Waterloo Summer Camps

Campers grouped based on swim skills.
Swim Lesson included
Daily age-appropriate structured activities
Monday through Thursday morning camp
Focus on building swim skills and water safety education

These camps are for kids grade 1st through 6th.
Each child’s swim level must be evaluated prior to camp to determine activity group.

Waterloo’s Summer Camp mission is to help ensure water safety and awareness and cultivate a love for all physical activities in and around water.

SHARKS & MERMAID CAMP 2023 | SWIM SAFETY CAMP 2023 | WATER POLO CAMP 2023

Swim Safety Camp

Waterloo’s Swim Safety camp is designed to help swimmers build safe water skills as well as become more aware of safe behaviors in and around the water. Activities include stories, games, and crafts that focus on everything from safe open water swimming to how to keep our water safe from pollution. Campers will be taught survival techniques and accident prevention in and around the water. Each camp day, campers will receive a 30-minute structured swim lesson with other swimmers at their same level in groups of no more than 4 swimmers to instructor.

NW Schedule

Camp Weeks: June 5th – Aug 3rd (specific weeks vary by location)
Camp Hours: Mon-Thur 9a-12p (early drop-off / late pick-up not available)
Camp Requirements: 6yr+ by May 2023 and White level or above
Number of Participants: 6:1
Camp Cost: $200 per week / drop-in rate $55 per day (pending availability)

Camp Schedule:
▸ 9:00a-9:15a: Drop off and welcome
▸ 9:15a-10:00a: Structured activities
▸ 10:00a-10:15a: Change
▸ 10:15a-10:45a: Water- Challenge
▸ 10:45a-11:10a: Free swim or game
▸ 11:10a-11:15a: Walking to Privates
▸ 11:15a-11:45a: BLITZ NW
▸ 11:45a-12:00p: Pick up

Swim Safety Camp - North

Central Schedule

Camp Weeks: June 5th – Aug 3rd (specific weeks vary by location)
Camp Hours: Mon-Thur 9a-12p (early drop-off / late pick-up not available)
Camp Requirements: 6yr+ by May 2023 and White level or above
Number of Participants: 6:1
Camp Cost: $200 per week / drop-in rate $55 per day (pending availability)

Camp Schedule:
▸ 9:00a-9:15a: Drop off and welcome
▸ 9:15a-10:00a: Structured activities
▸ 10:00a-10:15a: Change
▸ 10:15a-10:45a: Swim Lesson
▸ 10:45a-11:00a: Snack (parent supplied)
▸ 11:00a-11:45a: Free swim
▸ 11:45a-12:00p: Pick up

Swim Safety Camp - Central

Sharks & Mermaid Camp

Waterloo’s Sharks and Mermaids Camp is designed to engage the imaginations of campers as they grow stronger in the water and explore different movements and styles of swimming. Activities include stories, games, and crafts that focus on the mystery and magic of oceans and how we as humans can enjoy and protect vulnerable species and bodies of water. Each camp day, campers will receive a 30-minute structured swim lesson with other swimmers at their same level in groups of no more than 4 swimmers to instructor.

NW Schedule

Camp Weeks: June 5th – Aug 3rd (specific weeks vary by location)
Camp Hours: Mon-Thur 9a-12p (early drop-off / late pick-up not available)
Camp Requirements: 6yr+ by May 2023 and White level or above
Number of Participants: 6:1
Camp Cost: $200 per week / drop-in rate $55 per day (pending availability)

Camp Schedule:
▸ 9:00a-9:15a: Drop off and welcome
▸ 9:15a-10:00a: Structured activities
▸ 10:00a-10:15a: Change
▸ 10:15a-10:45a: Water- Challenge
▸ 10:45a-11:10a: Free swim or game
▸ 11:10a-11:15a: Walking to Privates
▸ 11:15a-11:45a: BLITZ NW
▸ 11:45a-12:00p: Pick up

Mermaid Camp - North

Central Schedule

Camp Weeks: June 5th – Aug 3rd (specific weeks vary by location)
Camp Hours: Mon-Thur 9a-12p (early drop-off / late pick-up not available)
Camp Requirements: 6yr+ by May 2023 and White level or above
Number of Participants: 6:1
Camp Cost: $200 per week / drop-in rate $55 per day (pending availability)

Camp Schedule:
▸ 9:00a-9:15a: Drop off and welcome
▸ 9:15a-10:00a: Structured activities
▸ 10:00a-10:15a: Change
▸ 10:15a-10:45a: Swim Lesson
▸ 10:45a-11:00a: Snack (parent supplied)
▸ 11:00a-11:45a: Free swim
▸ 11:45a-12:00p: Pick up

Mermaid Camp - Central

Water Polo Camp

Waterloo’s Waterpolo Camp is designed to engage competent swimmers interested in learning more about Water Polo. This camp is geared toward inexperienced, beginner Water Polo players between the ages of 9-14y. Activities include lessons on the rules of the game, exercises in team building and communication, and water conditioning and scrimmages. Each camp day, campers will receive roughly 75 minutes of in-water training and instruction in the sport of Water Polo. To be eligible, swimmers must be evaluated at an Intermediate swim level or above.

Camp Weeks: June 26th / July 17th
Camp Hours: Mon-Thur 9a-12p (early drop-off / late pick-up not available)
Camp Requirements: 9-14y by June 1st / Intermediate level swimmer or above
Number of Participants: 12
Camp Cost: $200 per week / drop-in rate $55 per day (pending availability)

Camp Schedule:
▸ 9:00a-9:15a: Drop off and welcome
▸ 9:15a-10:00a: Game Rules/Structure
▸ 10:00a-10:15a: Change to suits
▸ 10:15a-10:45a: Polo Skills
▸ 10:45a-11:00a: Snack (parent supplied)
▸ 11:00a-11:45a: Scrimmage
▸ 11:45a-12:00p: Pick up

Water Polo Camp - North Location

Waterloo Summer Camp Frequently Asked Questions

When should I drop off and pick up my child?

Camp begins at the designated start time each day. There is no early/late drop-off/pick-up. Camp hours are a 9a-12p. Any parent dropping off a swimmer before the start of camp or picking up after camp ends may be subject to dismissal from the camp without a refund.

Will snacks be provided during the day?

No, Waterloo will not have snacks on hand for your camper, so it is important to send your camper each day with a healthy snack that does not require refrigeration or heating and a bottle of water. Please make sure all items are labeled with your child’s name. If your child has an allergy, please be sure to notify the camp counselors so we can ensure your child’s safety.

What are the camp requirements?

To safely participate in the Summer Swim Safety Camp and Mermaid Camp, swimmers are required to evaluate to the White level or above. To safely participate in the Summer Water Polo Camp, swimmers are required to evaluate to Waterloo’s Intermediate level or above.

Who can pick up my child?

Only adults who are listed on your child’s camp registration form as Authorized Adults will be allowed to pick your child up. Adults must bring with them a valid photo ID.