Summer Aquatics Program

Acquatic Program

All campers will participate in recreational and instructional swimming taught by Swim Gym in the camp’s heated outdoor pool. Everyone has swimming at least once a day (unless a special event has been scheduled in its place). The swim program is an important and integral part of camp life and is greeted with enthusiasm by campers. Our Swim Gym aquatics staff are supervised by Swim Gym Program Director Jennie Strauss. Lifeguards and water safety instructors (WSI), certified by the American Red Cross with skills in helping campers to adapt to the water and to develop stronger swimming techniques. Instructors will encourage the campers to participate in the swim program. *Goggles and swim caps are required in the swimming pool.

Chalutzim campers swim first thing in the morning, please send your child to camp in their bathing suit. Campers change in their bunk rooms therefore they will be walking from the pool to their rooms. Make sure to send flip flops for your child so they don’t have to walk barefoot through the halls. Please send plastic bags with your child for wet suits and towels.

Chaverim and older campers change in the locker rooms. Counselors will help your children to get dressed and will help to make sure all items go home with your child at the end of the day.

Acquatic Sports Activities

The MBJCC offers aquatic sports activities on the Intercostal Waterway during our summer camp. The Sol Stern Docks, just off the Kotzen Aquatics Center and the Athletic Field, are a great addition to the Camp. All age groups (K and up) will have a chance to engage in a variety of fun water activities, where safety is our number one priority. Trained & certified instructors and lifeguards will teach your children water safety, proper use of equipment and love of the water.