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Starts, Turns & Underwater Harmonics Camp

Commuter Camp

Event Registration Details
June 18th - 21st, 2025
Ages: 9-18
Cost:
$495
(includes online registration fees and lunch Monday - Thursday. taxes paid by registrant)
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The “Starts, Turns & Underwater Development Camp” is structured to enhance an individual’s explosive speed and power off the blocks and turns.  A combination of classroom lectures with complimenting pool drill and demo sessions explains the proper mechanics of the forward start, backstroke start, relay start, plus the four-stroke turns. We use verbal, visual, and kinesthetic learning modalities to rebuild or enhance existing mechanisms unique to the individual. The STARTS, TURNS & UNDERWATER DEVELOPMENT CAMP provides endless repetitive attempts to promote speed and power on a daily basis.  This camp is designed for ages 9-18.

One of our selling points is an investment of over $55,000.  In 2018, we fundraised and installed 10 state-of-the-art Spectrum starting blocks.  The platforms are strategically placed in both the competition pool and diving well areas.  This affords novice to highly skilled swimmers the opportunity to safely perform start progressions in our facility.

To compliment starts, we focus on decreasing inefficiencies in and out of the turns.  Building a mindset that a turn is a way to generate speed is at the forefront of our curriculum.  Underwater kicking (harmonics) streamlines, and breath control are key focal points.  Training the brain’s limbic system is a large part of breath control, relaxation, and focus.  We believe that a positive mindset is the key to turn development and efficiency.    

Our campers receive 10:1 camper-to-coach ratios.  The drill progressions are taught in the classroom first, then translated within large and small group instructional settings.  We pride ourselves on individual feedback, knowing EVERY CAMPER BY NAME!  The size of our facility affords us the opportunity to provide variety in small station settings.

Commuter Camper Tuition- $495.00 (includes online registration fees, taxes paid for by registrant)

Starts, Turns & UNDERWATER Development CAMP: Commuter CAMPER SCHEDULE

Wednesday June 18, 2025

  • 2:00-2:45 pm: Camper Check-in at dorm (assigned times provided-May)
  • 3:00 pm: Camper lecture
  • 3:30 pm: Transition to the pool
  • 3:45 pm: Pool session 1- Underwater harmonic kicking/streamline
  • 4:45 pm: Stations (4X15 minute rotating stations)
  • 5:30 pm: Commuter camper departure

Thursday & Friday June 19-20, 2025

  • 8:00 am: Commuter camper arrival (pool)
  • 8:15 am: Starts, turns, harmonics- Lecture
  • 9:30 am: Pool training 1/stations (alternate starts am/turns pm)
  • 11:45 am: Lunch/free time at the dorm
  • 2:00 pm: Lecture/dryland training
  • 3:30 pm: Pool training 2/stations (alternate starts am/turns pm)
  • 5:30 pm: Commuter camper departure

Saturday June 21, 2025

  • 8:00 am: Commuter camper arrival (pool)
  • 8:15 am: Q&A session with coaching staff + camp picture
  • 9:00 am: Start + Turn progressions, plus timed 25’s & 50’s
  • 12:00pm: Camp check-out at dorm

Items to Bring to Swim Camp 2025

What commuter campers should provide:

  • Campers should bring all personal swimming items— suits, goggles, caps, and plenty of towels.  Gear is not required (fins are optional).  For those who wear caps, writing the camper’s first name on the cap in block letters helps the coaches get to know the campers more quickly. This is optional, but highly recommended!
  • (2) Suits                         
  • (2) Goggles
  • (2) Caps                         
  • (1) towels
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Water bottle
  • Sneakers (dry-land training & evening activities)
  • Plenty of comfortable shorts, socks, and t-shirts
  • Lock for locker room

What We Provide:

  • Lunch provided at Debot dining center for commuter campers (Fri, Sat & Sun)
  • Lockers are FREE (bring a lock!)
  • Swim gear to use at camp (bands, racks, dryland equipment & kick boards)
  • The dorm has air conditioning during rest time following lunch

Spending Money

Campers will need very little money while at camp as lunch is paid for with commuter camper tuition. 

Swim Camp Store ---WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

  • $5.00 Stickers
  • $5.00 H20 bottles
  • $5.00 Lanyards
  • $5.00 Swim caps
  • $15.00 “old” Swim Camp tees
  • $20.00 new t-shirts, plus a “freebie”
  • $25.00-$40.00 long sleeve shirts or sweatshirts