Swimming: The Most Splashes and Smiles!

Recreational swimming is offered to campers entering 1st through 7th grade who are enrolled in Signature Camp. Swimming sessions are scheduled during both the morning and afternoon programs, with the exact timing varying by session. To ensure equitable access to pool time for all groups, the daily schedule is carefully rotated. As a result, campers participating in Specialty Camps may not have the opportunity to swim every day.

Campers enrolled in half-day Signature Camp or those spending their mornings in Sports Camp may miss swimming on certain days, depending on their specific schedule. The number of swim sessions offered to each group may vary per session to ensure that both full-day campers and those attending only morning or afternoon sessions have the opportunity to participate in swimming.

In alignment with Breck School's Physical Education swimming program, recreational swimming and access to Breck's pool are introduced beginning in 1st grade. However, campers entering preschool and kindergarten will participate in water-related activities, including the use of sprinklers, Water Day celebrations, various water games, water slides, and water inflatables. We have found that these activities serve as excellent preparatory experiences for the pool, as they help campers acclimate to changing into swimsuits and engaging in water-based recreation!

Breck's heated Olympic-size indoor swimming pool.

Breck Summer Programs make use of Breck's designated girls' and boys' locker rooms for recreational swimming. Each Signature Camp group is assigned a dedicated section within the locker room to store their swim gear throughout the week.

For added privacy, campers may change in bathroom stalls or behind shower curtains. A gender-neutral bathroom is also available near the pool locker rooms to accommodate individual needs. To ensure hygiene, all campers are required to shower before and after using the pool.

Campers are required to bring a swimsuit and towel to participate in recreational swimming. Goggles and swim shirts are optional; however, goggles must not cover the nose. Additional swim accessories such as flippers and snorkels are not permitted. Swim gear will be home every Friday of the session for laundering.