Aquatic Teams & Camps

Novice Aquatic Teams for 8-17 year olds

Join our summer novice teams, funded in part by a grant from the LA84 Foundation! Participants learn the fundamentals of their chosen aquatic competitive sports. Training occurs weekdays with some Saturday meets. Participants must be able to swim 50 yards comfortably (25 yards for dive team). Parents are required to attend a team meeting on the first practice day. Practices may continue for individuals or teams that qualify for additional competitions past the end dates listed below.

Swim Team

Participants learn the four competitive strokes, starts, turns & finishes while developing endurance and speed. Must be able to swim 50 yards comfortably.

Dive Team

Beginners learn basics while intermediates refine their skills. Must be able to swim 25 yards comfortably and dive from pool deck. Participants may not currently hold a US Dive membership card.

Water Polo Team

Participants, grouped by age and ability polo, will learn fundamentals of water polo-passing, catching, shooting and goal keeping. Must be able to tread water for 3 minutes. Participants may not currently hold a US Water Polo membership card.

Synchronized Swim Team

This creative sport uses rhythmical activities of sculling, breaststroke, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke and sidestroke to perform synchronized choreography to music. Must be able to float on back and tread water for 3 minute.

Free Introductory Clinics for City Aquatic Teams

Participants must be enrolled in one of the above Summer Teams to take part in these clinics designed to introduce young athletes to the various sports and refine their skills in a safe, fun and noncompetitive environment.

Aquatic Adventure Camps

Guppie Camp
8-11 years
Splish splash, come explore the bottom blue at Ventura Aquatic Center for an adventurous week of crafts, games, swim lessons, recreational swimming and more! Participants will be introduced to a variety of aquatic activities from water polo, diving, competitive swimming and synchronized swimming. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards comfortably.

Water Polo Camp
9-15 years
Learn the fundamentals of passing, catching, shooting and goal keeping in a fun noncompetitive environment. Participants will be grouped by age and ability. Must be able to tread water for 3 minutes and swim 50 yards comfortably. Camp includes recreational swim and water games.

Junior Lifeguard Academy
10-14 years
Learn water safety, CPR and basic first aid skills as well as a lifeguard's roles and responsibilities. Course follows American Red Cross Guard Start Program. Must be able to swim 100 yards comfortably and tread water for 1 minute. Bring towel, swimsuit, water, sunscreen and snacks Fee includes free admission to Recreational Swim during class dates.

Pirate Camp
8-11 years
Ahoy, mateys! Your adventure week as a pirate marooned at the Ventura Aquatic Center includes crafts, games and swim lessons with other shipmates! Bring towel, swimsuit, water, sunscreen and snacks. Child must be able to swim 50 yards without stopping.

Mermaid Camp
8-11 years
Splish splash galore, come explore the bottom blue at Ventura Aquatic Center for an adventurous week of crafts, games, swim lessons and more! Bring towel, swimsuit, water, sunscreen and snacks. Child must be able to swim 50 yards without stopping.

Aquatic Sports Camp
10-14 years
Explore a week full of aquatic sports & activities from water polo, diving, competitive swimming, synchronized swim, water games and more! Bring towel, swimsuit, water, sunscreen and snacks. Fee includes free admission to Recreational Swim during class dates. Child must be able to swim 50 yards without stopping.

Youth Swim Aide Training
10-14 years
Become an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Aide with this course covering swim skill progressions, stroke refinement and how to assist in swim lessons. Bring swimsuit, towel, water, sunscreen and snacks. Fee includes free admission to Recreational Swim during class dates. Child must be able to swim 50 yards without stopping.