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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). 

Summer 2023 Camp Registration is open!  Summer 2023 details below.   

If your desired Camp week is full, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if and when an opening is available.

Summer 2023 Camps Calendar at a Glance

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.  

Swim 2 Survive Camp - July 17-21/23 - Group #1

In addition to the Swim 2 Survive specificprogramming, campers will participate in activity camp theme programming. ---- Theme: Lights, Camera, Action ----- We will visit our favourite movies or movie characters during this week. We will enjoy our own Hollywood fun in all of our activities and showcase our own movie talents. Gryphon Camps will become Hollywood for the week. Maybe we'll have the Oscars? Or visit our favourite movie sets? It will be a week of showstopping fun!

Activity Details

31403 - July 17, 2023 to July 21, 2023

Swim 2 Survive Camp - July 24-28/23 - Group #1

In addition to the Swim 2 Survive specificprogramming, campers will participate in activity camp theme programming. ---- Theme: The Great Outdoors ---- Time to explore the outdoors. During this week at camp, we will focus our activities on being outside, connecting with nature, and learning about outdoor skills. It's going to be a week where the outdoors will be our strong focus in our activities.

Activity Details

31404 - July 24, 2023 to July 28, 2023

Swim 2 Survive Camp - July 31-Aug 4/23 - Group #1

In addition to the Swim 2 Survive specificprogramming, campers will participate in activity camp theme programming. ----Theme: When I Grow Up ----- What do you want to do when you grow up? This week we will grow into adults as we have fun growing up throughout the week. Each day will be a different age and we will have fun learning new skills and showcasing our talents to everyone. Maybe you will be the next camp director??

Activity Details

31402 - July 31, 2023 to August 4, 2023

Swim 2 Survive Camp - Aug 8-11/23 - Group #1

In addition to the Swim 2 Survive specificprogramming, campers will participate in activity camp theme programming. ----Theme: What's the Story? ---- Let's get creative! What's your favourite story? We will use stories in our activities and games during the week. All programs will have a connection to stories that we know or creating our own story. Campers may have a mystery story to solve during the week. ---Note: This is a four day week camp due to the Civic Holiday Monday (No camp program on Monday August 7th).

Activity Details

31430 - August 8, 2023 to August 11, 2023

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