REGISTRATION FOR 2025 IS LIVE!
Located between San Francisco and San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley, the 2025 Stanford Swim Camps are directed by Head Coaches Greg Meehan and Dan Schemmel and are designed to help competitive swimmers from around the world improve their stroke technique.
Campers receive concentrated instruction on all four strokes along with starts and turns at Stanford's Avery Aquatics Center located on the beautiful Stanford University campus. Upon arrival, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers that have similar abilities and goals. Our camp staff does their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.
The Stanford Swim Camp is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. For the safety and benefit, we recommend all participants have competitive swimming experience (E.G. U.S.S. Age Group, National Qualifiers, High School Swimmers or Summer League Swimmers) with all four competitive strokes: Fly, Back, Breast and Freestyle. Participants should also have experience diving into the water and have experience with starts and turns. Additionally, participants need to be able to complete a continuous 200 yard swim.
Due to high demand and limited spaces, prices are subject to increase as a camp session exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.
Camp Coaches
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Director of Women’s Swimming Greg Meehan
Greg Meehan, who was named the 2020 U.S. Olympic Women's Swimming Head Coach, enters his 12th season as the Paul A. Violich Director of Women's Swimming at Stanford in 2023-24.
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Director of Men’s Swimming Dan Schemmel
Dan Schemmel was hired as the Goldman Family Director of Men’s Swimming on May 14, 2019. In 2022-23 Schemmel built upon the team's success during the previous season, finishing eighth overall at the NCAA Championships. 11 of his student-athletes earned All-America awards while the team also earned the best GPA among all Division I programs during the school year.
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Director of Operations Marcus Guttmann
Marcus Guttmann is the Director of Operations of the Stanford Men’s Swimming and Diving program.
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Associate Head Coach Mike Stephens
Mike Stephens is the Associate Head Coach of Stanford Men’s Swimming and Diving program.
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Assistant Coach Katie Robinson
Katie Robinson enters her second season on The Farm after being hired as associate head coach of the women’s swimming program on June 27, 2023 giving Stanford an added dimension of veteran coaching leadership.
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Assistant Coach Kim Williams
Kim Williams is an assistant coach for Stanfords Women's Swim Team.
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Camp Details
The Stanford Swim Camp will be offering eight sessions of day camp this summer. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers having similar abilities and goals. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.
DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel your session outside of 14 days prior to the start date, you are able to receive a refund of your camp tuition fee, less a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds if the cancellation is received inside 14 days of your sessions start date.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsA detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. Our health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.
Technique & Training Camp
2025: SESSION I (JUNE 16-19), SESSION II (JUNE 23-26), SESSION III (JUNE 30- JULY 3), SESSION IV (JULY 7-10), SESSION V (JULY 14-17) : Each day begins with film review of the best swimmers in the world swimming the stroke focus of the day. The morning water session is focused on the technique of 1 stroke following the pattern below. Dryland follows the morning water session. The afternoon session is either stroke review/skill or training session. Camp runs from 8:30am - 3:00pm.
Check-in
• Check-in for ALL CAMPERS takes place at 8:00am
• Camp will begin with an orientation at 8:30 am, followed by our first pool session
• Camp hours: 9AM-3PM
Check-out
• Campers check-out at 3:00pm
SCHEDULE
Each day will have a different stroke focus.
- 8:30am - Check-in (Monday morning at 8:00)
- 9:00-9:30am - Video Session
- 9:45-11:15am - Water Session - drills & swimming
- 11:30-12:00pm - Dryland
- 12:00-1:00pm - Lunch break. Each camper needs to provide their own lunch.
- 1:00-3:00pm - Water Session - Underwater filming for each camper, Skills, Relays!
- 3:00pm - Pick-up
STROKE FOCUS
Morning (AM) Stroke Focus • Afternoon (PM) Mix of Video, Technique & Skill
- Day 1- AM: Freestyle | PM: Freestyle Review & Starts
- Day 2- AM: Backstroke | PM: Backstroke Review & Long Axis Turns (Back & Free)
- Day 3 - AM: Breaststroke | PM: Breaststroke Review & Short Axis Turns (Fly & Breast)
- Day 4- AM: Butterfly | PM: Butterfly Review & Relay Starts
The Stanford Swim Camp is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. For the safety and benefit, we recommend all participants have competitive swimming experience (E.G. U.S.S. Age Group, National Qualifiers, High School Swimmers or Summer League Swimmers) with all four competitive strokes: Fly, Back, Breast and Freestyle. Additionally, participants need to be able to complete a continuous 200 yard swim.
Weekend Training Camp
2025: SESSION I (JUNE 20-22), SESSION II (JUNE 27-29), SESSION III (JULY 11-13): This will be an intensive technique and training program covering all four strokes. In addition, there will be classroom sessions to cover race video/stats on the best athletes in our sport. Camp runs Friday-Sunday.
Check-in
• Check-in for ALL CAMPERS takes place at 8:00am
• Camp will begin with an orientation at 8:30 am, followed by our first pool session
• Camp hours: 9AM-3PM
Check-out
• Campers check-out at 3:00pm
SCHEDULE
Each day begins with a morning swim training session focused on anaerobic threshold. Dryland to follow the morning water session. The afternoon training session is a follow-up to maintain focus from the morning swim.
- 8:30am - Check-in (Friday morning at 8:15)
- 9:00-11:00pm - Swim Session
- 11:15-12:00pm - Dryland
- 12:00-1:00pm - Lunch break. Each camper needs to provide their own lunch.
- 1:00-3:00pm - Swim Session
- 3:00pm - Pick-up
STROKE FOCUS
Morning (AM) Anaerobic threshold • Afternoon (PM) Follow-up to maintain focus from the morning swim
- Friday - AM: Freestyle threshold test set | PM: Training set based off of morning test set
- Saturday - AM: IM training set | PM: Primary stroke training set
- Sunday - AM: Kicking focus | PM: Racing
The Stanford Swim Camp is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. For the safety and benefit of this training camp, we recommend all participants are year round competitive swimmers. Additionally, participants need to be able to complete a continuous 200 yard swim in each of the four strokes.
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED BY THE CAMP TO OR FROM ANY AIRPORTS
If you fly into camp, we recommend that you fly into the San Francisco or San Jose Airport. There are many local shuttle options available.
HOTEL OPTIONS
If you are in need of hotel accommodations while at camp you can find a list of them here - https://visit.stanford.edu/basics/lodging.html
Avery Aquatics Complex
Campers train daily in the Avery Aquatic Complex, featuring 2 Olympic sized pools and a diving pool with platform. This is one of the most state of the art swimming facilities in the United States and served as the training site for the 2004 and 2008 Olympic teams.
Camp Questions & Answers
Is this a learn-to-swim program?
No! For your safety and benefit, we strongly recommend all participants have competitive swimming experience (e.g. U.S.S. Age Group, National Qualifiers, High School Swimmers or Summer League Swimmers) in all four competitive strokes: Fly, Back, Breast and Freestyle.
Does my camper need to bring any equipment to camp?
Campers do not need to bring any equipment such as snorkels, fins or swim hand paddles to camp.
Refund Policy
If you cancel your session outside of 14 days prior to the start date, you are able to receive a refund of your camp tuition fee, less a $100 cancellation fee.
No refunds if the cancellation is received inside 14 days of your sessions start date.
Parents/Adults Visiting Camp
As a part of Stanford University policy parents/adults will not be permitted to observe the pool sessions from outside the pool area or viewing deck.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating
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June 18, 2023: He thoroughly enjoyed the in-water instruction as well as being on the Stanford campus.
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June 16, 2022: NCAA videos and classroom reinforcement and application of skills in the water
— Anonymous
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June 19, 2023: She had an amazing time and a lot of fun!
— Anonymous
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
Camp Dates & Prices
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jun. 16 - Jun. 19, 2025
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp
Jun. 20 - Jun. 22, 2025
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Stanford Swim Camp - Training Camp
Jun. 23 - Jun. 26, 2025
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp
Jun. 27 - Jun. 29, 2025
Stanford Swim Camp - Training Camp
Stanford Swim Camp - Training Camp
Jun. 30 - Jul. 3, 2025
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp
Jul. 7 - Jul. 10, 2025
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp
Jul. 11 - Jul. 13, 2025
Stanford Swim Camp - Training Camp
Stanford Swim Camp - Training Camp
Jul. 14 - Jul. 17, 2025
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp
Stanford Swim Camp - Technique & Training Camp