Swimming is a skill we believe everyone should have, which is why we make it part of our core program. Wading into a pool, lake, or the ocean is one of life’s great joys, and it’s our goal to ensure every Fessenden camper leaves a safer, more confident swimmer than they came. Many parents of our campers have been overjoyed at the confidence and enjoyment their kids have experienced after learning to swim at Fessenden.

Fessenden Day Camp is a proud provider of the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program. The Learn-to-Swim program, conducted by our trained instructors, all of whom are certified by the Red Cross, gives children the opportunity to learn to swim in a safe environment. The program is designed to allow students to learn at their own pace and master skills at each level before attempting the next challenge. In fact, many of our campers progress one swim level and are well on their way to the next by the end of the summer. Every time they advance to a new level, and at the end of the summer, each camper gets a progress report so they know how far they’ve come.

Swim lessons and free swim periods take place in our two outdoor pools. Our small pool has a shallow side that is 3-feet-deep across and only goes up to 4.5 feet. It is ideal for young beginner swimmers. Our big pool has a 3.5-foot teaching area, and a maximum depth of 9 feet, which is great for more experienced swimmers to swim, jump and dive. The big pool is heated.  Both pools are in the sun all day and do not take long to warm up.