Nike Swim Camp at Saint Vincent College
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2024 DATES AND PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!
Located a short drive east from the Pittsburgh Metro Area, the Nike Swim Camp at Saint Vincent College offers competitive swimmers from Pittsburgh and beyond, a 4 night and 5 day camp on the beautiful private campus grounds in Latrobe, PA. Come work on your stroke technique this summer in the Frank and Elizabeth Resnik Pool, a 25 yard x 6 lane training facility and home to the SVC Bearcat men’s and women’s swimming teams.
This camp is not a “learn to swim” program; it is designed for competitive swimmers ages 10-18 looking to improve their strokes, starts and turns. Camp will be limited to 48 campers so we encourage you to register soon!
The Nike Swim Camp at Saint Vincent College 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
- Every camper receives a Nike Camp T-shirt and Nike 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 Josh Gurekovich
Directing camp this summer is Josh Gurekovich. Coach Gurekovich has been the Saint Vincent College swimming coach since the program's inception in 2004.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Saint Vincent College is offering one session of overnight with an Extended day camp option (9:00am-9:00pm) for ages 10-18. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers having similar abilities and goals.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 16-20
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-in: Overnight Campers: Overnight Campers – between 2:00-3:30pm at Saint Benedict Hall. Extended Day Campers: Extended Day Campers – between 3:00-3:30pm. at Saint Benedict Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 3:30pm and parents are welcome to attend.
- Check-out: The last session will take place Thursday morning. Exact time and location of the camp closing ceremony will be confirmed by the camp director on the first day of camp. Overnight campers check-out from the dorms between 11:30am-12:30pm.
- Extended Day Schedule: SUN 3:30PM-9PM, MON-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-NOON **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
- Program: Elite Sprint Camp for ages 13-18 and Stroke Technique Camp for ages 10-18. Please click "More Details" below for more information on each program. At camp our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.
CAMP ADDRESS
Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
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CAMP CHECK-IN
Sunday, June 16th
- Check-in: Overnight Campers: Overnight Campers – between 2:00-3:30pm at Saint Benedict Hall. Extended Day Campers: Extended Day Campers – between 3:00-3:30pm. at Saint Benedict Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 3:30pm and parents are welcome to attend.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Thursday, June 20th
- Check-out: The last session will take place Thursday morning. Exact time and location of the camp closing ceremony will be confirmed by the camp director on the first day of camp. Overnight campers check-out from the dorms between 11:30am-12:30pm.
2024 HOUSING
- Dorm: Saint Benedict 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: Yes - DORM IS AIR-CONDITIONED
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.
- Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are 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: Frank and Elizabeth Resnik Pool
- 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
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/flip flops
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Spending Money ($25-50)
- Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel & Toiletries
- Flash/Jump Drive
- Front Mounted Swimming Snorkel is required and available for purchase at registration.
- No fan needed - dorm has AC
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Extended 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:
- Sunday: Extended 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. Extended Day Campers stay until 9:00pm. Dinner is provided.
- Monday-Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00-11:30am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
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.
Please click "More Details" below for more information on each program. At camp our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.
ELITE SPRINT CAMP
The Sprint Training emphasis is designed to take your sprint events to the next level. Led by Saint Vincent College's Head Swim Coach Josh Gurekovich, athletes will learn the same drills the team uses that has produced All-Americans, NCAA National Qualifiers, and Conference Champions in all strokes. The sprint camp will have a high focus on generating speed and power in all four strokes, starts and turns.
Campers will have daily training sessions in the pool, as well educational classroom experiences. Classroom sessions will be used to discuss and analyze the different techniques needed to become a premier sprinter. In the pool athletes will learn highly technical drills, and utilize specialized sprinting equipment that will teach campers the keys to generating more speed and power during racing. All major components of sprint races will be discussed including, starts, turns, finishes and race strategies.
The sprint camp is open to all swimmers ages 13-18 although it is designed for swimmers with A times or faster based on the USA Swimming Time Standards.
STROKE TECHNIQUE CAMP
Learn to swim faster and more efficiently! In this complete stroke technique camp swimmers will receive detailed instruction on technique in all four competitive strokes, as well as starts and turns. Each camper will be instructed in small groups with other swimmers of similar skill level by the camp director, coaches, and counselors.
Campers will have daily training sessions in the pool, as well educational classroom experiences. Classroom sessions will be used to discuss and analyze the different techniques needed to become a better swimmer. In the pool the goals of the coaching staff are teaching the correct and fastest methods for all four strokes, starts, turns and finishes. We base the different forms of instruction on the age and the experience of each camper.
The training camp is open to age group and senior-level swimmers, ages 10-18, who currently compete at a local, regional, state, or national level.
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 4 nights lodging • All meals
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & dinner
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: SUN 3:30PM-9PM, MON-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-NOON
TRAINING EMPHASIS
• Elite Sprint Camp for ages 13-18
• Stroke Technique Camp for ages 10-18
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 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 or Evening Activities
- 9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 9:30 pm Supervised free time in Dorm
- 10:00 pm Lights out!
Saint Vincent College
The Frank and Elizabeth Resnik pool opened its doors in the Spring of 1993. This six-lane, 25-yard facility is the home of the Bearcat men’s and women’s swimming program. The pool is known campus wide for its beautiful wood ceiling and multiple skylights.
During the 2005-06 school year, pool renovations occurred to improve the facility's capability to host swim meets and the overall enjoyment for the campus community. These improvements include the installation of custom made Keifer starting blocks, a new heater and air filtration unit, and the installation of an in-deck Colorado timing system with a 6-line scoreboard display.
Camp Questions & Answers
How will my swimmer be grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at Saint Vincent, 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.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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June 18, 2022: My daughter made great friends while doing what she loves. The lessons learned during lecture time have stuck with her. She loved the variety of drills and the enthusiasm of her coaches, especially as they provided individualized feedback.
— Anonymous
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June 17, 2022: The counselors and coaches along with the activities were the best.
— Anonymous
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June 17, 2022: The skills that my daughter learned and the friendships she made.
— Anonymous
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June 23, 2023: The excitement she had about the camp each day.
— Anonymous
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June 23, 2023: My son had a great time and already misses it.
— Anonymous
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June 28, 2023: Meeting other PA swimmers!
— Anonymous
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He definitely will return next year
— Anonymous
Nike Swim Camp at Saint Vincent College
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