Four-Day Freediving and Spearfishing Camp in Traverse City 2026

Michigan Freediving + Spearfishing Camp 2026 drops you into one of the most effective short-format performance workshops for breath-hold diving and freshwater hunting. Based at Twin Lakes Park in Traverse City, Michigan, the four-day June camp (June 18–21) mixes classroom theory, pool practice, and open-water line diving so you leave with measurable progress and optional certifications. The site: Twin Lakes Park sits inside Grand Traverse County shoreline country, offering calm freshwater basins ideal for practicing depth discipline and spearfishing tactics. Key features include the park’s sheltered lake basins, a controlled training pool, and easy shore access for line dives. In freshwater here you’ll tune techniques against lake thermoclines, visibility shifts, and native gamefish like smallmouth bass and walleye — real-world conditions that sharpen skill faster than the pool alone. This camp is run by the Odyssey Freediving Instructor Team with guest instructors listed exactly as provided: Brandon Burke, Chris Morey, Dave Mcclure, Ken Hekhuis, and Becca Gentner. Their combined specialties—freediving instruction, rescue training, spearfishing expertise, and breathwork—are organized into rotational blocks: academic sessions on physiology and safety; pool training for breath-hold mechanics and rescues; depth sessions with line progression; and spearfishing seminars covering species ID and hunting strategy. Dormitory-style lodging is included, with additional local camping, cabins, and hotels nearby. Why it stands out: Michigan’s freshwater setting forces technical refinement—different buoyancy, colder thermals, and fish behavior distinct from saltwater—so students accelerate. The multi-day immersion and multiple instructors create a higher coach-to-student ratio and a continuity of feedback rare in weekend courses. Certifications are possible through RAID and PADI at various levels based on achievement. Practical notes: the camp emphasizes safety—rescue skills and structured progression are core—and space is intentionally capped to protect coaching quality. Bring a 3–5mm wetsuit for June lake temperatures, reliable fins, mask and snorkel, and a personal log for notes. Book early; previous camps sold out. To reserve, use the booking link supplied by the operator or call (831) 760-3734 to place a 50% deposit. Whether you’re a beginning freediver seeking structure or a seasoned hunter aiming for certificates and smoother technique, this camp focuses on applied, coach-led improvement in a freshwater setting. It’s training tailored around repeatable drills, safety-first progression, and real hunting application—an efficient way to level up quickly and confidently. Daily rhythm moves from focused drills to recovery: mornings begin with breathwork and mobility led by Becca Gentner, mid-mornings shift to pool and static/apnea practices, afternoons host depth rotations and spearfishing seminars with Ken Hekhuis, and evenings include video debriefs and physiology lectures with Brandon Burke and Chris Morey. Dave Mcclure’s rescue modules cap every day. That structure makes measured gains repeatable and keeps safety standards high while cultivating a small, performance-minded community. culture.