The Arc of Midland is excited to announce that we are bringing iCanSwim Camp to Midland!

iCanSwim Camps are designed to help people achieve their aquatic goals and learn valuable water safety skills during the weeklong program. Swimmers will be encouraged every step of the way by supportive staff! iCanSwim - Midland lasts for 5 days with sessions lasting for 30-45 minutes each day, depending on age. You can choose which session time works best for you / your child! More information can be found in the flyers attached below. We have also attached resources from our camp co-host, iCanShine, who will be joining us for the week to put on the camp.

Participants must be at least 3 years of age or older at the start of camp. Participants will be placed with other similarly aged campers. All ages welcome!

Register soon, as space is limited! We need both swimmers and volunteers!

While registration is not yet open, please fill out this interest form if you would like to volunteer or register, and we will contact you when registration for swimmers and volunteers becomes available! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-S3LYwf0w1RJOWWlUAXomVCoOOuGj69LQw6pjWwuCgxRzNg/viewform?usp=header

Please note that volunteers must be at least 15 years of age, able to swim, and are comfortable in the water.

Call The Arc of Midland at (989) 631-4439 or email us at swim@thearcofmidland.org with any additional questions.

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Below are resources from our camp co-host, iCanShine, about Swim Camp.

A story walk-through of what camp will look like to help swimmers prepare for camp: https://icanshine.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2022/05/Swim-Camp-Social-Story.pdf

A skills sheet, so that parents/guardians have an idea of what types of skills may be worked on while at camp. Many of these are vital skills that pave the way for greater water safety, confidence, and the ability to build on foundational swimming techniques in the future: https://icanshine.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2024/06/Skills-Checklist.pdf

An example video from iCanShine about Swim Camp, and what happens throughout the week: https://youtu.be/Oqvwmmn-GB8

Swimmers - get pumped for camp!!

This video from The Arc of Midland shows the benefits of iCanSwim Camp. We can’t wait to see you soon!