Marauder Swim Camps
Our Marauder Swim camps are renowned for building success in the pool as well as in the classroom. Marauder swim camps and clinics offer a unique swim training and development opportunity. Clinics are tailored to specific skill development while our Learn to Swim camps are for novice swimmers. Novice and competitive swimmers alike find their passion and new levels of performance alongside our experienced coaches.
Head Coach: Grey Fairley
- Head Coach of the McMaster Marauders Swim Team
- Head Coach of the Golden Horseshoe Aquatic Club (GHAC)
- Coached swimmers qualifying in top 3 at Senior Nationals, Provincials and CIS
- GHAC swimmers have represented Canada internationally
Aquatic Adventure
Novice swimmers are invited to be part of an adventure of a lifetime! An aquatic fun camp with a focus on improving the skills of novice swimmers and introducing them to racing and other aquatic activities. Additional activities may include water polo, diving, synchronized swimming, lifesaving, and adventure-based activities. Programming will include a mid-week trip to Wild Waterworks! Campers should be comfortable in the water and able to complete a minimum of one length of the 25-meter pool unassisted.
| Session | Dates | Cost | Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | July 7-11, 2025 | $435.00 | 6-14 |
| Session 2 | July 14-18, 2025 | $435.00 | 6-14 |
| Session 3 | July 21-25, 2025 | $435.00 | 6-14 |
Competitive Skills Clinics
Camp programming will be run as a series of clinics; clinics are an intensive breakdown of each stroke. At the end of the week, each camper should have many new tools to apply to their stroke. Programming will include a mid-week trip to Wild Waterworks! For experienced competitive swimmers.
| Session | Dates | Cost | Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | July 7-11, 2025 | $435.00 | 6-14 |
| Session 2 | July 14-18, 2025 | $435.00 | 6-14 |
| Session 3 | July 21-25, 2025 | $435.00 | 6-14 |
The tentative schedule below outlines a typical day at camp:
Aquatic Adventure Camp
- 7:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
- 8:45 a.m. — Athlete arrival (IWC Mezzanine)
- 9:00 a.m. — Pool activities
- 10:30 a.m. — Snack
- 11:00 a.m. — Dry land games
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch and dry land group games
- 1:00 p.m. — Pool activities
- 3:00 p.m. — Snack
- 3:15 p.m. — Dry land games
- 4:00 p.m. — Athlete dismissal (IWC Mezzanine)
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
Competitive Skills Clinics Daily Schedule
- 7:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
- 8:30 a.m. — Athlete arrival (IWC Mezzanine)
- 8:45 a.m. — Stroke workout and drills
- 10:30 a.m. — Snack
- 11:00 a.m. — Video
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. — Stroke workout and drills
- 3:00 p.m. — High-performance training presentation
- 4:15 p.m. — Dismissal (IWC Mezzanine)
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
First-day check-in
- Athletes are to meet in the IWC Mezzanine.
- Staff will be onsite to help direct.
- Athlete are to meet with their counsellor group every morning for attendance. We will travel as a group to the changerooms after attendance to begin our day.
- Athletes are to sign-out with their counsellor group coaches at the end of each day.
What to Bring
- Bathing Suits and Towels: Campers are in the water twice daily – please plan accordingly when packing suits and towels
- Two pairs of goggles
- Swim Cap
- Fins (Campers in Competitive Clinics)
- Shorts (suitable for dryland training)
- Running Shoes
- Water Bottle
- Lock for the Changeroom Lockers
- Deck/Shower Shoes
- Lunch
