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My classes

Baby swimming, step by step

From 2 months to 5 years, five progressive levels to accompany your child — from the very first bath to autonomous breaststroke in the main pool.

Swim and Smile method

A structured programme, grounded in APA-S expertise

My approach is rooted in my university degree in Adapted Physical Activity & Health (APA-S), my 8 years of experience with baby swimming in Luxembourg, and the Swim and Smile method by Annick — with whom I have worked until today and whose teaching I now carry forward. Each exercise meets a specific pedagogical objective, each level corresponds to defined motor acquisitions.

  • Five progressive levels, from infant to young swimmer
  • Explicit pedagogical objectives at every stage
  • Individualised follow-up of your child's progression
  • Joy and safety before performance
Swim and Smile by Annick

In partnership with the Swim and Smile method by Annick

By age group

Three stages, five progressive levels

2 months – 20 months

Babies

First contacts with water, gently, in mum or dad's arms. We get used to sensations (water on the face, floating, brief immersion), we build emotional safety and the very first aquatic reflexes. Two levels: Beginners — Étoile de mer (up to 10 months, La Coque, Kirchberg only) then Advanced 1 & 2 — Les têtards (10 to 20 months).

  • Sensory familiarisation with the aquatic environment
  • Stronger parent-child bond
  • First postural patterns (back and tummy balance)
  • Relaxation and better sleep
30 min

20 months – 3 years

Toddlers

Baby walks, becomes an active part of the session: jumping in from the edge, retrieving objects, courses with mats and foam noodles. The first arm-band-assisted swims appear, voluntary face submersion sets in. One level: Advanced 3 — Les grenouilles.

  • Voluntary motor engagement
  • Hand-eye coordination in water
  • First autonomous swims with arm-bands
  • Beginning of voluntary face submersion
30 min

3 – 5 years

Children

Technical learning: we break down the breaststroke movements, build arm-leg coordination, gradually remove the arm-bands. By 5, your child swims autonomously in the main pool. Two levels: Advanced 4 — Les poissons and Advanced 5 — Les dauphins.

  • Acquisition of breaststroke motor patterns
  • Full submersion and aquatic exhale mastered
  • Full-cycle arm-leg coordination
  • Autonomous swimming in the main pool
30 min

A typical session

How does a session unfold?

  1. Welcome at the pool edge

    We meet at the edge of the pool and say hello.

  2. Into the water

    Baby comes into the water in your arms, at their own pace.

  3. Exercises and play

    Obstacle courses, floating, play and voluntary submersions based on age and mood.

  4. Ending the session

    We end gently with a more relaxed exercise — baby leaves the water calm and proud.

  5. Goodbye

    We say goodbye, see you at the next session.

Class schedule

A look at the time slots

The schedule may vary depending on registration requests.

Tuesday

  • 5:00 – 5:30 pmTêtards (10–20 months)
  • 5:30 – 6:00 pmGrenouilles (20 months to 3 years)
  • 6:00 – 6:30 pmPoissons
  • 6:30 – 7:00 pmDauphins

Thursday

  • 5:00 – 5:30 pmTêtards / Grenouilles
  • 5:30 – 6:00 pmPoissons
  • 6:00 – 6:30 pmPoissons
  • 6:30 – 7:00 pmDauphins

Saturday

  • 12:00 – 12:30 pmGrenouilles (20 months to 3 years)
  • 12:30 – 1:00 pmPoissons
  • 1:00 – 1:30 pmPoissons / Dauphins
  • 1:30 – 2:00 pmDauphins

What to bring

  • Swim diaper for baby (disposable or reusable — mandatory)
  • Towel or warm bathrobe
  • Swimsuit for the accompanying adult
  • Swim cap (depending on the pool)
  • Non-slip sandals (optional)

All teaching equipment and water toys are provided — no need to bring any toys.

Where we meet

Two pools, two atmospheres

An der Schwemm Pool

Bettembourg

Easy access from the south of Luxembourg and the French border.

Rue James-H.-C. Whitney, L-3225 Bettembourg

Registration via this site
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Coque Sports Centre

Kirchberg, Luxembourg City

Large sports complex in the heart of Kirchberg, with parking and tram nearby.

2, rue Léon Hengen, L-1745 Luxembourg

Registration directly via the Coque Sports Centre
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