The camp offers a unique high-altitude training experience at the University of Colorado Boulder, providing a distinct advantage for competitive swimmers.
The Nike Swim Camp at the University of Colorado Boulder offers competitive swimmers aged 9-18 a comprehensive program focused on enhancing stroke technique, endurance, and race strategy. Campers receive top-tier instruction from experienced coaches, including Camp Director Kelly McClanahan, in a fun and enthusiastic environment. The camp emphasizes stroke refinement through constructive feedback and aims to provide a better understanding of swimming fundamentals. Participants are grouped by similar abilities and goals to ensure personalized attention and optimal improvement. The high-altitude training environment at CU Boulder's CU Recreation Center, a 25-yard, 8-lane pool, provides a unique advantage for developing athletic potential.
Activities include morning, afternoon, and for overnight campers, evening training sessions. The curriculum covers all four competitive strokes, as well as starts and turns. Beyond in-water training, the camp fosters self-confidence through swim success and encourages the creation of lasting friendships. Campers gain a greater knowledge of proper stroke mechanics and strategies to improve individually. The program is designed to stimulate a love for swimming in a positive and healthy setting.
A typical day includes morning and afternoon training sessions focused on stroke technique, endurance, and race strategy, with personalized feedback from coaches. Overnight campers also have evening training sessions.
This camp is ideal for competitive swimmers aged 9-18 who want to refine their stroke technique, improve endurance, and develop race strategies in a high-altitude training environment.
University of Colorado Boulder, CU Recreation Center
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