FAQ's
1. How do I register a camper?
There are two ways to register:
1. ONLINE - You can register online for any of our camps by clicking the Register Online button on this website and then charge either the camp deposit or the full payment.
2. BY MAIL-You can print a copy of any camp's Paper Registration Form from the forms page of our website, complete the form and then mail it, along with your check or money order, to the address included on the form. (Payable to TPSC)
2. Are camps open to boys and girls of all ages?
Our Competitive Stroke Camp is for swimmers age 10-18 years of age.
Elite Specialty Camps are open to swimmers ages 13-18.
3. What is your refund policy?
A camp deposit is required by check when mailed with your paper application. The balance of the camp fee is due by MAY 15.
If you have paid your deposit by credit card, we will process the final camp payment from your credit card between May 15 and May 30.
Cancellation will result in refund of all camp fees, less $100.00. If reasonable notice of cancellation (at least 48 hours prior to the start of camp) is not provided, we reserve the right to retain all payment received.
4. Do I have to pay the full camp fee at the time of registration?
A camp deposit of $250.00 is required with either online registration or if mailed via a paper application. You may also pay the full camp fee when you register.
If you have paid your deposit by credit card, we will process the final camp payment from your credit card between May 15 and May 30. If you have paid by check, the final camp payment is due by May 15.
Anyone who registers after May 15 must pay camp fees in full.
Anyone who pays the camp fees in FULL by MARCH 1 will receive a FREE college Swimming T-shirt from the campus you will be attending.
5. Are there any camp discounts?
At this time we offer both returning camper discounts and team discounts. For more information, visit the Registration Information page of our website to view camp discounts and policies.
6. When do you stop accepting registrations for camps?
We accept campers on a first come, first serve basis. To ensure your spot, it is best to register months in advance. Registration will stop when any particular camp is full, and it will be posted online stating that a session is full.
7. When will we find out roommate assignments?
There are two campers per dorm room & a place on the camp application to request a preferred roommate. If your campers request each other, they will be roommates.
For those who do not make a request, we will match them up with a similar aged camper of the same gender. If your roommate request changes prior to the start of camp, please email us at sholcomb@tpscamps.com and let us know no later than 10 days prior to the start of camp so we can make the appropriate changes.
8. What should my camper bring to the camp?
There is a list of items to bring to camp found in the Camp Newsletter which is on the forms page of our website. Any other equipment that would be needed will be supplied by the camp.
9. When and where do I drop off my camper?
The time and place is located in the Camp Newsletter – under REGISTRATION AND DEPARTURE
10. Do you provide transportation to and from the airport?
We have a one way or round trip shuttle service at each camp site. Please check the Camp Newsletter (found on the forms page of this website) for shuttle fee, airport location and time to schedule arrival and departure times.
11. Where do campers eat while at camp?
Campers will eat in the college/university cafeteria dining halls.
12. Are phones provided in each room?
Some of our camps do have a phone in each dorm room while some have phones located in the dorm building. Campus telephone information for each location is listed in that campus newsletter (found on the forms page of this website).
13. Do you require campers to submit a key and damage deposit?
When a key is lost, the corresponding lock is removed, destroyed, and replaced with a new lock. All additional keys to the lock are destroyed and new keys are cut. The cost of this replacement varies according to camp location and is listed in the Camp Newsletter.
In addition, if a camper damages his dorm room or other campus property, the camper may be billed for the repair amount. Any such amount owed by a camper will be billed to his parents after the conclusion of the camp session.
14. I received an email stating that my child is registered for camp. When will we receive additional instructions and details about the camp?
The confirmation letter is intended to confirm the registration and remaining balance (if any) and direct you to the forms page of our camp website so that you can print that camp’s newsletter, medical and travel forms.
The medical forms need to be printed, filled out and then returned to us, along with a copy of your medical insurance card BEFORE May 15.
If after a week after your registered online and you have not received a confirmation email back, please call the TPSC Camp office at 773-904-7976. Please check your junk mail first, as the confirmation email might have gone into your junk mail folder.
15. What should I do if I am running late for, or will miss, the camp’s check-in?
The first few hours of camp are very important to the rest of the camp experience, and it is recommended that you arrive on time if at all possible.
Immediately following registration, campers will be tested for purposes of creating groups of similar skill sets for training purposes. The videotaping (Competitive Stroke Camp only) of all four strokes will also occur at this time, which is then used for the camp critique sessions, while the Elite Camps do important pre-benchmark testing.
Though, if it is a necessity to be late, accommodations will try to be made, but please let us know as soon as possible. With a busy schedule, we might not be able to get this important testing done.
16. My camper has special dietary needs. Who should I contact?
Please contact Sarah Holcomb by email sholcomb@tpscamps.com at least 15 days prior to camp.
17. My camper needs to stay on campus between camp sessions?
We do not have the staff available for campers to stay on campus between sessions.
18. Where can I find a daily camp schedule of each camp?
Click on Register Online, then click on DETAILS of the camp of your choice. At the bottom of that page – click on VIEW PROGRAM SCHEDULE.
19. What is the supervision of the campers?
The campers are very well supervised --- no one is allowed to go anywhere on a campus by themselves, even during free time. The camp moves from venue to venue in small teams led by the dorm counselors.
Additionally, our camp sites at small universities and campuses are in intimate environments where safety is our priority.
20. Can campers bring snacks?
Yes, they can bring snacks for their dorm room but nothing that spoils, as there are not any fridges in the dorm rooms.
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