Camps + Certifications
Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center, 602 Elkton Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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Camps + Certifications includes swimming activities such as stroke development, water safety competencies, swimming activities and games, and lap swim. Camp days include two 30-minute swim lessons, a 20-minute water safety lesson, engaging drills, interactive games, drill sequences, splash-filled competitions, and creative swim challenges. The program also offers in-water shadowing, mock swimming lessons, video analysis, a CPR certification class, a Lifeguard/First Aid/AED/CPR certification class, a swim instructor training course, and a Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification program.
• Ages: 4–15 years old
• Schedule: Summer 2025 weekly enrollment and single day enrollment, with AM camps from 8:30am–12:30pm and PM camps from 12:30pm–4:30pm
• Price: Summer 2025 weekly enrollment from $400/week and single day enrollment from $85/day; CPR Certification $99; Lifeguard/First Aid/AED/CPR Certification $325; swim instructor training course $250 per student
Swim instruction in Camps + Certifications is taught by seasoned swim professionals Jaecie and Connie, who have a combination of over 50 years’ experience. Campers are grouped by skill level and age, and 14–15 year olds are eligible to volunteer during all swim camps, while individuals 16 and older are eligible for employment at Pikes Peak Athletics. All swimmers registered two weeks prior to FUNdamentals Camp and Competitive Camp receive a t-shirt and water bottle, and snacks are provided at these camps while swimmers bring their own lunch. Completion of the swim instructor training course guarantees an interview with the Lesson Program Management Team and fulfills all instructor training requirements.
The Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification program is described as the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping pools safer and keeping them open, and certification is required in Colorado and 24 other states for professional pool operators. CPO certification provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills required for proper pool operations, and is also a way for recreational pool owners to expand their knowledge. As a Certified CPO, participants receive a 5-year CPO Certification, an electronic CPO certificate and wallet card, plus a hard copy. Over 650,000 students have been trained in the CPO certification program since 1973.
The Lifeguard/First Aid/AED/CPR certification is an American Red Cross blended learning and in-person class, and the American Red Cross requires participants to successfully complete prerequisites to receive a lifeguard certification. For the lifeguard certification, students must be able to complete prerequisites including swimming specified distances, treading water using only the legs, retrieving a 10-pound object from a depth of 7–10 feet, and exiting without steps or a ladder. Students who are unable to meet the prerequisite requirements may still be eligible to obtain CPR certification if they complete all requirements and pass the final CPR exam.
Pikes Peak Athletics states that its programs are designed and implemented using cutting edge methods and a philosophy that focuses on long term athlete development, with structured sessions designed around technical fundamentals. The staff is trained to tailor instruction to the needs of each person, using holistic methods that include lifestyle and performance modalities such as nutrition, recovery, positivism, family inclusion, and well-rounded athleticism. Pikes Peak Athletics describes its core values as Teaching that Works, Craftsmanship with Care, and Dedication to Relationships, and notes that the staff is constantly advancing their skills and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
Testimonials from families describe Pikes Peak Athletics as having high-quality swim instruction, with one grandparent stating that their grandchildren learn more in thirty minutes than in six weeks of lessons elsewhere. Another parent notes a sense of close community and extended family and says it is a place they look forward to going. One age group swimmer highlights features of the pool such as clean water, hot showers, clean lockers, consistent pool depth at 7 feet, filters around the pool, and pool water that feels gentler on the skin. Another testimonial mentions that swimming with Pikes Peak Athletics has helped keep a triathlon dream alive.
Last updated February 24, 2026.
• Ages: 4–15 years old
• Schedule: Summer 2025 weekly enrollment and single day enrollment, with AM camps from 8:30am–12:30pm and PM camps from 12:30pm–4:30pm
• Price: Summer 2025 weekly enrollment from $400/week and single day enrollment from $85/day; CPR Certification $99; Lifeguard/First Aid/AED/CPR Certification $325; swim instructor training course $250 per student
Swim instruction in Camps + Certifications is taught by seasoned swim professionals Jaecie and Connie, who have a combination of over 50 years’ experience. Campers are grouped by skill level and age, and 14–15 year olds are eligible to volunteer during all swim camps, while individuals 16 and older are eligible for employment at Pikes Peak Athletics. All swimmers registered two weeks prior to FUNdamentals Camp and Competitive Camp receive a t-shirt and water bottle, and snacks are provided at these camps while swimmers bring their own lunch. Completion of the swim instructor training course guarantees an interview with the Lesson Program Management Team and fulfills all instructor training requirements.
The Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification program is described as the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping pools safer and keeping them open, and certification is required in Colorado and 24 other states for professional pool operators. CPO certification provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills required for proper pool operations, and is also a way for recreational pool owners to expand their knowledge. As a Certified CPO, participants receive a 5-year CPO Certification, an electronic CPO certificate and wallet card, plus a hard copy. Over 650,000 students have been trained in the CPO certification program since 1973.
The Lifeguard/First Aid/AED/CPR certification is an American Red Cross blended learning and in-person class, and the American Red Cross requires participants to successfully complete prerequisites to receive a lifeguard certification. For the lifeguard certification, students must be able to complete prerequisites including swimming specified distances, treading water using only the legs, retrieving a 10-pound object from a depth of 7–10 feet, and exiting without steps or a ladder. Students who are unable to meet the prerequisite requirements may still be eligible to obtain CPR certification if they complete all requirements and pass the final CPR exam.
Pikes Peak Athletics states that its programs are designed and implemented using cutting edge methods and a philosophy that focuses on long term athlete development, with structured sessions designed around technical fundamentals. The staff is trained to tailor instruction to the needs of each person, using holistic methods that include lifestyle and performance modalities such as nutrition, recovery, positivism, family inclusion, and well-rounded athleticism. Pikes Peak Athletics describes its core values as Teaching that Works, Craftsmanship with Care, and Dedication to Relationships, and notes that the staff is constantly advancing their skills and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
Testimonials from families describe Pikes Peak Athletics as having high-quality swim instruction, with one grandparent stating that their grandchildren learn more in thirty minutes than in six weeks of lessons elsewhere. Another parent notes a sense of close community and extended family and says it is a place they look forward to going. One age group swimmer highlights features of the pool such as clean water, hot showers, clean lockers, consistent pool depth at 7 feet, filters around the pool, and pool water that feels gentler on the skin. Another testimonial mentions that swimming with Pikes Peak Athletics has helped keep a triathlon dream alive.
Last updated February 24, 2026.
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