Open water swimming lesson at DREAMSSS Swim School

Open Water Swimming for Children

Smooth performance in natural conditions.

Small-group open water training for ages 8–12 and 13–17, combining technique, safety, and calm confidence.

Maximum 4 swimmers

Personalised attention in every session

ENVOZ diploma pathway

Diploma pathway (ENVOZ options)

Wetsuit & structured safety framework

Safety-first approach at every level

Who is this programme for?

8–12 Years

  • Minimum B Diploma
  • Able to swim 200m continuously
  • Max distance 200m in open water
  • Focus: safety position, calm breathing, awareness

13–17 Years

  • Minimum B Diploma
  • Able to swim 200m continuously
  • Level-based distance
  • Focus: endurance, efficiency, control

Safety

Safety First. Always.

Water Quality

We carefully check the official water quality updates via zwemwater.nl, so we only swim when conditions are safe.

Instructor trained in open water & rescue
Maximum distance caps per level
Wetsuit mandatory
Swim buoy mandatory in deep water
Maximum group size 4
Instructor authority to adjust or stop participation

Programme

Structured 4x Lessons Programme

Period: 11 May – 05 Oct

Mondays 18:30–19:30 De Duizendmeterweg, Amstelveen (Amsterdamse Bos)

Sundays 9:30–10:30 Molenplas Haarlem

We match the children with buddies at the exact same level so they can learn and play at the right pace. Plus, you'll get a short video of your child in the water once we finish up! It's the perfect way to celebrate how far they've come and keep a record of the skills they've been working on.

1
Warm-up | 10-min
2
Technique focus block
3
Open water practical swim | 30-min
4
Safety positioning practice
5
Mindfulness and breathing reset
6
Reflect on learnings | 5-min
Enroll for Open Water Swimming

After 4 sessions, your child can say:

"I'm not afraid of open water."

"I know how to stay safe if something feels unexpected."

"I understand how the water moves and how to move with it."

"I swim relaxed, focused, and in control."

"I know what to do when I feel tired."

We teach children to understand water, respect nature, and move with awareness.

What Swimmers Say

A great swimming school with friendly instructors. Hedvika does her utmost to ensure everything runs smoothly and keeps us clearly informed each week. When concerns arise, she listens carefully and resolves issues properly. We are also very happy with Hatice, who is always friendly and provides a short progress update after each lesson.
# Clear Communication— Nazmiye C., parent of two children (8 & 10), B Diploma

Dreamsss Open Water – Pilot Season 2026

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Small Group Open Water

€100

4x lessons

  • Max 4 swimmers
  • Structured growth
  • Peer learning
  • Personal feedback
  • Diploma pathway (ENVOZ options)

Private Open Water Programme

€180

4x lessons

  • Faster progress
  • Customised Curriculum
  • Confidence building
  • Personal feedback
  • Diploma pathway (ENVOZ options)
Gallery

Open Water Moments

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