Swimming

Adult swimming: learn or refine your stroke, at any age

The Ondarte adult swimming course is designed for beginners, for those who are afraid of the water and for those who want to refine their strokes. In warm water, with instructors who start from each person’s level, with no rush and no judgement.

◐ adults ◈ 31–34 °C (Mendrisio and Novaggio) ✚ Health-insurer reimbursement

📍 Mendrisio · Novaggio · Magliaso

Who it’s for

Adults of any age: those who have never swum, those who want to overcome a fear of water, and those looking to improve technique and stamina.

Benefits

Your pace, your water

◈A dedicated path for those afraid of water

◈Learning the fundamentals of breathing and floating

◈Stroke refinement for those who already swim

◈Warm water: gentle, low-impact training

Colourful floating pool noodles stacked at the poolside, ready for the lesson

It’s never too late

Even starting from scratch

Those afraid of water and those who just want to fix their stroke work in the same pool, with different goals.

How it works

The path, step by step

Step 1
Confidence in the water

Breathing, floating and first safe movements.
Step 2
Basic technique

Coordinating legs, arms and breathing.
Step 3
Refinement

Fine-tuning strokes and stamina.

Groups are small. They fill up fast.

The calendar tells you when the lessons are, not how many spots are left. Tell us the course and time you’re interested in: we’ll let you know right away whether there’s still room in the group for the 2026-27 season.

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How much it costs

Cycle of 12 lessons, price depends on location — see the Prices page.

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How much it costs depends on you.

Frequency, location and number of courses change the quote — and those who attend more courses or enrol more family members pay less. Tell us what you have in mind: we’ll reply with an exact figure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the course suitable for those who have never swum or are afraid of water?

Yes: Ondarte’s adult swimming course starts in shallow water, with floating and breathing exercises, and is designed also for those afraid of water. Instructors move at each person’s own pace, without forcing anything. The warm water helps you relax and build confidence gradually.

Where does adult swimming take place?

Adult swimming takes place at Novaggio (at the EOC Rehabilitation Clinic) during the year, and at Magliaso in the summer season. Times may vary by season: message us on WhatsApp for up-to-date availability and to find the most convenient slot.

Do I need a medical certificate to sign up?

No. In Switzerland a medical certificate is not required for pool courses and Ondarte does not ask for one: you can sign up directly, with no medical visits or health documents. We only ask you to let us know of any health conditions the instructor should be aware of, so we can support you as well as possible in the water.

Is the course recognised by health insurers?

Ondarte is recognised by several health insurers. Reimbursement conditions are set by each individual health insurer: we recommend checking them with your own insurance.

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