Dive into Our 2025 Ocean State Swim Camp!
Kingfish RI

Swim Smarter, Not Harder 

Bristol, RI.- Ocean State Swim Camp is back this summer with an exciting opportunity for swimmers to elevate their skills and swim smarter, not harder. Our 2025 Technique Camp is designed for athletes who want to fine-tune their stroke mechanics, build race strategy, and gain a deeper understanding of efficient, powerful swimming.

Over the course of a week, swimmers will break down each of the four competitive strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly—with dedicated daily focus on the key technical elements that set great swimmers apart. From body position and kick timing to pull technique and breathing rhythm, every session is packed with skills that translate directly to better performance in the pool.

Each morning kicks off with a goal-setting discussion led by Matt Emmert, Assistant Athletic Director & Head Swim Coach at Roger Williams University, before heading into the water for focused technical work. Athletes will work on sculling, body alignment, race-pace drills, and stroke-specific refinement, gaining the tools they need to swim with confidence and precision.

Pic of Matt during the goal-setting discussion

But it's not just about the strokes. Our daily itinerary includes dryland activities, team-building games, and downtime for recovery and fun—because we believe the best swimmers are not just technically sound, but also passionate and joyful in their training.

Whether you're mastering the early vertical forearm in freestyle, sharpening your backstroke rotation, or dialing in your breaststroke and butterfly tempo, this camp offers athletes a deeper connection to their stroke and their sport.


We had such a great turn out for the first camp in June. Sign up for the next session in July before spots are gone!


Dates:
🗓 July 14-17, 2025

Location:
 📍 Roger Williams University – Bristol, RI

Who Should Attend:
 Swimmers ages 9–15 who are ready to refine technique and grow as athletes

Why OSSC?
 Because better technique leads to faster, smarter racing—and a lifelong love of the sport.

Spots are limited. Join us this July and take your swimming to the next level.
Registration opens 6/25/2025

Register Today on Captyn:   OSSC Registration Link

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