UPCOMING CAMPS & TIL EVENTS
UPCOMING OPEN REGISTRATIONS:
AIM FOR THE STARS 10&U CAMP FRIDAY JUNE 26th - Application opens Friday May 29th at 8:00am on this page. 10&U Regional qualifiers and above are welcome to apply.
Link will appear here: AIM FOR THE STARS APPLICATION
SENIOR LEADERSHIP (for Aim for the Stars) also begins accepting applications on Friday.
For questions, please contact: Illinois Swimming Program Director, Amie Adams - amie.adams@ilswim.org
Project LA - Vancouver
Project LA Vancouver is the third event in this progressive camp series leading our athletes and coaches to LA28, with a stop at the Mel Zajac Meet in Vancouver, CA
Dates: June 3-8th
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Coaching Staff & Captains:
Head Coach - Kevin Zakrzewski (Senior Chair/PAC).
Assistant Coaches - Michael Hamann (Age Group Chair/FOX), Steve Iida (NTA), Kelly Capen (ACAD), Derek Amermann (PAWW)
Camp Directors - James Wike (WAC), Amie Adams (Program Director)
Captains - Vera Conic (PPD), Aria Grossenbach (PAC), Matt Vatev (HOSC), Jack Murphy (ACAD)
Athlete Selection: Top 44 Athletes (22 Female/22 Male) age 13-16 will be invited
- Wave 1: Winter Junior Qualifiers (qualifying times July 1, 2025-Present).
- Wave 2 (following Illinois Swimming Champ series): New winter junior qualifiers, then futures qualifiers by power point, prioritizing LCM.
*Selecting a min. of 2 of each age group/gender, with meet qualifying times. Age as of June 1, 2026
Pro Camp
Illinois Swimming is excited to offer this opportunity to race to Indy and back, a one-day training opportunity bringing our 13-16 year old athletes to Indy for a LC training and to also watch the Indy Pro Series.
Date: Thursday June 18th
Location: Drop off/Pick up at TY Warner Park. Travel by bus to Brownsburg HS then to Indianapolis IU.
Coaching Staff: Head Coach Megan Mau (MAVS), Assistant: Dustin Thompson (PPD)
Athlete Selection: 40 Athletes, age 13-16 (not attending PLA, DIP) by power point. By invitation.
Athletes must be in good training shape and injury free to attend this training opportunity.
Senior Summer Trip
The Illinois Swimming Senior Committee is excited to announce the 2026 Senior Summer Trip!
An exclusive, four-day long elite training experience featuring two-time Olympian Olivia Smoliga. This is a unique opportunity to live and train alongside one of the sport’s best—gaining insight and elevating performance in a high-level, competitive environment.
Dates: June 22-25th
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Coaching Staff: Head Coach Max Michael (WILD), Assistant: Mike Laurich (ACAD)
Throughout the week, athletes will engage in both in-water and dryland training sessions, with conversations and sessions led by Olivia that are designed to challenge and inspire.
Athletes must be in good training shape and injury free to attend this training opportunity.
Athlete Selection: Top 24 Athletes (12 Female/12 Male) Class of 2027 will be invited, ages 17
2026 SENIOR SUMMER TRIP ROSTER
Aim for the Stars & Senior Leadership
A camp for athletes, by athletes! Our premier 10&U camp providing teambuilding and in-water instruction led by our very own leaders in Illinois Swimming.
Dates: June 26th 1-4pm.
Location: Expanding to 4 sites - St. Charles, Hinsdale South, Sterling & a North Site TBA!
Athlete Selection: 10&U Championship Qualifiers (Regional & State) are invited to apply. First come, first serve. Application opens Friday May 29th at 8:00am, with a link available on this page.
Open Water Travel Camp
A first for Illinois Swimming expanding our Open Water horizons with a travel training and meet opportunity for our top open water competitors.
Dates: June 30-July 2nd
Location: Taylorsville Lake, Kentucky (includes individual events and relays)
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach - Tom Rieman (Open Water Chair/HWSA)
Assistant Coaches - Rob Emary (BSC), Steve Frye (COHO), Mark Broucek (HSC)
On site: Amie Adams (Program Director)
Athlete Selection: Wave 1 - Open to Junior National and top 20 at Central Zone; Wave 2 - Top State Finalists
See below for the complete Summer Schedule and Recent Spring events...
To Register for TIL Events (Multi-cultural Meet, Open Water Zones, visit our TIL PAGE linked HERE.
2nd Annual Girls Clinic with Olivia Smoliga - April 11&12th
We are excited to partner with our homegrown Olympian Olivia Smoliga for a second year of the Illinois Swimming Girls Clinic! With her In Depth Swim Academy, Olivia is coming back home to work the girls of Illinois Swimming and this year we're growing - with 3 sessions, new workshops and an entirely new meaning from within.
With authenticity at the center, this event blends intentional swimming, honest conversation and meaningful connection - inviting girls to show up fully both in and out of the pool.
Location: Hinsdale South High School
Time: 3 session offerings!
Saturday April 11th
Morning Session: Ages 15&Older
Afternoon Session: Ages 11-14
Sunday April 12th
Morning Session: Ages 11-14
*Athletes must be registered participants of USA Swimming/Illinois Swimming club and have achieved a regional qualifying time or higher.
Cost to attend: $125 *Includes Illinois Swimming shirt & cap + custom Jolyn suit made for this event and GoSwim membership from In Depth Swim Academy.
- Application opens Friday 3/6 at 8:00am, first come first serve. Link will go live at this time.
GIRLS CAMP APPLICATION IS CLOSED
Senior Quad Combined Long Course Challenge - *Changed to April 19th
The senior committee looks forward to the second Senior Quad Long Course Challenge, bringing the boys and girls together for best-on-best racing to kick off the long course season.
Location: Stevenson High School
Date & Time: Sunday April 19th Tentative 2pm Start, Meet start at 3:30pm
- Wave 1: Open to 2025-2026 Participants of the Boys & Girls Senior Quad Challenge
- Wave 2: Opens to Futures Qualifiers & Above 3/16 -
- Wave 3: If spots remain, open to state and sectional qualifiers
SENIOR QUAD LONG COURSE CHALLENGE APPLICATION IS CLOSED
Junior Leadership Camp - *Changed to April 18th
A a brand-new leadership opportunity in Illinois Swimming.
The 2026 Junior Leadership camp was created last summer by our Athlete Leaders at the Central Zone Athlete Summit. Tasked with producing and presenting an idea to the USA Swimming Central Zone "Shark Tank," our athletes saw a need for a camp that introduces our rising 11-14 leaders to Illinois Swimming Leadership and Governance.
We have strong Senior Leadership and look forward to extending that to our next generation with this first event for rising leaders. Athletes are invited to an in-person session with both-in water team building and classroom sessions on leadership in Illinois Swimming
Date : Saturday April 18th (midday)
Location is TBA, in the Chicagoland & surrounding area.
- Wave 1: By Coach Nomination
- Wave 2: Open to all 11-14 rising leaders by Application 3/16
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP APPLICATION IS CLOSED
Age Group Select Camp - Sunday April 26th
For 11-14 Age Group Medalists at Superior Training Facility with special guest, Cullen Jones!
Date: Sunday April 26th, Tentatively 10-3
Application opens Friday March 20th at 8:00am, first come, first serve. Application can be found on this page.
AGE GROUP SELECT CAMP APPLICATION IS CLOSED
CLICK HERE TO VIEW RECENT ILLINOIS SWIMMING CAMPS
For more information and/or questions please contact:
Illinois Swimming Program Director, Amie Adams - amie.adams@ilswim.org
Senior Vice Chair, Kevin Zakrzewski (PAC) - senior@ilswim.org
Age Group Vice Chair, Michael Hamann (FOX) - agegroup@ilswim.org
