Swim with eV.

The association was founded on February 6, 2020 as a result of the consultation phase within the framework of the start social scholarship – help for helpers.

Ten supporters and active members of the "Swim with Us" working group, which had previously been involved in swimming projects, met at the clubhouse of the Bremen Sports Club (Bremer Sportclub e.V.) to take the first steps toward establishing their own association at their founding meeting. The association's statutes were adopted and the name "SWIM WITH US e.V." was chosen.

This means that the project of the project partners DLRG LV Bremen, LSV-Bremen, LSB Bremen and Bremer Bürgerstiftung stands on its own two feet to successfully implement the set goals in the future.

The aim of the association is to develop and implement diverse projects and services that reduce the number of non-swimmers among children, adolescents and young adults and enable participation in activities in and around the water.

Projects/Offers

Mobile swimming school

Following the successful pilot project in May 2019 in Bremen-Huchting, the mobile swimming school is now moving to other districts.

What is needed for that?

• A mobile covered pool (8m x 4m) with filter and heat pump
• Dedicated and highly motivated volunteers
• Preschool children who are curious about water
• Qualified instructors who are passionate about what they do

The mobile pool allows 70 children to become familiar with the water over four weeks, with each child participating in 10 sessions. This is an important step towards learning to swim!

The project is a collaboration with the DLRG Landesverband Bremen e. V., the Landessportbund Bremen e. V., the Landesschwimmverband Bremen e. V. and the Landesverband Ev. Kindertageseinrichtungen.

Bremen Swimming Bags:
We want to enable children from low-income families to participate in swimming lessons or school swimming in grade 3 with the appropriate equipment.
The lack of equipment often leads to non-participation and avoidance strategies among children.

The idea: A swim bag, packed with a large towel, swimming trunks/swimsuit and shower gel, is intended to encourage participation and make it enjoyable.

The cost for a suitably filled bag is approximately €40 and will be covered by us upon appropriate proof from the family and financed by generous donors.

Swimming lessons
for children, teenagers and adults

We offer swimming lessons for children and young people aged 10-21 who have no or negative experiences in the water.

Our trainers take ample time to guide participants with joy, patience and expertise to become safe swimmers (at least bronze badge).

In addition to intensive courses during the holidays, we also offer regular courses. Donations and grants enable the participation of children, teenagers, and young adults whose families lack sufficient financial resources.

Swimming tandem (or swimming buddy)

Adults with a passion for swimming can volunteer: We will pair a young person with limited swimming skills with a volunteer "swim buddy." Together, they will develop a love of the water and teach safe swimming techniques.

Our association provides professional support to the “tandems”, covers the entrance fees for the swimming pools and, if necessary, the travel expenses.

Lifeguard

They work in an institution that deals with children and young people and have had good experiences with visiting swimming pools and lakes together.

Many educators, caregivers, and social workers tell us about the positive effects they achieve in their social work – besides the fun. They usually also strive to provide excellent supervision in and around the water. However, from a legal perspective, this is insufficient if the staff do not have the appropriate lifesaving qualifications.

We are happy to advise you on your safety concept and, if needed, arrange voluntary support to make your next visit to the swimming pool safer!