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.

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.

 

REGISTER HERE!

 

Kenyon College - Gambier, Ohio

SUMMER 2024 DATES:

JUNE 5-9, 2024 - SESSION 1

JUNE 16-20, 2024 - SESSION 2

Overnight camper - $785
Day camper - $565


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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 for purchase online for an additional fee. An online link of stroke critique videos will be provided 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

 

Camp Discounts

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

Returning Camper Discount – $20 off – For any camper who has been to any Total Performance camp before. Please reach out to tpsc@kenyon.edu with proof of previous attendance and a code will be provided.

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: Team Building/Camp Activity
  • 8:30 pm: Counselor Orientation
  • 9:30 pm: Dorms Close for the Night

Thursday - Saturday (Monday-Wednesday)

  • 7:00 am: Wake-up Call
  • 7:30 am: Breakfast
  • 8:15 am: Swim Practice #1
  • 10:00 am: Morning Circuit (Stroke Videotaping, Drills, Dryland Activity)
  • 11:00 am: Stroke Lecture
  • 12:00 pm: Lunch
  • 1:30 pm: Swim Practice #2
  • 3:00 pm: Afternoon Lecture/Activity
  • 4:00 pm: Camp Free Time
  • 5:00 pm: Dinner
  • 6:00 pm: Evening Activity (Bookstore, Talent Show, Movie Night, US Olympic Trials, Free Time)
  • 9:30 pm: Dorms Close for Night
  • 10:00 pm: In Bed, Lights Out

Sunday (Thursday) 

  •  6:30 am: Wake-up Call
  •  6:45 am: Clean Rooms...Pack Bags
  •  7:30 am: Breakfast
  •  8:15 am: Camp Meeting
  •  8:45 am: Final Swim Practice
  •  9:30 am: TPSC Time Trials
  • 11:00am: Camp Checkout

 

Day Camper Schedule 

Wednesday (Sunday)

  • 1:00 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: Team Building/Camp Activity
  • 8:30 pm: Counselor Orientation
  • 9:30 pm: Dorms Close for the Night

Thursday - Saturday (Monday - Wednesday)

  • 8:00 am: Drop off at Lowry Center
  • 8:15 am: Swim Practice #1
  • 10:00 am: Morning Circuit (Stroke Videotaping, Drills, Dryland Activity)
  • 11:00 am: Stroke Lecture
  • 12:00 pm: Lunch
  • 1:30 pm: Swim Practice #2
  • 3:00 pm: Afternoon Lecture/Activity
  • 4:00 pm: Camp Free Time
  • 5:00 pm: Dinner
  • 6:00 pm: Evening Activity (Bookstore, Talent Show, Movie Night, US Olympic Trials, Free Time)
  • 8:30 pm: Parent pick-up 

Sunday (Thursday) 

  •  8:00 am: Drop off at Lowry Center
  •  8:15 am: Camp Meeting
  •  8:45 am: Final Swim Practice
  •  9:30 am: TPSC Time Trials
  • 11:00am: Camp Checkout

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