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Swim 2 Survive Camp | Ages 7-9

Ages 7-9 will combine the fun and adventure from our traditional Activity Camp activities combined with daily learn to swim lessons.  Each day participants will spend 90-minutes in the water in small group classes led by certified swim instructors. These instructors will lead campers through water safety skills and swim basics with the goal of attempting the Lifesaving Society's Swim To Survive Challenge (Roll/Tread/Swim). 

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Swim 2 Survive

Campers will combine the fun and adventure from our traditional Activity Camp activities with daily learn to swim lessons. 

Swim 2 Survive

Campers will combine the fun and adventure from our traditional Activity Camp activities with daily learn to swim lessons. 

Water Safety

Each day participants will spend 90-minutes in the water in small group classes led by certified swim instructors.  The theme of water safety will be carried out through the remainder of the week through activities, games and crafts.

Swim Instructors

Certified swim instructors will lead campers through water safety skills and swim basics with a goal to attempt the Lifesaving Society's Swim To Survive Challenge (Roll/Tread/Swim).

Swim Lessons

Each day participants will spend 90 minutes in the water in small group classes with certified swim instructors.

Self-Confidence

Certified instructors will lead campers through water safety skills and swim basics with the goal of attempting the Lifesaving Society's Swim To Survive Challenge (Roll/Tread/Swim).

Swim 2 Survive
Water Safety
Swim Instructors
Swim Lessons
Self-Confidence

 Swim 2 Survive Camp | Ages 7-9 

Campers will enjoy the fun and adventure from our traditional Activity Camp activities combined with daily learn to swim lessons.  Each day participants will spend 90-minutes in the water in small group classes led by certified swim instructors. These instructors will lead campers through water safety skills and swim basics with the goal of attempting the Lifesaving Society's Swim To Survive Challenge (Roll/Tread/Swim). The Water Safety theme will be carried out through the remainder of the week through activities, games and crafts.  Through creative programming, campers will have the opportunity to gain self-confidence, independence and new skills all while building new friendships.  

This camp is designed for individuals at varying levels, from little to no previous swim experience.  On the first day, swim instructors will determine each campers skill level in order to place them in the appropriate skill group.  Throughout the week, the program will focus on the progression of each individual camper.

  • Gain confidence in the water
  • Whimsical Wednesdays, a day with a few 'twists'
  • Fun Friday Finale, theme-based challenges to wrap up the week
  • Experience new games & challenges across the university campus
  • Advanced crafts that are more skill development based
  • Series of creative physical activities with campers of similar ages

Swim 2 Survive Camp will have Daily 90-minute Swim Lessons.  

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre

50 East Ring Road, Guelph, ON, N1G 4Z8