Below are the camp and education opportunities for Para swimmers hosted by U.S. Paralympics Swimming. If you have any questions, please reach out to USPara.SwimInfo@usopc.org.

Note: These camps are by invitation only from U.S. Paralympics Swimming staff. All camps listed below will be hosted at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Co.

• Jan. 11-17 - Winter National Team Camp
• April 11-17 - Spring National Team Camp
• July 16-25 - Summer National Team Camp
• July 22-31 - Emerging Camp
• Oct. 31-Nov. 6 - Fall National Team Camp
• Dec. 17-20 - Emerging Camp

Updated dates and locations for courses and clinics in 2026 will be added to this page once available.

This course provides an overview of Para Swimming in the United States. It's designed for swimmers with a disability, coaches, parents and anyone interested in the sport or supporting a swimmer with a disability.

Participants can expect to:

• Learn about the roles of the USOPC and U.S. Paralympics Swimming
• Identify the swimming sport classifications, rules and exceptions
• Understand how to prepare for a positive classification experience
• Examine the levels of the Para Swimmer Development Model (PSDM) to supplement the USA Swimming American Development Model (ADM)
• Compare the potential competition progression associated with the PSDM
• Discover basic sport training considerations for Para swimmers
• View clips of basic biomechanic modifications/adaptations for athletes with Physical, visual and/or intellectual disabilities
• Identify basic support for a Para swimmer in training and competition
• Discuss options for coaches and swimmers with a disability to become part of the Para Swimming community

This course is hosted on Zoom and registration is required. Please sign up at the corresponding link in the schedule below. Once registered, participants will receive a link to the Zoom call no later than one hour prior to the start. Please register with a valid email address and check your spam folder if you have not received the call link. If you have any questions, please reach out to USPara.SwimInfo@usopc.org.

• November 9 at 8 p.m. EST. Register online.

• Coming soon!