/guardians to develop self-reliance and achieve an ABC swimming certificate, overcoming the challenges of their disability. At our swimming academy, we believe in inclusion and want to offer everyone the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of swimming, regardless of their disability.
Contact us today to learn more about our swimming lessons for people with mild disabilities. Together, we can work on self-reliance and help you obtain your ABC swimming diploma for people with disabilities.
Frequently asked questions about swimming lessons for children with disabilities
Yes, there are specially adapted swimming lessons for children with various disabilities. We offer this, among other things.
More attention per child, smaller groups, adapted instructions, sometimes adapted materials or tailor-made courses.
In many cases, the aim is to obtain a swimming diploma, but sometimes a certificate programme or adapted goals tailored to the child's abilities are chosen.
Yes, some children are eligible for subsidies, contributions or special arrangements to make swimming lessons possible.
Contact us first, discuss your child's specific situation, explain any special needs or limitations, and see if the instructors have experience with adapted support. A trial lesson or introduction is often possible.
