Featured Swim Camp of the Week: Army Swim Camp
Twice a week over the next few months, Swimming World Magazine will feature a camp specializing in teaching swimmers how to improve their technique, swim faster and have fun with some of the biggest names in swimming. Motivation is the part of every package! Programs may include day and overnight camps as well as distance and stroke specialization. This week we are featuring Army Swim Camp.
The 2015 Army Swim Camp is directed by Head Coach Mickey Wender. In his 25th year as an NCAA head coach, Coach Wender has coached at all levels of competitive swimming, from summer league to the Olympic Games. He has also coached swimmers to the NCAA Division I Championship Meet in every event.
The Army Swim Camp at West Point is a one-of-a-kind experience for all swimmers. Campers will learn the skills necessary to take their swimming to the next level, in and out of the pool. Three daily swim sessions are focused on the most up-to-date technique instruction; teaching all four strokes, starts, and turns. Our professional staff will also expose athletes to “hidden training;” nutrition, goal setting, dryland training and much more. All camp sessions and a wide variety of extracurricular activities (including an open water swim at Delafield Pond) will take place on the hallowed grounds of the United States Military Academy.
Facility includes a 50-meter pool and three 25-yard pools. Ten training groups based on age and ability, with a 1:9 coach/swimmer ratio. Multiple-week stays include supervision. Experienced, mature, adult staff provides 24-hour supervision.
Army Swim Camp Dates
July 5-8
July 8-11
July 12-15
July 15-18
Cost: Overnight Camp $525; Day Camp $425.
Complete camp information and online registration available at www.goarmysports.com/camps. Per NCAA rules, sport camps and clinics conducted by the United States Military Academy at West Point are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender). Email armyswimcamp@usma.edu for all questions. We look forward to seeing you this summer. GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY!