Youth Fun & Fundamentals Camp
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Event Description
Youth Fun & Fundamentals Camp
Fun the in the pool!
BRAND NEW CAMP! Give your young swimmer an unforgettable summer experience! Our Youth Fun & Fundamentals Camp is designed especially for beginners and developing swimmers who want to learn the basics, make friends, and have a blast in the water—without any of the pressure of competitive training.
Each day is packed with upbeat instruction, games, and engaging activities that help campers build confidence while having fun. Swimmers will explore all four strokes through simple, playful drills and water challenges, mixed with exciting group games that keep them smiling from start to finish.
This camp focuses on creating a positive, social, and supportive environment where every child feels included. It’s perfect for kids who love the water, enjoy being active, and want a camp experience centered around friendship, teamwork, and pure summer fun.
Campers will enjoy:
- Friendly, confidence-building swim sessions
- Games, relays, and team activities
- Out-of-water fun and movement
- A delicious lunch provided daily
Our goal is simple: to help kids fall in love with swimming in the most enjoyable way possible—no intense training, no competitive expectations, just an amazing week of learning and laughter.
*Participants should be comfortable in the water, but no competitive experience is required.
| June 15th - 19th, 2026 |
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Ages: 6 - 12 open to any and all Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Drop-off: between 8:30 and 9:00am Pick-up: between 4:30 and 5:00pm Cost: $369.50 ($350 + $19.50 Fee) |
Location: Ute Natatorium
Discounts:
- Multiple family members: First a full price, each additional is 10% off
- Team Discount: 10% off for eight or more athletes from the same team
- University of Utah faculty/staff discount: 20% off
- Military discount: 10% off
*You may qualify for discount based on financial hardship
*Please contact jsmith@huntsman.utah.edu to apply discount. You might be asked to show proof of eligibility.
Utah Coaching Staff:
Led by Head Coach Jonas Persson
Jonas Persson was named head coach of the Utah men's and women's swimming and diving program in May 2022, after serving as the associate head coach for three years. Under his leadership, the team has broken multiple program records, achieved top finishes at the NCAA and Pac-12 Championships, and developed swimmers who earned All-American status, including Jaek Horner and Andrei Ungur. Persson has also emphasized academic excellence, with multiple athletes earning Scholar All-American honors, and has a history of success as a coach at both the University of Utah and at Toledo, where he guided swimmers to record-breaking performances and conference accolades. A former Olympic swimmer for Sweden, Persson brings a wealth of international experience and academic achievement to the program, holding advanced degrees in business and sports studies.
- 2008 Olympian
- European Champion
- 13-time All-American
- 10+ years at University of Utah
Assisted by:
Associate Head Coach Jos Smith
- Camp Director
- NCAA champion with University of Georgia
- All-American
- 15 years of college coaching experience
- 14-time All-American
- Olympic Trials Finalist
- 4 year letter winner at University of Utah
- Olympic Trials Qualifier
- Brings international experience from Scotland
- 6 years Head Coach at top-10 NCAA division II team
Utah Swim & Dive Camps are are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender)