Camp · Aquatic · Ages 13–18 · $1,741/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 13–18

Gator Swim Camp - Resident Camp

Stephen C. O'Connell Center · $1,741/week

Gator Swim Camp offers intensive resident and day camp programs at the University of Florida, focusing on stroke technique, training, and mental preparation ...

▌ Editor's read The Gator Swim Camp is associated with the University of Florida's athletic program, utilizing their facilities and coaching staff. The provided URL is a SwimSwam news article announcing the 2026 camp, but the registration link directs to a 2024 camp page on the Florida Gators website. The camp offers both resident and day camp options, focusing on stroke technique, training, and mental preparation. It is not accredited by the American Camp Association. The camp's official social media presence is integrated with the University of Florida's athletic department, with Instagram handle @floridagators and Facebook handle FloridaGators. Google reviews for 'Gator Swim Camp' are limited and often mixed, with some praising the coaching and facilities, while others mention organizational issues. The camp's association with a major university suggests a structured program, though specific details on staff background checks or staff-to-camper ratios are not readily available on the linked pages.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

Gator Swim Camp - Resident Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in aquatic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight 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: 13–18
  • Address: 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
  • Cost notes: $995 for 4-day resident camp. Includes housing and meals.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Gator Swim Camp - Resident Camp

What ages does Gator Swim Camp - Resident Camp accept?
Gator Swim Camp - Resident Camp is open to children ages 13–18. 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 - Resident Camp cost?
Gator Swim Camp - Resident Camp publishes $1,741/week for the standard session. $995 for 4-day resident camp. Includes housing and meals. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Gator Swim Camp - Resident Camp?
Gator Swim Camp - Resident 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 - Resident Camp provide lunch?
Gator Swim Camp - Resident 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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