Swim Lessons in Boston at Charles River Aquatics

2012 Summer Swim Camp

Charles River Aquatics will offer nine weekly Swim Camp Sessions for children ages 4 - 10 in the Summer of 2012.

Due to the popularity of our summer camp, Charles River Aquatics is expanding for the 2012 season. We will accept 60 swimmers each week and divide the camp in two.* The younger campers, ages 4-6 year, will be our Mariners. The older campers, ages 6-10, will be our Navigators. (Six year olds who are in the higher levels will be part of the Navigator Group.) In the 'comment section' of the camp application, please be sure to let us know if your child has a friend at camp. We will do our best to place the children together. You can also call: 617-777-3556 and relay this information.

The campers will participate in separate swim lessons each morning. This will avoid overcrowding in the pool. The groups will be joined for free swim at 11:15 and lunch at noon. Both groups will also join during special activities, such as shows.

All full day campers will be together for the final swim lesson as well as the afternoon activity.

The Camp Schedule for the Summer of 2012 is at the bottom of this page. Camps are available in Half-Day (9 AM- 1 PM) and Full-Day (9 AM- 3 PM) formats. Each week has a specific theme to guide the week's activities.

Prices will be: $475 for a full day and $375 for a half day. The Registration limit for each week will be 60 swimmers.

*CRA reserves the right to divide the groups in such a way that all children will have an enjoyable experience at summer camp. Click here for the details.

To see some pictures of past camps, >>click here.

Our camp teaches correct swimming techniques, water safety, sportsmanship and fair play, and a respect for others, through small group swim lessons, games, and arts and crafts.

The camp complies with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105CMR430-00) and is licensed by the Boston Department of Public Health.

While on-line registration is fast and easy, your child’s space is NOT guaranteed until we receive a copy of his/ her physical performed within the past two years. The copy of the physical must include the following: proof of the child’s physical within the past two years that is clearly dated and signed by the physician and specifically grants approval for the child to participate in sports camps; a legible copy of immunization history including a recent Hepatitis B shot.

CRA strongly suggests that parents let us know about any medical issues (cognitive, sensory, etc.) their child may have. These issues should be checked in the online application. Any parent wishing to discuss medical concerns, please feel free to contact Marilyn at: 617-777-3556. All information is confidential and not shared with anyone other than pertinent Charles River Aquatics' employees. Important medical information about your child will help us make the camping experience more enjoyable for him/her, while allowing us to provide a safe environment for all campers as well as CRA staff.

You may send the form to us by Fax, at 617-207-4340, by e-mail to our Medical Records Coordinator, or by regular mail to CRA, PO Box 534, Needham Heights, MA 02494. Please do NOT send them to BU at 285 Babcock St. That is NOT our mailing address.

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