A swimming camp presents your son or daughter with the ideal opportunity to hone or develop swim skills. The first list below is focused on camps and programs with formal training in swimming. Below that is a list of camps where swimming is available as an activity. Under the lists, find more information for kids and parents. Read more
Camps below offer dedicated swim training to help kids improve skills and technique. Expect regular or daily time in the water here. Some of these may offer instruction from professional swimming trainers.
Sep 22 - Dec 19, 2023
Dive into a world of aquatic adventure! Discover our thrilling swimming lessons for all ages. Click now to make a splash! Visit website |
Camps below have some swimming activities as part of a more varied slate of activities.
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Aug 25 - Aug 30, 2024
Exclusive TEEN ONLY camp from August 27 – September 1. The perfect way to end your summer. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 16, 2024
Beach Trips, Ziplining, Hiking, and more! All through the beautiful Niagara Region. Visit website |
Dec 17, 2023 - Feb 10, 2024
A fantastic experience combining English OR French learning with a variety of exciting adventure activities. Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 19, 2024
Our 1-week sessions are a perfect way for girls age 7-9 to make new friends in our beautiful Algonquin Park setting Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 19, 2024
A 13-day session gives girls time to explore Algonquin Park and learn new skills with new friends. Visit website |
Dec 17, 2023 - Feb 10, 2024
A fantastic experience combining English OR French learning with a variety of exciting adventure activities. Visit website |
Jul 26 - Aug 19, 2024
Our 3.5 week session enables girls to fully connect with their home in Algonquin Park, nourishing new and old friendships Visit website |
Jul 07 - Aug 17, 2024
Waterfalls, treetop trekking, hiking, canoeing, climbing, and so much more, all within the beautiful Niagara region! Visit website |
Jul 27 - Aug 10, 2024
14 days of magical life experiences gives campers skills, memories and friendships that stand the test of time. Visit website |
Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024
Muskoka Woods is a place like no other featuring an unmatched activity schedule and led by trustworthy staff. Visit website |
Jul 27 - Aug 10, 2024
Our planet needs strong future leaders, that's why we intently nurture the growth of those in our Young Leaders program. Visit website |
Dec 17, 2023 - Feb 10, 2024
A fantastic experience combining English OR French learning with a variety of exciting adventure activities. Visit website |
Jul 01 - Jul 25, 2024
Our 3.5 week session enables girls to fully connect with their home in Algonquin Park, nourishing new and old friendships Visit website |
Dec 17, 2023 - Feb 10, 2024
A fantastic experience combining English OR French learning with a variety of exciting adventure activities. Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 19, 2024
A full summer at Northway offers a wilderness experience girls can draw on for the rest of their lives Visit website |
Jul 13 - Aug 24, 2024
Our planet needs strong future leaders, that's why we intently nurture the growth of those in our Young Leaders program. Visit website |
Jul 07 - Aug 17, 2024
Waterfalls, treetop trekking, hiking, canoeing, climbing, and so much more, all within the beautiful Niagara region! Visit website |
Jul 13 - Aug 24, 2024
Seven days of magical life experiences gives campers skills, memories and friendships that stand the test of time. Visit website |
Mar 04 - Mar 08, 2024
The multi-sport Winter Break Camp is designed to expose campers to a variety of activities in a fun environment. Visit website |
Jun 29 - Jul 26, 2024
Oconto helps each camper grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a safe and happy environment. Visit website |
May 31 - Oct 01, 2023
Consolidate sailing fundamentals and learn basics of racing in a fun and engaging environment taught by a CANSail coach. Visit website |
Aug 11 - Aug 15, 2024
At Oconto we offer month long and 2 week long sessions along with shorter sessions for younger campers! Visit website |
Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2024
Experience Adventure and Community with Medeba's epic Teen Week called Nitro for those aged 13-16. Come have fun and grow! Visit website |
Jun 30 - Jul 06, 2024
Your child will get a taste of the excitement of summer camp with our BLAST program for ages 6-10. A 3 night mini camp! Visit website |
Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037
Through fun expeditions and mentored personal progression, Rover Scouts benefit from thrilling opportunities with friends. Visit website |
Jul 07 - Jul 20, 2024
Discovery offers a week long overnight experience for ages 8-12 where children will choose their own activities and have fun! Visit website |
Jul 14 - Jul 26, 2024
Oconto helps each camper grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a safe and happy environment. Visit website |
Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037
Scouts take their outdoor adventure skills to the next level with mountain biking, rock climbing, lots of camping and more. Visit website |
Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037
Cubs embark on outdoor adventures like hikes, camping & paddling, and explore fun activities in STEM & cultural experiences. Visit website |
Jun 14 - Jun 16, 2024
At Oconto we offer month long and 2 week long sessions along with shorter sessions for younger campers! Visit website |
Jul 30 - Aug 10, 2024
Oconto helps each camper grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a safe and happy environment. Visit website |
Aug 11 - Aug 26, 2024
Oconto helps each camper grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a safe and happy environment. Visit website |
Jul 30 - Aug 26, 2024
Oconto helps each camper grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a safe and happy environment. Visit website |
Jul 01 - Jul 05, 2024
Blast Day Camp allowes children aged 6-10 to participate in camp without staying overnight! Visit website |
Jul 30 - Aug 03, 2024
At Oconto we offer month long and 2 week long sessions along with shorter sessions for younger campers! Visit website |
Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037
Venturer Scouts explore their potential & ambition through challenging adventures and nurture an active & healthy lifestyle. Visit website |
Jun 29 - Jul 13, 2024
Oconto helps each camper grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a safe and happy environment. Visit website |
Jul 21 - Aug 17, 2024
Venture brings adventure and community to a new level with programs for those aged 10-15. Visit website |
Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 23, 2041
Discover adventures like camping, hiking, playing games and enjoying campfires. Make great new friends and lasting memories! Visit website |
Jul 15 - Aug 16, 2024
Venture Day Camp allows children to experience camp, and the fun, adventure and community it brings without staying over! Visit website |
Jul 08 - Jul 19, 2024
Discovery day Camp allows children aged 8-12 to experience all the fun, adventure and community of camp without staying over! Visit website |
Sep 29 - Oct 22, 2023
Designed as a healthy retreat where you can reconnect with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and try some fun camp activities! Visit website |
May 31 - Oct 01, 2023
Work with our certified race coach to master sailing techniques to sail fast and put those skills to the test at regattas. Visit website |
Other results on this page: Programs focusing on Swimming | Programs offering Swimming as an activity
We list kids' swimming camps across the country. Find your city in the list below and use our advanced search to discover swimming summer camps near you, including the following cities:
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.
At swim camp, your child will improve his or her swimming skills and have a great time doing it. Here’s a deeper look at what kids get and gain here:
Individualized coaching. Many swim camps listed here offer low instructor-student ratios, meaning your child will receive all of the benefits of personalized, one-on-one instruction while forming friendships and learning from peers in a group lesson environment. Additionally, most camps are endorsed by both the Lifesaving Society and the Red Cross, so you can rest assured knowing your child is learning in a safe environment with certified and experienced instructors.
Improved endurance. The primary goal of swim camps is for children to gradually increase the distance and speed they’re able to swim, and achieve personal bests in pursuit of becoming a confident swimmer. The practice and skill your child will gain at swim camp will help them get to know their body, learn breathing techniques and develop mental resilience to help them swim longer distances. It has also been proven that swimming is one of the best aerobic exercises and helps increase lung capacity. Endurance is an extremely beneficial skill to have, as it can be applied to other sports and fitness activities, and can be key to maintaining a healthy active lifestyle.
Gain the building blocks for other water sports. There are an abundance of fun water sports and activities out there that may pique your child’s interest—as children, teens and adults—and becoming a confident swimmer is the essential entry point. Enrolling kids in swim camps may lead them to a new hobby In fact, water sports camps listed at Our Kids offer a variety of fun in the water, including everything from surfing to waterskiing, and sailing. (Find more related camps below.)
Improve physical strength. Swimming is a fantastic workout because it requires you to use nearly all of your muscles in order to move your body against the resistance of the water. It’s a great way to tone and strengthen muscles. It’s also beneficial for cardiovascular health, as it keeps your heart rate up in a decidedly low-impact sport.
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.
Swimming strokes and skills. Swimming is a lifelong skill. Young children tend to have a much easier time picking up this skill than older children and adults. When a child is exposed to water in their early years, they’re much more comfortable with it, avoiding a fear of water. In swimming camp, students learn basic swim strokes such as the breaststroke, front crawl, backstroke, and butterfly, and they learn how to execute them correctly to become confident swimmers.
Principles of water safety and survival skills. The most fundamental lesson taught in any swim camp is the seriousness of water safety. They learn fundamental techniques to prevent drowning if they ever find themselves in a dangerous situation around water. Swim instructors incorporate Water Smart education into their camps, developed by the Lifesaving Society to teach kids the risks associated with water activities and how to prevent injuries, emergencies and fatalities. Your child will learn basic techniques like floating, treading water, swimming a minimum distance to be able to exit the water, pulling themselves out of the water without the use of a ladder, being aware of and understanding weather conditions, and more. With swim camp under their belt, kids will be well-versed in water safety so they can more easily enjoy the fun activities water has to offer, well into adulthood.
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!
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.
Add this to more information and advice from OurKids.net:
How many Swim camps are there?
There is 1 program specializing in SwimmingIn addition, there is 43 program 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 Swim camps?
Fees for Swim camps range from $552 to $1,104 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do Swim camps start at?
There are programs available for children aged 2 through 19.
Where can parents meet with Swim 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.
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