WEEK 1: JUNE 18th – 21st
WEEK 2: JUNE 28th – JULY 1st
At Golden Goose Swim Camp, competitive swimmers aged 8-16 foster skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship under expert guidance. Join us for an unforgettable experience.
Our Philosophy
Golden Goose Swim Camp is dedicated to nurturing competitive swimmers aged 8-16. We emphasize skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a safe college campus environment, led by experienced staff for a fun learning experience.
Camp Director and Head Coach James Koval believes that a happy swimmer will be a fast swimmer, and also a lifelong swimmer. At Golden Goose, proper stroke technique and long-term enjoyment of the sport are prioritized over short-term results and overtraining. We want your swimmer to love our camp and to love the sport of swimming!
Our Staff
Our StaffCamp Director James Koval was announced as the head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming programs in May of 2025.
Before coming to Washington College, Koval served as head coach of the Chatham University men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs from 2023 to 2025, growing the rosters of both programs while increasing their overall competitiveness.
Koval’s time at Chatham produced five individual Presidents Athletic Conference champions, and he was named 2025 PAC Women’s Swim Coach of the Year after the Cougar women nearly doubled their conference championship points total from the year prior.
2026 Golden Goose Swim Camp – Sign Up Today
Week 1: June 18th – June 21st
Week 2: June 28th – July 1st
Ages: 8 – 16 (boys & girls)
Residential Early Bird Tuition: $575 ($625 on 4/15)
Day Camp Early Bird Tuition: $475 ($525 on 4/15)
We offer expert teaching from our experienced staff of college coaches and current student-athletes. Instruction prioritizes strong technique and fundamentals for your swimmer’s long-term development, emphasizes good teamwork and sportsmanship, and promotes a fun and safe camp atmosphere for all participants.
What’s Included (Multi-Day Swim Camp)
Training & Coaching
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Daily pool sessions focused on technique, efficiency, speed, starts/turns, and race strategy
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Small-group instruction with individualized feedback from coaches
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Dryland / mobility work (age-appropriate strength, core, activation, and injury-prevention)
Video & Classroom Sessions
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Video-room breakdowns of stroke mechanics, starts/turns, and underwater work
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Race & training education (goal setting, practice habits, pacing, and meet preparation)
Residential Campers (Dorm Stay)
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Dorm housing for the duration of camp (overnight supervision provided)
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Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each full camp day (plus scheduled snack/water breaks)
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Evening programming (team activities, recovery/stretch, and optional Q&A sessions)
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All training sessions (pool + video room) and full daily camp schedule
Day Campers — Included
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Daily drop-off/pick-up (commute each day; no overnight stay)
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Meals: Lunch each day
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All training sessions during the day (pool + video room) and camp programming
Camp Experience & Support (All Campers)
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Structured daily schedule with clear blocks for training, recovery, meals, and instruction
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Coach support and supervision throughout all sessions and activities
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Camp communications for parents/guardians (check-in/out procedures and daily logistics)
2026 Golden Goose Swim Camp – Sign Up Today
Camp Schedule
DAY 1:
Check-in: 12:00 – 2:00
Camp Intro / Meet the Staff: 2:00 – 2:30
Initial Evaluation, Grouping, and First practice: 3:00 – 5:00
Dinner: 5:30 – 6:15
Activity: 6:30 – 7:30
Supervised Free Time/Games: 7:30 – 9:00
Lights Out: 10:00
DAYS 2 & 3:
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:15 (not included for day campers)
Practice + Pool Game: 9:00 – 1:00
Video + Talk: 11:00 – 12:00
Lunch: 12:15 – 1:00
Supervised Free Time/Games: 1:00 – 3:00
Practice + Pool Game: 3:00 – 5:00
Dinner: 5:30 – 6:15
Activity: 6:30 – 7:30
Supervised Free Time/Games: 7:30 – 9:00
Lights Out: 10:00
DAY 4:
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:15 (not included for day campers)
Mini Swim Meet: 9:00 – 10:15
Camp Wrap-Up: 10:15 – 10:30
Check-out/remove belongings from dorms: 10:30 – 11:00
