Overseas with children

European camping holiday operator Eurocamp (www.eurocamp.co.uk) has teamed up with the Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) to offer free Starfish swimming lessons for babies this summer, reflecting a trend that's seen an 85% increase in the number of babies taking part in swimming lessons in just the last two years in the UK.

The lessons - which follow the STA's six-step programme - are available to children between three months and five years old. The programme offers a structured and supportive environment and creates a fun and positive experience for babies enjoying the pool for the first time.

Lessons will be available at five French camping parcs in Brittany, the Dordogne and the Languedoc, all a manageable drive from the UK. Eurocamp has a host of other baby-friendly features, including supervised play, high chairs, cots and play pens free of charge, and a partnership with www.tinytotsaway.com, which can pre-order all your baby gear to be waiting for you on arrival.