St. Albans Swim Camp offers outstanding coaching from motivated, energetic instructors whose sole mission is to take every step possible to stimulate your swimmer’s love for swimming in a positive and healthy environment. We strive to develop the beginner as well as help the more experienced swimmer reach their full potential. Instruction is divided into different groups appropriate for the skill level and ages of the campers for each particular week.
Gain confidence through swim success
Improve your stroke technique
Create lasting friendships
Have fun!!
Eligibility: Boys and Girls, 6–15 years old (must be at least 6 years old by start of camp - no exceptions)
Weeks Offered:
Week 1: June 12-16
Week 2: June 20-23 *No camp Monday, June 19
Week 3: June 26-30 PM & All Day Full; space in AM Only
Week 4: July 3 & July 5-7 *No camp Tuesday, July 4
Week 5: July 10-14
Week 6: July 17-21 PM & All Day Full; space in AM Only
Week 7: July 24-28
Times & Costs for Weeks 1, 3, 5-7:
Morning Session
9:00 am–12:00 pm
$330
Afternoon Session
1:00–3:30 pm
$330
All Day Session
9:00 am-3:30pm
$500
*Must select AM or PM, not both!
Times & Costs for Week 2 & 4:
Morning Session
9:00 am–12:00 pm
$270
Afternoon Session
1:00–3:30 pm
$270
All Day Session
9:00 am-3:30pm
$410
*Must select AM or PM, not both!
What to Bring to Camp
Swimsuit
Cap
Goggles
Deck sandals
Towel
T-shirt
Shorts
Lunch (for all-day swim campers or those going to another afternoon STA activity)
Director
Richard Bettencourt is the Director of Aquatics and Head Swim Coach for the St. Albans School and the National Cathedral School. Richard has been a part of the local swim community for the past 20 years serving in various roles. Prior to coming to St. Albans he was the Director of Athletics at the Washington Latin Public Charter for 10 years, as well as the Director of Aquatics at Woodmont Country Club. A former collegiate swimmer, Coach Bettencourt has also coached locally for a few summer league swim teams, and with Sea Devils Swimming and the Nation's Capitol Swim Club.
Facilities: The Lawrence Pool is an indoor, six-lane facility. The pool is located at 3551 Garfield Street, N.W. Campers should report to Zone B (the Herman Entry Plaza) on Pilgrim Road.
Typical Daily Schedule:
Morning Session
9:20-10:05 am: Lesson #1
10:05-10:15 am: Break/Bathroom
10:15-10:30 am: Group Game
10:30-11:15 am: Lesson #2
11:20-11:35 am: Free Swim
11:35-11:50 am: Prep for Dismissal or Lunch at 12:00 pm
Located in Washington, D.C., St. Albans Summer Programs – a combined summer camp and summer school for area and out-of-town boys and girls in grades Pre-K through 12 – provides half- and full-day academic and art classes and athletic camps for football, golf, swimming, and tennis at state-of-the-art athletic facilities.