SPIRE Swim Camp

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. SPIRE’S training program is perfect for serious swimmers looking for an intense training environment to prepare for the next level of competition. SPIRE Academy is one of the most unique and comprehensive Athletic, Academic, Personal and Career Development organizations in the world. Every year, athletes from around the world choose to train at SPIRE Academy.

CAMP ADDRESS

SPIRE Academy
5201 Spire Circle
Geneva, OH 44041

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2025 OVERVIEW SUMMER EXTENDED TRAINING PROGRAMS

• 2-Week Program Dates: June 15-27, June 22-July 4, June 29-July 11, July 6-18, July 13-25, August 3-15.
• 3-Week Program Dates: June 15-July 4, June 22-July 11, June 29-July 18, July 6-25.
• 4-Week Program Dates: June 15-July 11, June 22-July 18, June 29-July 25.
• 5-Week Program Dates: June 15-July 25.
• Age Group: 13-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: Overnight Campers arrive on Sunday between 5:00pm-5:30pm. Day Campers arrive on Monday between 8:30am-9:00am.
• Check-out: Camp concludes on final date (Friday) at 12:00pm. Day campers check out at 4:00pm each day.
• Day Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
• Meals: All meals provided for Overnight campers. Lunch provided each day for Day Campers.
• Programs: Summer 2-Week Extended Swimming Training - SPIRE Academy’s Summer Extended Swimming Training offers swimmers an immersive and comprehensive experience designed to elevate their performance in the pool. This program includes daily, high intensity swim sessions led by SPIRE’s elite coaching staff, tailored to each swimmer’s skill level and goals. Participants also undergo swim-specific assessments and engage in Performance Training aimed at optimizing strength, speed, and endurance both in and out of the water. In addition to the rigorous training schedule, swimmers will enjoy a variety of fun and interactive activities that encourage team bonding and relaxation. The program also features off-site excursions to explore local culture and attractions, creating a balanced experience that combines athletic development with personal enrichment. By the end of this extended camp, swimmers will have improved their technique, formed new friendships, and gained memories to last a lifetime.

2025 OVERVIEW SUMMER EXTENDED TRAINING

• Expert level training in all aspects of competitive swimming by SPIRE Academy coaches
• Daily Performance Training and personalized athletic assessment
• Mental Skills Training
• Day Campers receive lunch daily
• Boarding campers receive accommodations on-campus in dorm house
• 3 meals per day in SPIRE Fuel
• Evening camper activities & games
• Weekend off-campus excursion (1 per weekend)
• Use of SPIRE Performance recovery equipment
• Access to Adrenaline Monkey Ninja Course
• SPIRE T-Shirt

2025 OVERVIEW SUMMER START & TURNS CAMP

• Dates: August 1-3, 2025
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: Both Overnight & Day Campers arrive on Friday between 8:30am-9:00am.
• Check-out: Camp concludes on final date (Sunday) at 12:00pm. Day campers check out at 4:00pm each day.
• Day Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
• Meals: All meals provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is provided for Day Campers.
• Programs: Summer Start & Turns Training Camp - The Start & Turns Camp is designed for swimmers looking to master two of the most crucial aspects of competitive swimming—starts and turns.
  This specialized camp focuses on perfecting explosive starts, powerful push-offs, and streamlined turns across all strokes. Swimmers will receive expert coaching on key techniques such as reaction time off the blocks, maximizing distance off the start, and efficient underwater dolphin kicks. In addition to starts, the camp will focus on developing fast, tight turns and smooth transitions, ensuring minimal time spent at the wall. With personalized feedback and performance drills, athletes will leave with the skills needed to gain a competitive edge in every race. SPIRE’s world-class coaches and facilities provide the ideal environment to refine these essential race-winning techniques.

2025 OVERVIEW SUMMER START & TURNS CAMP

• Expert level training in all aspects of competitive swimming by SPIRE Academy coaches
• Daily Performance Training
• Mental Skills Training
• Day Campers receive lunch daily
• Boarding campers receive accommodations on-campus in dorm house and 3 meals per day in SPIRE Fuel
• Evening camper activities & games
• SPIRE T-Shirt

2025 OVERVIEW SUMMER 6-DAY TRAINING CAMP

• Dates: August 10-15, 2025
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: Overnight Campers arrive on Sunday between 5:00pm-5:30pm. Day Campers arrive on Monday between 8:30am-9:00am.
• Check-out: Camp concludes on final date (Friday) at 12:00pm. Day campers check out at 4:00pm each day.
• Day Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
• Meals: All meals provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is provided for Day Campers.
• Programs: Summer 6-Day Training Camp - Our Swim Training Camp is designed for experienced swimmers who are eager to elevate their performance in the pool. This camp offers intensive, daily swim sessions led by SPIRE’s expert coaching staff, focusing on technique refinement, stroke efficiency, and overall swim endurance. Athletes will engage in specialized drills tailored to improve their freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, along with starts, turns, and finishes. Beyond stroke work, the camp includes swim-specific strength and conditioning sessions to build power, speed, and agility in the water. Swimmers will also benefit from personalized feedback and targeted improvements. With SPIRE’s top-tier facilities and a team-oriented, competitive atmosphere, participants will leave with enhanced skills, greater confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to maximize their potential in the pool.

2025 OVERVIEW SUMMER 6-DAY TRAINING CAMP

• Expert level training in all aspects of competitive swimming by SPIRE Academy coaches
• Daily Performance Training
• Mental Skills Training
• Day Campers receive lunch daily
• Boarding campers receive accommodations on-campus in dorm house and 3 meals per day in SPIRE Fuel
• Evening camper activities & games
• SPIRE T-Shirt

2025 OVERVIEW SUMMER SWIM STROKE CAMP

• Dates: August 8-10, 2025
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: Overnight & Day Campers arrive on Friday between 8:30am-9:00am.
• Check-out: Camp concludes on final date (Sunday) at 12:00pm. Day campers check out at 4:00pm each day.
• Day Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
• Meals: All meals provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is provided for Day Campers.
• Programs: Summer Swim Stroke Camp - The Swim Stroke Camp is designed to help swimmers refine and perfect the technical elements of all four competitive strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Led by SPIRE’s experienced coaching staff, this camp focuses on enhancing stroke mechanics, improving efficiency, and fine tuning body positioning and breathing techniques. Through a combination of drill work and personalized feedback, swimmers will receive tailored instruction to address their unique needs. In addition to stroke development, the camp incorporates start and turn training to give athletes a comprehensive skill set for competition. With SPIRE’s world class facilities and individualized approach, swimmers will leave the camp with improved technique, greater confidence in the water, and the tools to achieve peak performance.

2025 OVERVIEW SUMMER SWIM STROKE CAMP

• Expert level training in all aspects of competitive swimming by SPIRE Academy coaches
• Daily Performance Training
• Mental Skills Training
• Day Campers receive lunch daily
• Boarding campers receive accommodations on-campus in dorm house and 3 meals per day in SPIRE Fuel
• Evening camper activities & games
• SPIRE T-Shirt

2025 HOUSING

• Dorm: SPIRE Village
• 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 has A/C

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 per the director's discretion.
• Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, googles and towel(s)
• Facility: SPIRE 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 your stay
• Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
• Backpack
• 2-3 Swimsuits
• Swim Cap(s)
• Goggles
• Towels
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat or Visor
• Sunglasses
• Sandals/flip flops
• Spending Money ($25-50)
• Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
• Pajamas
• Bath Towel
• Toiletries
• Snorkel (optional)
• Dorm has AC - No Fan needed
• Spire Camps Waiver Form (form to be printed, filled out and turned in at camp)
• Offsite Trip Permission Form (form to be printed, filled out and turned in at camp)
• 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: 9:00am-4:00pm; Lunch is provided.

TRANSPORTATION

Unless you are a Boarding Plus Camper, 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.