Swimmers must be in grades 1st - 4th to enroll.

day-off Swim camps

When school’s closed, swim is on! Fitness Alive’s Day-Off Swim Camps are a great option for fun (and pool time!) on school holidays. These camps are open to 1st through 4th graders who are comfortable in the water and can fully submerge. We’ll teach the rest!

All Fitness Alive swim camps include swim instruction with our team of knowledgable, passionate coaches — plus open swim with silly pool games; crafts, games and sports indoors and out; and lots of fun along the way. The goal of our camps is to build confidence and foster a love for swimming!

The dates for our Day-Off Camps follow most off-days noted on the School District of Philadelphia’s calendars. Our camps for the 2023-2024 school year are as follows:

Half-Day Camps - South Philly

Address: 714 Reed Street
Dates: Sept 29, Dec 15, Feb 9, March 8, May 10
Times: 12:45-3:45pm
*Fitness Alive can provide pickup from Southwark, Kirkbride and Coppin (extra fee applies) at school dismissal time. Or, you can drop your child off at the pool at 12:45pm. Pickup is promptly at 3:45pm. Late pickup fees will apply beginning at 3:50pm.
Pricing: $55

Full-Day Camps - Center City

Address: 1425 Arch Street
Dates: Oct 27, Nov 7, Jan 15, Feb 19, April 23
Times: 9am-3pm
*Drop-off begins at 8:45am. Pickup is promptly at 3pm. Late pickup fees will apply beginning at 3:05pm.
Pricing: $95

Spring Break Camp - Center City - Registration Closed

Address: 1425 Arch Street

Dates: March 25-27, 2024 (Mon-Wed)
Times: 9am-3pm
*Drop-off begins at 8:45am. Pickup is promptly at 3pm. Late pickup fees will apply beginning at 3:05pm.
Ages: 1st thru 4th graders
Pricing: $255

Our April 23rd Day-Off Camp is full! Click below to register for May 10th.

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About Fitness Alive’s Day-Off Swim Camps

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+ Age + Skill Requirements

These camps are for kids in grades 1-4 only. Additionally, all campers must be fully water-comfortable — meaning, they have had prior pool experience and can confidently submerge in the pool. On camp day, kids will be divided into skill-based small groups for their instructopn time. Our coaches will work to refine swim skills for more confidence and proficiency in the water. In terms of Fitness Alive's group class levels, campers should be at Goldfish or Dolphins ability level when entering camp.

+ Pick-up vs. Drop-off

Half-Day Camps - South Philly
Fitness Alive can provide pickup from the Southwark, Kirkbride and Coppin at each school's dismissal time. An additional fee will apply for pickup (see Pricing below). Please note a minimum of 3 children from a school location is required for us to faciliate pickup. If fewer than 3 children from your school sign up, we will reach out to you. Parents may also opt to drop off their children at Fitness Works between at 12:45pm.

Full-Day Camps - Center City
No school pickup for full day camps. Parents must drop-off at our Center City pool. Morning drop-off runs from 8:45-9am.

+ Sample Daily Schedule

Curious to know what your kid's day will look like at Fitness Alive Swim Camp? Here you go!

Half-Day Camps - South Philly

12:40-12:45pm - Drop-off/Arrival
12:45-1:15pm - Group Welcome/Mixer Activity
1:15-1:45pm - Crafts and Dry-land Activities
1:45-2pm - Snack (campers bring snack from home)
2-2:15pm - Change into swimsuits
2:15-2:45pm - Free Swim
2:45-3:15pm - Swim Lessons
3:15-3:45pm - Change and ready for parent pick-up

Full-Day Camps - Center City

8:45-9am - Drop-off
9-9:25am - Morning Meeting + Kick-off
9:30-10:30am -
- Group A: In-water skills
- Group B: Dry-land activities related to the day’s theme
10:30-11am - Free swim / pool playtime (all campers)
11am-12pm -
- Group B: In-water skills
- Group A: Dry-land activities related to the day’s theme
12-12:30pm - Lunch and Social Time (campers bring lunch from home)
12:30-1:30pm - Group A + B together for coach-led games and activities in our basketball gym
1:45-2:30pm - All-camper Swim with coach-led activities
2:30-3pm - Change and ready for parent pick-up

+ Pricing

Full-Day Camps: $95 per camp day
Half-Day Camps: $55 per camp day
- School pickup fee: $10 per child for half-day camps

+ Cancellation Policy

Cancel with at least 2 weeks notice ahead of camp date: Full refund
Cancel with less than 2 weeks notice ahead of camp date: No refund
Missed camp: No refund

Sick policy: If your child is sick, please reach out to us at camp@fitnessalivephilly.com so we can make an accommodation for an account credit to use for a future service. We may ask for a doctor's note.

What if school closes early/unexpectedly/inclement weather? In some cases, particularly with inclement weather, we will also be closed. If closed, we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to camp@fitnessalivephilly.com or you can complete our Camp Cancellation Form.