Technique Swim Camp at Harvard & Northeastern Universities

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Hours:	9:00 am - 3:30 pm each day
Ages:	Kids, Teens
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$$ see below
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The Technique Swim Camp is designed to develop the individual swimmer. Experienced instructors serve as role models for our campers, promoting sportsmanship and providing a positive and healthy learning environment, which insures that we have the best program possible.

The specific focus of the camp is on stroke technique, mental discipline, race strategy, and strengthening exercises, while also emphasizing respect, cooperation, and most importantly, the element of having fun while swimming.

Harvard Head Coaches Tim Murphy and Stephanie Morawski, and Northeastern Head Coach Roy Coates are on deck daily and provide underwater stroke critique during the morning video sessions.

All campers will receive:
• Individualized stroke instruction
• Underwater videotaping and review
• Olympic/National team speakers. Previous speakers have included Janel Jorgensen (1996 Olympian), Samantha Arsenault (Olympic Silver Medalist, 2000), Erik Vendt (Olympic Silver Medalist, 2000,2004), John Cole (2002 National Champion, 800 Free), Jackie Pangilinan (Olympian representing Phillipines), Noelle Bassi (2004 National Champion, 200 Fly), Beth Kolbe (2008 Paralympian) and Geoff Rathgeber (2007 Pan American Team member.)
• Mental relaxation and flexibility techniques
• Strength and conditioning exercises
• Nutrition and injury prevention
• Free camp T-shirt

Novice Camp at Harvard is designed for swimmers ages 7 - 12 who have little or no prior competitive experience or lack a substantial training background.

Young Competitive Camp program is offered at Harvard only, and is geared for younger competitive swimmers ages 7-8. It will cover the stroke drills and progression followed in the Competitive Camp format but in a manner suitable for the age level.

Competitive Camp is designed for swimmers ages 9 - 17. Each swimmer must be able to legally swim 100 yards of all four strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Team experience required.

All swimmers will be organized by age and ability, so our instructors can move them along at a challenging but manageable pace.

Age Recommendation (infant, toddler, kids, teen, adults): 7 - 17 years of age

COST

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$425 for the 5 day camps, $340 for the 4 day camps

WEBSITE

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techniqueswimacademy.com/

LOCATION

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Forsyth Street, Boston, MA map

Blodgett Pool, North Harvard Street, Harvard University, Boston, MA and Barletta Natotorium, Forsyth Street, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Directions to Blodgett Pool
Enter Athletic Complex From North Harvard Street:
Enter Gate 6 at the closed end of the football stadium. There will be Technique Swim Camp signs posted. Drive straight ahead and counselor's will be present to direct you to park on Webster Field on the left. All camp parents should park and walk their children in on Mondays. For Tuesday- Friday, if you would rather do a Drop Off, continue straight to the orange cones. This is a drop off area only with NO PARKING. Once drop off is complete, proceed around the cones and back to the entrance.

Directions to Barletta Natotorium, Northeastern Campus
On Forsyth St., follow to the end of the cul-de-sac, go around and on your way out, park along the side of the road. This is a temporary drop off and pick up only. Signs will be posted and camp employees will be outside for check-in.