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October 2, 2024 - 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Camp and Summit Applications Now Available
The 2024 Pacific Swimming Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Camp will be held on November 2, 2024 at Solano Community College in Fairfield, CA. The camp will be for swimmers 11-16 years of age, and will include in-water stroke work, team building and leadership development activities, plus more.
The goal of this camp is to create a culture of inclusion and opportunity to spread the mentality that elite level swimming can happen in any pool, by anyone, from any background. This camp encourages participation by athlete from the underrepresented groups of USA Swimming, which include: African-American, Latinx, Asian, as well as socioeconomically underserved, athletes with a disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Camp Location: Solano Community College, 125 Solano College Rd, Fairfield, CA
Athlete Qualifications: All athletes must be between the ages of 11 and 16 years old on the day of the camp, and a member of Pacific Swimming in good standing. There are no time standard qualifications for this camp. All athletes are expected to come prepared to fully participate in both swim and dryland activities. If there is an injury that will prevent your full participation in the event, we ask that you inform us of the injury in advance of the camp.
Camp Capacity: 30 athletes. Applications will be accepted in the order in which they are received. Priority is given to athletes attending the camp for the first time, if the camp capacity reached. Confirmation of athletes acceptance into the camp will be sent by email.
Cost of Camp: $15 per swimmer (Cash paid the day of the camp or check payable to Pacific Swimming)
Camp Activities: The camp will include 2 guest speaker sessions, 2 in-water sessions, plus lunch, dinner and snacks are included.
Summit Activities: The Summit is for any Guardians, Coaches, and Club Leaders that wish to learn more about DDEI and how they can assist their community. The Summit will include multiple speakers, with time to observe the camp, and will include lunch and dinner. There is no cost to participate in the Summit.
What to Bring: Athletes will need their suit, googles, a couple of towels, and shoes and clothes for dryland activities. Also, please bring your Camp Fee of $15 in either cash or a check payable to Pacific Swimming. Exact change is greatly appreciated. A morning snack, full lunch and pizza dinner will be provided throughout the day. If you would like to bring food of your own, you are welcome to.
Application Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2024 - Apply HERE
Please send any questions to Verónica Hernández at vhernandez@pacswim.org.
