Arizona Swim Camp
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2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!
Over the past 19 summers the Arizona swim camp has successfully helped over 1,700 competitive swimmers improve their stroke technique.
The Arizona Nike Swim Camp is back at the University of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff! Instead of training in the desert heat this summer, join us in the mountains for cooler temperatures, awesome facilities and a taste of training at altitude (6,900 feet)! It is commonly known that training at altitude - where the oxygen level is considerably lower - allows athletes to increase their red blood cell count. This enables swimmers to compete more effectively at sea level because more oxygen is delivered to the muscles. Adaptation and results will vary.
Campers will train each day in the Wall Aquatic Center, located in the Aquatic and Tennis Complex. The center offers Northern Arizona University and the Flagstaff community one of the finest high-altitude swimming facilities in the world.
Extra Starts & Turns Clinic:
You also have the option to add the Extra Starts & Turns Clinic to make your camp experience a 6 day camp!
The Nike Swim Camp at Northern Arizona University 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.
Highlights Include
- Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
- Low camper to staff ratio
- Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
- Fun evening social activities and guest speakers
- Every camper receives a Camp T-shirt and Swim Cap
- Every camper is eligible to receive merit-based prizes during camp
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Brandy Maben
Brandy Maben, Captain of Arizona's 2008 National Championship team and former University of Arizona Coach and Recruiting Coordinator will be directing camp this summer. Brandy has served as the Arizona Nike Swim Camp Director and Lead Instructor for over 5 Years.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Please note: Camp sessions SOLD OUT in 2023. You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This year, the Arizona Nike Swim Camp at Northern Arizona University is offering three sessions of overnight and day camp (9:00am-4:30pm) for ages 8-17. Our goal is to maximize swimming potential by helping swimmers to create a winning mindset and provide ongoing and constructive feedback in the pool to improve stroke technique.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 2-6, June 9-13, and June 16-20
- Age Group: 8-17
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight, Day (commuter)
- Check-in: 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wilson Hall
- Check-out: Camp concludes after a swim meet at 9:00am at the NAU Wall Aquatic Center Pool. All campers check out from the pool between 10:30-11:00am
- Day Schedule: DAY 1 4:30PM-7:30PM, DAY 2-DAY 4 9:00AM-4:30PM, DAY 5 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is provided for all Day (commuter) campers.
- Program: The Stroke Technique program is designed to provide competitive swimmers with a better understanding of swimming fundamentals. Stroke refinement along with constructive feedback will be the focus of the camp and allows each participant to gain a greater knowledge of proper stroke mechanics and ways to improve themselves individually.
CAMP ADDRESS
Northern Arizona University
Wilson Hall
8 University Dr E
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Click Here for Directions to Wilson Hall
NAU Wall Aquatic Center
821 S San Francisco St
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Click Here for Directions the NAU Wall Aquatic Center
Session I (June 2-6)
- Check-in for ALL CAMPERS takes place on Sunday between 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wilson Hall. (1) 3:00pm 11 years and under; (2) 3:30pm 12-14 years old; (3) 4:00 pm 15 and above; (4) Extended Day Campers: 4:15 pm
- Day Camp hours: SUN 4:30PM-7:30PM, MON-WED 9:00AM-4:30PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
- On the last day Overnight, Ext. Day Campers need to be picked up at the Dorms on Thursday between 11:00am-Noon
- Option to stay through Friday afternoon for the Starts/Turns Clinic
Session II (June 9-13)
- Check-in for ALL CAMPERS takes place on Sunday between 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wilson Hall. (1) 3:00pm 11 years and under; (2) 3:30pm 12-14 years old; (3) 4:00 pm 15 and above; (4) Extended Day Campers: 4:15 pm
- Day Camp hours: SUN 4:30PM-7:30PM, MON-WED 9:00AM-4:30PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
- On the last day Overnight, Ext. Day Campers need to be picked up at the Dorms on Thursday between 11:00am-Noon
- Option to stay through Friday afternoon for the Starts/Turns Clinic
Session III (June 16-20)
- Check-in for ALL CAMPERS takes place on Sunday between 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wilson Hall. (1) 3:00pm 11 years and under; (2) 3:30pm 12-14 years old; (3) 4:00 pm 15 and above; (4) Extended Day Campers: 4:15 pm
- Day Camp hours: SUN 4:30PM-7:30PM, MON-WED 9:00AM-4:30PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
- On the last day Overnight, Ext. Day Campers need to be picked up at the Dorms on Thursday between 11:00am-Noon
- Option to stay through Friday afternoon for the Starts/Turns Clinic
EXTRA NIGHT - STARTS/TURNS & DYNAMIC STRENGTH TRAINING
We are offering a supplemental “starts and turns” clinic this summer for all three sessions.
June 6-7: The Starts & Turns Clinic begins Thursday, June 6th at 12:00pm and concludes Friday, June 7th at 10:30am.
June 13-14: The Starts & Turns Clinic begins Thursday, June 13th at 12:00pm and concludes Friday, June 14th at 10:30am.
June 20-21: The Starts & Turns Clinic begins Thursday, June 20th at 12:00pm and concludes Friday, June 21st at 10:30am.
Overnight Campers will check-out at the NAU Natatorium after the clinic concludes.
All campers can still enroll in the supplemental Starts & Turns Clinic. For an additional $175, campers are invited to stay an additional 24 hours to focus on the mechanics of their starts and turns. This is commonly the best way for age group swimmers to improve their times! If you would like to add the clinic, please call us toll-free at 1-800-645-3226.
2024 HOUSING
- Dorm: Wilson Hall
- Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Bathrooms: Shared
- Linens: Not included. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: NO A/C - Please bring a portable fan
SUPERVISION
The staff reside in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
- Day campers: Lunch is provided.
- Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Swim Camps t-shirt and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, googles and towel(s)
- Facility: NAU Wall Aquatic Center
- Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Checklist of things to bring:
- Weather appropriate clothing for 4 nights/5 days
- Dryland Training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Backpack
- 2-3 Swimsuits
- Swim Cap(s) & Goggles
- Towel(s)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/Flip Flops
- Spending Money ($25-50) for Bookstore, etc.
- Linens (Twin XL Sheets for bed, 80in Extra Long & Blankets or Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Pillowcase) [CAMP DOES NOT PROVIDE]
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Snorkel (optional)
- Dorm DOES NOT have AC – Please Bring a Fan
- Snacks for dorm room
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
DAY CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items: swimsuit, swim cap, goggles, towel, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, sandals, water bottle, dry land gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt) and any other appropriate clothing for that day’s activities which will be described to you on the first day of camp.
Camp Schedule & Meals:
- Day 1: Day Campers should arrive dressed and ready to swim. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week.
- Day 2, 3 & 4: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:30pm. Lunch is provided.
- Day 5: Day Camper Hours - 9:00-10:30am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
- Thursday/Friday Optional Stats & Turns Clinic: 12:00pm-8:30pm on Thursday and 9:00am-10:30am on Friday. Check-out between 10:30-11:00am at the pool.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE SWIM CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our swim camps please see our FAQ page.
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 4 nights lodging • All meals
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: DAY 1 4:30PM-7:30PM, DAY 2-DAY 4 9:00AM-4:30PM, DAY 5 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
EXTRA NIGHT STARTS & TURNS CLINIC
Again in 2024 you also have the option to add the Extra Night Starts & Turns Clinic to make your camp experience a 5 night, 6 day camp! Price: $175.
VIDEO ANALYSIS - DARTFISH
Individual Analysis done by Coaches of underwater filming; Voice over, drawing, and detailed analysis. Price: $20 a stroke
*Note: These items are optional and may be purchased and paid for at camp check-in.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
TEAM DISCOUNT: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am Breakfast (overnighters)
- 8:50 AM Day Campers arrive, stretch
- 9:00 AM Opening Comments and Discussion
- 9:15 AM Pool Session 1
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 PM Dry Land Exercises
- 1:30 PM Pool Session 2
- 3:00 PM Campers Depart
- 5:00 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
- 9:30 pm Supervised free time in Dorm
- 10:00 pm Lights out!
NAU Wall Aquatic Center
The new Wall Aquatic Center, located in the Aquatic and Tennis Complex, offers Northern Arizona University and the Flagstaff community one of the finest high-altitude swimming facilities in the world.
Some of the features of the facility include:
- A 50-meter by 25-yard competitive pool with movable bulkhead to convert it to Olympic size.
- A separate 25-meter by 25-yard by 17-foot deep dive tank with a three-line 10-meter dive tower and one and three-meter springboards.
- A warm-up spa for swimmers and divers
- Elevated stadium seating for spectators
- Dry land training
- Locker rooms
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at NAU, 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.
Where does my overnight camper stay?
Overnight campers stay on the Northern Arizona campus in Allen Hall. Campers stay 2-per room and are assigned by age and roommate requests. Boys and girls are housed on separate floors with gender specific counselors on them.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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June 3, 2023: Improvement of swim skills and new friends
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June 4, 2023: both girls learned a lot, had fun and want to return next year
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June 4, 2023: Making new friends and really improving my breaststroke
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June 9, 2023: Coaches were really nice and engaged with participants
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June 23, 2023: The overnight stay on campus was my kids highlight.
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June 23, 2023: my child was extremely happy with the experience
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June 23, 2023: Meeting new friends and the evening activities
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June 23, 2023: Friendships made and improvement in technique
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June 25, 2023: learning better techniques for breaststroke
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June 30, 2023: All of it, especially when we did the starts and turns clinic.
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June 24, 2023: Making new friends and learning new things
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June 5, 2023: The friendships the fun and the training
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June 23, 2023: Meeting new friends and being challenged.
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June 3, 2023: College athletes instructing the kids
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June 24, 2023: Being coached by a division 1 coach!
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June 9, 2023: Everything-as quoted by my swimmer.
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June 29, 2023: My child love the experience
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June 17, 2022: Swimming indoors at a college facility for the first time and jumping off the 3 meter platform.
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June 13, 2022: So well run and well-organized. My daughter went to camp alone without any teammates and quickly made friends. The counselors were warm, professional and fun. It was obvious that the director was experienced, engaged, organized, prepared and committed to providing a quality experience
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June 28, 2022: Our son has autism. I felt the staff understood quickly how to work with him, understanding his limits, yet understanding that he can also be pushed. They communicated well with him.
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June 24, 2022: My daughter really like her counselors/ swim coaches. They were all personable and gave great feedback. She enjoyed how it was set up! Great staff. She said the food was great too!!
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June 23, 2023: My child came home and all she kept saying on repeat was "This was the most amazing week ever. It was so fun and I learned so much". I am so extremely pleased!!!
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June 23, 2023: Team building. Elite program for extra opportunity to work on distance, IM and sprint categories. Extra starts and turns day.
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June 4, 2023: The highlight for my son was the opportunity to jump off the diving boards, and work hard and have fun with his friends
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June 28, 2022: Detailed instruction and practice on the different strokes. Individual feedback given to swimmers to improve.
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June 20, 2023: The camp was great experience overall, the pool is great, food was good, heard no complains. :)))
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June 27, 2022: The joy that my son expressed when he called us each night. He REALLY loved all the coaches.
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June 24, 2022: MY daughter loves being able to have some independence and learn from some great coaches!
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June 25, 2023: Director was awesome! Available to address parents concerns. Facility seemed great too
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June 24, 2022: Meeting new people/swimmers, having new experiences in and of the water..
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June 24, 2022: The swim meet at the end where I could clearly see a change in my swimming
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June 5, 2023: My daughter enjoyed the staff, making friends, and getting the mvp award.
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June 19, 2023: Meeting new people and even seeing them outside of camp at swim meets
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Fun and Enjoyable!
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Arizona Swim Camp
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SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
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