{"id":254322,"date":"2017-05-10T06:00:38","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T13:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=254322"},"modified":"2017-05-04T21:29:50","modified_gmt":"2017-05-05T04:29:50","slug":"featured-camp-florida-gator-swim-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/featured-camp-florida-gator-swim-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Camp: Florida Gator Swim Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Florida Gator Swim Camp is a developmental camp designed to teach swimmers proper technique and provide quality training to swimmers of ALL<\/u><\/strong> abilities between 8 and 18 years old. The camp emphasizes technical skills, training habits, and mental preparation as well as the importance of health and fitness in a structured, fun, and enthusiastic Gator environment.<\/p>\n

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REGISTER ONLINE<\/a><\/p>\n

Each camper will receive specific, hands-on instruction for each of the four strokes, starts and turns. There will also be lectures on each of the four strokes, nutrition, and special talks given by coaches and champion swimmers! At the end of the week, campers will be emailed a link to view a video of their strokes.<\/p>\n

Campers will be fully supervised at all times by counselors. Activities will take place on the beautiful campus of the University of Florida, the home of the 2010 Women’s Swimming & Diving National Champions and 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 Men’s SEC Champions!<\/p>\n

Campers must have completed the 8th<\/sup> grade to be considered a resident camper. Any camper who has not<\/u> completed the 8th<\/sup> grade must<\/u> be a day camper. All day campers must be signed in and out each day by a parent or someone authorized by the camper’s parent.<\/p>\n

Resident campers stay at the University of Florida and will be housed in our air-conditioned dorms located on campus and three meals will be provided each day. Day campers will be provided with lunch only.<\/p>\n

The Session Camp<\/strong> is designed to review the drills, starts, and turns of all four strokes. The drills will then be incorporated into a workout session. Session camp is available to swimmers of all abilities between 8 and 18 years old. Session<\/strong> campers must bring a pair of fins.<\/p>\n

Session Swim Camp<\/strong>
\nSession I: June 12-15
\nSession II: June 19-22<\/p>\n

Cost: <\/strong>Day: $550; Resident: $750
\nAges <\/strong>8 – 18 years
\nDaily Check In: <\/strong>8:00 AM
\nDaily Check-Out: <\/strong>5:00 PM (Last day check-out: 3:00pm)<\/p>\n

Day Campers must be signed in and out by an adult (either their parent or someone authorized by their parent) each day.<\/p>\n

The Elite Camp <\/strong>is designed for the experienced and highly motivated athlete. Campers must be prepared for intense practices. The camp will consist of at least nine water workouts per week along with dryland practices. Campers must bring their equipment bag with a kickboard, pull buoy, and fins. Elite camp is open to all abilities but the campers must be resident campers; therefore they must<\/u> have completed the 8th<\/sup> grade.<\/p>\n

Elite Swim Camp <\/strong>
\nElite Camp:<\/u> June 11-23 (2-week camp)<\/p>\n

Cost: <\/strong>$2,200<\/p>\n

Age: <\/strong>13 – 18 years
\nCheck In: <\/strong>3:00 PM
\nCheck-Out: <\/strong>10:00 AM<\/p>\n

Additional Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Accommodations <\/em><\/strong>
\nResident campers are housed in air-conditioned dorms located close to the pool facilities. Every effort will be made to accommodate roommate requests. Roommate requests are made on a first come first serve basis; however, requests are not<\/u> guaranteed.<\/p>\n

What to bring:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resident Campers<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Extra long twin sheets<\/p>\n

Goggles<\/p>\n

Spiral bound notebook<\/p>\n

Pen<\/p>\n

Blanket<\/p>\n

Swim suits<\/p>\n

Pillow<\/p>\n

Extra swim caps<\/p>\n

Toiletry items<\/p>\n

Deck shoes<\/p>\n

Extra towels\/Chamois<\/p>\n

Rain gear<\/p>\n

Athletic shoes and clothing<\/p>\n

Snack food & drinks<\/p>\n

Fins, paddles, snorkel & pull buoy<\/td>\n

Day Campers<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Goggles<\/em><\/p>\n

Spiral bound notebook<\/em><\/p>\n

Pen<\/em><\/p>\n

Swim suits<\/em><\/p>\n

Extra swim caps<\/em><\/p>\n

Towels<\/em><\/p>\n

Athletic shoes and clothing<\/em><\/p>\n

Fins<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


Discounts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Team Discounts <\/em><\/strong>
\nTeam discounts will be applied after the start of the camp session once the team registration form has been submitted. Team discounts only apply if teammates attend the same<\/u> session and the team registration form must be submitted to receive the discount.<\/p>\n

Amount Discounted:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 teammates<\/p>\n

3-5 teammates<\/p>\n

6 teammates<\/td>\n

Session Camp<\/p>\n

$25<\/p>\n

$50<\/p>\n

$75<\/td>\n

Elite Camp<\/p>\n

$50<\/p>\n

$75<\/p>\n

$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Sibling Discount<\/strong>
\nFor every additional sibling attending camp during the same<\/u> session, they will receive a $25 discount which will be applied at checkout.<\/p>\n

Multisession Discount<\/strong>
\nFor every additional Session camp that a single camper registers for, they will receive a $25 discount which will be applied at checkout.<\/p>\n

Online Registration <\/em><\/strong>
\nRegistration must be completed online<\/a>. A $25 processing fee will be covered in your initial registration of camp. Registrants have the option to use a 3-payment plan to pay for their camp fees. Please note that despite your payment plan, registration must be paid in full for campers to participate in camp.<\/p>\n

Any additional online transactions after your initial registration has been completed, e.g. adding or removing a camp session, will result in the $25 processing fee being charged to the camper’s account<\/em>. <\/u>
\nOnce you register, you will receive a confirmation email detailing your registration, the payments made, FAQs, and other tips for camp. Credit Card payments must be used through online registration. If you need to make same-day transactions upon Check-in we do not accept personal checks at Check-in, we can only accept credit card payments. To register, go to www.gatorzone.com\/camps and contact us if you have further questions.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: University of Florida<\/p><\/div>\n

Further Questions <\/em><\/strong>
\nIf you have further questions, please call Erva Gilliam (Director of Swimming and Diving) at 352.375.4683 ext. 4545 or Leah Stancil (Camp Director) at 352.375.4683 ext. 4524 OR leahs@gators.ufl.edu<\/p>\n

Refunds <\/em><\/strong>
\nCancellations within 7 days of the start of a camp session will result in a 50% refund. Once camp has begun, a credit worth 50% of the camp price will be given to the camper’s account for the next year. All <\/u>cancellations and withdrawals will result in a $25 processing fee per camper.<\/em><\/p>\n

Camp is open to all<\/strong> registrants, however subject to age guidelines.<\/p>\n

Registration must be paid in full to hold your spot(s).<\/p>\n

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Per NCAA rules<\/strong>, all sport camps and clinics conducted by The University of Florida Athletic Association are open to any and all entrants and enrollment is only limited based on age, grade level, gender, and\/or number restrictions as specified by each camp.<\/p>\n