Nike Swim Camp at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois
The Nike Swim Camps at SIU Carbondale are designed to help competitive swimmers improve their stroke technique so they can compete at the next level.
Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers having similar abilities and goals. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.
Highlights Include
- Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
- Low camper to staff ratio and 24 hour supervision
- Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
- Fun evening social activities
- Every camper receives a Nike Camp T-shirt and Nike Swim Cap
- Every camper is eligible to receive merit-based prizes during camp
This camp is open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you have competitive swimming experience (e.g. U.S.S. age group, national qualifiers, high school swimmers, or summer league swimmers) and can swim at least 50 meters in all four competitive strokes: fly, back, breast and freestyle.
Meet your coaching staff
Co-Director
Jeff Goelz
Coordinating the camp is Jeff Goelz, the former Head Women’s Coach at Southern Illinois University. Goelz, a five-time All American for the Saluki’s, concluded his swimming career by sharing the school record for best times in the 200 free relay and the 200-medley relay.
As a coach, he assisted in leading the SIU Men’s team to five consecutive conference crowns and the Women’s team to two conference championships. Jeff has coached numerous events around the world including the US Open Water National Team at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Japan, the Pre-World Championships in Hawaii, and the 2003 World Championship in Barcelona.
Co-Director
Rick Walker
Leading instruction is SIU Head Coach Rick Walker.
A former National Junior College Swimmer of the Year and Five Time National Record, Coach Walker’s 1000 free record still stands at Texas A&M. Coach Walker was the USA National Team Head Coach for Distance Swimming for the years 1999-2005. In addition, Rick served as Head Coach of the most successful USA finish at the 1998 World Championships. A member of the USA Olympic Committee, Rick has coached numerous National and Olympic Team swimmers.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:
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Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, as a group by mail or fax, each camper will receive a $25 discount. Click “Get Brochure” above and print the application. All applications must be received at the same time via mail or fax. If all members of your group pay with a Visa or MasterCard, feel free to fax your applications to 415-479-6061 to expedite processing. Late or individual registrations are not eligible to receive the group discount.
A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. Our health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.
- Check-in takes place between 1:00pm-2:00pm on Sunday
- Check-out takes place between 11:00am-12:00pm on Thursday
Optional Evening Activities:
HORSEBACK RIDING & BONFIRE PARTY: $30.00
BOWLING: (FREE)
Additional Options w/a fee
CAMP GROUP PHOTO: $10.00
UNDERWATER DVD: $30.00
Prices subject to change. These activities and items are optional and may be purchased and paid for at camp check-in. Payment must be made by check and/or cash. Credit cards cannot be accepted at camp check-in.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am Breakfast (overnighters)
- 8:50 am Extended Day Campers arrive, stretch
- 9:00 am Morning Pool Session
- 10:00 am Videotaping
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 pm Classroom Session
- 2:00 pm Afternoon Pool Session/Video Review
- 5:30 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Evening Session/Activity
- 9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 pm Lights out!
Kristy H.
Wonderful experience!
"This was the most wonderful experience that I ever had, I can't wait to go back next year."
Great camp!
"The under water video with coach comments on strokes was very helpful. The work outs are great. The activities are great and the food is great."
Incredible experience!
“This was an incredible experience for my daughter. She was so excited to fill me in on the day’s activities and more excited to tell us what she was learning. I’ve never heard this type of excitement about any camp or activity she has done in the past as we did with this camp. She now has a new spark for swimming and she can’t wait for her fall season to start. She had a blast.”
Parent of Southern Illinois Camper
Absolutely loves it!
"My son has attended Nike Swim Camp at SIUC for 4 years. He absolutley loves it! My son is not the top swimmer, nor is he the bottom swimmer on his team. He is just a kid who loves the water and loves the sport of swimming. He looks forward every year to camp, and always returns having learned or improved on something. I asked him after this year's camp if he wanted to try a camp somewhere else, and he said "NO WAY!!!" As a parent I have always felt that my swimmer is in a very safe place and is gaining a wonderful experience. We will be back!"