Aquatics · Age 3 – Rising Grade 8
Stronger in the water, every week
New for summer 2027: an exclusive partnership with Tiburon Swim Academy, running all Branches swim programs. From first splashes to confident laps, every step forward is celebrated.
Where Summer Grows
NEW FOR SUMMER 2027 · EXCLUSIVE AQUATICS PARTNERSHIP
Tiburon Swim Academy will run all Branches swim programs
Branches at Meadowbrook and Tiburon Swim Academy are joining forces for summer 2027. Every Branches swim program will be run by Tiburon, bringing student-centered, specialized instruction to the swim experience families already love at camp.
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Every child deserves to feel at home in the water
Aquatics is a dedicated swimming program for children Ages 3 through Rising Grade 8. Small groups, certified instructors, and a carefully structured curriculum mean every child receives the individual attention they need to move forward; whatever their starting point. Children who join the program tentative leave confident. Children who join confident leave genuinely capable.
Arrival, camp day, and pickup
Arrival window
8:30–9:00 a.m.Full-day camp
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Acorns follows its published half-day schedule and does not offer Extended Day.Afternoon carline
3:30–4:00 p.m.Arriving after 9:00 a.m.?
After 9:00 a.m., a parent or guardian must walk the camper to the main office and sign them in. Do not simply drop them off or leave them to walk in alone.
After carline closes?
Carline closes at 4:00 p.m. or as soon as the last car in line has been loaded, whichever comes first. After carline closes, parents must pick their child up at the main office. Families will incur a $25 late pick up fee per child. Fees will automatically be charged to families accounts
SWIM OPPORTUNITIES
Swim opportunities by program
Free swim is included for all Campers, including Acorns, and for Explorers. Swim lessons are included only for Acorns through Rising Grade 6 Campers.
| Program | Swim lessons | Free swim |
|---|---|---|
| Acorns through Rising Grade 6 Campers | Included | Included |
| Campers · Rising Grades 7–8 | Not included | Included |
| Explorers | Not included | Included |
| Adventurers | Not included | Not included |
ONE SUMMER · TWO KINDS OF CARE
Camp joy, with expert swim instruction built in
At Branches, swimmers belong to a summer camp full of friends, discovery, and fun. In the pool, Tiburon Swim Academy brings specialized instruction to every Branches swim program. It is one connected experience: the joy of camp, paired with thoughtful coaching that helps each swimmer move forward.
THE BRANCHES SWIM GUARANTEE
We stand behind every swimmer’s progress
If a camper attends three consecutive weeks of camp, they will learn to swim and roll over to float or they will receive a free clinic with one of our head coaches.
If your camper does not improve in 3 weeksYou get a free clinic with a Tiburon coach.
WHY TIBURON
Good coaching starts with knowing the swimmer
Tiburon’s student-centered approach makes room for both skill building and the confidence it takes to enjoy being in the water.
A relationship-first approach
Coaches build strong relationships with swimmers, helping children face their fears, build confidence, and feel ready to try something new in the water.
Progress at their own pace
Individual attention within group lessons gives each child room to practice, grow, and celebrate the next step.
Confidence with safety in mind
Tiburon’s published levels progress toward safe independent swimming, from learning to float and breathe to front-and-back swimming, stroke development, and endurance.
FEATURED TIBURON COACHES
Visit Tiburon Swim Academy Meet the Tiburon team
These featured coaches are part of Tiburon Swim Academy’s broader team. Summer 2027 Branches coaching assignments have not yet been confirmed.
TIBURON SWIM ACADEMY
Coach Adam
Adam brings fun and individualized learning into group lessons, with the patience for each swimmer to make progress at their own pace.
Official coach profile
Coach portraits courtesy of Tiburon Swim Academy’s official team profiles.
2027 WEEKS OFFERED
Your weeks, at a glance
Age 3 – Rising Grade 8
Warm Up Week
June 14 – 17
4-day session · No camp June 18 (Juneteenth observed)
Week 1
June 21 – 25
Week 2
June 28 – July 2
Week 3
July 6 – 9
4-day session · No camp July 5 (Independence Day observed)
Week 4
July 12 – 16
Week 5
July 19 – 23
Week 6
July 26 – 30
Week 7
August 2 – 6
Week 8
August 9 – 13
The Swimmers program will operate as normal on Friday, August 13.
Cool Down Week
August 16 – 20
Reduced programming
WHAT THEY DO
Consistent practice, real results
Ability-Based Groupings
Children are placed in groups that match their current skill level, so every session is appropriately challenging and genuinely rewarding.
Certified Instructors
All Aquatics instructors hold current lifeguard certifications and water-safety credentials, and are trained in adaptive aquatics.
Daily Water Time
Consistent daily practice is the foundation of real progress; Aquatics campers spend meaningful time in the water every single day of camp.
Stroke Development
From bubble-blowing and floating to butterfly stroke refinement; a clear progression that children can see and feel.
Water Safety & Confidence
Beyond technique, Aquatics builds the kind of easy, comfortable relationship with water that keeps children safe for life.
Parent Progress Updates
Families receive regular updates on their child's skill progression, so growth is visible and celebrated at home as well as at camp.
Skills that last a lifetime
Measurable swimming progress
Every Aquatics session is structured around a clear skill progression. Children leave having genuinely improved — and knowing it.
Lasting water confidence
Many children arrive nervous around water. They leave with the relaxed, easy confidence that comes from real ability, not just encouragement.
Life-long safety habits
Water safety isn't just technique; it's calm, good judgment, and awareness. The Aquatics program builds all three, week by week.
2027 SWIM LESSONS
Swimmers: more ways to make a splash
Swimmers is a dedicated swim lesson program with options before camp, after the camp day, and on weekends in 2027. Whether your child is a Branches camper or not, Swimmers is open to all — no camp enrollment required.
A CLOSER LOOK
AQUATICS in action.
Before camp
Before Camp Lessons
7:30 AM30-minute lesson
8:00 AM30-minute lesson
Extended Day AM required for the 7:30 AM lesson
Campers registered for the 7:30 AM lesson must also be enrolled in Extended Day AM to participate.
After camp
After Camp Lessons
3:30 PM–7:30 PMMonday–Friday · 30-minute lesson blocks
Extended Day PM required for 4:30 PM
Campers registered for the 4:30 PM lesson must also be enrolled in Extended Day PM to participate.
New for 2027
Weekend Lessons
9:00 AM–5:00 PMWeekends · 30-minute lesson blocks
Weekend lessons are offered Saturday and Sunday.
Open to the whole community. You do not need to enroll in Branches camp to join Swimmers. Families outside of camp are warmly welcome to register their child for Swimmers lessons independently.
Meadowbrook is Tiburon Swim Academy’s only outside summer camp partnership.