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Spreepferdchen (4–6 years)

Swimming Preparation for Children in Berlin-Pankow

Better prepared. More confident. Ready for swimming lessons.

Our Spreepferdchen course is a swimming preparation course outside the water for children aged 4 to 6 in Berlin-Pankow. The children do not go into the swimming pool yet. Instead, they practise important basics on land that will help them later in their swimming lessons. This way, Spreepferdchen can help shorten the path towards a regular swimming course.

A Faster Step Towards Swimming Lessons

Spreepferdchen is our swimming preparation course outside the water. For many children, it is a faster step towards regular swimming lessons. The children practise important basics on land, such as movement patterns, coordination, body tension, stamina, pool rules and taking part in a group without parents.

After successfully completing Spreepferdchen, your child can be considered earlier for a suitable swimming course. This turns the preparation course into a real next step towards learning to swim and towards the Seepferdchen swimming badge.

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Preparation for Swimming Lessons and the Seepferdchen Badge

💡 Why Spreepferdchen?

  • Swimming preparation outside the water:
    The children do not go into the swimming pool yet. They practise on land first, without being directly confronted with water, depth and buoyancy.
  • Practising movements safely:
    Arm and leg movements, coordination, posture and body tension can first be developed without water resistance.
  • More confidence and independence:
    The children learn to take part in a group, follow instructions and join a course without direct parental support.
  • Less overwhelm:
    Spreepferdchen prepares children for some of the later challenges and can make the start in the swimming course easier.

🌊 Why Start on Land?

  • Many impressions at once:
    In the water, children face a new environment, sounds, temperature, depth, buoyancy, movement, breathing and courage all at the same time.
  • Basics without water pressure:
    On land, children can practise movement, body awareness and concentration in a more familiar setting.
  • A better start in the water:
    If some movements and routines are already familiar, the later start in the swimming course can feel easier and more relaxed.
  • Not a replacement for swimming lessons:
    Spreepferdchen does not replace a swimming course in the water. It prepares children for later swimming lessons and the path towards the Seepferdchen badge.

✅ Benefits for the Swimming Course

  • Better prepared:
    Children already know many movement patterns, rules and group situations before they start their swimming course.
  • More confident and relaxed:
    The start in the water can feel easier because not everything is new at the same time.
  • Earlier transition possible:
    After successfully completing Spreepferdchen, your child can be considered earlier for a suitable swimming course.
  • Financially worthwhile too:
    Spreepferdchen is less expensive than a swimming course in the water. Good preparation can help avoid additional repeat courses or longer learning phases in the water.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Who is this course for?
    For children aged 4 to 6 who should start their later swimming course more confidently and better prepared.
  • Does my child need to know how to swim?
    No. Spreepferdchen is especially for children who cannot swim yet.
  • Do the children go into the water?
    No. The course takes place outside the water. The children practise important basics on land.
  • Is Spreepferdchen a Seepferdchen course?
    No. Spreepferdchen is not a swimming course in the water. It is preparation for later swimming lessons and the path towards the Seepferdchen badge.
  • What happens after the course?
    After successfully completing Spreepferdchen, your child can be considered earlier for a suitable swimming course.

🚀 Course Goals & Contents

  • Basic arm and leg movements for breaststroke
  • Coordination, posture and balance
  • Body tension, strength and stamina
  • Breathing exercises, controlled inhaling and exhaling, and first pool rules
  • Group dynamics: rules, consideration and independence
  • Participation without direct parental guidance

📅 Course Information

  • Age: For children aged 4 to 6, especially as preparation for later swimming lessons
  • Duration: 10 sessions of 60 minutes, usually once a week
  • Current course times: Tuesday 6:00 pm, Wednesday 5:00 pm, Thursday 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am, 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm, Sunday 9:00 am
  • Price: €150 per course block
  • Location: TOBEinsel, Erich-Weinert-Str. 145, 10409 Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg / Pankow

Parents About Our Spreepferdchen Courses:

My child loves the activities and can’t wait for real swimming lessons.

A great idea. The exercises made my son much more confident before starting in the water.

The perfect mix of movement, fun and preparation!

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Our Upcoming Course Start Dates:

Berlin Prenzlauer Berg – Spreepferdchen (4 – 6 years)
Course DayNext StartFollowing Start
Tuesday28.04.202626.05.2026
Wednesday29.04.202627.05.2026
Thursday07.05.202611.06.2026
Saturday02.05.202630.05.2026
Sunday17.05.202621.06.2026
If spots are available, you can also join mid-term during the course period!