August 2nd, 2026: Explosive Starts & Turns Camp (12:30-3:00PM)

CAMP DETAILS

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This August, Swim Like A. Fish is offering 1, single-session day camp at the Mary T Meagher Aquatic Center in Louisville, KY. This Camp session is available to swimmers ages 10+ years old!

1.) CAMP OVERVIEW:

  1. Dates: August 2nd, 2026
  2. Age Group: 10+years old
  3. Gender: Coed
  4. Camp Type: Day
  5. Check-in: ALL Campers: Check-in Daily, between 12:00-12:30PM at the Mary T Meagher Aquatic Center.
  6. Check-out:  A group wrap-up will mark the end of the session each day. Campers will be picked up from the pool at 3:00PM EST. 
  7. Day Schedule: Begin with a 15-minute introduction and a 15-minute warm-up, followed by 2 hours of focused instruction and on-deck filming dedicated to starts and turns. We’ll cover all key race skills—Top Starts, Backstroke Starts, Flipturns, Open Turns, and IM Transition Turns—breaking down the details that lead to faster, more efficient racing.

 

Camp Details:

1.) Technique Focus
Learn and refine the key skills that win races—explosive Top Starts, efficient Backstroke Starts, and fast, controlled Flipturns, Open Turns, and IM Transition Turns. We’ll focus on power, positioning, and maintaining momentum through every wall.

2.) Video Analysis (Done at Camp)
Swimmers will be filmed and coached in real time with immediate feedback on deck. If parents would like a copy of their swimmer’s video, just let us know before camp starts so we can save it.

3.) Custom Drills & Skill Work
Athletes will work through targeted drills tailored to their ability level, helping them build faster, more consistent race skills.

4.) Dryland Warm-Up
We’ll begin with a dynamic warm-up designed to activate power and support strong starts and turns.

5.) Camp Challenges & Races
Fun, competitive challenges throughout the camp to apply new skills in a race setting.

6.) Q&A with Coaches
Time to ask questions and get direct feedback from Head Coach Abbie Fish.

 

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CAMP ADDRESS:

Mary T Meagher Aquatic Center

201 Reservoir Ave.

Louisville, KY 40206

 

3.) SUPERVISION:
The coaching staff will participate in the day camp activities only. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Daily Camp Sessions
  • Supervision: Daily Camp Sessions
 
 

4.) INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY:

  • Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
  • Groupings: Campers are sorted by age, ability, and experience upon registration
  • Equipment Needed: Please bring your water bottle, swimsuit, swim cap, googles, towel(s), sandals/flip flops, snorkel + fins (optional), and dryland gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt).
  • Facility: Blairwood Genesis Health Clubs
  • Medical Protocol: Most camps have a lifeguard on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
 
 

5.) PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

Make sure to complete the signed waiver, photo release, and camper registration forms. To view your account, receipts, and proof of purchase – you will login to your newly created account on www.swimlikeafish.org that you made during the checkout process.

If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated! All necessary camp information is on this page.

 

6.) TRANSPORTATION:

Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time. 

 

7.) SLAF POLICIES:

All camps are non-refundable unless you email a cancellation request to [email protected] no later than 24 hours prior to the camp start time. A written and signed excuse from a doctor is required. For more information regarding our cancellation policy and other company policies, please read our terms and conditions.

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