Nike Swim Camp at the University of Maryland College Park, Maryland
The Nike Swim Camp at the University of Maryland, College Park is 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
- NEW - Overnight campers stay in air-conditioned dorm rooms!
- 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
Instruction is held in the Campus Recreation Center Natatorium, one of the premier swimming venues in the country, featuring a 50 X 25-yard pool with two movable bulkheads.
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.
Camp Director
Brendon Bray
Directing the camp is Brendon Bray, SDSU's Associate Head Swim Coach. Coach Bray came to San Diego State from the University of Washington, where he was the men's and women's swimming assistant coach the past three years. During his time at UW, Bray helped coach multiple NCAA qualifiers and NCAA championship scorers. He also served as the recruiting coordinator and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Huskies' swimming program.
Jun Yamaguchi
Head Swim Coach at Frostburg State University
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 prior to camp.
- We are happy to announce that overnight campers wil reside in air-conditioned dorms this summer!
- Check-in takes place between 2:00-3:00pm on Sunday, August 5th. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 3:15pm and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
- Check-out takes place between 11:30am-12:00pm on Wednesday August 8th. Exact time and location of the camp closing ceremony will be confirmed by the camp director on the first day of camp.
- Personalized videotaping and take home DVD available for $40 (collected at check-in on Sun, 8/5)
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am Breakfast (overnighters)
- 8:50 am Extended Day Campers arrive, stretch
- 9:00 am Opening Comments and Discussion
- 9:15 am Pool Session 1
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 pm Rest/Supervised Free Time
- 3:00 pm Pool Session 2
- 5:30 pm Dinner
- 7:00 pm Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
- 8:30 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 pm Overnight Campers - Lights out!
Excellent camp!
"The coaching staff at the UMD Swim Camp was excellent, so was the swim facilities."
Very impressed!
“My son thoroughly enjoyed the Maryland camp. He came home raving about the experience."
Great experience!
“The Nike Swim Camp at Maryland was a great experience. The coaches and staff were extremely helpful and professional, and I look forward to attending next year.”
Loved it!
“I absolutely loved the Nike Swim Camp. The other campers were friendly and the coaches were excellent.”
Martin A.
Great drills and tips.
“The Nike swim camp really improved my stroke technique. The drills we did and the tips we were given by the coaches really clicked. I was exhausted by the end of camp but I thought the experience was very enjoyable.”
University of Maryland Overnight Camper
Ton of fun!
“My first camp, but not my last. I loved it. I had a ton of fun and learned so much. I can’t wait to go again next summer!”