VPSC Summer Camp
The Vancouver Pacific Swim Club (VPSC) is excited to announce our 2026 Summer Training Camps! Building on the success of our Spring Clinic, these weekly camps provide a structured environment for focused technical development, revamped dryland training, and interaction with guest performance coaches.
Program Highlights
- Weekly Technical Focus: Targeted development for specific strokes and skills each week.
- Performance Guest Coaches: A high-performance athlete will join as a guest coach each week to lead sessions.
- Revamped Dryland: Dryland sessions specifically designed to complement the in-water technical focus.
Program Levels
Weeks 1 – 3
Registration Requirements
- Age: 9 – 15 years old
- VPSC Members: YBD, Minis, and Fitness
- Public Registration:
- Able to swim at least 2x50m of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and base level of butterfly
- Comfortable swimming in deep water and diving off blocks
- Must be able to swim on their own
Safety Requirements
To ensure the safety of all participants and the quality of the training environment, swimmers must meet the minimum requirements on the first day of camp.
Important: Coaches will assess skills on Day 1. If an athlete is unable to meet the minimum requirements listed above, they will be withdrawn from the program for safety reasons.
Weeks 4 – 5
Registration Requirements
- Age: 9 – 16 years old
- VPSC Members: YDA, YP, JD, stronger progressing athletes
- Must meet LMR qualification standards (200 IM):
- 10 & Under: under 4:00
- 11 – 12: under 3:40
- 13 – 14: under 3:30
- 15 – 16: under 3:20
Safety Requirements
To ensure the safety of all participants and the quality of the training environment, swimmers must meet the minimum requirements on the first day of camp.
Important: Coaches will assess skills on Day 1. If an athlete is unable to meet the minimum requirements listed above, they will be withdrawn from the program for safety reasons.
Sessions & Schedule
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (1.5 h dryland | 1.5 h pool)
Location: St. George's Senior School
| Session | Dates | Weekly Technical Focus | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Jul 6 – 10 | Freestyle & Backstroke | $425 |
| Week 2 | Jul 13 – 17 | Breaststroke & Butterfly | $425 |
| Week 3 | Jul 20 – 24 | Level 1 Starts, Turns, and Underwaters | $425 |
| Week 4 | Jul 27 – 31 | Individual Medley (IM) | $425 |
| Week 5 | Aug 4 – 7 (4 days due to BC Day) | Level 2 Starts, Turns, and Underwaters | $345 |
Fees
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Athletes who do not meet the minimum swim level on the first day of camps will be withdrawn from the program (no refunds). This includes withdrawals due to failure to meet minimum safety requirements on Day 1.
Fees include a $25 administration fee. A one-time $10 fee applies to any athletes not currently registered with SwimBC.
Registration
First come, first serve. Limited spots available.
| Opens | Closes | |
|---|---|---|
| VPSC Members | Tue, April 28 @ 8:00 pm | Friday at 12:00 pm the week before each session: Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| Public | Tue, May 5 @ 8:00 pm |