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More than just summer camp

For those deeply interested in swimming, there are various ways to get better, and to explore your love of the pool. Use our site to find different options below.

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The benefits of swimming camps

Swim camps help kids build strong swimming skills while having fun. Here’s what they gain:

Personalized coaching
Many camps offer carefully managed instructor-to-student ratios and effectively mix one-on-one attention with group learning. Coaches will be certified by the Lifesaving Society and Red Cross, ensuring that instruction is safe and professional.

Improved endurance
Camps focus on gradually increasing swimming distance and speed. Kids develop breathing techniques and improve their physical and mental stamina. Swimming is an excellent aerobic exercise that boosts lung capacity and improves overall physical fitness. 

Foundation for water sports
Strong swimming skills open the door to many other water-based activities like waterskiing and wakeboarding, as well as more complex water sports like sailing and surfing. Swim camp can spark a lifelong love of the water. Explore related camps below.

Physical strength and fitness
Swimming engages nearly every major muscle group, building strength, toning muscles, and improving cardiovascular health—all in a low-impact setting.

Opportunity for advancement
Swim camps operate based on tiered skill levels. Your child will first be enrolled in a camp that suits their current age and ability, and throughout camp, they gain skills to progress to the next level. If they pursue Red Cross Swim Levels, they have goals to achieve, keeping them constantly striving for improvement. If they acquire a love for competing, there are numerous competitive teams and clubs across Canada.

What will your child learn at swimming camp?

Swimming strokes and skills. Swimming can be a lifelong skill, but kids learn faster and more easily when introduced at an early age. Swim camp teaches basic strokes like the breaststroke, front crawl, backstroke, and butterfly, building proper technique. Confidence in the water follows naturally.

Water safety and survival skills. Water safety is a core focus of camps. Kids learn essential techniques like treading water, how to swim to safety, and other self-rescue techniques. Camps incorporate Water Smart education (from the Lifesaving Society), teaching kids how to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies.

Lifesaving skills. As your child becomes more comfortable in the water and gains fundamental swimming skills, swim camps may incorporate basic lifesaving skills into their curriculum. This is a crucial skill to have for any child or adult if they plan to spend time around the water. Kids can even progress to completing lifesaving programs, where they learn the principles of first aid and how to apply swimming skills in a lifesaving situation. Learn more about this below. 

Social skills. Swim camps operate in a group setting. Not only will your child have opportunities to interact with a new group of kids their age and form friendships, they also learn how to safely interact and play with others in water. They learn the difference between acceptable water behaviour and rough play that can harm someone or cause distress. You can be confident your child will know how to ‘play nice’ for future pool parties, swim meets and water games!

Camps related to swim camp

OurKids.net includes pages and lists of camps focused on a wide variety of related sports that may also interest you. Here’s a brief glimpse at types of camps that may appeal to young swimmers:

Diving camps are another type of water sport that focuses on an activity that is a related interest for many kids who love the pool. These camps are a great way for kids to explore if they have skills and interest in this Olympic sport. 

Overnight camp often features extensive swimming activities that may also include competitions (all in great fun, of course.) A staple of a Canadian childhood, these also offer kids and teens the opportunity to meet others from a wide geographical range, including kids from other countries.

First aid camp offers instruction in water safety. Kids can progress to achieve their Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross to become a working lifeguard. This is a fantastic summer or part-time job for teens and young adults, helping them grow and mature. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Swimming camps are there?
There are 19 programs specializing in Swimming. In addition, there are 18 programs offering swimming as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

What are the fees to attend Swimming camps?
Fees for Swimming camps range from $180 to $816 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

What age do Swimming camps start at?
There are programs available for children aged 1 through 19.

Where can parents meet with Swimming camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.