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Purchase, NY

Diving Camp

at SUNY Purchase College

Ages 6 - 16

June 22nd through August 21st

2026 Registration is now OPEN!

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BUILDING SKILLED AND CONFIDENT DIVERS

Future Stars Diving Camp is designed for all levels – from beginner to nationally ranked divers. Campers work in teams of similar abilities, and work with our highly qualified staff to achieve personalized goals. 

In addition to training in the pool and diving well, campers use trampolines with harnesses and video analysis software to aid their development. Campers have the opportunity to showcase the dives they have been working on to all friends and family members during their Friday diving exhibitions. Select weeks feature a visit from a special guest US Olympic coach.

locationsSummer Day Camp 
735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase NY 10577

phone: (914) 273-8500
email: purchase@fscamps.com

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Diving Facilities at Purchase

  • Olympic-size indoor pool and hot tub
  • 13-1/2-foot-deep diving well
  • Two 1-meter and two 3-meter springboards with overhead harness systems
  • Indoor/outdoor trampolines with several harnesses at each station
  • Boards with crash mats and diving pits
  • Video analysis room 

Building Skills That Last Beyond Diving Camp

  • Harnesses – Practice new skills safely with harness support, building confidence while learning proper form
  • Routine Work – Refine full dive sequences with a focus on technique, consistency, and clean entries
  • Front Dives – Develop strong fundamentals through progressive front-dive drills and corrections
  • Back Dives – Build stability and body control while learning smooth, confident backward takeoffs
  • Twists – Learn proper twisting mechanics to improve balance, rotation, and air awareness
  • Flips – Progress through flipping drills that emphasize height, rotation, and safe entries
  • Trampoline – Enhance aerial awareness and body alignment through controlled trampoline training
  • Dry Board – Practice takeoffs, timing, and technique on a dry board before moving skills to the water

 

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2026 Dates & Rates

Find the camp week that fits your schedule.

Program
Date
Age
Weekly
Price
SAVE
3+weeks
(per wk)
Diving
Jun 22 - Jun 26
6 - 16
$795
$745
Diving
Jun 29 - Jul 3
6 - 16
$795
$745
Diving
Jul 6 - Jul 10
6 - 16
$795
$745
Diving
Jul 13 - Jul 17
6 - 16
$795
$745
Diving
Jul 20 - Jul 24
6 - 16
$795
$745
Diving
Jul 27 - Jul 31
6 - 16
$795
$745
Diving
Aug 3 - Aug 7
6 - 16
$795
$745
Diving
Aug 10 - Aug 14
6 - 16
$795
$745
Diving
Aug 17 - Aug 21
6 - 16
$795
$745

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $50/wk, Late Pick-Up $85/wk

Transportation:
Westchester/CT - $270/wk, Manhattan - $290/wk

Sibling Discount:
Save $25/wk (after first child)

transportation

Easy Transportation to Westchester

We are proud to offer door-to-door transportation from Westchester, Greenwich, and most of Manhattan. All buses are air-conditioned and clearly labeled with the Future Stars logo. Drivers are certified by the bus company, and a camp counselor will be monitoring campers at all times.

Typical pick-up and drop-off times vary depending on your spot on the route. We will call the week before camp with your bus times, as the times change weekly. For campers who spend an extended time on the bus, we do our best to reverse the route. Our goal is to make the ride fair and comfortable for all, while maintaining a safe and efficient schedule.

Local Transportation (Westchester, Greenwich):
Pick-up times vary between 8:15 am and 8:45 am.
Drop-off times vary between 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm.

NYC Transportation:
Pick-up times vary between 7:30 am and 8:00 am.
(all buses should leave the city by 8:00 am).
Drop-off times vary between 4:45 pm and 5:30 pm.

DIVING CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00 am: Daily goal setting/Warm-up

9:30 am: Conditioning & Flexibility

10:15 am: Diving Drills

11:00 am: Trampoline/Video

12:00 pm: Diving

1:00 pm: Lunch

2:00 pm: Trampoline/Video

3:00 pm: Diving

3:45 pm: Wrap-Up

Daily activities, sports, and times are subject to change

 

Testimonials

“My kids had an amazing time at Future Stars! Their coach was incredible. He broke things down in a way that really clicked for them. All the coaches were so skilled and kept the energy high, which made it clear how much they love what they do. We’ll definitely be back next summer!”

- Karla H.

“My daughter has attended Future Stars for the past 3 summers. The staff and program have been nothing short of amazing. My daughter has strengthened her skills and grown so much in her abilities.” 

- Bianca V.

“Such an amazing camp! The counselors were friendly, engaging, and genuinely passionate about making the experience enjoyable for the kids. Communication was top-notch, with daily updates about activities and progress. My child came home every day excited, eager to share stories, and made lasting friendships. Overall, Future Stars provides a safe, enriching, and enjoyable environment, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-rounded summer camp experience.”

- Rosanna J.

Meet the Director

Mike Darland

Mike Darland

Diving Director

U.S. Diving Coach Mike Darland, owner and head coach of High Dive Champions, is returning to direct and coach the Future Stars Diving Camp. Coach Darland will be assisted by other qualified diving coaches and will have special guest coaches during select weeks of camp.

Coach Darland is a former U.S. competitive diver who trained under Olympic coach Dick Kimball and competed for the University of Michigan, earning varsity letters from 1975–1979. He has been a FINA-certified international diving judge since 2009 and a Safety Certification Trainer for U.S. Diving coaches since 2008.

Mike has led the Future Stars Diving program since 2007 and has held key leadership roles in both AAU Metropolitan Diving and the U.S. Diving Southern New York Association. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University and previously worked as a marketing executive for several major corporations.

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