A swimming certificate is a wonderful possession. It is proof that you have learned to swim. You can save yourself in the water, you have practiced, persevered, and perhaps even gathered the courage a few times to... Read more >
The alarm clock goes off early again, the lunchboxes are on the kitchen counter and the bags are ready in the hallway. The summer holidays are already a distant memory by now. For many families, September means... Read more >
Outdoorpark Alkmaar is opening the outdoor season on Wednesday 25 February 2026 with an adventurous day during the spring half-term. Visitors can climb unlimitedly from 10:00 to 13:00 for €7.50... Read more >
Choosing for yourself what you are going to do, getting into the water together with classmates and, above all, having fun moving around. During Free Swimming XL, pupils get plenty of space to swim, play and discover. But this is... Read more >
Swimming hard for the fastest time, getting the ball in the goal together or moving to music in the water. Aquatic sports are much more versatile than you might think. During Dive into aquatic sports, ... Read more >
Swimming in the sea is wonderful. Splashing through the waves, snorkelling and playing in the water. But the sea is also different from a swimming pool. What, for example, is a rip current? What do the flags on the... Read more >
Jumping, balancing, throwing, catching, climbing and swimming. Good movement is much more than practising a single movement over and over again. During the Athletic Skills Model, pupils in years 5, 6, 7 and 8... Read more >
Looking for a sporty and educational activity for your school? At the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar, we offer various options for schools. For instance, we have the Swim is Cool programme, where... Read more >
This summer holiday, Outdoorpark Alkmaar offers a varied range of sporting and adventurous activities for young and old alike. The programme includes the Outdoor Sports Day, the Outdoor... Read more >
In September 2024, the Swim is Cool programme was offered to primary schools in Alkmaar. Swim is Cool is a programme that ensures pupils in years 5 to 8 improve their swimming proficiency... Read more >