The objectives of these schemes are to:

• capture the aquatic environment from 4 years of age;
• know how to swim at the entrance in 6^e ;
• practice safe water and water activities;
• prevent drowning.

The schemes are aimed at children aged 4-12 who cannot swim, and mainly at children in priority neighborhoods and rural areas to enable them to discover and safely navigate the aquatic environment.

The swim learning program is organized as follows:

• a swimming apprenticeship of at least 10 hours with sessions of 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the level and age of the children;
• a group of up to 15 children for 6-12 years old and up to 10 children for 4-6 years old who cannot swim;
• the courses are free (upon registration and within the limit of available places) and are given by a professional of the FFN (French Swimming Federation);
• At the end of the apprenticeship, children aged 6 to 12 who have developed the necessary skills are invited to take the "Sauv'nage" test. The diploma will allow them to practice water and water activities safely.

To register your child (within the limits of available seats), see the list of FFN sites “I learn to swim” proposing this operation. It is regularly updated: you will find the address of the organization near you and the email address of the contact person.

Other free courses

Set up in the context of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the 1,2,3, Swim!  ”also offers hundreds of free swimming lessons for children and adults in Paris, Nancy and Marseille