Free swimming lessons in Goussainville

The commune of Goussainville in Val-d'Oise has announced free swimming lessons for children during the All Saints' holiday break, from Saturday, October 17, to Monday, November 2, in Île-de-France. The lessons will take place at the intercommunal swimming pool on Montmorency Avenue.

Schedule and location details

The swimming lessons will occur daily from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., except on Wednesday. Registration forms can be picked up directly at the swimming pool. The lessons are designed for beginners and aim to help children who do not yet know how to swim gain confidence in the water.

Age group divisions

The two weeks of holiday will be divided into two periods to accommodate different age groups. The first period, from Monday, October 19, to Friday, October 23, is for children born between 2018 and 2020. The second period, from Monday, October 26, to Friday, October 30, will be for children born between 2015 and 2017.

Targeting beginners

The introductory lessons, intended for beginners aged 5 to 11, aim to "acquire the right reflexes to be more comfortable in the water." They are reserved for children who do not know how to swim and, ideally, have not yet had access to swimming lessons, according to the city of Goussainville’s social media.

Drowning risk in France

According to a study by Santé Publique France, drowning is the leading cause of death from everyday accidents among those under 25 years old in France. In 2026, drowning incidents resulting in death affected 37 children and adolescents. This year, 27% of the total drownings and 3% of drownings resulting in death involved children under the age of 6.