Program Information
Campbell River Killer Whales is offering summer camps for two groups this summer! Children between the ages of 5 and 8 can join our Mini-Whales group; and children between 8 and12 can join our Orcas. Choose full-days or half-days; both programs will be located at Strathcona Gardens and Pinecrest Elementary School. We look forward to seeing you on your break!
Mini Whales
The Mini Whales is our introductory swimming lessons program and the first step toward becoming a competitive swimmer. In the Mini Whales, you learn the FUNdamentals of competitive swimming in a play-based team environment. While teaching skill development and sportsmanship, our programs emphasize the values of community-mindedness and belonging, grit and resilience, and the importance of personal development - all of which comprise the foundations for excellence. The end goal of the Mini Whales program is to foster a love of swimming and a life-long participation in sport and activity.
As a step towards becoming an Orca and eventually a Killer Whale who swims competitively, the Mini-Whales program ensures that swimmers can accomplish the following tasks:
1. 50 meters (2 laps of the pool) of Freestyle (Front Crawl) in less than 50 seconds
2. 50 meters of Backstroke in less than 60 seconds
3. 50 meters of Breaststroke - untimed
4. 25 meters of legal Butterfly - untimed
Once swimmers have accomplished these feats, they are eligible for our Orca Program - the second step in a competitive swimmer's journey.
The Orca Program, which focuses on the FUNdamentals of excellence, is the foundation of a swimmer’s journey. Here, swimmers have fun learning advanced techniques, building friendships, and developing lifelong competencies in water safety and physical literacy, all under the supervision of our expert coach and instruction from champion athletes. Swimmers in all Orca groups will refine and integrate the techniques that make up the complex discipline of swimming, preparing them for the competitive Killer Whales program.
Killer Whales
Swimmers in the Killer Whales program have the opportunity to seek their amazing potential. Through the three levels of this program, swimmers build on their skills, build on their integrity, and put forth the effort and dedication to realize their potential. At this stage of the program, swimmers are dedicated to fully realizing their potential through the enjoyment of the challenge, overcoming adversity, academic excellence, and devotion to excellence in everything they do. The Killer Whales eat, sleep and dream excellence. The responsibility is to be determined and goal-oriented as individuals, but more importantly, strive to inspire the team and community at large. Swimmers in this level express their excellence through positive contributions anytime the opportunity presents itself. It is an honor to reach the Killer Whale level, and this is appreciated through inspirational conduct that brings out the best in the individual as well as the team. Swimmers in this group may go as far as to represent our region, province, and perhaps our country.
Swimmers who have previously swum with the Campbell River Killer Whals or approved affiliate groups are welcome to join our Varsity program. Sign up or reach out to Coach Richard for more information today!
The CRKW Masters' Program welcomes adults who are 18 and older. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced swimmer you will learn and refine swim techniques, train hard, and have fun with like-minded people in our Masters program. Reach out to Coach Richard today to sign up or learn more!
One-on-one lessons are provided by our Head Development Coach. Please email Coach Cheri to book a lesson or learn more.