Pompano Beach summer camps ran June 8 to July 31 in 2026, from $416 for residents. Both city pools are open year-round. Junior lifeguards, swim lessons.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Camps, pools and fees come from the City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation pages for summer camp, junior lifeguards, swim lessons, summer tennis and the two aquatic centers. Fees and dates shown are 2026; the city posts 2027 details in spring.
Broward County public schools let out Friday, May 28, 2027. Pompano Beach’s city camps started June 8 last year and ran eight weeks. The city’s two public pools are open all year, so there is no pool opening day to wait for. 2027 camp dates and prices are not out yet; the 2026 details below are the best guide.
Who to call
- Parks and Recreation (camps): 954-786-4111
- Camp Paradise, Emma Lou Olson Civic Center: 954-786-4516
- Pompano Beach Aquatic Center (junior lifeguards): 954-786-4128
- Houston/Sworn Aquatic Center (swim lessons): 954-786-4116
- Tennis Center (summer tennis): 954-786-4115
City summer camps (2026)
| Camp | Grades | Dates and hours (2026) | Fee, resident / nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Fin-Tastic, classic recreation camp | K-5 and 6-8 | June 8 to July 31, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $416 / $832 |
| Camp Paradise, field trips every week | K-5 | June 8 to July 31, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $920 / $1,840 |
Each camp adds a $25 application fee, and there was no camp June 19 and July 3. Registration is in person only at the camp site, with proof of Pompano Beach residency for the resident rate. Limited scholarships are available for qualifying residents.
| Camp site (2026) | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell/Moore Park (Fin-Tastic, K-5) | 901 NW 10th St. | 954-786-4131 |
| Highlands Park (Fin-Tastic, K-5) | 1650 NE 50th Court | 954-786-7871 |
| McNair Park (Fin-Tastic, K-5) | 951 NW 27th Ave. | 954-786-7882 |
| North Pompano Park (Fin-Tastic, grades 6-8) | 4400 NE 18th Ave. | 954-786-4090 |
| Emma Lou Olson Civic Center (Camp Paradise) | 1801 NE 6th St. | 954-786-4516 |
The middle school camp at North Pompano Park filled in 2026.
Junior lifeguards (2026)
| Program | Ages | Schedule | Fee per session, resident / nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Beach Junior Lifeguards | 7-16 | 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays; sessions June 8-18, June 22 to July 2, July 6-17, July 20-31 | $155 / $310, plus $30 uniform and $15 registration, once |
| Houston/Sworn Pool Junior Lifeguards | 5-16 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays; sessions June 8 to July 2, July 6-31 | $45 / $90, plus $15 uniform, once |
Register at the Pompano Beach Aquatic Center, 820 NE 18th Ave.
Swim lessons and tennis (2026)
- Summer swim lessons, Houston/Sworn Aquatic Center: eight 25- to 30-minute group lessons for ages 6 months and up, $52 for residents and $104 for nonresidents. 2026 sessions ran July 13-24 and July 27 to Aug. 7, 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.
- Summer tennis, Pompano Beach Tennis Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 4 to Aug. 15, ages 6 and up, $90 a week.
Pools
| Pool | Address | Public swimming | Day pass, resident / nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompano Beach Aquatic Center, 50-meter Olympic pool | 820 NE 18th Ave. | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays; noon to 3 p.m. Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday | Child $2 / $4; adult $3 / $6 |
| Houston/Sworn Aquatic Center, nine lap lanes, learn-to-swim area, WIBIT obstacle course | 901 NW 10th St. | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends | Child $2 / $4; adult $3 / $6 |
Both pools are open year-round. Six-month and annual memberships are sold during public swimming hours; residents need two proofs of residency. Hours change for holidays and events.
Splash pads and water play
The city’s park directory does not list a public splash pad. The options:
- Water Works, the city’s free kickoff-to-summer splash party, turned Mitchell/Moore Park, 901 NW 10th St., into a one-day water park with giant slides and open pool play on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 2026 listing.
- The WIBIT obstacle course at the Houston/Sworn pool.
- The beach, which has lifeguards; check flags on the city’s beach conditions page.
- Wahoo Bay, open for swimming 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 1 to Sept. 30. The city expects to close the swim platform from October 2026 for the Roy Rogers seawall project; check before you go.
More ideas are in our kids’ activities guide.
What this means for you
- Camp registration is in person and fills fast; Emma Lou Olson and North Pompano filled in 2026.
- Pools never close for the season; a resident adult swims for $3.
- Watch the city’s camp page in spring for 2027 dates.
Related: spring break, Fourth of July fireworks and Father’s Day in Pompano Beach.
Frequently asked questions
When does Pompano Beach summer camp start?
The city’s 2026 summer camps ran June 8 to July 31, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no camp June 19 and July 3. The 2027 dates are not out yet; Broward schools’ last day is Friday, May 28, 2027.
How much is Pompano Beach summer camp?
In 2026, Camp Fin-Tastic cost $416 for residents and $832 for nonresidents, and the Camp Paradise field-trip camp cost $920 for residents and $1,840 for nonresidents, each plus a $25 application fee. Registration was in person only.
When do Pompano Beach pools open for summer?
They do not close. The Pompano Beach Aquatic Center and the Houston/Sworn Aquatic Center are open year-round; the Aquatic Center’s 50-meter pool is heated and cooled by a geothermal system.
Does Pompano Beach have a splash pad?
The city’s park directory does not list a public splash pad. For water play, the Houston/Sworn Aquatic Center has a WIBIT obstacle course, and in 2026 the city’s free Water Works party turned Mitchell/Moore Park into a one-day water park.
Is there a junior lifeguard camp in Pompano Beach?
Yes. In 2026 the beach camp for ages 7 to 16 ran four two-week sessions from June 8 to July 31 at $155 a session for residents, and a pool version for ages 5 to 16 cost $45 a session for residents.
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