Camp · Aquatic · Ages 8–18 · $1,470/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–18

Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp

Stephen C. O'Connell Center · $1,470/week

Gator Swim Camp offers intensive swim training for competitive swimmers, focusing on stroke technique, starts, turns, and mental preparation at the Universit...

▌ Editor's read The Gator Swim Camp is a day camp program hosted at the University of Florida, designed for competitive swimmers. While the provided URL links to a SwimSwam.com article about the camp, the official website (gatorswimcamp.com) provides more direct information. The camp is affiliated with the University of Florida's swimming program, suggesting a university owner type. It focuses on stroke technique, starts, turns, and mental preparation, with sessions led by collegiate coaches and athletes. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Gator Swim Camp' show a rating of 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, with parents praising the quality of coaching and the positive impact on their children's swimming skills. Social media handles include @gatorswimcamp on Instagram and 'GatorSwimCamp' on Facebook, where they post updates and photos. The camp's structure indicates a strong emphasis on athletic development within a collegiate setting.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
  • Cost notes: $840 for 4-day camp. Lunch provided.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp

What ages does Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp accept?
Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp cost?
Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp publishes $1,470/week for the standard session. $840 for 4-day camp. Lunch provided. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp's hours?
Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp runs 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp?
Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp provide lunch?
Gator Swim Camp - Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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