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Swimming/Water Sports summer camps for kids in the Rochester, NY area.

(If you belong to a camp organization and wish to submit a camp listing, please see the examples below and email your entry to suggestions@kidsoutandabout.com.)

Hidden Valley
contact Meg LeBeau
199 Hidden Valley Road, Rochester, NY 14624
585-247-6050
LEARN TO SWIM THIS SUMMER AT HIDDEN VALLEY CLUB IN GATES!
Come experience swim lessons with your child in a 75' heated indoor pool (no sunscreen needed)! We've got Water Babies (ages 8 months – 2 yrs), Tiny Tots (ages 2 yrs. – 5 yrs.) and Pre-Swim (5 yrs and up) programs.
Both Programs are held every Tuesday and Thursday. Register early to avoid disappointment! For more info about classes, times they are held, or to register, call Hidden Valley Clubhouse at (585) 247-6050.

 

Backyard Swim Program
Southeast Family YMCA, contact Anne Passmore
Henrietta, Victor, Pittsford neighborhood pools
585-385-4665
This exciting program provides children the opportunity to take swimming lessons at a neighborhood backyard pool. Classes are available for children ages 3-5 (Preschool) and ages 6-12 (Youth) for various swimming levels. All classes are taught by YMCA instructors and each pool has a certified YMCA lifeguard. Classes are two weeks (Monday-Friday) with Thursday and Friday of the 2nd week for make-ups. Special rates are offered for your children if you donate usage of your pool for the program. If you wish to donate your pool, call the aquatics office at 585-341-3238. Registration forms with more details are available at the Southeast Family YMCA Member Service Center or online at www.southeastfamilyymca.org. Please visit our website or call 585-385-4665 for more details.

 

  • Swimming Lessons
    Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618, 585-461-2000
    Children's Aquatics, Pre-School Swim, Grade School Swim, Private Lessons, Lap Swim

     

    Learn to Swim at MCC
    Classes Available:
    Preschool; (children 3-4 years old; no skill requirements); Group I: (children 5 and above; no skill requirements); Group II: (skill requirement); Group III; Group IV and V. Private Lessons are also available. Please contact Arlene Wegman (247-0791) for more information.

    MCC Summer College for Kids

    Summer College for Kids is an all-day program offering the perfect blend of educational and recreational activities for your child. Located on MCC's Brighton Campus, the program is designed to provide children with opportunities to improve their basic skills while continuing their learning over summer vacation.This innovative program includes: Art, Computers, Cooking, Chess, Field Games, Science, Health & Fitness, Leadership Development, Reading, Swimming, Tennis, Writer's Workshop, Math Enrichment and a chance to forge new friendships!

     

    Cobblestone School
    contact Barb King
    10 Prince St, Rochester, NY 14607
    585-271-4548
    Weekly Summer Camp for Ages 4 1/2 to 13. Early July to Mid August Located on a 3 acre campus in the heart of the Cultural District. Swimming, Taekwondo, Art, Music, Foreign Language. Field trips to RMSC/Planetarium, Roseland Water Park, Strong Museum, Rock Ventures, and much more.

     

    Youth Learn to Kayak Camp
    Genesee Waterways Center
    Lock 32 Whitewater Park
    2797 Clover Street, Pittsford, NY 14534
    585-747-8478
    During this 4-day program (Mon-Thurs), participants learn the basic elements of whitewater kayaking and water safety. Students learn wet-exits, forward and reverse sweep strokes, peel outs, eddy turns, ferries, river reading skills and Eskimo rolls. Kids develop a strong foundation for white water slalom racing and recreational river running. 12 hours total camp.
    Ages - youth age 10 and up, must be able to swim

     

    Kids Watersports Kamp
    Baycreek Paddling Center
    1099 Empire Blvd, Rochester NY 14609
    585-288-2830
    Located at the juncture of Irondequoit Creek and Irondequoit Bay, this paddlesport camp exposes children to the beautiful wetlands of Ellison Park. Our instructors teach basic/intermediate canoe and kayak technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Safety and rescue skills are implemented throughout the week. Sessions run Mon-Thur with Fri. as a rain date. Campers may choose either an am or pm time slot. 7-13 yrs.

     



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