ExpertSwimCamp Blog
Everything about competitive swimming, diving and our camps - for swimmers and parents.
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.
For many Dutch and Belgian competitive swimmers, a swimming camp in Italy is their first real training experience abroad. ZwemExpert goes to Italy every year during the May half-term. We explain why Italy works, which regions are best and what you can expect.
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.
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.
An Olympic coach sounds impressive in marketing — but what difference does it make for your child in the pool? An honest look at what Olympic coaching adds, and what remains the responsibility of the home club.
For many Dutch competitive swimmers, a May half-term swimming camp is the most important build-up block of the year. We explain what our camp looks like, what the journey involves and how to prepare your child.
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.
Choosing a youth swimming camp is different from booking a general sports camp. We explain what matters for each age group — from 12-year-olds just starting out to 17-year-olds peaking for national championships.
A swimming training camp is an intensive week or weekend in which a swimmer gets far more training volume and specific coaching than usual. Here we explain how it works, who it's worthwhile for and what to look out for.
Looking for a swimming camp in 2026? Here you'll find all the dates, locations and levels of our training camps for competitive swimmers and divers, including what's covered and who they're for.
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.