Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham
This program offers morning open swim sessions for half-day campers at the Birmingham Covington School pool, focusing on recreational aquatic activity.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a PDF brochure for Birmingham Public Schools Community Education Summer Camps 2026, which lists 'Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham' as a program. This indicates the program is part of a larger school-run community education initiative. The brochure does not provide information on ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies. There is no mention of a founder or specific years of operation for this particular open swim program, though it is part of an established school district's offerings. Google searches for 'Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham' or 'Birmingham Public Schools Community Education Summer Camps' did not yield specific reviews for this particular open swim program, nor a general Google review rating or count for the overall summer camp program. The program is clearly a day camp, specifically a half-day offering. Social media handles are not listed within the PDF for the camp programs themselves.
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right aquatic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 5–14
- Hours: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
- Address: 1525 Covington Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham
- What ages does Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham accept?
- Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham is open to children ages 5–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham cost?
- Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham publishes $40/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham's hours?
- Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham runs 12:30-1:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham?
- Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham provide lunch?
- Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham compare to other aquatic camps in Bloomfield Hills?
- Open Swim (AM Half Day Campers) - Birmingham is one of 5 aquatic camps in Bloomfield Hills that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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