Swimming

Camp Downer offers a swimming program for all campers who wish to spend time swimming in the Mitchell Pool. Campers in this program may learn new swimming strokes, practice strokes they already know, have a water aerobic dance party, catch rings in the deep end, have a water volleyball game, or simply swim around! All campers who wish to take swimming lessons must be tested at the beginning of the first day of their Swimming program. The purpose of the test is to determine which campers are capable of swimming in the deep end of the Camp Downer Pool. During Swimming, two certified lifeguards will be at the pool while a trained swimming instructor will work with individuals or small groups to help them learn new skills, improve on skills that they already possess, or just swim around and have fun. Note: All campers will be offered an opportunity for “free swim” during daily free time activity periods.

Eligibility Criteria: This program is open to all campers, however, the Camp Downer swim test will determine which campers are capable of swimming in the deep end of the pool. Please review our Swim Test Policy and Procedures on the Policies & Procedures Page of our website for more details.