Technique & Training Camp

Camp Description: Camp is run by the PURDUE Swim Coaches with a theme of improvement of skills, and an emphasis on being positive. We also pride ourselves in the selection of our camp instructors. Our instructors will include current swimmers, staff members, and some other college coaches.

• Focus on improvement of swimmer's technique
• Enthusiasm, Enthusiasm, Enthusiasm
• Learn how to swim faster, be competitive, and have fun!

Resident Campers will stay in an AIR CONDITIONED Dorm!!!

• 8:00 AM Breakfast (Residential Campers only)
• 9:00 AM Session One | Stroke Drills and Instruction | Individual Videotaping and Feedback
• 11:30 AM Lunch
• 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session Two | Daily Workout | Individual Videotaping and Feedback
• 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Camp Discussion
• 4:00 PM Camp Activity
• 5:00 PM Dinner
• 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Session Three | Starts & Turns
• 8:00 PM Evening Activity
• 9:45 PM Return to Room
• 10:00 PM In Your Room
• 10:15 PM Lights Out

Playing Facilities

Camp will take place at the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center. For details on where you'll be swimming, visit the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center.

ADDRESS FOR THE MORGAN J. BURKE AQUATIC CENTER: 1226 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Camp Housing- Shreve Hall (Air Conditioned Dorms)

Campers will be staying in AIR CONDITIONED Shreve Hall. For more information click here.

Roommates

If you would like to request a roommate for camp, please indicate that name on the application. Please note that two campers will be assigned to each room. We will try our best to accommodate each request made to us prior to the start of camp check-in. If a roommate is not requested, we will make every effort to assign a roommate of approximately the same age/grade. No changes can be made on registration day.

Camp Food

Campers will be eating in Earhart Dining Court. All meals are included in the price of camp for Residential campers starting with Breakfast on Monday and ending with Lunch on Thursday.  Commuter campers will eat Lunch and Dinner in the dining court, but eat Breakfast on their own before reporting to the pool for the first session of the day at 9am. There are featured hot meals, deli sandwiches, salad, fruit, plenty of juices and other drinks, and even desserts! There are options available for those with food allergies as well. For more information click here.

Camp Items | (Purchased at Checkout)

Items purchased will be delivered at Camp Check-in.  (View Here)

What To Wear/Bring

• Swimsuit, cap, goggles
• Clothes, underwear, shoes & socks
• Pajamas
• Alarm clock
• Bed linens ARE provided for resident campers. (feel free to bring your pillow and blanket, too)
• Toiletries - toothbrush, soap, shampoo, sunscreen, etc.
• Bath towels, washcloth
• Shopping, snack, pizza money
• Kickboard, pull buoy

Refund Policy

If you must cancel your registration, a 90% refund will be granted if a request is received in writing or electronically 21 days prior to the start of camp . A 70% refund will be granted if the request is received in writing or electronically within 21 days up until the start of camp.

Refunds will not be granted to those who do not cancel prior to the start of camp. Black and Gold Swim Camp is not responsible for costs incurred due to cancellation.
 

Payment Other Than Credit Card

For other forms of payment, a check may be paid to the order of and sent to Black and Gold Swim Camp, LLC (at the address below).

Camp Contact

DARLENE RENIE

BLACK AND GOLD SWIM CAMP, LLC 
P.O. BOX 2898 
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47996

PHONE: 765-494-3209 
E-MAIL: DRENIE@PURDUE.EDU