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Oles & Saints
Campers are divided into two groups, Oles & Saints, which depend on age, experience and/or camp. Schedule subject to change.
Oles – High Performance
Saints – Stroke Technique
Swim Camps
COVID-19 Camp Update:
April 29, 2020
For the health and safety of all who participate in our summer youth programs, St. Olaf will not be hosting face-to-face programs on our campus.
We are committed to keeping you updated on any changes in our plans, policies, or procedures. If you have any questions or concerns you are welcome to contact us at 507.786.3031 or summer@stolaf.edu.
April 13, 2020
We hope you and your family are well.
The college has made the decision to cancel all camps, conferences and events scheduled to occur on campus this summer. The impact of the continuing spread of COVID-19 and the need to align tightly with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guide this decision.
We regret having to make this decision, in particular because we were looking forward to our campers living and learning the Ole experience on campus with us. Nonetheless, the health and safety of our campers, students, employees and visitors are our top priority and, at this time, that means not having events and groups on campus.
We regret that the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates this decision. It is our fervent hope that we will see you at one of our summer programs in the future.
Please accept our best wishes for good health and safety for you and your family.
Excellence has become a trademark of the St. Olaf Swim Camps in the more than 30 years that Bob and Dave Hauck have been directing them. Our coaches provide a team-oriented learning environment that is exciting, fun, and challenging:
St. Olaf swim camps — including Stroke Technique and High-Performance — are designed for swimmers who have been swimming competitively in associations or school programs and have yet to complete their senior year. Pool time and other training activities are balanced with recreational activities supervised by camp coaches and counselors.
The camp provides a complete experience on the beautiful St. Olaf campus in historic Northfield, Minnesota.
“Our goal is to provide each swimmer with the necessary tools to become the best swimmer he or she can be — today, next week, and in the years to come.”
—Coach Bob Hauck
Swim Camp Details
Stroke Technique Camp
Stroke Technique Camp: $$$
Ages 10-17
A systematic teaching approach gives swimmers in this camp an understanding of stroke development as well as repetitive skill rehearsal throughout the week. Attention also is paid to starts, turns, and streamlining. Swimmers work on core-body exercises to increase body strength and flexibility through a variety of dry-land exercises. Classroom activities include current video instruction from world-class swimmers and coaches, plus individual video review and analysis throughout the week. Group sessions cover topics ranging from nutrition and goal setting to team-building exercises and race/training strategies.
Camp Features
• Professional, individualized coaching with low athlete-to-coach ratio
•Team-building principles & small group discussions
•Three daily pool sessions
•Underwater recording with one-on-one review
•Written analysis of strokes, starts, and turns
•Dry-land training
•Final swim meet
•Digital video recording for each swimmer
Camp Dates
Stroke Technique Camp
• Session 1:
• Session 2:
• Session 3:
High Performance Camp
• Session 1:
• Session 2:
High-Performance Camp
High-Performance Camp: $$$
Ages 13-17
This camp is designed for experienced swimmers who are ready to learn and implement conditioning principles, more effective training components, and technical skill development. Swimmers work on core-body exercises to increase body strength and flexibility through a variety of dry-land exercises. The camp also focuses on goal setting, psychological skills training, race and training strategies, nutrition, and team-building principles that will lead to consistent, successful performance.
Swimmers are challenged daily with three workouts: one that focuses on conditioning, one technical workout on a particular stroke and one video recorded workout. To maximize the benefits of this training, each camper should be in excellent condition at the beginning of swim camp.
General Information
Camp Fee Includes
Lodging, meals, and camp t-shirt. Campers are housed in comfortable, secure students residence halls. Bedding and bath towel are provided. Coaches and counselors live in the residence halls and provide 24-hour supervision. St. Olaf employs a professional security staff that is on duty 24/7.
Commuter - Additional Housing
Contact the St. Olaf camp office to inquire about commuter, additional housing, and transportation options to and from the airport.
Transportation Options
Roomate Information
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.
Stav Dining Hall
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.
Camp Schedule
Oles (Sunday)
12:00 p.m. Check-in
1:00 p.m. Introductions
2:30 p.m. Video/Lecture
3:10 p.m. Pool Instruction
4:30 p.m. Dry Land
5:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Group Session
7:30 p.m. Free-time/Get Acquainted
10:00 p.m. In Rooms
10:30 p.m. Lights Out
Oles (Monday-Thursday)
6:20 a.m. Wake-up
6:30 a.m. Leave for Pool
6:40 a.m. Pool Instruction
8:15 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Group Session
11:00 a.m. Pool (Video Sessions)
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Individual Video Review, Free 2:15 p.m. – Stroke Lecture
3:00 p.m. Pool Instruction
4:45 p.m. Dry Land
5:45 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Free-time (Activities)
10:00 p.m. In Rooms
10:15 p.m. Lights Out
Oles (Thursday PM)
1:00 p.m. Clean Rooms/Turn in Keys
2:00 p.m. Dry Land Training
3:00 p.m. Swim Meet (Family/Friends)
4:00 p.m. Meet the Coaches
5:00 p.m. Depart
Saints (Sunday)
12:00 p.m. Check-in
1:00 p.m. Introductions
2:45 p.m. Video/Lecture
3:45 p.m. Dry Land
4:30 p.m. Pool Instruction
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Group Session
7:30 p.m. Free-time/Get Acquainted
10:00 p.m. In Rooms
10:15 p.m. Lights Out
Saints (Monday-Thursday)
7:10 a.m. Wake-up
7:25 a.m. Leave for Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Pool Instruction
9:45 a.m. Pool (Video, Starts, & Turns)
11:00 a.m. Individual Video Review
12:00 p.m. Lunch, Free-time
2:15 p.m. Group Session
2:45 p.m. Stroke Lecture
3:30 p.m. Dry Land
4:30 p.m. Pool Instruction
6:00 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Free-time (Activities)
10:00 p.m. In Rooms
10:15 p.m. Lights Out
Saints (Thursday PM)
1:00 p.m. Clean Rooms/Turn in Keys
2:00 p.m. Dry Land Training
3:00 p.m. Swim Meet (Family/Friends)
4:00 p.m. Meet the Coaches
5:00 p.m. Depart
All Camp Events
Sunday Ice Cream Monday Bonfire and S’mores Tuesday Pizza and Movie Wednesday Camp Dance
Meet the Swim Coaches
Bob Hauck ’87 has coached the men’s and women’s swim teams at St. Olaf for 30 years. Hauck has led St. Olaf teams to 20 conference championships, and in 2009 he and his father Dave Hauck were both named the NCAA Division III Men’s Swimming co-Coaches of the Year. Bob was a 23-time All-American and NCAA Division III Swimmer of the Year in 1987; he won seven national titles, set three national records, and was a world-ranked backstroker
Nathan Linscheid ’94 has spent the past 22 summers coaching at the St. Olaf Swim Camp. He swam for St. Olaf and the Haucks during his college career. Nate has coached high school swimming for the past 25 seasons. Currently, he coaches the Bloomington Jefferson boy’s team (18 years) and the Convent of the Visitation High School (25 years). In the past 12 years, the Visitation team has won nine state titles and Nate has been named Class A State Girls Coach of the Year five times in his career.
Joey Clapp has nine years of St. Olaf Swim Camp experience (three as a former camper and five as a coach). At UWSP, Joey was a 14 time All-American and a 20-time conference champion. Currently, Joey is the head coach of the high school girls and boys swim teams in Albert Lea.
Payment Information
Registration Information
Register now with our secure online form or complete a printable registration form and send it via mail. Registrations are accepted until capacity has been reached. When completing the online form please see the following payment options to the right.
Make A Payment
For those who have registered and need to make a payment, either their $100 deposit or the balance.
Payment Options
Option 1: Pay in Full.
At the conclusion of the registration form, you will be asked to submit credit card information. Once submitted, the full amount will be paid.
Option 2: Deposit Only.
Submit a minimum $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve your athletes spot today. Registration is not officially accepted until completed registration form and deposit is received on the same day. Payment must be paid in full 4 weeks prior to camp start date.
Refund Policy
Written cancellations (post or email) received four weeks prior to camp start date will receive a refund less the $100 non-refundable deposit. No refunds given within four weeks of camp start date, but substitutions are accepted.
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