The 2026 Michigan Swim Camps are here, offering swimmers of all ages and skill levels the chance to train like a Wolverine and improve their pursuit of excellence. With a rich history of training Olympic gold medalists, NCAA champions, and Big Ten champions, the University of Michigan is a powerhouse in the world of swimming and diving.
The camps are designed to provide competitive swimmers with the opportunity to enhance their skills and performance, both in and out of the water. The Technique Track is ideal for swimmers aged 9 and above, focusing on fundamental and advanced stroke techniques, starts, and turns. This track offers individual and group instruction, with daily optional training workouts ranging from 3,000 to 3,600 yards, depending on the swimmer's ability.
The Intensive Training Track is tailored for swimmers aged 11 and older with high aspirations in competitive swimming. It challenges swimmers to embrace team spirit, refine their technique, and learn to work smarter and harder. This track involves two in-water training workouts and one dryland workout daily, with a focus on threshold, VO2max, lactate tolerance, and maximal speed training.
Both tracks offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes functional dryland training, nutrition education, team building, True Colors assessment, mindset education, and mental training. Swimmers are filmed daily and receive written critiques, encouraging them to analyze their performance and make improvements.
The camps are held at the Donald B. Canham Natatorium, a state-of-the-art facility featuring a 50-meter pool, diving pool, and weight training and conditioning facilities. The natatorium is named after former Michigan athletic director Don Canham, who played a pivotal role in the university's athletic success.
Head Coach Matt Bowe, who enters his third season in 2025-26, brings a wealth of experience to the program. Bowe has previously served as an assistant coach at Indiana and Ohio State, helping the men's and women's programs achieve significant success. His expertise in coaching sprint and mid-distance groups, as well as his contributions to the national and conference titles, make him a valuable asset to the Michigan Swim Camps.
The camps are a great opportunity for swimmers to train with a team that has a proven track record of success. With a focus on skill acquisition, team building, and mental training, the Michigan Swim Camps are designed to help swimmers reach their full potential and excel in their pursuit of excellence.
