Summer Camp

Our camp welcomes swimmers of ALL LEVELS, ages 4–14, from beginners to seasoned athletes, with regular evaluations so every camper is challenged and met right where they are. Each day includes group lessons in both our competitive and teaching pools, plus daily free swim, games, and activities to keep energy high. The result: stronger technique, greater confidence, and essential water safety skills — guaranteed!

Children enjoying splashes at swimming pool.

JUNE 14 - SEPTEMBER 27
11 weeks to choose from!
Full and half day options!

REGISTRATION COMING IN DECEMBER

Explore the full details and curriculum:

Dates

Hours

IMPORTANT: Medical Records MUST be Uploaded

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Current Physical and Immunization Record

CLICK HERE TO UPLOAD YOUR SWIMMERS MEDICAL RECORDS

To attend CRA Camp each participant MUST upload a copy of a physical performed within 18 months of the start of the camp session, along with an up-to-date immunization record.

If this material is not received in advance of the camp session, the child may not attend.

Fax:
(617) 207-4340

Medical/Health Challenges:

While CRA cannot require the sharing of medical/health challenges (physical, cognitive, sensory, etc.) a camper faces, it is helpful to be aware of anything that may impact a child's experience of camp. CRA encourages parents/guardians to share this information. Address these issues in the comment section of the online application and feel free to reach out (617-939-8078) to discuss. Any information shared will be kept confidential and only used to adjust the camp experience as needed to make it safe, positive, and successful for the child.

Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedures

Where:

Boston Sports Institute (BSI)

Drop-Off Procedure:

Arrival Time:

FULL DAY AND AM HALF DAY:

MONDAY 8:30-9:00 AM
TUESDAY-FRIDAY 8:45–9:00 AM

PM HALF DAY:

NOON

Campers must arrive dressed in bathing suits, ready to swim.

Please park in a legal spot and walk your swimmer(s) into the BSI building main entrance.
Proceed down the main hall to the end and take a left.
Follow this hallway to the glass doors on the left leading to the pools.

PLEASE NOTE:

Parents/guardians are not permitted on the pool deck and we do not allow spectators.

Pick-Up Procedure:

Departure Time:

AM HALF DAY 12:00
FULL DAY & PM HALF DAY 3:00

Please park in a legal spot and walk into the BSI building main entrance.
Proceed down the main hall to the end and take a left.
Follow this hallway to the glass doors on the left leading to the pools.
If a camper will be picked up by anyone other than a parent/guardian, a TRANSPORTATION FORM must be completed authorizing the alternate adult.
At the end of the day, swimmers will be in their swimsuits - feel free to take them into the changing room before heading out.

Late Fees: It is essential that all campers are picked up on time at the conclusion of camp each day. Late arrival for pickup, incurs a late fee as follows:

15 minutes, $25
30 minutes, $50
45 minutes, $75
60 minutes, $100

In the unlikely event a parent or guardian cannot be reached at numbers provided on registration materials, the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director will take the child to the police station where DCF may be contacted.

Cheesy Street Lunch - Full Day Only

What to Bring to Camp

What To Bring to Camp:

Campers must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim. Tie up long hair or wear a swim cap. Wear easy-to-get-on/off closed-toe shoes that do not require socks (crocs, etc) - but NO flip-flops please.

Please send campers daily with:

goggles
towel
plastic or metal water bottle (NO GLASS ALLOWED)
healthy snack
lunch (*with an ice pack, a refrigerator is not available)
sunblock
Epi Pens and/or Inhalers (*if indicated on registration materials as necessary, these MUST accompany camper daily per the Wellesley Board of Health)

Please LABEL all belongings with the camper's name! Leave valuables home.

Daily Schedule

Weekly Themes

CRA Instructional Curriculum

CRA Instructional Swim Curriculum is focused on the development of proper technique.

When in the warm Teaching Pool, skills are systematically layered as each isolated movement is committed to muscle memory using repetition. With this approach to instruction, the goal is technical accuracy of a swimmer's movements to create efficient, safe and fast swimmers. The Teaching Pool is 25ft X 44ft and 88 degrees with a depth of 4ft.

Our Competition Pool is appropriate for every level swimmer - lower level swimmers will continue their development of proper technique and have the space to really use what they learn. Higher level swimmers will continue development of technique with additional endurance work where instructional time is run similar to a swim-team workout. The Competition Pool lanes are 25 yards and 80 degrees with depth ranging from 4.5-13ft.

Swimmers are evaluated at the first meeting, grouped by skill level and challenged accordingly. The amount of time each swimmer spends in each pool will be determined by what we feel benefits them most.

Operational Procedures

A few important rules:

Campers must arrive dressed in bathing suits, ready to swim.
Per CRA policy, spectators are not permitted at any instructional or camp/clinic programming. After dropping off campers, parents/guardians may not linger at the natatorium.
Instructors will be both in-water and on-deck based on instructional level and needs of campers.
Platforms are installed in the pools for the youngest campers.
When not swimming, campers gather outside under tents for snack, lunch, crafts and games/activities on the BSI grounds and surrounding trails. In the case of inclement weather, campers will gather indoors in spectator seating.

Cancellation/ Change Policy

Purchasing Camp Protection Insurance ($50/week) allows for a refund or credit for one week without penalty if you cancel for any reason up to 72 hours before camp starts.

If you do not purchase Camp Insurance, here is the CRA Camp Cancellation/Change Policy:

Summer Camp

There are NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS for the cancellation of summer camp unless the Camp Protection Insurance is purchased during registration. For each policy purchased, families receive a full refund for one week of camp should anything happen. This is to provide peace of mind and protect against illness or injury for a swimmer in your family.

If you did not purchase the Camp Protection Insurance and you would like to switch your registered week, then we are happy to assist assuming there is space available in an upcoming week to accommodate your swimmer. The cost to switch weeks is a $100 administration fee.

***Please note: Switching weeks will only apply to the CURRENT camp season. There are no credits given for camp.

Behavior Policy

If a camper is exhibiting disruptive, disrespectful or unkind behavior, he/she will be removed from the group to discuss the incident with a staff member. The parent/guardian will be informed. If the behavior continues, the Camp Director may send the camper home for the duration of the day. Any violent or threatening behavior directed at any camper or CRA Staff will result in immediate expulsion from camp. Tuition will not be refunded for the week in which the incident occurred. If the camper is registered for subsequent weeks, tuition for those will be refunded minus a $35 administrative fee.