THE ST. OLAF CAMP EXPERIENCE
St. Olaf Dive Camp is a multi-faceted environment for improving your dive performance. This comprehensive approach includes pool time, dry-land and weight training, dry-board practice, video review, and classroom sessions to improve all aspects of your diving. This camp is designed for divers who have been diving competitively in an association or school program for at least one season. The week culminates in a final dive exhibition on the last day. Dive camp takes place on the beautiful, residential St. Olaf campus in historic Northfield, Minnesota.
Camp Features
- Professional, individualized coaching
- Daily pool sessions
- Training on required and optional dives
- Instruction on one-meter board
- Dry-land trampoline and dry-board training
- Weight training
- Low athlete-to-coach ratio
- Video review sessions
- Classroom discussion focusing on dive mechanics and meet preparation
- Supervised recreational activities
- Final dive exhibition
MEET THE COACH
Gabe Kortuem ’02 has coached the St. Olaf College team since 2002. While a student athlete at St. Olaf, he made four national appearances and earned seven All-American honors. In 2002 he was national champion and set the Division III national record. Since Kortuem became the diving coach at St. Olaf, five divers have qualified for the Division III national meet and many have earned All-American honors. He was voted the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Diving Coach six times in the last 10 seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
We will maintain a wait list if the camp fills and notify you if a spot becomes available.
Campers are housed two per room and may request a specific roommate. Roommates need to request each other on their registration form. Camp space is filled on a first-come basis and spots can not be held for a late-registering roommate.
Meals are prepared by Bon Appetit. Healthy options include the salad bar, grilled meats and veggies, and hot entrees, cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, a deli station, soup, and dessert station. There are plenty of food options for vegetarians, gluten-free, and other specific needs. However, if you have a specific food allergy, please email us so we can get your camper connected with the kitchen.
Campers are able to store medications in their room as each room is equipped with a refrigerator. All campers must be able to administer their own medications.
Emailed cancellations received four weeks prior to camp start date will receive a refund less a $100 non-refundable deposit. No refunds given within four weeks of camp start date.