Summer Camps

Palo Alto Swim & Sport offers week-long swim camps for children ages 5–14, designed for every skill level—from beginners to experienced swimmers. Each camp provides a balance of swim instruction, games, and team activities to help kids improve their skills, build confidence, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment.

Take a look at the table below to compare camps and find the one that suits your child best:

Pick Your Camp!

You can select the Camp you are interested in on the side tab of this page!

Camp Rinconada Junior Swim

Camp Rinconada Junior Swim for kids ages 5-7!

Who It’s For

• Kids 5–7 years old (by the first day of camp) who have completed kindergarten.
• Designed for children who enjoy group settings and respond to structured instruction without a parent.
• Great preparation for family vacations and water activities, while rapidly building your swimmer’s confidence and skills—much faster than once-a-week lessons.

What Camp Includes

• Daily swim lesson: 30 minutes, level-appropriate, led by our Swim School’s swim instructors.
• First-day skill assessment to group swimmers by ability; class placement adjusted if needed.
• At the end of each week, campers receive a Swim Certificate showing what skills they worked on and whether they’re ready to progress to the next level.
• Open Swim: 1-hour recreational swim time daily.
• Field activities: Games, relays, obstacle courses, crafts; tie-dye day on Wednesdays!

Daily Schedule

Additional Information

• Children must be toilet trained and able to change themselves. If your child might require assistance changing, please have them wear their swimsuit to camp underneath their regular clothes.
• Palo Alto Swim and Sport does NOT provide a lunch for campers. Please pack a lunch, a water bottle, and extra snacks so that your child stays hydrated and energized.
• Weekly skill progression is tracked for campers signed up for multiple weeks, ensuring your child is placed in the appropriate level each time.
• Life-jackets and U.S. Coast Guard-approved Puddle Jumper Life Vests will be available for swimmers deemed not water safe for Open Swim.
• The camp area is separated from public access; only cleared staff, campers, and aides are allowed.
• A “Welcome Letter” is sent on the Friday before camp starts, describing the daily schedule and what to bring. View a preview here!

You may also visit ‘Policies, Additional Information and KidCheck tabs’ for more information.

Please email the Service Center at info@paloaltoswim.com with any questions.

Camp Rinconada Swim

Camp Rinconada Swim for kids ages 7-12!

Who It’s For

• Kids 7–12 years old (by the first day of camp) with school or camp experience.
• Designed for children who enjoy group settings and respond to structured instruction without a parent.
• Great preparation for family vacations and water activities, while rapidly building your swimmer’s confidence and skills—much faster than once-a-week lessons.

What Camp Includes

• Daily swim lesson: 30 minutes, level-appropriate, led by our Swim School’s Swim Instructors.
• First-day skill assessment to group swimmers by ability; class placement adjusted if needed.
• At the end of each week, campers receive a Swim Certificate showing what skills they worked on and whether they’re ready to progress to the next level.
• Open Swim: 1-hour recreational swim time daily.
• Field activities: Games, relays, obstacle courses, crafts; tie-dye day on Wednesdays!

Daily Schedule

Additional Information

• Children must be toilet trained and able to change themselves. If your child might require assistance changing, please have them wear their swimsuit to camp underneath their regular clothes.
• Palo Alto Swim and Sport does NOT provide a lunch for campers. Please pack a lunch, a water bottle, and extra snacks so that your child stays hydrated and energized.
• Weekly skill progression is tracked for campers signed up for multiple weeks, ensuring your child is placed in the appropriate level each time.
• Life-jackets and U.S. Coast Guard-approved Puddle Jumper Life Vests will be available for swimmers deemed not water safe for Open Swim.
• The camp area is separated from public access; only cleared staff, campers, and aides are allowed.
• A “Welcome Letter” is sent on the Friday before camp starts, describing the daily schedule and what to bring. View a preview here!

You may also visit ‘Policies, Additional Information and KidCheck tabs’ for more information.

Please email the Service Center at info@paloaltoswim.com with any questions.

Camp Rinconada Junior Lifeguard Challenge Camp

Camp Rinconada Junior Lifeguard Camp for kids ages 9-14!

If you’re passionate about water safety and ready to learn life-saving skills, this is the camp for you. Our Junior Lifeguard Camp is packed with hands-on experience—from working as a team and building strength, to learning rescue techniques and practicing safety drills.

Campers will enjoy games, competitive relays, and open swim time while gaining essential skills in first-aid and CPR. Learn how to respond in emergencies while having a blast this summer!

Who It’s For
This camp is perfect for swimmers who meet the following criteria:

• Ages 9–14
• Swim 75 yards of freestyle with side breathing (3 consecutive laps without stopping)
• Tread water for 1 minute
• Be able to submerge and swim in 10 ft deep water

What Camp Includes

• Daily Water Time: 1-hour, led by experienced lifeguards
• First-day swim assessment to ensure swimmers meet prerequisites; camp placement will be adjusted if needed.
• Open Swim: 1-hour recreational swim time daily.
• Land activities: CPR and First-Aid training, games, relay races, obstacle courses; tie-dye day on Wednesdays!

Daily Schedule

Additional Information

• This is not a lifeguard certification course. To become lifeguard certified, you must be 15 years of age or older and enroll in a real course. If you are interested in taking a certification course and working as a lifeguard, please visit: Lifeguard Certification – Palo Alto Swim for more information.
• Palo Alto Swim and Sport does NOT provide a lunch for campers. Please pack a lunch, a water bottle, and extra snacks so that your child stays hydrated and energized.
• The camp area is separated from public access; only cleared staff, campers, and aides are allowed.
• A “Welcome Letter” is sent on the Friday before camp starts, describing the daily schedule and what to bring. View a preview here!

You may also visit ‘Policies, Additional Information and KidCheck tabs’ for more information.
Please email the Service Center at info@paloaltoswim.com with any questions.

After-Camp Care

Camp Menlo After-Camp Care

Who It’s For

• Kids 5–14 years old (by the first day of camp) with school or camp experience.
• Designed for children who enjoy group settings and respond to structured instruction without a parent.
• Parents needing extended childcare after camp ends.

What Camp Includes

• Open Swim: 1-hour recreational swim time daily.
• Field activities: Games, relays, obstacle courses, crafts; tie-dye day on Wednesdays!

Daily Schedule

Additional Information

• All day campers: Menlo Swim and Sport does NOT provide a lunch for campers. Please pack a lunch, a water bottle, and extra snacks so that your child stays hydrated and energized.
• Children must be toilet trained and able to change themselves. If your child might require assistance changing, please have them wear their swimsuit to camp underneath their regular clothes.
• Life-jackets and U.S. Coast Guard-approved Puddle Jumper Life Vests will be available for swimmers deemed not water safe for Open Swim.
• The camp area is separated from public access; only cleared staff, campers, and aides are allowed.

Schedule

Summer Week Camps at Rinconada Pool
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
June 29 – July 3
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
August 3-7

Day Camp

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm

Early Bird Price: $499/week
Full Price: $575/week
*Early Bird pricing runs through March 31st!

After-Camp Care

Monday – Friday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Early Bird Price: $240/day or $48/day
Full Price: $270/week or $54/day
*Early Bird pricing runs through March 31st!

Please visit the ‘Policies’ tab for the camp cancellation policies. 

Policies

Camp Rinconada Cancellation Policy

Day Camp
More than 4 weeks from camp start date: $50 non-refundable cancellation fee. No penalty for moves within Camp Rinconada.
2-4 weeks before camp start date: 50% refund for any cancellation. No penalty for moves within Camp Rinconada.
Within 2 weeks of camp start date: No refunds, moves, or changes.
No refunds, credits or make-ups for missed days.

After-Camp Care
More than 2 weeks from camp start date: No penalty for cancellation or moves.
Within 2 weeks of camp start date: No refunds, moves, or changes.
No refunds, credits or make-ups for missed days.

Conduct and Safety
The camp is directed by a professional staff who focus on quality, safety, enjoyment, efficiency, and value. The Head of Camps is assisted by camp leads and counselors with experience in promoting safe and fun activities. Our camp swim instructors receive over 20 hours of swim instructor training. The well-being of each camper is our primary concern. Campers are under constant supervision by the camp leads, counselors, instructors and coaches.

Our main camp area is kept separate from the public for the safety of our campers. This area is reserved for staff, campers, and camper aides that have gone through our clearance process. Parents and guardians are not allowed in our main camp area.

Additional Information

KidCheck: Check-In/Check-Out Policy

We are excited to use KidCheck again this summer! KidCheck is a secure electronic check in/out system that will add a level of convenience and safety to the process. Prior to your first day at camp please download the KidCheck App (iOS/Android) and visit the KidCheck website to create a profile.

Stay In Touch!

We know that when you sign up for Camp it is still a long ways away. During that waiting period, we want to make sure that you are kept up-to-date on anything and everything Camps related. From the history of our program, to virtually meeting the key members running the camp, we want you to feel included and informed coming into Camp Rinconada at Burgess Pool in 2026.

Camp 2026 Emails to Expect
March – Meet the Head Crew!
April – Water Time
May – Camp Leads
June – Welcome Letter Info & KidCheck Info
June – Official Welcome Letter!

Our “Camp Welcome Letter” will be emailed the Friday before Camp starts with a breakdown of the daily schedule you can expect from us at Camp Rinconada Swim. 2025 Welcome Letter available for preview here!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I find out what swim level my child is for camp?
A: You will fill out a swim questionnaire during the camp’s registration process. Please fill this out to the best of your ability. On the Friday before camp starts, our Swim School Leads will group campers into the appropriate level based on your answers to the questionnaire. There will be an evaluation on the first day of camp to assess if campers are in the correct level, and we will adjust placement if needed. Additionally, every Friday at camp pick-up, campers will take home a Swim Certificate, highlighting which skills they have passed, and whether they are ready to move on to the next level.

Q: My child needs to be accompanied by an adult aide. Can they attend Camp?
A: Yes, absolutely! We would love to have your child join us. Please email our customer service team as soon as possible with the aide’s name to start the clearance process.

The aide will complete a LiveScan background check and we need to receive the clearance prior to the first day of camp.

Q: Can my child check themselves in and out of Camp?
A: Campers 12 years of age and older or campers that have siblings in camp 12 years of age or older may check themselves in and out of camp with your authorization. This authorization is given in the questionnaire section of the camp registration process. A parent must be present for check-in on the first day of camp.

Q: I was added to the waitlist for Camp. What happens Now?
A: If a spot opens up in your desired camp, you will receive an automatic email from our registration system (communications@perfectmind.com) asking you to confirm or decline the spot. You have 24 hours to respond. After that time, you will be removed from the waitlist.

Q: Do you have any all-day camps?
A: Yes! We are currently running day and After-Camp care afternoon camps. You are welcome to sign your child up for both the day and After-Camp session during the same week. You’ll just want to make sure to send your camper with a nutritious lunch.

Q: How do I cancel my Camp registration?
A: You can cancel online or with one of our customer service team members. First, please note the cancellation policy that you agreed to at the time of registration that’s listed above in our Policies.

To cancel your registration online:

• Login to your PerfectMind account
• Navigate to the family member enrolled in the camp
• Go to Schedule then click “List View”
• Find the session that you would like to cancel and scroll over actions on the right hand side
• Click Withdraw and follow the prompts to finish the cancellation process.

Please email our customer service team if you have any questions.

KidCheck

KidCheck: Check-In/Check-Out Policy

We are excited to use KidCheck again this summer! KidCheck is a secure electronic check in/out system that will add a level of convenience and safety to the process. Prior to your first day at camp please download the KidCheck App (iOS/Android) and visit the KidCheck website to create a profile.

KidCheck FAQ

Q: Does my spouse/partner or other guardians need to create a KidCheck account too?
A: Yes, but do not have them add the child onto their account. Once your spouse/partner or other guardians create their KidCheck account you should add them onto your account (the account with the child) as a Guardian.

Q: Why can’t my spouse/partner or other guardians just add the child onto their account?
A: Since KidCheck doesn’t collect personal information like the child’s social security number, your direct relation to the child, or other guardian’s direct relation to the child, or to you, the system won’t recognize the child on separate accounts as being the same child.

Q: The parent of another child and I will be taking turns dropping off or picking up our kids. How do we set this up in KidCheck?
A: First you both will create your separate KidCheck accounts and add only your own child onto your accounts. Then you will add them as a guardian on your account, and they will add you as a guardian onto their account.

Q: I’ve added my child and they are listed in the “Kids” tab but it says “You have not been authorized for any children”. Why is that?
A: Under the “Kids” tab there are two sections. The first section is “My Kids”. Under this section any child you add to your account will show and since they are your kids you automatically have authorization for them. The second section is “Kids I’m Authorized For”. This section will show the kids of other parents that have added you as an authorized guardian for their kids. If you are planning on picking up or dropping off kids other than your own and do not see their names listed under the “Kids I’m Authorized For” section, you need to contact their parent and ask them to add you as an authorized guardian for their child