Ackermann's Swim Camp is a family-owned swim day camp in Kirkwood, Missouri (operating over 80 years), for children ages 4–11 who must be potty trained. Campers receive progressive group swim lessons across four heated pools of varying depth, with the camp day running 9:10am–2:00pm Monday–Friday. Multi-week sessions run from mid-May through early August.
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★★★★★Emily McCallThis is the best summer camp out there! It combines the fun of camp with serious swim lessons, too. My kids loved it and also leaned all their strokes by the time they were 11.
★★★★★Kirsten TidwellIn ONE week of camp my son went from doing doggy paddle to being able to do all four strokes! He had so much fun and already can’t wait to go back! Thank you for such a magical camp for kids!
★★★★★Daniel O'LearyEmma McDaniel taught me (36) how to swim, life saver!!! She also taught my wife and 3 kids as well. 11/10 would recommend!
★★★★★Shawna WilliamsThird year for my daughter. She’s loved it and has become a strong swimmer at 7 years old. Her little brother is joining for his second year. Was referred here by many who have said it’s hands down the best...I agree!
★★★★★Jennifer JohnsonMy husband and I were thrilled to watch our 5 and 6 yrs olds on the last day of their first 2 week session ~ they feared not the water, and they were swimming all 4 strokes to boot!! Our six year old also learned to dive, which is something that we never would have thought possible because of his cautious nature. We highly recommend this camp, the instructors are highly-trained and most of them are competitive swimmers! This legendary camp was highly recommended by many: our nanny's son was enrolled in this camp 15 years ago, and my daughter's classmate's mother went to this camp as a child and went on to swim competitively. Our children LOVE Mrs. Ackermann's swim camp, they had lots of fun in and out of the water playing games and doing crafts during break time, and we look forward to returning year after year!!