Camp Dates:
Monday, July 10-Friday, July 14 2023

Session Times:
FULL:9:00 am-9:45 am (ages 3-7)
FULL: 10:15 am-11:00 am (ages 3-7)
FULL: 11:30 am-12:30 pm (ages 8-12)
FULL:1:45 pm-2:45 pm (ages 8-12)
FULL: 3:15 pm-4:15 pm (ages 13 & older)

Camp Fee:
$100 per swimmer

Camp Overview:
iCan Shine's iCan Swim program is designed to teach individuals with disabilities ages 3 and older the foundation of safely enjoying aquatic environments and promoting as much independent movement in the water as possible! Each swimmer participating in iCan Swim has their unique goals. Goals will range from an introduction to water exploration, learning water safety in aquatic environments, learning to swim, and/or skill refinement in preparation to join a Special Olympics, Paralympic or other swim team. These goals are accomplished in a safe, supportive, inclusive and fun environment with the assistance of volunteers.

Swimmers attend the same 45-minute or 60-minute session each day for five consecutive days (M-F) depending on their age. They will learn to swim and safely navigate aquatic environments while accompanied and encouraged by volunteers. Over the course of the 5-day camp, the individual is gradually introduced to new concepts and challenges as they discover the skill and joy of swimming.

Swimmer Requirements:
• have a disability (this camp is also open to swimmers outside the Down syndrome community)
• be at least 3 years of age at the start of swim camp
• individuals with a tracheostomy are not eligible
• if swimmer has a G-tube, the stoma should be at least two months old

Registration:
This camp is currently FULL. Completion of the form will add your swimmer to the waiting list.  Registrants must complete the iCan Swim Registration Form in its entirety and will be placed on the waiting list. Submission of this registration does NOT guarantee a spot in the iCan Swim program. You will be contacted if a spot opens up for the designated time slot.

Please note there are no refunds once your registration has been confirmed unless there is a waiting list for your session. If you have any questions, please contact Hannah@downsyndromedallas.org.

Volunteer Opportunities:
iCan Swim relies on the assistance of over 30 community volunteers to provide emotional and physical support to camp participants. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old, physically fit, and be comfortable assisting another person in the water. iCan Swim requires at least 1 volunteer per swimmer, and swimmers will not be allowed in the water without a volunteer. Ideally, volunteers will commit to all 5 days of camp so the same swimmer and volunteer are partnered all week. Volunteers may serve one or multiple sessions per day. Experience working with individuals with IDD is preferred, but not required. Ongoing training and support is provided throughout the week, and there is a mandatory volunteer training on Sunday, July 9.