Camp Rinconada Swim
Campers will learn to swim or work on stroke development during their 30 minute daily swim lesson. A child’s swim level is assessed on the first day of camp and campers with similar abilities are grouped together. More advanced swimmers get a workout-style swim session in a 25-yard format to practice their strokes. Beginner swimmers will feature daily hands-on lessons in small focused groups that will invariably lead to rapid advancement in a child’s swim skills.
In addition to swim instruction, campers have daily swim-related workouts, free swim, time for land and camp games, crafts, and a snack. Every Friday we will have “Fun Fridays” that feature music and an extra special group event.
Is This Camp for You?
For ages 7 to 12 years (on the first day of camp).
Camp is for kids who are comfortable in the water, enjoy social group situations, and respond well to instruction
Ideal before any family vacation that includes water activities!
Water time
Each Camper will take part in a 30 minute instructional session every day led by one of our qualified Swim Instructors. We want to ensure no time is wasted and your child starts Camp day one at the appropriate level of instruction. Entry level swimmers will work closely with instructors to develop their water safety and self-rescue skills. Intermediate swimmers will learn new strokes. Advanced swimmers will spend time working on the finer details of each stroke. Keep an eye out for the questions during registrations asking about your child’s swim level. Please view our Levels and Classes here before booking!
At the end of the weeklong camp, each Camper will receive a Swim Instruction Certificate. Your child’s certificate will show the skill level they reached upon completion of camp making it easy for you to transition your child’s swim development into our year-round Swim School.
Field
Our typical field activities will use soccer balls, wiffle ball/bat, frisbees, etc. Also, every Friday we will have water balloons.
Crafts
Everyday there will be small “crafts” such as coloring/drawing or bracelets/lanyards.
Additional Info
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. You can preview the Welcome Letter here.
Safety Protocols For COVID-19
Childcare facilities, summer camps and other educational or recreational institutions or programs providing care or supervision for children are open to all children and are allowed to operate. This summer Palo Alto Swim & Sport will be following the current county and state Covid-19 protocols and guidelines.
Location: Rinconada Pool
Activities for Camp Palo Alto may take place in either of two pools. One is a 25-yard, 14-lane competitive pool that is heated to 82 degrees. The second is a flower shaped kids play pool. It is used primarily for instruction and open swim. The pool that is heated to 86 degrees and ranges from zero depth to 3ft deep. More about the Facility.
View a map to 777 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA, 94303.
Schedule
June 5-9
June 12-16
June 19-23
June 26-30
July 3-7*
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31 – August 4
*Camp on the week of July 3-7 will NOT have Camp on July 4th. This week will be discounted*
Half Day Camps
Our Half Day Camps will be offered in the morning and afternoon. Mondays – Fridays.
| Morning Camp (Mon – Fri) | 8:30am – 12:30pm | $430 (1 week Camp) |
| Afternoon Camp (Mon – Fri) | 1:00pm – 5:00pm | $430 (1 week Camp) |
Kid Check: 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.
Additional Info
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. You can preview the Welcome Letter here.
Camp Rinconada Swim Cancellation Policy
More than 4 weeks from camp start date: $50 non-refundable cancellation fee. No penalty for moves within Camp Rinconada Swim.
2-4 weeks before camp start date: 50% refund for any cancellation. No penalty for moves within Camp Rinconada Swim.
Within 2 weeks of camp start date: No refunds, moves, or changes.
Beyond Barriers Athletic Foundation Scholarships
Palo Alto Swim & Sport is proud to partner with the Beyond Barriers Athletic Foundation (BBAF). BBAF offers scholarships to those financially in need who want to develop a life-long love for swimming in the Bay area. You can visit their website by clicking the link above to see all of their partners in the Bay area.
Palo Alto Swim & Sport offers BBAF scholarships for the following programs:
Swim School
Camp Rinconada Aquatics Camp
Lifeguard Certification
For more information and to see if you qualify please fill out this form.
Policies and Frequently Asked Questions
Safety Protocols For COVID-19
Childcare facilities, summer camps and other educational or recreational institutions or programs providing care or supervision for children are open to all children and are allowed to operate. This summer Palo Alto Swim & Sport will be following the current county and state Covid-19 protocols and guidelines.
FAQs
Q: What are summer Aquatics Camps?
A: The summer aquatics camp is a week-long camp that combines both land and pool activities, including swim instruction.
Q: What do you need to bring?
A: Children will need their swimsuits, towel, sunscreen, snacks and beverage, tennis shoes for lawn games, flipflops/sandals for walking the pool deck, backpack, hat, sweatshirt and a lunch. We provide small snacks.
Q: What if my child requires a different level of swim instruction than other campers?
A: Campers will be assessed on the first day and taught in groups based on their swim ability and level.
Q: What does a day at Camp look like?
A: *This is an EXAMPLE of the daily schedule
| 8:30am – 9:00am | AM Check In and Announcements |
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Sunscreen all Groups. Group A: Changes for Swim Lessons |
| 9:15am – 9:45am | Group A: Swim Lessons. Group B: Field Games |
| 9:45am – 10:00am | Group A: Reapply sunscreen. Group B: Changes for Swim Lessons |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | Group A: Field Games. Group B: Swim Lessons |
| 10:30am – 11:00am | Group A & B: Snack Time. Group B: Reapply sunscreen |
| 11:00am – 11:45am | Group A & B: Free Swim |
| 11:45am – 12:15pm | Group A & B: Change to dry clothes |
| 12:15pm – 12:30pm | AM Camp clean up |
| 12:30pm – 1:00pm | Crafts for AM+PM Campers |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | PM Check in and Announcements |
| 1:30pm – 1:45pm | Sunscreen all Groups. Group A: Changes for Swim Lessons |
| 1:45pm – 2:15pm | Group A: Swim Lessons. Group B: Field Games |
| 2:15pm – 2:30pm | Group A: Reapply sunscreen. Group B: Changes for Swim Lessons |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Group A: Field Games. Group B: Swim Lessons |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Group A & B: Snack Time. Group B: Reapply sunscreen |
| 3:30pm – 4:15pm | Group A & B: Free Swim |
| 4:15pm – 4:45pm | Group A & B: Change to dry clothes |
| 4:45pm – 5:00pm | PM Camp clean up |
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. Aides accompanying campers must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
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: We are currently running morning and afternoon half day camps. However, you are welcome to sign your child up for both the morning and afternoon session during the same week. We will provide supervision for the 30-minute break between sessions. 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 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.
Policies
Camp Rinconada Cancellation Policy
More than 4 weeks from camp start date: $50 non-refundable cancellation fee (excluding AM and PM care). No penalty for moves within Camp Rinconada.
2-4 weeks before camp start date: 50% refund for any cancellation (including AM and PM care). No penalty for moves within Camp Rinconada.
Within 2 weeks of camp start date: No refunds, moves, or changes.
Conduct and Safety
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, or counselors.
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 Rinconada Pool in 2023.
Camp 2023 Emails
February – A History of Camp Rinconada
March – Meet the Head Crew!
April – Water Time
May – Camp Leads
June – Welcome Letter Info & KidCheck Info
June – Official Welcome Letter!