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37 Reviews

  • Season 2025
    My daughter learned a lot about very specific details of her form, or the way she holds her hands, that helped her greatly. Being able to see herself on the video was extremely helpful for her.
  • Season 2025
    The camp seemed to have lots of activities scheduled to keep him busy all while improving on his skills. They also focused on topics that were unique.
  • Season 2025
    Doing drills to improve strokes and then having workout sets to use our new technique even with added speed and effort.
  • Season 2025
    Different games, lessons about how to improve strokes, hanging out with the other campers
  • Season 2025
    How nice all the other campers were and learning new skills to improve.
  • Season 2025
    Bryn really enjoyed the instructors and the variety of experiences
  • Season 2025
    The staff! They gave lots attention and guidance to my camper
  • Season 2025
    The Staff! They were amazing and very attentive
  • Season 2023
    The highlights were meeting other swimmers and former swimmers (coaches/assistant coaches) and hearing/learning various skills/experiences.
  • Season 2023
    The highlights were the team bonding experiences my son had called Olympic Game events like waterpolo, dodgeball, and capture the flag.
  • Season 2023
    The highlights were friends she met while there and the coaches were amazing.
  • Season 2022
    My daughter got the opportunity to listen and learn from multiple college coaches and their styles.
  • Season 2021
    She loved the sessions, she learned so much on technique. Met some great friends, she wants to come back next year. She especially said the Mindset sessions was a game changer for her. As a 15 yr old HS swimmer it blew her mind what she took away from those sessions.
  • Season 2021
    My son really enjoyed the sports psychology aspect of the camp. He spoke a lot about the goal setting. He also liked the drills he learned and felt like they really helped him improve overall.
  • Season 2019
    My Daughter loved everything about camp! Encouraging counselors really helped her understand the curriculum and to try her hardest. She said the rooms were comfortable and the food was great!
  • Season 2019
    I enjoyed the Team Olympic events. I was able to improve my backstroke start and my butterfly kicks. This was my 4th year at the camp and I look forward to next year!
  • Season 2019
    This was my daughter’s first swim camp and she had a blast. She met new kids and was so excited that you were able to help her with some technique issues she had, especially her breast stroke. Even her coach was so excited to see that you guys were able to help her with her dipping in the breast stoke. She already says she wants to go back next year.
  • Season 2018
    I loved participating in the team olympics games (water polo, capture the flag, and dodgeball). My technique improved so much as a result of this camp, and the coaches provided all the tools for me to be successful! This camp was amazing.
  • Season 2017
    The camp helped motivate my daughter to focus more on how to improve her strokes and see the fun in swimming again. They were really good about working with each individual personally and also the class room knowledge was great!!
  • Season 2017
    My daughter came back from camp willing to make the changes you suggested. She grew stronger as a swimmer and a teammate. This was a wonderful experience for her and her swimming career.
  • Season 2017
    As a parent, my daughter camp back from camp willing to make the changes suggested. She grew stronger as a swimmer and a teammate. This was a wonderful experience for her and her swimming career.
  • Season 2017
    Our daughter was nervous to attend an overnight camp as it was her first, but the first night she was so happy to be there and said it was so much fun. She liked the drills and team Olympic events.
  • Season 2017
    She said the Team Olympics were the most fun part of camp. She also learned about proper technique and how to make those needed adjustments in her strokes.
  • Season 2017
    My son just started swimming in the last month and was a bit hesitant at first. But he immediately felt welcome and had a great time. He went out of his way to say how much time he spent with coaches and addressing his fear of the starting block on day one...he admits he even likes diving in now.
  • Season 2017
    My son came to the camp having swam for many years. He walked away with knowledge of things coaches had never talked to him about before. He also came home with new confidence that he felt he was going to take seconds off his times with the new skills he has learned. He made new friends (my child is really shy). I also LOVED that they made goals and talked about being a good team member and having an open mind. Excellent experience!
  • Season 2017
    My son just started swimming in the last month and was a bit hesitant at first; he immediately felt welcome and had a great time; he went out of his way to say how much time he spent with coaches and addressing his fear of the starting block on day one...he admits he even likes diving in now.
  • Season 2017
    Staff to camper ratio. Busy morning to night with quality activities. High level of stroke analysis. Feedback from staff was quality. Video taping was very helpful.
  • Season 2017
    My son loved the swim technique improvements and instruction. Food. Flag football. The program offered a lot of important takeaways besides the focus on swim. There was the lesson on positive mindsets that was relevant to excelling as an athlete and as a person.
  • Season 2016
    Thanks for a great swim camp experience. My daughter loved her counselors and coaches. Her technique has improved and she has shaved time off her events the first week back from camp. She wants to go back next year. Thanks!!
  • Season 2015
    Our daughter had a blast, she asked to go next year when we picked her up. She received a lot of good advice and still reads over the suggestions before she swims.
  • Season 2015
    The Nike swim camp was so much fun for both my kids. The first thing my daughter said when I picked her up from camp was I want to come back next year. They both had fun hanging out with friends old and new.
  • Season 2015
    Thank you for everything!!! Loved Coach Kurt and his inspirational talks and his wonderful staff!! My son is such a new swimmer and LOVED the camp. He loved the games like Capture the Flag and running around with the older more experienced group. It was a really inclusive camp atmosphere and all got along well. Really inspiring for him and his friends. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
  • Season 2015
    The Hillsdale College swim camp was a valuable experience! Swimmers looking to tweak their strokes, get a great workout and meet new people should definitely attend a Nike Swim Camp at Hillsdale College!
  • Season 2015
    The camp was great. I really improved in my strokes. I am now able to use more techniques while swimming. I learned a lot while having fun. The camp was truly amazing.
  • Season 2015
    It was a very fun experience, and I made lots of new friends. I got a lot of instruction on my strokes and my turns, and all four of my strokes showed great improvement.
  • Season 2014
    My son and daughter thoroughly enjoyed the Nike Swim Camp at Hillsdale College. I was very impressed with the personalities and expertise of the camp staff. They were a great influence on my children and provided a fun, positive learning experience.
  • Season 2014
    It was an awesome camp! I improved my swimming significantly and had fun at the same time. I will definitely be returning next year.

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Camp dates & prices

Secure your spot at the current rates with a deposit.
Flexible cancellation options available.

*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.

  • Limited

    July 6–10, 2027

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 10-18
    • Complete Stroke Technique

    Camp starts Tuesday afternoon and concludes Saturday before noon.

    • Extended Day

      5-day camp

      $749

      • Day 1: 2:30pm-8:30pm
      • Days 2-4: 8:00am-8:00pm
      • Day 5: 8:00am-12:00pm

    • Overnight

      5-day camp

      $849

Nike Swim Camp at Hillsdale College

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Camp Overview

2027 camp registration is open!

Located in the heart of southern Michigan, approximately 90 miles west of Detroit, the Nike Swim Camp at Hillsdale College offers competitive swimmers an unparalleled opportunity to refine their skills. Led by Hillsdale’s Head Swim Coach, Kurt Kirner, and his accomplished staff, this camp provides elite stroke instruction, in-depth technique training, and intense in-water practice sessions designed to elevate each swimmer’s performance.

The picturesque Hillsdale College campus, with state-of-the-art training facilities, comfortable residence halls, and historic architecture, creates an inspiring backdrop for focused training and growth. This combination of facilities and expertise makes Hillsdale the ideal setting for swimmers aiming to push their boundaries.

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.

Highlights Include

  • TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
  • Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
  • Videotaping in all four strokes
  • Low camper to staff ratio
  • Every camper receives a Nike Camp T-shirt and Nike Swim Cap
  • Every camper is eligible to receive merit-based prizes during camp

Camp Coaches

  • Kurt kirner hillsdale college swimming

    Kurt Kirner

    Camp Director

    Kurt Kirner is Hillsdale's Head Swim Coach and a longtime Nike Swim Camp director. Now entering his 18th season at Hillsdale College, Coach Kirner has brought the program up to a new level of performance and competitiveness, both in the pool and in the classroom.

    Kurt kirner hillsdale college swimming

    Kurt Kirner

    Camp Director

    One of the most detail-oriented coaches on the Hillsdale College staff, Kirner has refined a training program over his years in the sport that has had a direct effect on the performances of his athletes. His out-of-the-pool training methods and techniques have allowed nearly every member of the team to achieve new lifetime-best times in various events in their most recent seasons.

    Under Kirner’s guidance, swimmers from the Charger program have had a regular presence at the NCAA Division II national meet. In 2009, one swimmer from all four classes - Anne Verhoef, Alicia LeDuc, Linda Okonkowski and Meredith Scott - each competed at the highest level of Division II swimming. It was Hillsdale’s most significant presence at the NCAA championships since it moved to Division II in 1998, and signified the upward direction of the program. In 2011, Okonkowski secured the program's first Division II All-American honor in nine years under Kirner's guidance and Rachel Kurtz (2013, 2014) and Anika Ellingson (2019) have also earned All-American honors for the Chargers in the last decade. At the 2023 NCAA DII Championships in Indianapolis, Kirner led the Chargers to a new milestone as sophomores Megan Clifford and Elise Mason each earned All-American honors, giving Hillsdale multiple All-Americans in the same year for the first time in program history.

    Since joining the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in the fall of 2017, Hillsdale also has achieved unprecedented team honors under Kirner. In their first two seasons in the new conference, the Chargers earned back-to-back runner-up finishes for the first time in program history. Over the next three seasons, Hillsdale went one step further, capturing the G-MAC/MEC title in 2019-20 for the program's first ever conference crown since the program was founded in the late 70s, and repeating as champions in both 2020-21 and 2021-22. During Hillsdale's six years in the G-MAC, Kirner has been named conference Coach of the Year four times, and coached three G-MAC Swimmers of the Year in Ellingson, Leah Tunney and Elise Mason, as well as four G-MAC Freshmen of the Year in Katherine Heeres, Tunney, Cecilia Guadalupi and Mason.

    His teams have also annually appeared on the College Swimming Coaches Association of Ameria All-Academic lists for NCAA Division II. The team has earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better in each of the past 16 seasons. The CSCAA has recognized Hillsdale College's swimming program as Scholar All-American in each of Kirner's 15 seasons leading the program.

    Kirner arrived at Hillsdale after spending 17 successful seasons at Lawrence University, located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Kirner, along with Hillsdale College men’s basketball coach John Tharp, both joined Hillsdale College from Lawrence, within one year of one another.

    While coaching the Vikings, Kirner led both the men’s and women’s swimming teams, paving the way for 175 individual conference champions during his tenure. He was named his conference’s coach of the year in 2006-07 after leading the women’s team to a second-place finish. His women’s teams never finished lower than fourth place in the conference standings in his coaching career at Lawrence. He's a member of the Lawrence University Athletic Hall of Fame.

    Kirner competed as a collegiate swimmer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before beginning his coaching career in 1975. In addition to his coaching career at Lawrence, Kirner has coached many club swimming teams, and led the Schroeder Swim Team to two YMCA national championships.

    Kirner is an assistant professor at Hillsdale College, and has taught Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and Dynamic Wellness in the past. He and his wife Susan are parents to two sons, Quinn and Clayton.

    Swim Tips by Kurt Kirner:

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Hillsdale is offering one session of overnight with a extended day camp (8:00am-8:00pm) option for ages 10-18. 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.

2027 OVERVIEW

  • Dates: July 6-10
  • Age Group: 10-18
  • Gender: Coed
  • Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
  • Check-in: ALL CAMPERS check-in between 12:00-1:30pm on Tuesday at McIntyre Hall.
  • Check-out: A closing ceremony will take place at 11:00am on Saturday at Plaster Auditorium. Extended Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.
  • Day Schedule: TUE 2:30PM-8:30PM, WED-FRI 8AM-8PM, SAT 8AM-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: 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

Hillsdale College
McIntyre Hall
201 Oak Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Click Here for Directions - Campus Map

Why this camp

Stroke work with a coach who sweats the details
Athlete pathways: Development, Competitive, and Advanced Skills

Kurt Kirner, Hillsdale College’s Head Swim Coach and camp director, is known on campus as one of the most detail-oriented coaches on staff, and the camp is built around the small fixes that change a swimmer’s stroke. Swimmers ages 10 to 18 spend five days working on technique in all four strokes inside the John “Jack” McAvoy Natatorium, home of Hillsdale’s Division II swimming and diving team. Campers range from summer league and age group swimmers to high schoolers, and each one trains with a group of swimmers at a similar ability, so coaching lands on the stroke they swim today.

What you’ll gain

Cleaner strokes you can see on video

Coaches film campers underwater in all four strokes, then sit down with them to watch the footage and name the fix, whether that’s where a hand enters the water or how a breaststroker’s body rises and drops. Swimmers take those corrections into drill sessions, then hold onto them in workout sets as the speed and effort go up. Starts and turns get dedicated pool time, from the block to the wall. Mental toughness sessions with Coach Kirner cover goal setting and how to get your mind ready to race. Younger swimmers come away with sounder mechanics to build on, while older swimmers get the detailed stroke analysis that sharpens their racing for the season ahead. Every camper heads home with specific corrections to share with their club or school coach.

What you’ll experience

Five days in the water and on campus

Training starts before breakfast and wraps after dinner, with drill sessions in the pool at both ends of the day. Campers are placed in small groups based on age and skill level, and the camp runs at a 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio. Between workouts, team games like water polo give campers time to laugh and meet swimmers from other teams. Overnight campers stay two to a room in air-conditioned McIntyre Hall, where staff live in the residence hall with them. Extended day campers train most days from 8 AM to 8 PM and eat lunch and dinner with the group. The week closes with a ceremony in Plaster Auditorium, where campers are eligible for merit-based prizes earned during camp.

Sample daily schedule:

7:00 AM - Drill session in the pool

10:00 AM - Start and turn work

12:30 PM - Mental toughness session

2:30 PM - Video review with coaches

6:30 PM - Evening drill session

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

  • Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. After all team members have successfully registered, contact us to receive a $25 refund per camper.

CAMP CHECK-IN

Tuesday, July 6th

  • ALL CAMPERS check-in between 12:00-1:30pm on Tuesday at the McIntyre Hall. There will be a camp orientation meeting from 1:45-2:30pm which we highly encourage the parent or guardian to attend. After which the parents are welcome to depart.

CAMP CHECK-OUT

Saturday, July 10th

  • A closing ceremony will take place at 11:00am on Saturday at Plaster Auditorium. Extended Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.

2027 HOUSING

  • Dorm: McIntyre 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 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: Dinner provided on Tuesday; Lunch is provided Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
  • 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, goggles and towel(s)
  • Facility: John "Jack" McAvoy Natatorium
  • 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!

PACKING LIST

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
  • 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)
  • No Fan Needed - dorm has AC
  • Signed Health & 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:

  • Monday: 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 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
  • Tuesday-Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 8:00am-8:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
  • Friday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 8:00am-11:45am. 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.

Facility

Hillsdale Facility Pic

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is located in southern-central Michigan, 90 miles west of Detroit. Campers train daily in the John "Jack" McAvoy Natatorium, home of the Chargers Swimming and Diving Team. The pool is a 6-lane, 25-yard x 25-meter race course.

OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES

• 4 nights lodging • All meals
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap

EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES

• Lunch & Dinner
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: MON 2:30PM-8:30PM, TUE-THURS 8AM-8PM, FRI 8AM-NOON **Times subject to change

Sample Daily Schedule

7:00 am Drill Session 1 (pool)

8:30 am Breakfast

9:00 am Stroke Review (auditorium)

9:30 am Underwater Videotaping (pool)

10:00 am Start and Turn work (pool)

11:00 am Team building exercise (water polo)

11:45 am Campers/Staff walk to lunch together

12:30 pm Mental Toughness Session

1:15 pm Workout time (pool)

2:30 pm Videotape Review with coaches

3:15 pm Team building exercise (land based activity)

4:00 pm Organized Free Time

5:00 pm Dinner

5:45 pm Sports Nutrition Discussion

6:30 pm Drill Session 2 (pool)

8:30 pm Residence Hall

10:00 pm Lights out!

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Swim Camp at Hillsdale College

37 Reviews

  • Season 2025
    My daughter learned a lot about very specific details of her form, or the way she holds her hands, that helped her greatly. Being able to see herself on the video was extremely helpful for her.
  • Season 2025
    The camp seemed to have lots of activities scheduled to keep him busy all while improving on his skills. They also focused on topics that were unique.
  • Season 2025
    Doing drills to improve strokes and then having workout sets to use our new technique even with added speed and effort.
  • Season 2025
    Different games, lessons about how to improve strokes, hanging out with the other campers
  • Season 2025
    How nice all the other campers were and learning new skills to improve.
  • Season 2025
    Bryn really enjoyed the instructors and the variety of experiences
  • Season 2025
    The staff! They gave lots attention and guidance to my camper
  • Season 2025
    The Staff! They were amazing and very attentive
  • Season 2023
    The highlights were meeting other swimmers and former swimmers (coaches/assistant coaches) and hearing/learning various skills/experiences.
  • Season 2023
    The highlights were the team bonding experiences my son had called Olympic Game events like waterpolo, dodgeball, and capture the flag.
  • Season 2023
    The highlights were friends she met while there and the coaches were amazing.
  • Season 2022
    My daughter got the opportunity to listen and learn from multiple college coaches and their styles.
  • Season 2021
    She loved the sessions, she learned so much on technique. Met some great friends, she wants to come back next year. She especially said the Mindset sessions was a game changer for her. As a 15 yr old HS swimmer it blew her mind what she took away from those sessions.
  • Season 2021
    My son really enjoyed the sports psychology aspect of the camp. He spoke a lot about the goal setting. He also liked the drills he learned and felt like they really helped him improve overall.
  • Season 2019
    My Daughter loved everything about camp! Encouraging counselors really helped her understand the curriculum and to try her hardest. She said the rooms were comfortable and the food was great!
  • Season 2019
    I enjoyed the Team Olympic events. I was able to improve my backstroke start and my butterfly kicks. This was my 4th year at the camp and I look forward to next year!
  • Season 2019
    This was my daughter’s first swim camp and she had a blast. She met new kids and was so excited that you were able to help her with some technique issues she had, especially her breast stroke. Even her coach was so excited to see that you guys were able to help her with her dipping in the breast stoke. She already says she wants to go back next year.
  • Season 2018
    I loved participating in the team olympics games (water polo, capture the flag, and dodgeball). My technique improved so much as a result of this camp, and the coaches provided all the tools for me to be successful! This camp was amazing.
  • Season 2017
    The camp helped motivate my daughter to focus more on how to improve her strokes and see the fun in swimming again. They were really good about working with each individual personally and also the class room knowledge was great!!
  • Season 2017
    My daughter came back from camp willing to make the changes you suggested. She grew stronger as a swimmer and a teammate. This was a wonderful experience for her and her swimming career.
  • Season 2017
    As a parent, my daughter camp back from camp willing to make the changes suggested. She grew stronger as a swimmer and a teammate. This was a wonderful experience for her and her swimming career.
  • Season 2017
    Our daughter was nervous to attend an overnight camp as it was her first, but the first night she was so happy to be there and said it was so much fun. She liked the drills and team Olympic events.
  • Season 2017
    She said the Team Olympics were the most fun part of camp. She also learned about proper technique and how to make those needed adjustments in her strokes.
  • Season 2017
    My son just started swimming in the last month and was a bit hesitant at first. But he immediately felt welcome and had a great time. He went out of his way to say how much time he spent with coaches and addressing his fear of the starting block on day one...he admits he even likes diving in now.
  • Season 2017
    My son came to the camp having swam for many years. He walked away with knowledge of things coaches had never talked to him about before. He also came home with new confidence that he felt he was going to take seconds off his times with the new skills he has learned. He made new friends (my child is really shy). I also LOVED that they made goals and talked about being a good team member and having an open mind. Excellent experience!
  • Season 2017
    My son just started swimming in the last month and was a bit hesitant at first; he immediately felt welcome and had a great time; he went out of his way to say how much time he spent with coaches and addressing his fear of the starting block on day one...he admits he even likes diving in now.
  • Season 2017
    Staff to camper ratio. Busy morning to night with quality activities. High level of stroke analysis. Feedback from staff was quality. Video taping was very helpful.
  • Season 2017
    My son loved the swim technique improvements and instruction. Food. Flag football. The program offered a lot of important takeaways besides the focus on swim. There was the lesson on positive mindsets that was relevant to excelling as an athlete and as a person.
  • Season 2016
    Thanks for a great swim camp experience. My daughter loved her counselors and coaches. Her technique has improved and she has shaved time off her events the first week back from camp. She wants to go back next year. Thanks!!
  • Season 2015
    Our daughter had a blast, she asked to go next year when we picked her up. She received a lot of good advice and still reads over the suggestions before she swims.
  • Season 2015
    The Nike swim camp was so much fun for both my kids. The first thing my daughter said when I picked her up from camp was I want to come back next year. They both had fun hanging out with friends old and new.
  • Season 2015
    Thank you for everything!!! Loved Coach Kurt and his inspirational talks and his wonderful staff!! My son is such a new swimmer and LOVED the camp. He loved the games like Capture the Flag and running around with the older more experienced group. It was a really inclusive camp atmosphere and all got along well. Really inspiring for him and his friends. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
  • Season 2015
    The Hillsdale College swim camp was a valuable experience! Swimmers looking to tweak their strokes, get a great workout and meet new people should definitely attend a Nike Swim Camp at Hillsdale College!
  • Season 2015
    The camp was great. I really improved in my strokes. I am now able to use more techniques while swimming. I learned a lot while having fun. The camp was truly amazing.
  • Season 2015
    It was a very fun experience, and I made lots of new friends. I got a lot of instruction on my strokes and my turns, and all four of my strokes showed great improvement.
  • Season 2014
    My son and daughter thoroughly enjoyed the Nike Swim Camp at Hillsdale College. I was very impressed with the personalities and expertise of the camp staff. They were a great influence on my children and provided a fun, positive learning experience.
  • Season 2014
    It was an awesome camp! I improved my swimming significantly and had fun at the same time. I will definitely be returning next year.

FAQS

  • Address: Hillsdale, Michigan 49242. The camp takes place at Hillsdale College, a Division II college campus. Led by camp director Kurt Kirner. Popular with families from Ypsilanti, Brownsburg, IN, Pinckney, Saint John'S, and other cities across Michigan.

  • Sessions range from $749 to $849 for a 5-day camp. A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting.

  • This camp is for athletes ages 10 to 18, coed. All skill levels welcome. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience.

  • 2 sessions across summer, from July 6 through July 10, 2027. Select your dates above to check availability.

  • This camp offers two formats: extended day, and overnight. Extended day: Tuesday runs 2:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Wednesday-Friday runs 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday runs 8 AM to 12 PM. Overnight includes on-campus stay for the full length of the session.

  • Select your session above and click "Add to Cart." A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting. After registration, you'll receive a Camp Information Packet with health forms and check-in details. Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226.

  • Upon arrival at Hillsdale, 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.

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