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Registration is now open for St. Olaf Summer Camps! 

St. Olaf is proud to host an exciting summer of new and returning camps in 2025! Whether your student is interested in athletics or fine arts, our talented coaches and faculty are eager to share their expertise and welcome your camper to the Hill. Designed primarily for middle and high school ages, students will refine their athletic or artistic skills, both individually and as part of a group, and become an Ole at summer camp! Parents of elementary-aged students, check out the St. Olaf Basketball and Volleyball Day Camps.

Registration is open now. A preview of each camp is below. Visit stolaf.edu/camps to learn more and register.

Summer 2025 programs include:

SWIM CAMPS | COACH BOB HAUCK ’87
June 8–12 | June 15–19 | June 22–26, 2025
St. Olaf Swim Camp celebrates its 42nd year! Led by renowned head coach Bob Hauck ’87, St. Olaf Swim Camps offer two specialized camps each session: Stroke Technique and High Performance. Geared toward middle and high schoolers who have been swimming competitively in a club or high school program, both camps teach skill development, provide detailed video analysis, improve strength and flexibility through dry-land exercises, and promote overall nutrition and wellness. Swim training is complemented by signature St. Olaf community-building activities around campus. On the final day, parents and families are invited to the Hill for the final swim exhibition.

MUSIC ACADEMY | ST. OLAF MUSIC FACULTY
June 15-21, 2025
The St. Olaf Music Academy provides an opportunity for highly skilled high school choir, band, and orchestra musicians from across the nation to come together for an exciting week of music-making! Led by the conductors of our internationally acclaimed ensembles and talented music faculty, St. Olaf Summer Music Academy challenges and inspires campers to take their musical talents and knowledge to new heights. Campers attend classes, individualized lessons, master classes, recitals, and participate in large ensemble (band, orchestra, choir) and small ensemble (quartet, quintet) experiences. Student and faculty recitals take place each evening, followed by signature St. Olaf activities led by current students. The week culminates with an inspiring Grand Finale Concert in Boe Memorial Chapel that is open for families and friends to attend! 

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CAMP | COACH MEGAN LUECK
June 18–20, 2025
Join St. Olaf Women’s Basketball for a youth basketball day camp in Skoglund Gymnasium this summer led by the new women’s head coach, Megan Lueck. Students will have fun, learn more about the game of basketball, and focus on how to be great teammates. The coaching staff is dedicated to teaching the basic fundamentals of basketball in a fun and exciting way. All students and skill levels entering grades 3–5 are welcome!

DIVE CAMP | COACH GABE KORTUEM ’02
July 13–17, 2025
St. Olaf Dive Camp, led by coach Gabe Kortuem ’02, is a multifaceted environment for improving dive performance designed for divers who have been diving competitively for at least one season. This highly specialized camp has a comprehensive approach that includes pool time, dry-land and weight training, dry-board practice, video review, and classroom sessions to improve all aspects of dive performance. Families are invited to the final dive exhibition at the conclusion of camp.

VOLLEYBALL CAMPS | COACH ALICIA WOOD
July 21–23 | July 24–25, 2025
St. Olaf Volleyball Camps return to the Hill with new head coach Alicia Wood! St. Olaf Volleyball Camps are a great opportunity for athletes in grades 3–12 to sharpen their skills, learn a variety of techniques, observe our collegiate training style, and develop skills to become strong teammates and leaders. Camps are individually designed for players of all skill abilities, from beginner to college prep. Athletes will work on their individual position-specific skills along with 6v6 team play and court cohesion. Our goal is to grow the game of volleyball and have a fun-filled camp experience while doing so!