How Much Does a Swimming Training Camp Cost? A Club Budget Breakdown
Short answer: in recent Gothia Sportstravel offers, a 5–10-night swimming training camp costs from about €460 per swimmer in Denmark (or £400 in Torremolinos, pool time extra) to roughly €800–1,400 for 7–8 nights in southern Europe, excluding flights. The price depends on accommodation, meals, pool time (lanes and sessions per day), transfers, season and group size. Prices vary by dates and group size, so a quote based on your plan is the reliable figure.
This guide is for head coaches, team managers and club board members who need to put together a realistic budget before asking parents or the club for money. It explains what you actually pay for, what makes each part more or less expensive, and where clubs typically save without hurting the quality of the training.
What is included in the price of a swim camp?
A complete club swim camp usually bundles several services into one package price per swimmer: return travel, accommodation, meals, booked pool time, transfers between hotel and pool, and support from a contact person before and during the trip. Some packages also include dryland or gym access, a recovery area or a training match against a local club. When you compare offers, always check which of these items are included and which are charged as extras.
Cost components: what drives the price and how to save
| Cost item | What drives it | How to save |
|---|---|---|
| Flights or bus | Departure airport, travel dates, school holidays, baggage rules for team equipment | Book early, be flexible by a day or two, avoid peak holiday weeks |
| Accommodation | Hotel standard, room sharing (2–4 per room), distance to the pool | Share rooms, choose a hotel within walking distance of the pool to cut transfers |
| Meals | Half board vs. full board, special diets, extra meals around early sessions | Full board at the hotel is often simpler and cheaper than eating out as a group |
| Pool time | 50 m or 25 m pool, number of lanes, sessions per day, peak times | Book only the lanes your group can actually fill; accept early-morning or midday slots |
| Dryland and gym | Access to gym, physio or recovery facilities | Use outdoor areas and hotel space for dryland when possible |
| Local transfers | Airport transfers, daily trips between hotel and pool | Pick a hotel near the pool; combine transfers with arrival and departure |
| Leaders and coaches | Number of coaches and adults travelling, free places in the package | Ask how many leader places are included per number of swimmers |
| Insurance and extras | Travel insurance, excursions, team activities | Check the club’s existing insurance; keep excursions optional |
Example prices from Gothia Sportstravel swim camp offers
To give you a realistic starting point, here are example prices per swimmer taken from recent Gothia Sportstravel swim camp offers. They do not include flights. Prices vary by dates and group size, so treat them as a guide rather than a fixed price list.
| Example package | Nights | Price per person (triple / twin room) | What is included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brønderslev Sports Center, Denmark | 5 / 6 / 7 | €460 / €600 / €640 (shared room) | Full board, bed linen, training in a 50 m pool; transfer from the ferry terminal €22 extra |
| Albir Garden Resort, El Albir, Spain (January–February) | 8 | €813 / €843 | Full board, 4 hours of pool time per day in a heated 50 m pool, gym; transfer €35 extra |
| Coral Beach Hotel & Resort 5*, Paphos, Cyprus | 7 | €1,090 / €1,190 | All-inclusive full board, 12 two-hour sessions in a 50 m pool, gym, airport transfer, tour leader |
| Congo Palace 4*, Athens (Glyfada), Greece | 7 | $1,182–1,235 / $1,289–1,348 (depending on group size, 18–36 people) | Full board, airport transfer, 10 two-hour sessions in a heated 50 m pool |
| Blue Sea Gran Hotel Cervantes 4*, Torremolinos, Spain (February–June) | 7 | £400 / £430 (February–March) to £506 / £630 (12–30 June) | Full board, gym, airport transfer; pool time extra at £38–40 per lane and hour |
| Blue Sea Gran Hotel Cervantes 4*, Torremolinos, Spain (August–September) | 10 | €1,190 / €1,270 | Full board, gym, airport transfer; pool time extra at €44–47 per lane and hour |
Clubs such as Malmö Kappsimningsklubb, Tyresö SS, Spårvägen SS, Södertörn SS, S77 Stenungsund, Värnamo SS, Varberg Simsällskap and SK Laxen have travelled with Gothia Sportstravel every year from 2021 to 2026.
Two things stand out. First, check whether pool time is included: in some packages it is, and in others you pay per lane and hour on top. Second, group size matters. In the Athens example, the triple-room price falls from $1,235 to $1,182 per person as the group grows from 18–22 to 32–36 swimmers. In Cyprus, clubs travelling between 1 November and 30 April for more than four nights can also apply for a government training camp subsidy of €12.50 per night after the trip, and we help you with the application.
Season and destination have the biggest impact
Clubs from Northern Europe often travel during autumn, winter or Easter breaks to get long-course training and outdoor sessions in a warmer climate. These periods are popular, which pushes up both flight and hotel prices. Travelling just outside the main school holidays, or booking several months ahead, usually gives you more options at a lower price. Southern Europe, such as Spain and Italy, is popular because of the climate and the good supply of pools, but prices vary between resorts and facilities.
Pool time: the cost that varies most
Pool rental is typically priced per lane and per hour. A group of 20 swimmers training twice a day for a week needs a very different booking than a squad of 40. Decide early how many lanes you need per session, whether you need a 50 m pool, and whether one session should be outdoors. A clear training plan helps us book exactly what you need and nothing more, which is one of the easiest ways to keep the price per swimmer down.
How to build your club budget step by step
- Fix the group: number of swimmers, coaches and other adults.
- Choose two or three possible travel weeks.
- Write a simple training plan: sessions per day, lanes, pool length and dryland needs.
- Decide room sharing and meal level.
- Request a quote and compare it item by item with any other offers.
- Add a buffer for extras and decide how much the club, sponsors and parents will each pay.
Common budget mistakes
- Comparing offers with different inclusions, for example one with transfers and pool time and one without.
- Booking too many lanes “just in case”.
- Forgetting free leader places, baggage fees or extra meals around early sessions.
- Waiting too long to book during holiday periods.
Want to see the destinations and facilities we work with? Visit our page about swimming training camps, or read more about Gothia Sportstravel and how we plan sports trips for clubs.
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