Competitive Stroke Camp

Competitive Stroke Camp at Kenyon College

The cornerstone of the Competitive Stroke Camp's success is a dedication to helping campers improve each of the four strokes when it comes to technique, training and race strategy.

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The Competitive Stroke Camp is a balanced curriculum emphasizing swimming efficiently, training effectively, working as a team and having fun.  This holistic approach to becoming a better swimmer is at the essence of “Total Performance” and is one of the reasons swimmers find success with our camps. Training plans are different for older and younger campers, and further differentiated by training groups for a highly personalized experience.

Our campers receive small-group instruction in a low swimmer-to-coach environment, team and leadership building sessions, daily video analysis of strokes and classroom sessions. Most importantly, Total Performance campers have FUN – both in and out of the pool – with scavenger hunts, variety shows, games and meeting new friends!

The camp accommodates both the novice and highly-trained swimmer (ages 10 - 18). Please note this is not a learn-to-swim camp. We recommend campers to have had at least one season of competitive swimming and know how to swim all four strokes.

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Kenyon College - Gambier, Ohio

2024 CAMP DATES

June 5-9, 2024 | Session 1 

June 12-16, 2024 | Session 2

June 16-20, 2024 | Session 3 

Overnight camper - $775
Day camper - $550


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Camp Highlights

  • Two swim sessions per day that emphasize training and technique
  • Daily dryland sessions
  • Daily stroke clinics 
  • Videotaping and individual video critiques with our collegiate coaches available at check-out for additional fee. A take-home flash drive of stroke critique videos to share with your parents & coaches
  • Classroom discussions with special guest speakers and clinicians on training physiology, goal setting, nutrition, race strategy and more
  • Three delicious all-you-can-eat meals each day - all dietary needs accommodated
  • Fun evening activities including movies, games, scavenger hunt, the Total Performance talent show (bring your instruments, comedy sketch, super-human tricks, and more)!
  • 24-hour supervision on a beautiful and safe campus
  • Camp t-shirt

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Camp Discounts

January Discount Days – $50 off – Register in January and receive $50 off each registration for any camp and any location.  Enter promo code: JANSAVE when checking out.

Returning Camper Discount – $20 off – For any camper who has been to any Total Performance camp before. Enter promo code: RETURN23 when registering.

Team Discount Program – $35 to $50 off per camper – For teams sending 5 or more campers to any Total Performance camp. For more information, click here.

*Only one discount may be used per camper*

 

Overnight Camper Schedule (subject to change)

Wednesday (or Sunday)

  • 12:00 pm: Camp Check-in
  • 1:30 pm: Staff Introductions
  • 1:45 pm: Swim Screening, Videotape Sessions
  • 4:00 pm: Stroke Lecture
  • 5:15 pm: Dinner
  • 6:15 pm: Stroke Critique/Camp Activity
  • 8:30 pm: Counselor Orientation
  • 9:30 pm: Dorms Close for the Night

Thursday - Saturday (Monday-Wednesday)

  • 6:30 am: Wake-up Call
  • 7:00 am: Breakfast
  • 7:45 am: Swim Practice #1
  • 9:00 am: Morning Circuit (Stroke Videotaping, Drills, Dryland Activity)
  • 10:45 am: Stroke Lecture
  • 12:00 pm: Lunch
  • 1:15 pm: Afternoon Circuit (Swim Practice #2, Stroke Video Critique, Dryland Activity)
  • 4:00 pm: Camp Benchmark/Free Time
  • 5:00 pm: Dinner
  • 6:00 pm: Classroom Talk
  • 7:45 pm: Camp Activity
  • 9:30 pm: Dorms Close for Night
  • 10:00 pm: In Bed, Lights Out

Sunday (Thursday) ***New Camp Schedule for this year - Given out at check-in

  •  Wake-up Call
  •  Clean Rooms...Pack Bags
  •  Breakfast
  •  Final Swim Practice
  •  Drills: Starts, Turns
  •  Camper of the Week
  • Camp Time Trials
  • 11:00am Camp Checkout

 

Day Camper Schedule 

Wednesday (Sunday)

  • 1:00 pm: Camp Check-in
  • 1:45 pm: Staff Introductions
  • 2:00 pm: Swim Screening, Videotape Sessions
  • 4:00 pm: Stroke Lecture
  • 5:15 pm: Dinner
  • 6:15 pm: Stroke Critique/Camp Activity
  • 8:30 pm: Counselor Orientation
  • 9:00 pm: Parent pick-up

Thursday - Saturday (Monday - Wednesday)

  • 7:45 am: Swim Practice #1
  • 9:00 am: Morning Circuit (Stroke Videotaping, Drills, Dryland Activity)
  • 10:45 am: Stroke Lecture
  • 12:00 pm: Lunch
  • 1:15 pm: Afternoon Circuit (Swim Practice #2, Stroke Video Critique, Dryland Activity)
  • 4:00 pm: Camp Benchmark/Free Time
  • 5:00 pm: Dinner
  • 6:00 pm: Classroom Talk
  • 7:45 pm: Camp Activity
  • 8:30 pm: Parent pick-up

Sunday (Thursday) 

  •  Final Swim Practice
  •  Drills: Starts, Turns
  •  Camper of the Week
  •  Camp Time Trials
  •  Camp Checkout

*Please note that breakfast & lodging are not included in the day camper schedule

 

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