Elite Swim Camp

Take your swimming to the next level!

Elite Swim Camps at Kenyon College

These unique camp experiences are designed for highly-trained sprinters, breaststrokers, butterfliers/backstrokers, or distance swimmers and offer the most race-specific training for each specialty that you will find anywhere in the country. The Elite Camps bring in nationally and internationally renowned coaches and athletes in each specialty to provide campers with the most cutting-edge instruction and training used by the worlds best swimmers today.  Enrollment is kept to a minimum to allow for better communication, more personal attention, and a greater appreciation of what it means to work together as a team.

The majority of swimmers who attend our Elite Camps are high school state qualifiers and even finalists. Our Elite Camps are designed for swimmers who are already excelling in a particular specialty, yet want to take their performance to the next level. Though the Elite Camps are open to any and all swimmers ages 13-18, they are most appropriate for swimmers with AAA times in their specialty or faster (based on USA Swimming's National Age Group Motivational Time Standards). The campers who attend our Elite Camps chose the camp that focuses on their best stroke or specialty event. These camps are not designed for swimmers to work on their weakest stroke.

Back by popular demand in 2024 is the Elite Strength Camp. This camp will be open to swimmers ages 13-18. Elite Strength will focus on how swimmers can get stronger. 

In the past 25 years, over 2000 swimmers from 49 states and 11 countries have participated in our Elite Camp programs for what proves to be a transformative and inspirational learning and training experience.  A significant number of our elite campers have gone on to excel at the very highest levels of high school, YMCA, USA, NCAA and International competition, including 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, Garret Weber-Gale!


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Elite Distance Camp

June 2-6, 2024

Overnight Camper - $885
Day Camper - $665

A specialized program for the distance swimmer (ages 14-18), this five-day overnight camp provides Elite-level coaching, race-specific strategy, and attention to technique for distance swimmers. A highly requested camp, the Elite Distance Camp's unique programming focuses on race technique, philosophies for creating effective race strategies, "breaking down" distance races to learn from personal best performances, and also dryland training specifically designed for the distance swimmer.

Jessen Book

Headlining the camp will be former All-American distance swimmer, and Kenyon College Head Coach, Jessen Book. Coach Book was named NCAA DIII Woman's Coach-of-the-Year in 2019 and 2022. Coach Book also was recognized as NCAA DIII Men's and Women's Coach-of-the-Year in 2013, lead the men’s team to their second consecutive national title in 2014, and the women’s team to a second place finish at NCAAs. Book, a former All-American distance swimmer at Kenyon, was a four-year member of national championship teams and a team co-captain in his senior year. As a coach, Book has made his mark in the Distance events, coaching numerous distance swimmers to top-8 finishes at Nationals. Other leading collegiate and high school coaches, as well as accomplished collegiate swimmers, round out the staff (Click here to visit the staff page).

Josh White

In September 2023 Fitter & Faster hired Dr. Josh White, Kenyon graduating class of 2001, as the High Performance Manager.  In this newly created position, Coach White will be leading the production of Specialty Swim Camps and other educational opportunities for competitive swimmers and coaches.  For the past 15-years White coached at the University of Michigan, where for the last 11-years, he was the Associate Head Coach specializing in distance and middle-distance training. TPSC is thrilled to have Dr. White back on campus this summer as a Co-headlier for the 2024 Distance Camp.

Coaches can rest assured knowing their athlete will not get out of shape. Three highly-specialized pool sessions incorporate high-intensity benchmark training and average approximately 10,000-11,000 yards per day. 

*While the Elite Distance Camp is open to any and all swimmers ages 14-18, it is most appropriate for swimmers with AAA times or faster (based on National USA Swimming time standards). The majority of swimmers who attend our Elite Camps are high school state qualifiers and even finalists.

Elite Fly/Back Underwater Camp

June 2 - 6, 2024

Overnight Camper - $885
Day Camper - $665

As an elite-level butterflier or backstroker, Total Performance provides an intensive five-day, overnight training program focusing on the most profound development of the last quarter century in the sport of competitive swimming – the underwater dolphin kick – or what has been called the “5th stroke.” A critical element to one’s success in butterfly and backstroke is becoming more effective in generating speed & efficiency underwater. Challenging practice sessions focus on the latest in butterfly/backstroke technique and race strategy. During the week you will be tested in a dozen different areas that contribute to success as a flyer or backstroker. 

Tom ShieldsThe Headliner for the 2024 ELITE FLY/BACK Underwater camp will be US Olympic Gold Medalist, Tom Shields

Tom Shields is a 2x Olympian, 2x Olympic champion, 3x world champion, and 2x Pan American champion in competitive swimming.

Shields is an American butterfly and freestyle specialist with the world's best underwaters hailing from Huntington Beach, California. Shields collegiately and professionally swam at the University of California, Berkeley and currently holds the American record in the 50-meter butterfly, the 100-meter butterfly, and the 200-meter butterfly (all short course).

Coaches can rest assured knowing their athlete will not get out of shape. Three highly-specialized pool sessions incorporate high-intensity benchmark training that ensures that swimmers maintain their aerobic capacity. Highly specific training drills and dryland routines, and powerful psychological techniques help campers adjust to the dynamics of fast swimming and maximize their potential.

*While the Elite Fly/Back Underwater Camp is open to any and all swimmers ages 13-18, it is most appropriate for swimmers with AAA times or faster (based on National USA Swimming time standards). The majority of swimmers who attend our Elite Camps are high school state qualifiers and even finalists.
 

Elite Strength Camp

June 6-9, 2024

Overnight Camper - $500
Day Camper - $375

The Total Performance Strength Camp offers a unique camp experience designed specifically for swimmers who want to get stronger. The Elite Strength Camp is a highly-technical, three day, overnight training program for campers ages 13-18. The camp helps accomplished swimmers develop an even better understanding of the nuances and techniques of strength training for swimmers.  Swimmers work on all aspects of power from dryland to water drills to increase their strength. 

Headliner for the 2024 Elite Strength Camp will be Aquatic Strength leader and former American Record Holder, Kevin Steel. Steel was on the 2013 USA World Championship team and twice broke the U.S. Open 50 breaststroke record. He also earned second place in the 100 breaststroke at the 2013 NCAA championships.  Other leading collegiate and high school strength coaches in addition to accomplished collegiate swimmers will round out our Elite Camp staff. (Click here for more information about our phenomenal staff).

Coaches can rest assured knowing their athlete will not get out of shape. Three highly-specialized sessions incorporate high-intensity benchmark training that ensures that swimmers maintain their aerobic capacity. Elite Camp staff introduce training drills, dryland exercises, and powerful classroom sessions aimed towards developing swimmers techniques to maximize potential by helping individuals adjust to the power dynamics of fast swimming. Swimmers can also choose to be tested in the weight room and on the Power Rack.

*While the Elite Strength Camp is open to any and all swimmers ages 13-18, it is most appropriate for swimmers with AAA times or faster (based on National USA Swimming time standards). The majority of swimmers who attend our Elite Camps are high school state qualifiers and even finalists.
 

Elite Breaststroke Camp

June 9 - 13, 2024

Overnight Camper - $885
Day Camper - $665

Total Performance offers a unique camp experience designed specifically for breaststrokers. The Elite Breaststroke Camp is a highly-technical, five day, overnight training program for campers ages 13-18. The camp helps accomplished breaststrokers develop an even better understanding of the nuances and techniques of this complex stroke. Swimmers work on all aspects of breaststroke from the kick, turns, and pullouts, to the utilization of the underwater dolphin kick.

Kevin SteelHeadliner for the 2024 Elite Breaststroke Camp is Kevin Steel. Kevin Steel, a two-time All-American, 2013 NCAA 100 breaststroke runner-up, 2013 USA National 50 breaststroke champion and member of the 2023 NCAA women's swimming and diving championship staff with the University of Virginia, joined the Rutgers women's swimming and diving program as an assistant coach in the summer of 2023.  Steel began his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of Arizona, as a volunteer on the pool deck with the Wildcats and as an intern in the Olympic Sports Weight Room assisting the strength staff with the basketball, baseball, tennis, softball and swimming & diving teams.

In the pool, Steel made Olympic Trial appearances in 2012 and 2016, earned a spot on the 2013 USA World Championship team and twice broke the U.S. Open 50 breaststroke record in addition to taking second place in the 100 breaststroke at the 2013 NCAA championships.

Other leading collegiate and high school coaches in addition to accomplished collegiate swimmers will round out our Elite Camp staff. (Click here for more information about our phenomenal staff).

Coaches can rest assured knowing their athlete will not get out of shape. Three highly-specialized pool sessions incorporate high-intensity benchmark training that ensures that breaststrokers maintain their aerobic capacity. Elite Camp staff introduce training drills, dryland exercises, and powerful classroom sessions aimed towards developing breaststroke techniques to maximize potential by helping individuals adjust to the dynamics of fast swimming. Swimmers can also choose to be tested and trained on the Power Rack.

*While the Elite Breaststroke Camp is open to any and all swimmers ages 13-18, it is most appropriate for swimmers with AAA times or faster (based on National USA Swimming time standards). The majority of swimmers who attend our Elite Camps are high school state qualifiers and even finalists.
 

 

Elite Sprint Camp

June 9 - 13, 2024

Overnight Camper - $885
Day Camper - $665

Total Performance offers a unique camp experience designed specifically for sprint freestylers. The Elite Sprint Camp is a highly-technical, five day, overnight training program for swimmers ages 13-18 who excel in the sprint freestyle events.

The camp introduces participants to the most up-to-date and proven methods for developing speed and stevepower. Campers will have the opportunity to work with one of the world's leading sprint coaches Steve Jungbluth for the summer of 2024.  Other leading collegiate and high school coaches, as well as accomplished collegiate swimmers, round out the staff (Click here to visit the staff page).

Coaches can rest assured knowing their athlete will not get out of shape. Three highly-specialized pool sessions incorporate high-intensity benchmark training that ensures that sprinters will maintain their aerobic capacity. Elite Camp staff introduce training drills, dryland exercises, and powerful classroom sessions aimed towards developing techniques to maximize potential by helping individuals adjust to the dynamics of fast swimming. Swimmers can also choose to be tested and trained on the Power Rack.

While the Elite Sprint Camp is open to any and all swimmers ages 13-18, it is most appropriate for swimmers with AAA times or faster in the sprint freestyle events (based on National USA Swimming time standards). The majority of swimmers who attend our Elite Camps are high school state qualifiers and even finalists.

 

Camp Highlights

  • Three swim sessions per day (on the full camp days) focusing on training, technique & testing
  • Daily drylands
  • Daytime classroom discussions with collegiate coaches and headliners on training physiology, stroke mechanics, race strategy and more
  • Three delicious all-you-can-eat meals in Kenyon's dining hall - all dietary needs accommodated!
  • Evening lectures on topics like sports psychology, inspirational journeys, nutrition
  • Pizza party night
  • Camp t-shirt 
  • Evening social activities & getting to know campers from all over the country and the world
  • 24-hour supervision on a beautiful and safe campus

 

Camp Discounts

January Discount Days – $50 off – Register in January and receive $50 off each registration for any camp and any location.  

Returning Camper Discount – $20 off – For any camper who has been to any Total Performance camp before. Enter promo code: RETURN24 when checking out.

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

Sunday

  • 12:00 pm: Camp Check-in
  • 1:30 pm: Parent Meeting/Pre-benchmark testing
  • 4:00 pm: Staff introductions
  • 5:30 pm: Camp Picnic
  • 7:00 pm: Lecture
  • 8:15 pm: Finish Unpacking
  • 8:45 pm: Counselor Orientation
  • 9:30 pm: Dorms close for night
  • 10:00 pm: In-bed, lights out!

Monday - Wednesday

  • 5:50 am: Wake-up
  • 6:15 am: Training Session 1
  • 7:45 am: Breakfast
  • 8:45 am: Lecture
  • 9:45 am: Technique/Training/Testing Session 1
  • 12:15 pm: Lunch
  • 1:15 pm: Lecture
  • 1:45 pm: Technique/Training/Testing Session 2
  • 3:45 pm: Dryland Training
  • 5:30 pm: Dinner
  • 6:45 pm: Lecture
  • 8:30 pm: Free-time
  • 9:30 pm: Dorms close for night
  • 10:00 pm: In-bed, lights out!

Thursday

  • 5:50 am: Wake-up
  • 6:15 am: Training Session 1
  • 7:45 am: Breakfast
  • 8:15 am: Clean rooms / Pack bags
  • 9:30 am: Lecture
  • 10:00 am: Elite Camp Final Test Set
  • 11:30 am: Camp Checkout

 

Day Camper Schedule 

Sunday

  • 1:00 pm: Camp Check-in
  • 1:30 pm: Parent Meeting/Pre-benchmark testing
  • 4:00 pm: Staff introductions
  • 5:30 pm: Camp Picnic
  • 7:00 pm: Lecture
  • 8:15 pm: Parent pick-up

Monday - Wednesday

  • 6:15 am: Training Session 1
  • 7:45 am: Breakfast
  • 8:45 am: Lecture
  • 9:45 am: Technique/Training/Testing Session 1
  • 12:15 pm: Lunch
  • 1:15 pm: Lecture
  • 1:45 pm: Technique/Training/Testing Session 2
  • 3:45 pm: Dryland Training
  • 5:30 pm: Dinner
  • 6:45 pm: Lecture
  • 8:30 pm: Parent pick-up

Thursday

  • 6:15 am: Training Session 1
  • 7:45 am: Breakfast
  • 8:15 am: Clean rooms / Pack bags
  • 9:30 am: Lecture
  • 10:00 am: Elite Camp Final Test Set
  • 11:30 am: Camp Checkout