Neptune Beach Club Carnac – Kids’ Activities & Swimming Lessons

Club Plage Neptune offers activities and swimming lessons for children aged 2.5 to 13 on the Grande Plage in Carnac. With state-qualified instructors and as a member of the French National Federation of Beach Clubs (FNCP), it offers fun and sporting activities tailored to progressive age groups: Mini Neptune (ages 2.5-4) for first steps on the beach, Neptune Junior (ages 4-7) for learning to swim, and Neptune Senior (ages 7-13) for improvement and competition. Caring professional supervision, permanent beach lifeguards, safe play structures (trampolines, bouncy castle, obstacle course), three swimming levels (discovery, learning, improvement), varied daily activities (sand games, relays, beach volleyball, water polo, mini-olympics, shows) and swimming lessons in the club’s heated indoor pool (10 m × 3 m). Just 2 km from Camping Les Druides (5 minutes by car), it is a complete entertainment solution for family seaside holidays.

📌 About this activity

Camping Les Druides recommends Club Plage Neptune through its blog to enrich families’ stays.

Please note: Club Plage Neptune is an independent establishment, a professional operator and member of the French National Federation of Beach Clubs (FNCP). Camping Les Druides:

• does not organise Club Neptune’s activities;

• does not take registrations;

• does not manage bookings.

We simply recommend this activity, recognised for the quality of its supervision.

For registrations, availability, timetables and up-to-date prices – contact Club Neptune directly using the details at the end of this article.

🏖️ Club Plage Neptune – an institution on the Grande Plage

The club and its team

Club Plage Neptune has been a recognised institution on Carnac’s Grande Plage for several years. A certified FNCP member, it provides professional supervision for children aged 2.5 to 13.

Director: David Meroux, passionate about childhood and education
Philosophy: to make the beach a place for play, learning and personal growth
Teaching approach: discovery through play, physical development and water safety as priorities

A qualified supervisory team:

• ✅ State-qualified instructors (official swimming qualification)

• ✅ Specialist leaders in water awareness for young children

• ✅ Beach lifeguards (permanent supervision)

• ✅ A dedicated, caring team

Location and access

• Beach: Grande Plage de Carnac

• Address: opposite 31 Boulevard de la Plage, 56340 Carnac

• Distance from Camping Les Druides: 2 km (5 minutes by car)

• Access: free parking nearby

👧👦 Three age groups – progressive learning

1️⃣ Mini Neptune (ages 2.5-4) – first steps on the beach

Activities:

• 🏖️ Safe sand games (supervised castles and sculptures)

• 💦 Gentle first contact with the water (gradual familiarisation)

• 🧸 Age-appropriate sensory games (textures, colours, sounds)

• 👥 Socialising with other children

• 🎵 Nursery rhymes and songs (musical awakening)

• 💙 Maximum safety (very low child-to-adult ratio)

Aims: playful familiarisation with the beach and water, motor development, confidence in the marine environment.

2️⃣ Neptune Junior (ages 4-7) – learning and adventure

Activities:

• 🏊 Progressive swimming lessons (state-qualified supervision)

• 🎯 Group games (relays, ball games, hide-and-seek)

• 🛝 Inflatables and trampolines (jumping games)

• 🌊 Fun water games (hoses, pools, splashing)

• 🧗 Motor-skills circuits (balance, coordination)

• 🏆 Little fun challenges (kids’ challenges)

• 💦 Introduction to water polo for children

Aims: learning to swim, building confidence in the water, socialising, independence in the water.

3️⃣ Neptune Senior (ages 7-13) – sports and competitions

Activities:

• 🏊 Swimming improvement (advanced technique in all 4 strokes)

• ⛱️ Beach volleyball (competitive team sport)

• 🏐 Sand futsal (fun football)

• 🎯 Competitive team games (strategy and team spirit)

• 🌊 Supervised water sports (paddleboard, kayak)

• 🏆 Club championships (mini-olympics, tournaments)

• 🧗 Advanced obstacle courses (pushing your limits)

• 💪 Strength and agility games (physical challenge)

Aims: swimming improvement, team spirit, pushing your limits, sporting competition.

🏊 Swimming lessons – three progressive levels

Led by state-qualified instructors and adapted to all levels.

Level 1 – Discovery (ages 2.5-5)

• Getting used to the water without fear (a playful approach)

• First playful contact (water games)

• Learning to breathe in the water (basic techniques)

• Floating and gradual immersion (maximum safety)

Level 2 – Learning (ages 5-9)

• Basic swimming technique (body position)

• Learning front crawl and breaststroke (the main strokes)

• Water safety (being able to swim at least 25 m)

• Introduction to diving (safe techniques)

Level 3 – Improvement (ages 9-13)

• Mastering all 4 strokes (front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly)

• Advanced breathing technique (rhythm, coordination)

• Endurance and speed (performance training)

• Competitions and timing (official timekeeping)

🎯 Varied daily activities

A rich and varied programme, renewed every day to avoid monotony.

Traditional beach games:

• Giant sandcastles

• Water relays

• Beach treasure hunts

• Beach hide-and-seek

Team sports:

• Volleyball

• Beach football

• Water polo for children

• Team games

Safe play structures:

• Safe trampolines

• Bouncy castle

• Progressive obstacle courses

• Water slides

Special events:

• Weekly mini-olympics

• Club championships

• Themed days

• End-of-week shows

🏊 Swimming lessons – the club’s heated indoor pool

Swimming lessons take place in the club’s heated indoor pool (10 m × 3 m).

📅 Opening periods and times

Opening seasons:

• April to September: fully open, weather permitting

• July and August: high season, booking strongly recommended

Usual times:

• Morning half day: 9.30 am-12.30 pm

• Afternoon half day: 2.00-5.00 pm

• Full day: 9.30 am-5.00 pm (with a lunch break)

Options available:

• Half day (3 h)

• Full day (6 h)

• Weekly passes (reduced rates)

⚠️ For up-to-date prices, contact Club Neptune directly.

📋 Practical booking information

How to book

Club Plage Neptune is an independent establishment and FNCP member. The campsite simply helps you access this excellent activity without being involved in its management.

For registrations, availability, timetables and up-to-date prices – contact Club Neptune directly.

1️⃣ By telephone (recommended)

📱 +33 7 83 59 91 29 (David Meroux)
✅ Immediate answer, personalised advice on your child’s level

2️⃣ By email

📧 neptune.club@free.fr
✅ Registration possible by form, reply within 24-48 hours

3️⃣ In person

🏖️ Grande Plage – opposite 31 Boulevard de la Plage, Carnac
✅ Meet the team and see the facilities

Information to give when booking

• Child’s surname, first name and exact age

• Requested dates (specific weeks or days)

• Half day or full day

• Current swimming level

• Group registration (friends), if applicable

When to book

• February-March: registrations open, high demand

• April-June: booking recommended

• July-August: limited places, book early without fail

• September: booking advised

🏕️ From Camping Les Druides

Very easy access to Club Neptune:

• ✅ 2 km from the Grande Plage (5 minutes by car)

• ✅ Free parking nearby

• ✅ The campsite pool for parents to relax while the children are at the club

• ✅ Le Carpe Diem bar for an evening aperitif after the club

Complementary campsite services:

• Heated outdoor pool (for parents to relax during the club)

• Restaurant (lunch close to the beach)

• Brochures and information at reception

• Free, secure parking

Example of a typical day:

1. Breakfast at the campsite, 8.15 am

2. Leave for the Grande Plage, 9.00 am

3. Drop the children off at Neptune, 9.30 am

4. Parents’ break (beach or campsite pool), 9.30 am-12.30 pm

5. Collect the children, 12.30 pm

6. Lunch at the campsite, 1.00 pm

7. Back to the club, 2.00 pm

8. Collect the children, 5.00 pm

9. Family swim in the pool, 5.30-7.00 pm

10. Aperitif at the campsite bar, 7.30 pm 🏖️

✨ In short

Club Plage Neptune Carnac offers a complete entertainment solution for children aged 2.5-13 on Carnac’s Grande Plage. State-qualified supervision, proven FNCP teaching methods, three progressive age groups (Mini, Junior, Senior), tailored swimming lessons (3 levels), varied daily activities, safe play structures and the club’s heated indoor pool for swimming lessons.

From Camping Les Druides, 2 km away, sign your children up to Club Neptune for a professional entertainment experience where swimming, games and sport create memorable family holiday moments.

📞 Contacts and information

Club Plage Neptune – Grande Plage, Carnac

Telephone: +33 7 83 59 91 29 (David Meroux)
Email: neptune.club@free.fr
Address: opposite 31 Boulevard de la Plage, 56340 Carnac
Facebook: Neptune Club Carnac (official page)
FNCP: www.fncp.fr

Carnac tourist office

Telephone: +33 2 97 52 13 52
Website: www.ot-carnac.fr
Services: information on beach clubs in the area

Camping Les Druides

Address: 55 Chemin de Beaumer, 56340 Carnac
Telephone: +33 2 97 52 08 18
Website: www.camping-les-druides.com/en
Services: heated pool, bar, information at reception

Other beach clubs in the area

Ask the Carnac tourist office about:

• Club Marsouins, Légenèse, Carnac

• Club Plein Air, Men-Dû, La Trinité

• Club Olympic Mickey, Kervillen, La Trinité

• Club Dauphins, Ty-Bihan, Carnac

• Club Albatros, Saint-Pierre-Quiberon