10 Olympic Sports Camps to Try This Summer
Got the Olympics bug? Did your kids watch the Olympics in Paris and find a new sport they want to try? Camp is a great time to explore new sports.
Are you looking for fencing camps, swimming camps, rock climbing camps, or other unique Olympic sports camps in the greater Seattle area? You’re in luck! We have curated a list of 10 camps for your kids to try. Not seeing the sport you are interested in? Use our Camp Search to find even more sports camps!
Things to Know About Olympic Camps
When you are thinking about camps for your little, future medalists, it is important to make sure camps are hosted by United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”) Member Organizations. Each Olympic sport has a Member Organization that regulates amateur athletic programs for that sport. USOPC Member Organizations have strict standards for their coaching staff and are required to adopt Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (“MAAPP”) as outlined by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Many of the USOPC Member Organizations bolster their child protection standards even further in order to provide superior safety for the training of young athletes.
Five Olympic Sports Camps in Seattle
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Vertical World
Vertical World, a USA Climbing gym, has locations in Seattle (Magnolia) and North in Redmond. Established in 1987, Vertical World brands itself as "America's First Climbing Gym". From "Rockin' Tots" to "Ascent Camp", Vertical World provides a fun, low-stakes environment for kids ages to 3 to 12+ to explore climbing!
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Seattle Gymnastics Academy
Jump, flip, tumble and craft! Seattle Gymnastics Academy is a member of USA Gymnastics and has locations in Lake City, Columbia City, Ballard, Burien, and a new location in Mill Creek.
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Disc NW
While ultimate frisbee did not officially make it into the 2024 Olympics in Paris, it still has a USOPC governing body USA Ultimate. Disc NW introduces children and adults in the PNW to the great sport of ultimate frisbee.
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Seattle Synchro
With three locations in Western Washington, Seattle Syncho, a USA Artistic Swimming program, introduces children to artistic swimming in a recreational setting. Kids ages 6-11 can learn to blend athleticism with artistry in the pool! Camp includes a routine that will be performed at the end of the week!
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Salle Auriol
Fencing is a staple of the Summer Olympics. Salle Auriol, a USOPC member USA Fencing club, trains kids in all three forms of fencing: epee, foil, and saber.
