The Ithaca Swim Club, a nonprofit cooperative community pool founded in 1968, runs Play & Swim, a half-day summer program from 9 a.m. to noon. Days combine daily swim lessons with yard games, arts and crafts, tennis and team-building activities. It is offered as five separate one-week sessions from late June through the end of July, and registration is open to non-members as well as members ($250 and $180 per week respectively). Because it ends at noon it will not cover a full workday.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Ithaca Swim Club directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Max G.Amazing pool with nice staff and lifeguards. They offer good food and take card. Best pool in Ithaca.
★★★★★JohadABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! Came here with my extended family for the first time and we had a blast. My sister’s family lives in a shack in Alaska with no heated water so so they were shocked to be in such warm water. Immediately after walking in, the young woman at the front desk greeted me a huge smile and kind words. We stayed for the whole day and Akiniads and Styopiut (my nephews) had a great time on the diving board. Totally recommend and will definitely come back.
★★★★★Jing ZhaoLove this outdoor swimming place, at times can get busy but most times are ok. Great place for kids to have fun at the diving board! Swimming lessons are great!
★★★★★Garin Danner, LMHCNice, relaxing place to spend the summer days. Uncrowded pool is heated, so it's still pleasant when the days are cooler, but not too warm for lap swimming. There are always several lanes set up for lap swimmers, and a large shallow end (3'-4') and a deep end with a diving board. Tables and lounge chairs are spread all around, and there is even an area that get shaded by trees in the afternoon if you want to watch your kids without baking too much in the summer sun.
★★★★Tamiko TolandGreat local club for families. This is a member-run organization with the quirks and benefits that come along with that. There is a very shallow fenced-in pool for the youngest children in addition to a large heated pool with lap lanes and a deep area with a diving board. For lap swimmers, there are early morning hours and a special membership rate. Pools use bromine rather than chlorine, so it is gentler on swimwear and skin/hair. Membership includes swim lessons and "swim team" for kids. There are grills that are great for a cookout so families can hang out at the pool. Concessions include light snacks and frozen treats. There are regular activities (crafts, parties) throughout the summer. If you're in the neighborhood, this is an ideal alternative to owning and maintaining a pool; with so many other families, kids always have a friend at the pool.