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Getting tips from all of the accomplished swimmers. I really liked being at the Cal facility too.
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my child had the most fun learning new things and make new friends.
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My camper's favorite part was quality of the coaches and skills development.
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My child had a positive experience with the staff.
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Focused attention from coaching staff on skill refinement
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My son had a blast while learning. Coaches were fantastic
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Very attentive and engaging with the kids. Great experience.
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What they liked best was excellent coaches, technique-focused, inspiration to young swimmers.
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The coaching, the information, the wonderful Cal swimmers who were so kind.
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Private lessons after camp with my child's coach was a life changing experience.
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Erik told us he felt like he learned something. Kristen remembered Erik by name.
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My Son had a great time and is looking forward to attending another swim camp at Cal!
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Best Swimming Coaches in the NCAA - The Real Deal! NCAA Division 1 Swimming Champions!
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The measurement of improvement based on what they taught the kids. Actually seeing results.
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Everything! He appreciated having a place to get personalized help with technique improvement.
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Swimming in a college pool and getting instruction from college athletes that went to Olympic trials.
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working with the swim coaches who are Cal swimmers and the head coach being there, being grouped with fast swimmers
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My daughter was hesitant to go but she told me that it was excellent. She told me that the instruction was top notch!
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My son was very excited to meet the Cal swimmers and have exposure to the Head Coach. He loved meeting Jack Alexy.
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My son loved getting to work with the same coach he had the year before. He always looks forward to going to cal camps!
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Our kid worked harder at swimming than she ever has. Very high quality instruction, pushed the kids while giving them confidence.
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Fly stroke turns. Coach David’s involvement. Education on not focusing on breathing, your body will tell you when you need to breathe
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The drills the help the camper learn a skill. And if a camper was having trouble then they were given 1 on 1 attention to help him/her
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They were super nice to my daughter who was crying the first day at drop off and by mid day she was already super happy and enjoying the camp.
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My child really loved the fun mini meet at the end, and it was a great practice for using the longer, more efficient strokes in a race type situation.
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My child said it was really hard but she had so much fun and that says it all to me. She didn’t mind swimming for hours and putting in the hard work because they made it fun.
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Coach Marsh and his staff were beyond excellent. They really know how to inspire kids and get the most out of them. And having the opportunity to swim at the Cal Legends facility was also a big treat.
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My daughter met new swim friends, received some excellent advice on her breast stroke and dives, and learned new drills. All of which got her out of bed and to the pool at 7:30 AM the day after Cal camp ended (6/19 - which was her and my day off) to practice the new drills and pieces of technique advice. I think the camp directors are so kind an instill a love of swimming which makes my kid love swimming even more want to learn as much as she can.
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It was a great overall experience - my daughter loved that it was really well rounded - a first in her experience to include things like goals, eating, etc. Really great for kids to have exposure to Cal swimmers, coach...
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My daughter loved her group coach, which was important because she did not know anyone at the camp when attending.
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My son enjoyed the coaches/swimmers and receiving tips to take home. He loved the facilities too
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My kids were taught by great swimming instructors who were friendly and motivating
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My daughter was probably the weakest swimmer but instead of feeling bad about that she felt encouraged to improve and supported in her efforts.
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Meeting Olympic Coaches and Swimmers. Tom Shields passed around his Gold Medal for the campers to hold and gave a talk. Meeting Coach David Marsh and working with him. Meeting Hugo Gonzalez. Getting to know the coaches. They made the camp so fun . My kids were sad when it was over/wanted more! Coach Kristin answered all of our questions, constant resource and kind and friendly. Everyone was amazing!
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She had a great time! The highlight was working with the coaches and seeing college swimmers practicing
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She had fun and dropped time- relays with the coaches was the highlight!
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The coaching staff worked well with kids, to include kids whom were not on competitive teams
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My daughter was so excited to meet real Olympians and touch a gold and silver medal. She got to swim in the pool with Olympian Tom Shields and be coached by Teri McKeever, who is one of the top swim coaches in the world! She worked with two coach/counselors who were on the Cal swim team and they were inspiring, fun and full of amazing information. What a priceless experience!
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It was amazing to learn so much about stroke technique and practice it in the water. The environment of the camp was very encouraging, and the coaches were always there to talk to and answer any questions the campers had. It was also inspiring to hear a few Olympic athletes talk about their swimming experience, providing the campers with some valuable insight. Overall, Cal Swim Camp was fun, encouraging, and a great experience!
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Having been to other swim camps, this was by far the best one. The ratio of swimmers to coaches during her session (1:6) was ideal and the coaches were really fun, encouraging, and seemed generally enthusiastic to be there (much different from other camps). She benefited most from the classroom sessions and the swim stations. She enjoyed hearing from Olympians like Abby & Dana. On the drive home from camp, she was quick to say that she wanted to come back next year and possibly do the winter camp too! Thank you for an incredible camp experience!
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This year was my daughter's fourth camp session. Last year we did two sessions in a row. This year we only did one but quickly remembered how amazing this camp is and regretted not doing two sessions. Will definitely be back next year! Thank you!
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Modern, safe, clean facility. Camp was so well organized and information given ahead of time and throughout the week. Camp was fun and a wonderful learning experience. We highly recommend for anyone wanting to improve their swimming skills and have fun.
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Outstanding experience! My daughter loved the coach to camper ratio and that the coaches were “real” Cal swimmers! The balance of technique, training and inspirational talks was outstanding. We’ll be back!!
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Cal Camp by far is the best swim camp my daughters have attended. It was an extremely positive experience for my daughters. It was very well organized. My daughters loved every minute - the training, spending time with Cal swimmers, and touring the school. All the swim coaches were personable and inspiring. We saw a massive improvement in my daughters' times after they attended this camp. They hope to attend another Cal camp in the future.
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My daughter loved camp, and loved her coaches! She enjoyed being challenged while having fun, and she especially loved improving her technique! It helped that she was inspired by her coaches, and the Olympians she met. Thanks for a great experience to put in her bank of memories!
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My daughter gained some great new skills and techniques from this camp. The energy of the Cal Swim Team Coaches is just infectious. She came home excited to go to Club practice and is swimming with a new fire!
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My daughter was truly inspired. She made new friends, learned new techniques and most of all had a lot of fun not to mention she improved her 50 time by 2 seconds in the closing meet. All your Cal swim counselors did a fantastic job. We look forward to being back next year.
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Everything at Cal Swim Camp was OUTSTANDING. Could not have been more pleased. My daughter loved it and we are already making plans to return. The instructors were world class swimmers, but you would never know it by the way they treated my child. She had an absolute blast and loved all of the counselors. What a great opportunity to be on deck with Coach McKeever and her coaches.
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I highly recommend the Nike swim camp for any level of swimmer. The coaches seemed to cater to each swimmers skill level and my daughter learned various skills which I saw her use at her swim meets following the camp. One in particular, which I found to stand out and help her quite a bit, was to be fierce on the block. Which is how my daughter explained it, even her coaches noticed her improved stance. Lastly and most impressively, at the swim meet she attended just one week after the camp she improved all her 50m times by at least 1.5 seconds!! It was a great experience for her and we definitely plan on attending next summer.
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Cal Swim Camp was a fantastic experience! The coaches were knowledgeable and inspiring and really passed on their experience to the campers. We'd definitely do this camp again, it's a must-do for all serious swimmers. Go Bears!
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Anyone looking to go to this camp would be wise to attend. The camp is very well run and they have great technique instructions. All of the staff/instructors are not just personable but also very knowledgeable. I would go back in a heart beat!
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This camp was great at not only teaching but also showing me so much about swimming, most of information that I never heard of before coming. Now that I've attended it, I definitely have gotten more inspiration to keep swimming as well as many more drills to practice!
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Cal Swim Camp is a most rewarding experience for our 12-years-old daughter. Coach Teri McKeever and her whole team not only teach the young swimmers the techniques, but also other aspects on making a swimmer into a competitive athlete. The four-day camp was well organized with hard work and fun. A must experience for any teenage swimmers who desire get better!
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Cal swim camp builds up kids' passion of swimming. All of staff are professional and teach kids well. My son even made his new record at 50 Y Freestyle from 38 seconds to 29.84 seconds. Very impressive! Thank you to all of the staff for making swimming more fun. Go Bears!
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We really liked the Nike Swim Camp at Berkeley! My sons learned a lot of new swimming drills for all 4 types of strokes and turns. I am sure this will help them practice better in the long run. Most important of all, my kids were very inspired by their coaches who had just returned from the Olympic trials. The coaches themselves, were extremely kind and courteous and they made the camp a great learning experience for each of my children.
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Thank you so much for an inspiring camp. It was a great balance of challenging training and having a good time. Now my son is asking how to get to UC Berkeley and swim and I love that he has this added perspective and renewed spirit for the sport. It's all because of the professional and seasoned counselors, staff that you have assembled. I hope you continue to have these camps.
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This camp is very fun. I had a lot of fun with the team cheers and the meet, meeting an olympic swimmer, and improving my times. The staff is very nice. I highly recommend this camp.
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What I love about this camp for my swimmer is it builds confidence; improves their abilities; and gives them a chance to swim with other campers with similar goals and see what it takes to be on a college team or even shoot for the olympics.
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My 13-year-old swimmer had a fantastic time at the Cal Swim Camp. He is already a highly competitive swimmer, but he felt that the training techniques were the 'latest' and 'greatest'. He was also impressed by the welcoming atmosphere provided by the staff and other campers. The campus setting, especially the aquatics center were top-notch. My swimmer would love to attend again - and bring friends!
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This was an incredible experience for my daughter. She was so excited to fill me in on the day’s activities and even more excited to tell us what she was learning. I’ve never heard this type of excitement from my daughter about any camp or activity she has done in the past as we did with this camp. She now has a new spark for swimming and she can’t wait for her fall season to start. She had a blast.
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Just want to say THANK YOU THANK YOU to the staff, coaches and campers! What a wonderful experience for my son and daughter. They have grown in so many ways, I am very pleased with the outcome from camp! Thanks!
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Best camp ever! My son was so happy he came home and made many new friends. He loved meeting the Olympic athletes, and thought Terry McGeever and the staff were very kind and excellent coaches. The counselors were fantastic and looked after the kids and made sure they were safe at all times. My son is ready to go back next year!! Many thanks to all!!
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I loved the camp and hope to go both weeks next summer!
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This experience gives kids a taste of college life and top level instruction. My daughter has a visual of what college is and will be for her. Seeing the dedication that student athletes must have has been very eye opening for her as well. Being able to talk with the student athletes has made my daughter more motivated to make better eating habits and be more focused in her school work. Thank you for kicking her into high gear!
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My son started swimming competitively a year ago. He just turned 11. He came away from Cal's Swim Camp more confident and committed to swimming and can't wait to go back next summer. My husband and I were blown away by the coaches and counselors. They bring a level of seriousness and experience, combined with a positive approach that is inspiring. Cal Swim Camp, according to my son, was one of the best experiences of his life.
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My son still talks about his time at camp and how much he loved it. The instruction he received and the talks from Olympic athletes made his life. my son is more excited about swimming and is able to correct his mistakes better now. My husband and I have definitely noticed all of his improvements. The only complaints we heard were about the food and having little options, but other than that this camp was great. Our son has already asked to come back next year.
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My son still talks about his time at camp and how much he loved it. The instruction he received and the talks from Olympic athletes made his life. my son is more excited about swimming and is able to correct his mistakes better now. My husband and I have definitely noticed all of his improvements. The only complaints we heard were about the food and having little options, but other then that this camp was great. Our son has already asked to come back next year.
