Lane swimming
Lane swimming is the ideal way to work on your fitness and improve your swimming skills, and it can all be done at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar. The 50-metre pool is at certain times...
Due to the annual swimming tests and emergency response (BHV) and first aid (EHBO) training, the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool will be closed on Monday 17 August. We will reopen on Tuesday 18 August according to our normal opening hours.
Parent and baby swimming
Parent and baby swimming is specially designed for babies between 13 weeks and 1 year old and their parents. It is a great way to familiarise your baby with the water and to strengthen the bond between parent and child. During the sessions, your baby learns to feel at ease in the water, which contributes to your baby's motor development. It can also help to regulate your baby's sleeping and eating patterns and strengthen your baby's immune system.
Get your baby used to the water
During the parent and baby swimming sessions, various activities are offered, such as singing songs, splashing and floating on the back. The swimming instructor will guide you and give tips to make the session as enjoyable as possible. The water is at a pleasant temperature, so it feels comfortable for you and your baby. For children from 1 to 4 years old, there is the program Parent and toddler swimming. This programme focuses specifically on the development of this target group. We look forward to welcoming you to our parent and baby swimming sessions!
Days and times
This activity takes place on the days and times below. During school holidays we operate a modified schedule for swimming activities. For more information during school holidays, you can visit our page with opening hours.
| Hello | Age | Time |
| Wednesday | 1 to 3 year olds | 09:00 – 09:30 |
| 1 to 3 year olds | 09:30 – 10:00 | |
| 3 to 4-year-olds | 10:00 – 10:30 | |
| Babies aged 13 weeks and over | 10.30 – 11.00 am | |
| Babies aged 13 weeks and over | 11:00 – 11:30 | |
| Thursday | Babies aged 13 weeks and over | 09:15 – 09:45 |
| 1 to 3 year olds | 09:45 – 10:15 | |
| 3 to 4-year-olds | 10.15 – 10.45 am | |
| Friday | 1 to 3 year olds | 09:00 – 09:30 |
| 1 to 3 year olds | 09:30 – 10:00 | |
| 3 to 4-year-olds | 10:00 – 10:30 | |
| Babies aged 13 weeks and over | 10.30 – 11.00 am | |
| Babies aged 13 weeks and over | 11:00 – 11:30 |
Parent and baby swimming costs
- Single lesson: €10.80. For this amount, one adult and one child may participate in the lesson together. Would an extra adult like to join (for example, a second parent, grandfather or grandmother)? Then that person pays the regular admission price of €6.10 to also be able to swim. Please note: Pre-booking is compulsory for Parent and baby swimming. This can only be done via our web shop, not at reception.
- For €72.50 you can attend 8 lessons over a period of 10 weeks
- Got a multi-ride ticket? Then book a spot! Parent and baby swimming is popular! Therefore, it is necessary to book online in advance to be sure of a place.
Range of swimming activities
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Dog swimming
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Children's parties
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Parent and baby swimming
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Mermaid swimming
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Parent and toddler swimming
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Impact and fitness training
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