Nike Swim Camp at the University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma
A school well known for it's strong athletics the University of Oklahoma boasts some of the finest facilities that you will find anywhere in the country. Campers train each day in the school’s 25‑yard x 8‑lane facility and stay in student housing located within walking distance to the pool.
Located in Norman, the Nike Swim Camp at the University of Oklahoma 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
- 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
The Nike Swim Camp at the University of Oklahoma 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
Camp Director
Brendon Bray
Directing the camp is Brendon Bray, the Associate Head Swim Coach at San Diego State University. Coach Bray joined the San Diego State coaching staff after serving at the University of Washington, where he was the men's and women's swimming Assistant Coach for 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.
Discounts Available
Camp Details
Campers stay 2-per room in Couch Tower and are assigned by age and roommate requests.
Supervision
Campers are supervised 24 hours a day. The staff live in the dormitories with the campers and participate in evening activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
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 Dry Land Exercises
- 1:30 pm Pool Session 2
- 5:00 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Pool Session 3 - Starts, Turns, Relay Races
- 9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 9:30 pm Supervised free time in dorm
- 10:00 pm Lights out!
Highlight of my summer!
Nike Swim Camps offer the positive instruction you want from a professional staff. My son has only been swimming for a year and I thought this would be a good opportunity for him to improve his strokes. He came away with not only better technique, but a desire to BE better in the sport. This passion was generated by the staff and coaches at the OU camp and we will definitely be returning - for the motivation and the training.
This camp is awesome!
This camp is awesome! Not only do you learn new stuff but you also make amazing new friends!
Nicole M.
Amazing camp!
This camp was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I learned so much and made so many new friends. We all keep in touch and it’s a great way to meet new people. My times have improved so much and I am winning my events with less trouble. This has been so great. Thank you to all the counselors and coaches!
University of Oklahoma Overnight Camper
10 out of 10.
The Nike Swim Camp was the highlight of my summer and I made many new friends. I also learned a bunch from Coach Brendan and the rest of the staff. For sure a 10 out of 10!!