The sea
Sighting along the shore and buoys, holding a course, breathing and drafting. We learn to pace ourselves and swim confidently alongside the group.
Crete, Greece · Summer 2027
A summer worth
coming back to.
Sea, sport and friends you won’t want to leave. A summer camp for children on Crete.
CRETE SUMMER CAMPIn Crete since 2025
Scroll through our summer
The brightest days together.
Day camp
A family holiday
on Crete?
Your child joins our team for training, games and new friendships during the day, then returns to you in the evening. You can enjoy your own holiday plans, too.
CRETE CAMP / 24H
Something new
every day.
Training, sea, town and time with friends. Each day has a familiar rhythm, with separate days for bigger trips.
An example day. The schedule varies with the session, weather and group needs.- Morning
Breakfast and the first session
After breakfast we meet the coaches and head to swimming. Training content and intensity depend on the session, age and ability of the group.
- Midday
Lunch around one table
We sit down together for an unhurried lunch. Children take turns setting the table and tidying up, learning to look after themselves and the group.
- 14:30–16:00
A proper afternoon rest
During the hottest hours we rest somewhere cool. A nap, a book or some quiet time helps everyone recharge.
- After 16:00
Pool time and games
We meet by the pool to swim, play and spend time with coaches and counsellors.
- Late afternoon
Stadium, bars and team games
Land training and games, with the intensity adapted to the session and how the group is feeling.
- Evening
Dinner, then a walk
We walk a lot: along the waterfront, around the lake and through Agios Nikolaos. After dinner there is time for friends, conversations and discovering the town.
SPORT WITH PURPOSE
That feeling:
“I did it.”
There is time to understand a movement, try again and notice your own progress. The coach explains the task, corrects technique and adjusts the workload to each child.
The pool
We work on the stroke, body position and coordination. Individual drills become a complete movement — from the first confident metres to refining technique.
Stadium and games
Strength, agility, mobility and general fitness. Football, tennis, basketball and volleyball — movement where the whole team matters.
A summer of
adventures ahead.
Crete deserves more than one view: from the sea, from a waterfall trail and through an underwater window.
Submarine-style boat trip
From a sightseeing vessel with underwater windows, we explore the seabed and its inhabitants. A closer look at Crete's underwater world.
A day at the water park
Slides, pools and a day of water fun with the group. The kind of moment that makes you say, “Let's go again!”
Spinalonga
A boat trip and time to explore the island. New views, local history and photographs to look back on together.
Richtis Gorge
A walk through greenery towards the waterfall, a change of scenery and an encounter with the island's nature. Another day beyond the beach.
Excursions take place on separate days. All programme excursions are included in the 1–10 July sports intensive. For other sessions, the itinerary and participation terms are agreed before booking. Trips depend on the weather.
MANOS APARTMENTS / CRETE CAMP
A comfortable base.
A team nearby.
Manos Apartments, shared meals and a break during the hottest hours. Our team stays on site and accompanies children during activities and outings.
CRETE CAMP / TEAM
People who make
you feel at home.
Coaches support each training session, counsellors help with everyday life, and our local team prepares trips around Crete. There is always someone nearby to ask for help or share a story with.
Our story and team
Parents’ questions
For parentsCan a child join without knowing how to swim?
Absolutely! We start with simple pool exercises, building water confidence, breathing and basic movements at the child’s own level. There are also games, excursions and new friends to enjoy. Sea sessions begin only once the coach considers the participant ready.
Where do children stay?
At Manos Apartments in Agios Nikolaos: four children per apartment, two per bedroom. Coaches, counsellors and organisers stay on the same site. It is our shared base after training and outings.
Can I contact my child?
Children normally have time to use their phones and call home in the evening. For urgent information, contact the responsible counsellor. We provide the session contact details and communication arrangements before departure.
SUMMER / 2027
Reserve your summer.
Choose your session and format, enter the participant’s details and review the terms. Prepare everything here on the website.
AMMOS / ALMYROS
At the end of camp —
your swim.
We prepare step by step, from technique and sighting to each swimmer's distance. The younger group returns to Ammos; the middle and older groups swim to Almyros. Buoys and accompaniment cover the entire route.
Routes and preparation for the final swimYounger group700mMiddle group1.3kmOlder group2km
Only participants the coach assesses as capable of completing their distance are admitted to the final swim.