Sport camps in Crete and OCEANMAN races abroad. We swim in the sea and the pool, train twice a day and travel as a team.
Agios Nikolaos, Crete
8–18 y.o.
Agios Nikolaos, Crete
11–18 y.o.
Dubai, UAE
Competitive squad
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Competitive squad
Spain
Competitive squad
Some places are for resting.Some places are for training.And then there is Crete — where kids grow and get stronger at everything.
Petr first had the idea for a kids’ camp back in 2016, walking the narrow streets of Agios Nikolaos.
He has been coming here for more than twenty years: his grandmother lives here, he knows the town inside out and calls it his second home. When it came to choosing a place for the camp, there was no question.
Agios Nikolaos is a small, clean, quiet town where everyone knows each other. For a kids’ camp that matters most: children can move around, rest and train freely, without stress or risk.
The first three days are for acclimatisation: short, light sessions in the water and in the shade. Active sessions run in the morning and evening, away from the peak heat.
On training days. On rest and excursion days — 9:30.
Optional: stretching, breathing exercises, moving in the fresh air. Anyone who wants to can sleep in.
The first full session, 10:30–12:00 — in the sea or the pool, before the sun is at its highest.
A nap or quiet rest in air-conditioned rooms to recover after training.
Evening session: dryland exercises, pull-up bars, stretching or swimming. A stadium with a view of the sea and mountains.
Walks around town, short outings, talks on nutrition and sport. Time to call home.
Always by 23:00.
A light, game-based format: coordination, flexibility, speed. Less strength work, more dryland swim drills. Swimming happens in the pool or on a shallow, calm beach; lighter days include walks.
A full sports routine: higher demands, individual tasks, technique control.
Within each group we also split by level — from recreational swimmers to athletes, each with their own load. At the end of the session swimmers aged 10+ take an exam: 500 m or 2000 m. After camp they are ready for open-water races such as OCEANMAN and Aqua Speed Open Water.
Kids live in ten cosy cottages, 4–5 per cottage, on closed, secure hotel grounds. The base has its own pool for lessons and fun.
No sugar and nothing over-processed. Fresh vegetables, fish, meat, dairy and olive oil, with fruit all day.
Early in the session there is a talk on healthy eating. After that, kids plan the menu and cook with the chef and coaches, and learn to count calories and macros.
We account for allergies, tastes and parents’ notes. Now and then we eat out in town to try the local food.
Free time: a basketball court, tennis courts, volleyball, ping-pong, board games — UNO, checkers, chess. Evening walks around town.
A boat trip and the island’s history. A shared trip for all groups.
Meeting Crete’s sea life.
For older kids: out on a boat, sea life and fishing basics.
A hike on pre-checked trails and a visit to a monastery.
An icy river for toughening up, and a real sense of adventure.
A day of active fun away from training.
A lifeguard and a doctor are on site with the coaches at all times, at every swim, session and outing.
All staff are trained in first aid. Everyone knows the emergency procedure and is personally responsible for the kids’ safety.
A car is always ready to go. The nearest hospital is 5 minutes away, and the whole team knows its address and the doctors’ contacts. Coaches carry first-aid kits, and there are kits at every training spot.
Every participant must be insured. We can arrange it for you, quickly and properly.
Kids swim with a buoy at every open-water session. It keeps them afloat, gives them something to hold if they get a cramp and can carry a water bottle — peace of mind for coaches and parents.
Disciplinenobody leaves the grounds on their own; any move only with a coach’s permission.
Moving in groupsnobody walks alone; the buddy system applies.
Constant supervisionkids are never left without adults — in training, at rest or around the house.
Trips and outingsevery column has a leader and a sweeper; we keep formation.
Head countsat every boarding, drop-off, crossing and stop.
Routesonly known, pre-checked roads and trails.
Swimmingonly with a coach and lifeguard present, on command, in the marked zone.
Water buddieswe go in pairs; nobody enters the water without a buddy.
Checking the waterdepth, current, bottom, visibility and exit points are assessed in advance.
Swimming with a buoyeveryone uses a buoy in open water, for visibility and safety.
Trainingseveral coaches on site; technique, distance and pace are monitored.
Free timeevery move is agreed with a coach; no solo outings.
Medical readinesscoaches carry first-aid kits; the nearest hospitals and routes are known.
Briefingsa short briefing on rules and signals before every activity.
For families staying on Crete with their child: training without accommodation, any number of days. Suits younger kids; for teens from about 12 we recommend the full format.
Excursions are not in the base price: on trip days, tickets and required costs are paid separately — we tell you in advance.
The full live-in format when you get your child to Crete yourselves. If they join later or fly from another city, we meet them at the airport and bring them to camp.
Accommodation, meals, all training, excursions, 24/7 supervision and local transfers.
For kids flying without their parents: a full escorted transfer from Warsaw to Agios Nikolaos.
Everything in the camp without flight, plus the escorted journey from Warsaw.
The organisers share the price on request. Sibling discounts are agreed individually with Yury or Petr. Pocket money is only needed for souvenirs.
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