Summer day camp for children

Two Days of Nature, Movement & Discovery –Ice Age Centre Summer Day Camp

August 11–12, 2025

📍 Location: On the shores of Lake Saadjärv, at the Ice Age Centre
🕙 Time: 10:00–16:00 on both days
🏡 This is a day camp only – children return home in the morning and evening
👧👦 Suitable for children aged 9–14 (±1 year flexibility)
📍 Price: €98 (includes 2 days of guided activities, 4 meals, Ice Age Centre tickets, and raft rides)

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👩‍🏫 Instructor: Diana Timermane

🗓 Day 1 – Water Safety & Lake Discovery

10:00–10:15 Gathering at the Ice Age Centre, introductions (WITH PARENTS!)
10:15–12:00 Water safety workshops, swimming
12:00–12:30 Lunch at the Ice Age Centre café
12:30–15:00 Shoreline observations, swimming – algae, rocks
15:00 Fruit snack picnic by the lake
15:30–16:00 Day wrap-up, sharing impressions, heading home

🗓 Day 2 – Swimming Skills & Creativity in Nature

10:00–10:15 Gathering, recalling highlights from day one
10:15–12:00 Developing swimming skills, fun water activities
12:00–12:30 Lunch at the Ice Age Centre café
12:30–13:30 Raft ride on Lake Saadjärv: measuring water clarity and temperature, nature conservation topics, swimming
13:30–15:00 Continued water play and skill development
15:00 Fruit snack
15:30–16:00 Feedback circle, diplomas, heading home

What should the child bring?

• Swimsuit, towel

• Water shoes, goggles, swim cap

• Hat and sunscreen

• Water bottle (we refill throughout the day)

• Change of clothes, light windbreaker or rainproof jacket

• Good mood and an open mind

Safety & Organisation

• Water safety training is led by certified swimming instructor Diana Timermane

• All activities follow carefully planned safety procedures

• All necessary equipment (life jackets, binoculars, measuring tools) is provided by the camp

An educational, adventurous and safe two-day summer camp offering:

• New knowledge about the lake and climate

• Opportunities to improve swimming skills

• Direct experience with nature

• New friends and great memories

Camp instructor – Diana Timermane

Swimming skills gained in school find real-world use in Estonia.

Diana Timermane, a former student of the Jelgava Specialised Swimming School, now runs a company in Tartu – a city she proudly calls her home. Her business offers swimming lessons for all ages and levels.

As swimming lessons are part of the school curriculum both in Estonia and Latvia, it’s no surprise that around 90% of her clients at “Swim in Estonia” are adults.
“Some want to refine their swimming technique, some became more active during the pandemic to get out of the house and socialise. We also work with complete beginners – for instance, clients from Nepal, India, and Pakistan, where swimming isn’t as common or popular,” explains Diana.
“My goal is to promote swimming as a foundation for good health. It’s not just a sport – there’s water aerobics, hydrotherapy, swimming for joy – all of which are essential for well-being,” she adds.

Diana began swimming at the Jelgava Swimming School and later joined a competitive training group.
“I’ll always remember my coach Anželika Paegle and the school with warmth and a smile. The most valuable thing swimming gave me was discipline, which has helped me in all aspects of life,” says Diana, now a certified swim coach.

In addition to running her business and teaching swimming, Diana also works in an IT company. She practices winter swimming and competed at the Estonian Winter Swimming Festival 2020 on December 12.
She placed 2nd out of 11 in the 25m breaststroke (age group 20–30) with a time of 19.2 seconds. The winner’s time was 19.1 seconds.

📰 Original article was published in Latvian here.