West River Center Camps and Swim Lessons

West River Center Camps and Swim Lessons offers day camps each week through the summer, one-week overnight camps, and swim lessons. Overnight camp activities include swimming, boating, climbing, music, and games. Swim lessons run in 1-week refresher sessions and 2-week sessions, with 30-minute classes at Preschooler, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.

Programs

• Day Camp — Day camps are offered each week through the summer. Campers sleep in their own bed. Parents know their kids are safe and enjoying activities outdoors instead of plugged into electronics.
• Overnight Camp — entering third-graders to adults · One-week residential camps are offered. Activities include swimming, boating, climbing, music, games, and much more.
• Swim Lessons — children and youth; age 4 and older; all children must be fully potty trained · Monday-Thursday, with Friday used only if a make-up day is needed · Learn to swim program. Classes run for 1-week refresher sessions and 2-week sessions. All classes are 30 minutes long. Levels include Preschooler, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

West River Center has been owned and operated by The United Methodist Church since 1951. The center has over 30 years of Learn to Swim program history.

West River Center is located at 5100 Chalk Point Road, West River, MD 20778.

Last updated October 31, 2026.