For Parents
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How are swimmers grouped at a swim camp?
Worried your child won't keep up at swim camp? Here is how we group swimmers by age, stroke, speed and technique goals, not only by who is fastest.
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Expert Swimcamp Blog
Tips, news & inspiration
Everything about competitive swimming, diving and our camps, for swimmers and parents.
For Parents
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How to choose a swim camp: 12 questions for every camp organiser
Comparing swim camps? Ask the organiser these 12 questions and you will quickly see which camp is serious. Includes a checklist to save or print.
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For Parents
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Which swimming camp suits my child? 6 questions to make the right choice
Which swimming camp should I choose for my child? This article gives you a simple 6-question decision framework that tells you in 5 minutes which type of camp does or doesn't fit, and which pitfalls to avoid.
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Competitive Swimming
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Swimming camp in Italy: why this is the country for competitive swimmers
For many Dutch and Belgian competitive swimmers, a swimming camp in Italy is their first real training experience abroad. Expert Swimcamp goes to Italy every year during the May half-term. We explain why Italy works, which regions are best and what you can expect.
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For Parents
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What is a swimming camp? An honest explanation for parents in doubt
What exactly is a swimming camp? What do they do there all day? Is it worthwhile for my child? In this article we explain it step by step, without the fancy words.
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Diving
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Diving camp in Europe: coached by champions
A diving camp is very different from a swimming camp. We explain what sets a good diving camp apart, which facilities are crucial, and where Dutch and Belgian divers can best go in 2026.
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Competitive Swimming
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Coached by champions: what it really delivers for swimmers
What does a week coached by a champion really change for your child in the pool? An honest look at what it adds, and what remains the job of the home club.
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Competitive Swimming
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Summer swimming camp abroad: where, when and what it costs
Booking a summer swimming camp abroad for your child is a serious investment. We explain which countries are best, which period delivers the most, and what to look out for in terms of pool, climate and coaching.
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Tips & Training
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Overcoming race nerves: practical tips for the starting block
Butterflies before a race, a mind that goes blank on the starting block, or racing with too many thoughts: race nerves are universal. But the best swimmers don't learn to run from them. They learn to work with them. This article offers concrete mental techniques that help competitive swimmers of all levels turn nerves into performance.
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