PLEX Swim Summer Camp

Fun, Skill-Building Summer Swim Camp for Kids Ages 5–12 in O’Fallon, IL

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Keep your child active, confident, and connected to the water this summer at Plex Summer Swim Camp. Designed for children ages 5–12, this full-day camp blends structured swim instruction, water safety training, and fun pool activities to create an engaging summer experience.

Camp runs 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and features two hours of pool time daily, plus games, crafts, and themed challenges throughout the week.

Each week focuses on developing swimming ability while giving campers a fun environment to build confidence, strength, and water safety skills.

What Swimmers Will Work On

Every day at PLEX Kids Swim Camp combines instruction, active play, and skill development.

Campers enjoy two pool sessions daily:

Morning Swim Session

  • Focus on swim instruction

  • Floating and water comfort

  • Basic stroke development

  • Technique and confidence building

Afternoon Pool Session

  • Splash-Ball

  • Diving fundamentals

  • Team water games

  • Interactive aquatic activities

Each morning begins with a light dryland warm-up and yoga session to prepare campers for the pool.

The overall goal is to help children become stronger, safer, and more confident swimmers, while still delivering the fun and excitement that makes summer camp memorable.

Daily Camp Experience

Time Activity
8:30 – 9:00 AM Drop-Off
9:00 – 9:45 AM Yoga & Dryland Warm-Up
10:00 – 11:00 AM Swim Instruction
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch Break
12:00 – 1:45 PM Games & Crafts
2:00 – 3:00 PM Splash-Ball & Diving
3:00 – 4:00 PM Change & Pick-Up

2026 Plex Summer Swim Camp Weeks

  • Week of June 1, 2026 — Water Safety

  • Week of June 8, 2026 — Swim Skills & Drills

  • Week of June 15, 2026 — Not Offered

  • Week of June 22, 2026 — Not Offered

  • Week of June 29, 2026 — Splash-Ball Challenge

  • Week of July 6, 2026 — Diving Challenge

  • Week of July 13, 2026 — Not Offered

  • Week of July 20, 2026 — Not Offered

  • Week of July 27, 2026 — Swimming Challenge

  • Week of August 3, 2026 — Relay Competitions

  • Week of August 10, 2026 — Poolside Triathlon

Why Parents Choose Plex Swim Camp

✔ Daily swim instruction from experienced staff

✔ Emphasis on water safety and skill development

✔ Two hours of pool time each day

✔ Active games and group activities outside the pool

✔ A fun, structured environment that keeps kids engaged all summer

What’s Included

✔ Floating belts and Balls for Splash-Ball

✔ Games and crafts

✔ Mats for dryland and yoga

What to Bring

  • Water bottle

  • Healthy snacks
  • Lunch (we offer Pizza on Fridays)
  • Proper shoes for exercise
  • Swim suit
  • Towel
  • 2nd pair of clothes
  • Swim cap
  • Swim goggles
  • T-shirt
  • Shorts
  • Pants
  • Jacket
  • Anything else that they need (specific food, medication etc) along with the instructions for the counselor