Write to us Request a place

Three camps, three waters.

Every camp is a package: dates, venue and everything included.

Indoor Olympic pool

Swim Up Winter

Being planned

Gloria Sports Arena, Belek · 200 m prerequisite

Outdoor Olympic pool

Swim Up Summer

Being planned

Summer season only · 200 m prerequisite

Sea

Swim Up Open Water

Completed · October 2026

Select · Kemer · prerequisite 400 m

Next camp

Applications open

No camp is open right now. Once dates are set, we reply to anyone who wrote to us before the public announcement.

Ask about dates Request a place
Phone, WhatsApp or email: our team replies. Nothing binds you.Talk to us first

Camp

Team

Help

Last camp · 7 Swim Up Open Water · Select 1–⁠4 October 2026 · Champion Holiday Village, Kemer
eat.sleep.swim.repeat.Instagram · @swimupcamp
  1. Home
  2. Journal

Writing

Journal.

Technique, open water and preparation: notes from the lane and the sea.

20 posts

  1. 8 September 20265 min Bosphorus Swim: How to Prepare for the Race How to prepare for the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim: race paperwork, coach sign-off, medical form, wetsuit rules, and current and cold water training. Open waterPreparation
  2. 27 August 20265 min Swim Holiday or Swim Camp? How to Choose Swim holidays and swim camps look alike but serve different needs. Compare coaching depth, group size, what is included and feedback before you pick one. CampPreparation
  3. 20 August 20264 min Before Swim Camp: How to Prepare for Day One What to do in the weeks before camp: write down your goal, test the prerequisite, film your own stroke and arrive rested for the day-one measurement session. CampPreparation
  4. 11 August 20265 min English Channel Swim: Preparation Guide How to prepare for an English Channel swim: CSA registration, the July to September season, cold water acclimatisation, pilots and the training you need. Open waterPreparation
  5. 30 July 20265 min Your First Open Water Triathlon Swim Your first open water triathlon swim: start, sighting, wetsuit rules, buoys and what to practise before race day. A calm guide for first-timers. Open waterPreparation
  6. 21 July 20264 min Open Water in Turkey: Coasts and Season Open water swimming on Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coasts: the bays, the season, water temperatures, getting there and how to apply from abroad. Open waterCamp
  7. 16 July 20266 min Cold Water Acclimatisation for Open Water How to acclimatise to cold open water safely: gradual entry, controlled breathing, session length and warming up afterwards. Plain English. Open waterHealth
  8. 7 July 20265 min Open Water Sighting: How to Swim Straight Sighting is how you stay on course in open water. Learn how high to lift your head, pick landmarks and practise before a race or camp. Open waterTechnique
  9. 30 June 20265 min Swim Wetsuit Guide: Fit, Thickness and Rules How to choose a swim wetsuit: thickness, cut, shoulder flexibility, fit checks and race rules for triathlon and open water. A short, practical guide. Open waterPreparation
  10. 18 June 20266 min How to Choose an Open Water Swim Camp Before booking an open water swim camp, check prerequisites, safety cover, group levels, what is included and how you get feedback. Seven questions. Open waterCamp
  11. 11 June 20265 min Dryland for Swimmers: Shoulders and Core Dryland work for swimmers focuses on shoulder mobility, core control and hip rotation. What to do at home, how often, and how it supports your stroke. TechniqueHealth
  12. 4 June 20265 min Masters Swimmers: Technique Before Volume For masters swimmers, better technique often beats more distance. How to find your biggest stroke limits, use video and plan training around them. TechniquePreparation
  13. 28 May 20265 min What to Pack for a Swim Camp: Checklist What to pack for a swim camp: pool kit, open water gear, dryland clothes and personal items. A short checklist to use before you travel. CampPreparation
  14. 19 May 20265 min Adult Swim Training Plan: 3 Sessions a Week A three-session-a-week swim plan for adults: balance technique, endurance and rest, and build up before a camp. Adjust it to your pool. PreparationTechnique
  15. 23 April 20265 min Video Analysis Swim Camps: How They Work What happens at a swim camp with underwater video analysis? Underwater filming, frame-by-frame review with national coaches and three priorities to correct. TechniqueCamp
  16. 16 April 20265 min The Total Immersion Method Explained What the Total Immersion swimming method teaches, its core ideas like gliding and drills, where it fits and where other approaches may suit you better. TechniqueMethod
  17. 7 April 20265 min Overcoming Fear of Water as an Adult Fear of water as an adult: where it comes from, how breathing and buoyancy help, and when to start with a lesson, not a camp. Step by step. HealthPreparation
  18. 26 March 20265 min Swim Camp Prerequisites: Why 200 m? Winter and summer camps ask for 200 m without stopping; open water asks 400 m and a day-one pool check. Test yourself and see what to do if you fall short. CampPreparation
  19. 17 March 20265 min Adult Swim Camp Guide: What to Expect A practical guide to adult swim camps: who they suit, how levels work, what a typical day looks like and what you should have achieved by the end. CampPreparation
  20. 10 March 20264 min Why a Winter Swim Camp Runs in an Indoor Pool Why we run a winter swim camp in an indoor pool: steady conditions, clear underwater footage, the Belek venue and the 200 m prerequisite. CampPool