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What is Half-Day Swim Camp?

Our Half-Day Swim Camp combines the excitement of camp with the life-saving skill of swimming! Each day of camp includes a structured swimming, free swim, and hands-on crafts and activities inspired by our story-based swim lessons. Your child will build confidence in the water while making new friends – all in a safe, warm, and welcoming environment. Camp is available to children ages 4 and older.

Daily Structure

30-Minute Swim Lesson

30-Minute Free Swim 

4–5 Themed Crafts & Activities

Progress Patch Rewards for mastered skills

90-Degree Pool – warm, comfortable, and kid-friendly

What types of Camp are offered?

Why Families Love Camp

Daily Swim Repetition = Faster Progress + More Confidence

The key to mastering swim skills is consistency. Our Half-Day Camp gives your child daily practice time in a fun, low-pressure environment. With personalized instruction and extra time in the water, children quickly gain comfort and confidence – helping them advance to the next swim level even faster.

Camp Highlights:

Builds muscle memory through daily swim repetition


Encourages independence and confidence


Creates memorable friendships and fun!


Keeps kids active and learning – while parents enjoy worry-free mornings or afternoons

Who is Camp For?

Perfect for Busy Families During School Breaks

Whether you’re a dual-working parent needing coverage during school breaks or simply looking for an enriching experience for your child, our Half-Day Swim Camp is the perfect solution. Campers stay active, social, and safe learning a life skill they’ll use forever.

How to Register

Spots for each camp are limited and fill fast! Give your child a memorable experience full of water play, learning, and laughter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Families who are currently enrolled in a swim package at Bear Paddle. Children must be at least 4 years old and potty trained to attend. We will not be assisting children with changing or going to the restroom, so these are things your child should be able to do on their own.

$50 per day. We also offer a 10% sibling discount.

Programming starts at 9am and runs until 12pm.

Each day of camp will include one 30-minute swim lesson, 30 minutes of supervised free swim, group game, craft, and storytime. All activities will align to our current month’s theme.

Towel, change of clothes, water bottle and snack. We’ll take care of the rest!

There is a minimum age requirement of 4 years old, and there is no maximum age but children under 12 will enjoy this most.

Yes! If someone wants to attend Adventure Camp but is not in a swim package, they must be accompanied by a current family member. They must be at least 4 years old with some swim lesson experience.