The University of Florida GATOR SWIM CAMPS are developmental camps designed to teach swimmers proper technique and provide quality training to swimmers of ALL abilities between 8 and 18 years old. The camps emphasize technical skills, training habits, and mental preparation as well as the importance of health and fitness in a structured, fun, and enthusiastic Gator environment. Campers will interact with Olympic Gold Medalists, World and NCAA Champions, as well as Olympic and World Championship coaches.
   
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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! Campers will be fully supervised at all times by counselors. Activities will take place on the beautiful campus of the University of Florida.

Campers must be 13 years old the first day of camp in order to be eligible for a resident camp. All day campers must be signed in and out each day by a parent or someone authorized by the camper’s parent. 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.

The University of Florida Gator Camps are designed to review the drills, starts, and turns of all four strokes. Drills will be incorporated into the session. Camps are available to swimmers of all abilities between 8-18 years old. Campers must bring fins.
 

Sessions

Session 1

Day Camp Only – Lunch Provided
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $600

Session 2

Resident & Day)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Provided - Breakfast will not be provided on check in day. Dinner will not be provided on check out day. Day campers will be provided lunch only.
Monday, June 3 – Thursday, June 6
9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Check Out Time On The Last Day: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Resident = $ 925; Day = $ 750

Session 3

Day Camp Only) - Lunch Provided
Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $ 600

Session 4 Camp
Day & Resident are SOLD OUT

Resident & Day
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Provided – Breakfast will not be provided on check in day. Dinner will not be provided on check out day. Day campers will be provided lunch only.
Wednesday, June 26 – Saturday, June 29
9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Check Out Time On The Last Day: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Resident = $ 925; Day = $ 750

Camp Capacity

  • Sessions 1& 3: Limited to 140 campers
  • Sessions 2 and 4: Limited to 100 Resident campers and 40 Day campers

Check In

All Camps

Initial Check-in (Registration)
First day of camp at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Upper Gate 3 Entrance – Stephen C. O'Connell Center

All Day Camps

Daily Check In AFTER Initial Registration Day: 9:30 a.m.
Daily Check-Out: 4:00 PM daily

Itineraries

* Subject to slight changes.
 

Accommodations

Resident 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. Requests are NOT guaranteed.

Registration

Online Registration must be completed online. A $25 processing fee will be assessed. Registration must be paid in full for campers to participate in camp.

Any additional online transactions after your initial registration has been completed, i.e., adding or removing a camp session, will result in the $25 processing fee being charged to the camper's account.

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email detailing your registration, the payments made, FAQs, and other tips for camp. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.

Credit Card payments must be used through online registration. We do not accept personal checks at check-in. We can only accept credit card payments.

Register Online

If you have further questions, please contact Erva Gilliam, Director of Swimming by phone at (352) 375-4683, ext. 4545 or by email at SwimCamps@gators.ufl.edu.

Refunds

A 50% refund will be awarded for cancelations made for non-medical reasons up until 24 hours prior to the start of camp. Otherwise, no refunds will be issued unless a medical emergency occurs. Refunds will be granted on a case by case basis. Documentation from an attending physician must be received.

Per NCAA rules, 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.

  • All campers are required to provide a Waiver of liability/Hold Harmless Agreement.
  • All campers are required to provide a physician's statement. A copy of a physical completed within one year prior to camp is acceptable in lieu of physician's signature.
  • All campers are required to have medical insurance.

UAA policy allows participation in overnight/resident camps only for campers that are 13 years old by the start of camp. Please refer to each sport's camp page for additional information.

As camps are open to the public, there could be on-site photography or video by parents, guardians or visitors.

Refunds may be granted in extreme circumstances with approval from the camp director and compliance office. If the UAA cancels a camp for any reason, the camp is only responsible for a refund of fees paid to the camp as part of registration.

Only parents or legal guardians may provide personally identifiable information through the University of Florida websites.

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