Winter Camp Menlo is a one-day aquatics day camp that provides instruction and encouragement in a fun, safe, and friendly environment. Each camper receives a daily 45 minute swim lesson from a Menlo Swim School instructor (4:1 ratio), and 45 minutes of free swim in a warm, covered pool. With a family-style lunch and group games and crafts, campers enjoy community and teamwork. Our goal is to develop the proficiency of your swimmer in a secure, supportive setting.
Limited to 24 participants, 5-10 years old.
- Dates and Times
- Swim Instruction
- Activities
- Sample Daily Schedules
- Pricing
- Registration Policies
- Staffing, Supervision, and Safety
- Location
One Day Only: Friday, February 17, 8:45am – 1:00pm
Winter Camp Menlo offers professional swim instruction in a fun-filled camp format for all levels, ages 5-10. Kids who are just learning how to swim and kids who swim proficiently are accommodated and challenged with level appropriate instruction provided by our excellent team of Menlo Swim School instructors in lessons with a 4:1 ratio.
We build swimming confidence while improving current skills and developing stroke technique in a safe and encouraging environment. In addition to instructional swim, we play organized water activities and interactive games to reinforce what kids learn during instructional swim. Campers enjoy 45 minutes of free swim each day with loads of water toys and inflatables.
Out of the pool, campers enjoy various group games and activities that encourage self confidence, growth, teamwork, and fun! We will enjoy these games out on the Burgess fields or in the new gym depending on weather conditions. Caring counselors lead games and activities and make certain campers feel supported and included. On land, all campers enjoy a 5:1 staff to child ratio.
| 8:45–9:00 | Check-in | |
| 9:00–9:15 | Prepare for Swimming | |
| 9:15–10:00 | Group A Lessons, Group B Free Swim/Organized Water Play | |
| 10:00–10:45 | Group B Lessons, Group A Free Swim/Organized Water Play | |
| 10:45–11:15 | Transition out of pool, snack and walk to the gym/field for games |
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| 11:15–Noon | Field/Gym Games and Activities (weather dependent) |
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| Noon–1:00pm | Classroom for Lunch (brought from home) and Crafts/Games | |
| 12:50–1:00 | Check-out window |
$75/day, Friday, February 17
Sibling discount: Get a discount of 10% off each additional sibling registered for the same camp.
You may register online or in person at the pool. We accept registrations right up to the start of camp, where openings exist.
Cancellation Policy
- You must cancel before 15 days prior to the start of camp. CANCEL WITHIN 15 DAYS? NO REFUND!
- Cancel before 15 days prior and you get a full refund minus a $30 processing fee.
- This refund policy applies to all camp cancellations, regardless of your original enrollment date.
- All refunds will be made by the original payment method.
- Fees are not refunded or prorated for days of camp missed due to injury or illness.
Transfer Policy
- Transfer requests made 7 days or more prior to the camp start date: $30 transfer fee.
- No transfers will be made is the request is less than 7 days prior to start of camp.
- Transfers are subject to availability.
- Sessions are not transferable to other campers.
Credit Refund Policy
- The same cancellation policies apply as above, however, you may opt for a 100% credit refund to be held on your account (no processing fee is deducted).
- Credit will be good for the remainder of 2012.
- Credits are transferable to other family members.
- Credits may be used for other programming at Menlo Swim and Sport such as Menlo Swim School and Menlo Mavericks.
The camp is directed by a year-round professional staff who focus on quality, safety, enjoyment, efficiency, and value. The head coach is an experienced aquatics instructor/coach with a skill emphasis on childhood development. The head coach is assisted by counselors with experience in promoting safe and fun activities. The well-being of each camper is our primary concern. Campers are under constant supervision by the camp director, head coach, and counselors with a ratio of 5 campers per one staff member on land. In the water, the ratio is 4:1.
The camp is hosted by Menlo Swim and Sport at the beautiful Burgess Park Pools facility. Water activities for Winter Camp Menlo take place in Instructional Pool under the Air Dome. The Instructional Pool is a 25-yard, 6-lane rim-flow warm pool used primarily for instruction that is heated to 87 degrees and has a large shallow area. During the summer the Baby Pool is open for ages 6 and under, heated to 87 degrees.
More about the Facility. View a map to 501 Laurel Street in Menlo Park.