Camp Dates:
Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17 2026

Session Times:
Session 1: 9:00 am-9:45 am (ages 3-7)
Session 2: 10:15 am-11:00 am (ages 3-7)
Session 3: 11:30 am-12:30 pm (ages 8-12)
Session 4: 1:45 pm-2:45 pm (ages 8-12)
Session 5: 3:15 pm-4:15 pm (ages 13 & older)

Camp Fee:
$150 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:
Registrants must complete the iCan Swim Registration Form in its entirety and pay the camp fee ($150) before registration can be processed. Submission of this registration and payment does NOT guarantee a spot in the iCan Bike program.

During the month of March, priority registration will be given to members of the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. You will be contacted within 2-4 weeks of your submission to confirm your eligibility, enrollment, and designated time slot.

Refunds:
If your loved one does not receive a spot in the iCan Swim program, the $150 fee will be refunded, and they will be placed on the waitlist.

Please note there are no refunds once your registration has been confirmed unless there is a waiting list for your session. No refunds will be honored after July 8, as there will be limited time to fill the spot with another swimmer.

Parent Orientation:
A parent orientation session will be held prior to camp on Sunday, July 12, from 3:00-3:30 pm.

Questions:
If you have any additional questions, please contact Ava Burns.