{"id":5991,"date":"2025-01-14T08:30:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T07:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/?p=5991"},"modified":"2025-03-10T10:17:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T09:17:41","slug":"learn-to-swim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/en\/learn-to-swim\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to swim &#8211; an essential life skill"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_class=&#8221;first wk_subpage_header&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736417665541{background-image: url(https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-1136331209-e1736417426366.jpg?id=6007) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg_transparent wave-row intro_bottom no_filter&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;690&#8243; el_class=&#8221;wave-image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;wk-section&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1686123217472{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid ob-blog-breadcrumbs vc_custom_1686123217472 wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><nav class=\"vcex-breadcrumbs vcex-breadcrumbs--links-inherit-color\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/en\/\">Startseite<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.vcex-page-title.vcex_69e1a636966a0 .vcex-page-title__heading{color:#a32146;font-size:53px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-page-title vcex-module vcex_69e1a636966a0\"><h1 class=\"vcex-page-title__heading wpex-heading wpex-text-3xl\"><span class=\"vcex-page-title__text\">Learn to swim &#8211; an essential life skill<\/span><\/h1><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><span class=\"wpex-text-xl\">Insufficient school swimming lessons throughout Switzerland: a worrying development<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A recent SRF article sheds light on an alarming fact: more and more people in Switzerland cannot swim. Swimming lessons in schools are often inadequate, which means that many children and adults do not have the opportunity to learn basic swimming skills. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And yet swimming is not just a leisure activity, but also a vital skill that can save lives.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many reasons for this development: swimming lessons are not offered everywhere, there is a lack of sufficiently trained teachers and swimming pools are only available to a limited extent in many places.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.srf.ch\/news\/schweiz\/immer-mehr-nichtschwimmer-schwimmunterricht-ist-in-der-schweiz-unzureichend\">Swimming lessons are inadequate in Switzerland (SRF News, 08.11.2024)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But what can we do to counteract this problem?<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><span class=\"wpex-text-xl\">What parents can do to support their children<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Start early<\/strong>: Get your children used to the water as early as possible. Playful activities in the water create confidence and the basis for learning to swim. <\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Use private lessons<\/strong>: If swimming lessons at school are not enough, privately arranged swimming lessons can be a valuable addition.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Practise regularly:<\/strong> Take your children to the swimming pool or open water regularly. Practice makes perfect. Children learn faster when they have fun.  <\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Be a role model:<\/strong> Children learn skills best by imitation. Demonstrate through your own behaviour that swimming is not only important, but also fun. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;55px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69e1a63697855 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:350px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-right vcex_69e1a63697855\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"3864\" height=\"2576\" src=\"https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-1198348400.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-1198348400.jpg 3864w, https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-1198348400-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-1198348400-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-1198348400-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-1198348400-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-1198348400-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3864px) 100vw, 3864px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><span class=\"wpex-text-xl\">Learning to swim as an adult &#8211; it&#8217;s never too late!<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For adults who have not yet learnt to swim, there are many good reasons to take this step anyway. Swimming is an important skill for staying safe in the water and preventing risks. At the same time, it offers numerous health benefits. It helps to improve fitness, strengthen muscles and promote relaxation. Swimming can also boost self-confidence. Those who can swim have more opportunities to try out leisure activities such as water sports or enjoy carefree days by the sea or lake. It&#8217;s never too late to learn this valuable skill and open up a new world of possibilities.      <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are some tips:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Overcoming fears:<\/strong> Many non-swimmers are afraid of the water. Specialised courses for adults offer support to overcome these fears step by step. <\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Focus on safety:<\/strong> Learning to swim not only gives you more self-confidence in the water, but also safety in critical situations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Learn together:<\/strong> Perhaps you know friends or acquaintances who also don&#8217;t know how to swim. It&#8217;s often more fun together. <\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Take courses:<\/strong> Look for professional courses that specialise in adults. With the right support, you can make rapid progress. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><span class=\"wpex-text-xl\">Our offer: swimming courses for all ages and levels<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are actively committed to reducing the risk of drowning accidents with our wide range of courses and great dedication. At Schildkr\u00f6tli Swimmers GmbH, we offer swimming courses for all age groups &#8211; from babies to children and adults. We recognise that each person is individual and tailor our courses accordingly.  <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Courses for children:<\/strong> We use fun and playful methods to teach children basic swimming skills.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Courses for adults:<\/strong> Whether you are a beginner, returning swimmer or experienced swimmer &#8211; we will help you to feel safe in the water.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Special courses:<\/strong> Our experienced instructors take the individual needs and situations of people into account and adapt the swimming course to their wishes with a great deal of patience and understanding. Our programme includes special courses that are ideal for young and\/or anxious children, such as our <strong>pre-stage course 1 &amp; pre-stage course 2<\/strong>, which introduces children to the water in a playful and gentle way. We also offer the <a href=\"https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/en\/summer-holiday-courses-in-rapperswil-jona-2\/\"><strong>SwimSafe course<\/strong><\/a>, which focuses on water safety and teaches children the important basics for a safe approach to the water.<br \/>Translated with DeepL.com (free version)  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><span class=\"wpex-text-xl\">Further links to water safety and prevention:<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slrg.ch\/de\/praevention\/empfehlungen\">Recommendations &#8211; Swiss Lifesaving Society SLRG<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/schule-slrg.ch\/\">Water Safety makes school &#8211; Swiss Lifesaving Society SLRG<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slrg.ch\/de\/praevention\/wassersicherheit-macht-schule\/wasser-sicherheits-check-wsc\">Water Safety Check WSC &#8211; Swiss Lifesaving Society SLRG<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfu.ch\/de\/dossiers\/wassersport\">Prevention &#8211; Water Sports &#8211; BFU<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jugendundsport.ch\/de\/wassersicherheit\">Water Safety &#8211; Youth + Sport J+S<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69e1a63697fc8 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:50%;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-right vcex_69e1a63697fc8\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1556\" height=\"1927\" src=\"https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/iStock-852426136-e1736497889433.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1686123217472{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid ob-blog-breadcrumbs vc_custom_1686123217472 wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><nav class=\"vcex-breadcrumbs vcex-breadcrumbs--links-inherit-color\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/schildkroetli-swimmers.ch\/en\/\">Startseite<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Startseite Learn to swim &#8211; an essential life skill Insufficient school swimming lessons throughout Switzerland: a worrying development A recent SRF article sheds light on an alarming fact: more and more people in Switzerland cannot swim. 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