Academies & Camps
From learning to swim and building confidence on two wheels to focused sports training, young guests can develop new skills and enjoy an active holiday. Swimming and Bike Academies are available at nearby Pical Resort, while dedicated summer sports camps offer additional opportunities to train, learn and play.
academies and camps for different ages and skill levels
individual and small-group training
Swimming Academy at Pical Resort
Bike Academy at Pical Resort
Handball Camp by Luka Cindrić
Basketball Camp by Ivana Dojkić
Learn, train and grow through sport
Swimming Academy
Build confidence in the water
Available at Pical Resort, the Swimming Academy helps children develop swimming skills and confidence with certified coaches using the Fred Swim Academy method. Individual sessions and small groups provide a personalised learning experience, with programmes adapted to different ages and swimming levels.
Complimentary transport to Pical Resort is provided for academy participants.
Private Lessons
- Individual sessions
- Programmes: non-swimmers, beginners, advanced swimmers
- Session duration: 45 min
- Pricing: €60
Non-swimmers Group (0–4.5 years)
- Parental supervision required
- Group size: up to 5 children
- Session duration: 5 x 45 min
- Pricing: €150 per person
Beginner Group (4.5+ years)
- Group size: up to 5 children
- Session duration: 5 x 45 min
- Pricing: €200 per person
Slightly Advanced Group (5+ years)
- Group size: up to 5 children
- Session duration: 5 x 60 min
- Pricing: €290 per person
Availability: year-round, Monday – Saturday
Location: Pical Resort
Reservations: academiespical@valamar.com
*Registration is open until all spots are filled. Please make your reservation at least 48 hours in advance.
Bike Academy
Confidence and skills on two wheels
*currently unavailable
The perfect setting for children to start cycling or refine their biking skills. With premium Woom bikes and expert instructors, kids learn safely in small groups, gain confidence on two wheels, and master braking, climbing, and descending with ease, all through fun and engaging activities.
Learn to Ride (4–5 years)
- Individual training
- Session options: single 60-minute session or three-session package
- Pricing: €70 per single session, €190 for three-session package
Advanced Training (6–10 years)
- Group size: up to 8 children
- Session options: single 60-minute session or three-session package
- Pricing: €45 per person per single group session, €120 per person for three-session package
Handball Camp
Handball Camp by Luka Cindrić
Founded by Luka Cindrić, a world-renowned Croatian professional handball centre-back playing for ONE Veszprém and the Croatian national team, the camp offers young advanced players a highly personalised training experience at Valamar Diamant. Morning sessions focus on developing individual skills and cooperation between players across different handball positions, under Luka Cindrić’s supervision. Afternoon sessions bring players together for group training, matches and technical competitions.
- for advanced players aged 12–18
- 8-day overnight camp
- morning sessions focused on individual skills and player cooperation
- afternoon group training, matches and technical competition
- training supervised by Luka Cindrić
- maximum 75 participants per week
- accommodation included
- air-conditioned sports hall with changing rooms and showers
- parent supervision not required
- camp language: English; coaches also speak Croatian, Spanish and German
- availability: 27 June – 4 July 2027 , 4 – 11 July 2027
Basketball Camp
Basketball Camp by Ivana Dojkić
A dedicated summer basketball camp associated with Ivana Dojkić, a professional Croatian basketball guard and 2024 WNBA champion with the New York Liberty, designed to help young players develop their game in an engaging and motivating sports environment. Alongside basketball training, the camp promotes healthy habits, sportsmanship and competitive spirit.
- basketball training and skill development
- focus on healthy habits for young athletes
- development of sportsmanship and competitive spirit
- availability: 19 – 25 July 2027
Croatia Summer Camp
More summer camps in and around Poreč
Discover even more opportunities for children and young people to explore their talents, make new friends and fill their summer with new experiences through a varied selection of camps in and around Poreč.
- Tinker Labs Camp Poreč
- Summer Dance Camp
- Summer Sailing School
- Juventus Training Camp Funtana
For more information about programmes, dates, availability and bookings, explore the full range of academies and summer camps
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