Nike Swim Camp at the College of New Jersey
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Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jun. 29 - Jul. 2, 2026
Jun. 29 - Jul. 2, 2026
2026 registration is now open!
Join former long-time Head Swim Coach, Brian Bishop, at the Nike Swim Camp hosted at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), where competitive swimmers are challenged to enhance their stroke technique through a dynamic blend of mental, technical, and physical training. Under Coach Bishop’s guidance, athletes will refine their skills in a high-energy, supportive environment designed to push them to new heights.
TCNJ’s Georgian Colonial-style campus is nestled within 289 scenic acres in Ewing, New Jersey, offering the perfect balance of competitive focus and picturesque surroundings. Conveniently located just 5 miles from Trenton, New Jersey's state capital, and only 10 miles from Princeton, TCNJ offers easy access from both Philadelphia and New York City, making it a prime destination for swimmers across the region. Whether you're traveling from the city or nearby suburbs, the location is ideal for a week of intense, fun, and transformative training.
The Nike Swim Camp New Jersey 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
- TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
- 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 Brian Bishop
Directing camp this summer is Brian Bishop. Coach Bishop retired after 31 years as the Men’s Head Swim Coach at The College of New Jersey.
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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, TCNJ is offering one session of overnight with a commuter (Day Camp 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 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.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 29-July 2
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Day (commuter)
- Check-in: Overnight Campers - check-in takes place between 1:00-2:00pm on Monday at Eickhoff Hall. There will be a camp orientation meeting and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time. Day Campers - check-in takes place at 2:00pm on Monday in Eickhoff Hall (early arrival is discouraged and is meant for overnight campers).
- Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony between 4:00-4:30pm at the pool on Thursday. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of the dorms and Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
- Day Schedule: MON 2PM-8PM, TUES-THURS 9AM-4:30PM **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Dinner is provided on Friday; Lunch is provided on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for all 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
The College of New Jersey
Eickhoff Hall
2000 Pennington Rd
Ewing, NJ 08628
Click Here for Directions / Campus Map
**Parents are encouraged to drop off campers at the roundabout in front of Eickhoff Hall, and then park at Decker Garage Lot 13 and walk back to the check-in location. Alternatively, parents may go straight to the parking location and walk with the campers towards the check-in location**
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.
2026 HOUSING
- Dorm: Eickhoff 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 | Air Conditioned Dorm Rooms
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 Monday; Lunch is provided Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- 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, goggles and towel(s)
- Facility: The College of New Jersey 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 3 nights/4 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 XL sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Dorm has AC - No fan needed
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online)
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:
- Monday: 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. Day Campers stay until 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
- Tuesday-Thursday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:30pm. Lunch is provided.
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.
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 3 nights lodging • All meals
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: MON 2PM-8PM, TUES-THURS 9AM-4:30PM
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am Breakfast (overnighters)
- 8:30 am 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
- 1:30 pm Pool Session 2
- 5:00 pm Day Campers depart
- 5:30 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Pool Session 3 - Starts, Turns, Relay Races
- 9:30 pm Supervised free time in dorm
- 10:00 pm Lights out!
The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey Aquatic Center measures 126 feet by 67 feet and the pool is divided by a movable bulkhead that separates the diving well from the main pool. The diving well measures 67 feet by 48 feet and has 2 one-meter and 2 three-meter diving boards as well as 2 lap lanes. The main pool has 8 lap lanes that are 25 yards long.
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at TCNJ, 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 Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jun. 29 - Jul. 2, 2026
Jun. 29 - Jul. 2, 2026
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Reviews & Testimonials
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Planning for 2020!
She enjoyed every moment of her time at camp. She barely wanted to check out she was so tired (in a good way) from training and bonding with new friends. The program overall has been a great experience for her and she and her friends are planning for 2020!
May 15, 2025 -
She enjoyed every moment of her time at camp. She barely wanted to check in, she was so tired (in a good way) from training and bonding with new friends. The program overall has been a great experience for her and she and her friends are planning for 2020!
April 22, 2025 -
My boys rave about camp, how much they learned, and how much fun they had. They can't wait to come back next year.
July 16, 2024
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My daughter loved swim camp! Every text and conversation she was so excited about what she was learning and how she can improve her strokes. She came home very happy and excited about her experience.
July 1, 2024 -
I feel like we learned so much while at camp. It was a great experience with a lot of responsibility to be in charge of our keys and keep our rooms clean. Even though we were in the pool so much, we still had a lot of fun especially at the movie night!
June 30, 2024 -
She had the time of her life!
This was my daughter's first experience being away from home and it was a great success. She had the time of her life doing what she loves (swimming) while making new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. She said that she wants to return next year.
July 24, 2019 -
This was my daughter's first experience being away from home and it was a great success. She had the time of her life doing what she loves (swimming) while making new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. She said that she wants to return next year.
July 24, 2019 -
Wonderful Experience!
This was our 10-year old daughter's first sleep away camp experience. The camp director runs an amazing program! The ratio of coaches to campers was 6:1 which is fantastic supervision. There is a swim meet at the end of the week and my daughter did a best time in the 50 Free. She made tons of new friends, experienced college dorm life, and learned a tremendous amount in the pool. Our daughter wants to return again next summer because she had such a wonderful experience!
July 23, 2019 -
This was our 10-year old daughter's first sleep away camp experience. The camp director runs an amazing program! The ratio of coaches to campers was 6:1 which is fantastic supervision. There is a swim meet at the end of the week and my daughter did a best time in the 50 Free. She made tons of new friends, experienced college dorm life, and learned a tremendous amount in the pool. Our daughter wants to return again next summer because she had such a wonderful experience!
July 23, 2019 -
Great Experience!
My daughter loved everything about the camp ... the swimming, the coaches, making new friends, the campus, the activities out of the pool. It was a great experience for her!
May 29, 2018 -
My daughter loved everything about the camp ... the swimming, the coaches, making new friends, the campus, the activities out of the pool. It was a great experience for her!
May 29, 2018 -
Excellent camp!
This is an excellent swim camp!! My daughter had a 3-day Invitational swim meet the weekend following her return from camp. She dropped time in all of her events and even got her first gold (Junior Olympic) time of long course season this year in her new age group (11/12) in 50 fly!!! She has Silver/Bronze coming up and is anxious to get more gold times! She only called me once during her time away, and it was to say things were going great and she wants to return next year!
July 11, 2017 -
3rd time campers!
This is our kids 3rd year going to NIKE swim camp. They looked great at the meet today. I see a nice improvement on their walls. They loved meeting new friends. Coach Bishop runs a wonderful program that is a combination of learning and fun. I feel confident leaving my children in his care.
July 10, 2017 -
This is our kids 3rd year going to NIKE swim camp. They looked great at the meet today. I see a nice improvement on their walls. They loved meeting new friends. Coach Bishop runs a wonderful program that is a combination of learning and fun. I feel confident leaving my children in his care.
July 10, 2017 -
Memories will last a lifetime!
My daughter enjoyed every second of camp! She worked hard on her techniques and clearly improved in just 4 days. She had a PR in two events at the last day swim meet. The coaches and staff were well organized, good role models, and very encouraging. The memories our daughter made this week, hanging out with her new friends, will last a lifetime! Thank you!
July 8, 2017 -
See you next summer!
My daughter loved her first overnight camp. Her counselors were outstanding and she felt they were very qualified in instructing her. She absolutely loved meditation and relaxation day. My daughter had such a great experience. When asked about going again next year, she said definitely! We look forward to seeing you again next summer...thank you for a wonderful week!
July 8, 2017 -
Loved ever minute!
My daughter loved every minute of camp. She made some good friends, had fun, and worked hard all at the same time. She shaved seconds off every stroke and had her best times recorded while there. She also won the Most Improved award and I thought that was very special. We wish more weeks were offered, our daughter would love to attend more days!
July 8, 2017 -
My daughter enjoyed every second of camp! She worked hard on her techniques and clearly improved in just 4 days. She had a PR in two events at the last day swim meet. The coaches and staff were well organized, good role models, and very encouraging. The memories our daughter made this week, hanging out with her new friends, will last a lifetime! Thank you!
July 8, 2017 -
My daughter loved her first overnight camp. Her counselors were outstanding and she felt they were very qualified in instructing her. She absolutely loved meditation and relaxation day. My daughter had such a great experience. When asked about going again next year, she said definitely! We look forward to seeing you again next summer...thank you for a wonderful week!
July 8, 2017 -
My daughter loved every minute of camp. She made some good friends, had fun, and worked hard all at the same time. She shaved seconds off every stroke and had her best times recorded while there. She also won the Most Improved award and I thought that was very special. We wish more weeks were offered, our daughter would love to attend more days!
July 8, 2017 -
Great coaches!
I loved that it was technique focused. My kids found the instruction easier to follow than other previous swim clinic/camp experiences. Our son thought Coach Adam was excellent. My son, also dropped time in 3 of his 4 events at the last day meet. The kids liked the independence and liked the free time activities such as dodge-ball.
July 7, 2017 -
Thank you!
Starts & turns coaching made a huge difference to our daughter's swim. She's much more confident and feels that she learnt so much in 4 days! This was her first sleep away camp so after a few tiring days she started to feel homesick. She said he was very kind to her and she managed to keep swimming. Thank you!
July 7, 2017 -
I loved that it was technique focused. My kids found the instruction easier to follow than other previous swim clinic/camp experiences. Our son thought Coach Adam was excellent. My son, also dropped time in 3 of his 4 events at the last day meet. The kids liked the independence and liked the free time activities such as dodge-ball.
July 7, 2017 -
Starts and turns coaching made a huge difference to our daughter's swim. She's much more confident and feels that she learnt so much in 4 days! Coach Angelo was also mentioned by our daughter as being fun and really kind. This was her first sleep away camp so after a few tiring days she started to feel homesick. She said he was very kind to her and she managed to keep swimming. Thank you!
July 7, 2017 -
Noticeable improvement!
Excellent experience for my swimmer. He learned a lot and the results are evident in his times. Dropped a lot in all his events the weekend after camp!
July 6, 2017 -
Fun camp!
Our daughter had a great experience and greatly improved her swim techniques. She also enjoyed the free activities and being on a college campus.
July 6, 2017 -
Excellent experience for my swimmer. He learned a lot and the results are evident in his times. Dropped a lot in all his events the weekend after camp!
July 6, 2017 -
Our daughter had a great experience and greatly improved her swim techniques. She also enjoyed the free activities and being on a college campus.
July 6, 2017 -
You will have fun!
The Nike Swim Camp at the College of New Jersey was a great way to learn more about the different strokes and meet new friends. The fact is whether you do overnight or just during the day, you will have fun! I did overnight and it was great because I got to share a room with a girl my own age. It was fun to make a friend that cares about swimming just as much as I do! I had a great time bonding with my counselors and fellow swimmers. I would definitely consider going back next year.
July 14, 2016 -
The Nike Swim Camp at the College of New Jersey was a great way to learn more about the different strokes and meet new friends. The fact is whether you do overnight or just during the day, you will have fun! I did overnight and it was great because I got to share a room with a girl my own age. It was fun to make a friend that cares about swimming just as much as I do! I had a great time bonding with my counselors and fellow swimmers. I would definitely consider going back next year.
July 14, 2016 -
I will do it again for sure!
This camp is extremely educational and a perfect confidence booster for my little swimmer. I will do it again for sure. Thank you for such a great camp Nike!
July 13, 2016 -
This camp is extremely educational and a perfect confidence buster for my little swimmer. I will do it again for sure. Thank you for such a great camp Nike!
July 13, 2016 -
Money more than well spent!!!
My son texted me half way thru the camp how he was so happy he made the decision to attend. The camp not only made him love the sport even more but made him appreciate all it takes to compete and motivated him to be the best he can be. Best news a parent can hear. Money more than well spent!!!
July 12, 2016 -
My son texted me half way through the camp how he was so happy he made the decision to attend. The camp not only made him love the sport even more but made him appreciate all it takes to compete and motivated him to be the best he can be. Best news a parent can hear. Money more than well spent!!!
July 12, 2016 -
The best!
My kids had been to other swim camps, and they came home and said this was BY FAR the best!! I watched the interaction between the staff and my boys, and was so impressed by how well the coaches knew my kids. It was a wonderful experience for them!
July 18, 2015 -
My kids had been to other swim camps, and they came home and said this was BY FAR the best!! I watched the interaction between the staff and my boys, and was so impressed by how well the coaches knew my kids. It was a wonderful experience for them!
July 18, 2015 -
Amazing experience!
This experience was about so much more than swimming for my family. My 16 year old, who is quite hesitant about going away to college, had such an amazing experience. She gained so much confidence both in and out of the pool, she is seriously considering applying to TCNJ and living on campus. The lowered swim times are just an extra benefit.
July 16, 2015 -
This experience was about so much more than swimming for my family. My 16 year old, who is quite hesitant about going away to college, had such an amazing experience. She gained so much confidence both in and out of the pool, she is seriously considering applying to TCNJ and living on campus. The lowered swim times are just an extra benefit.
July 16, 2015 -
Great time!
I had an awesome week at Nike swim camp! I felt like part of a team right from the start! We worked and played hard and had a great time.
July 15, 2015 -
I had an awesome week at Nike swim camp! I felt like part of a team right from the start! We worked and played hard and had a great time.
July 15, 2015 -
Definitely recommend.
I would definitely recommend this camp to other swimmers. My daughter Jenna really enjoyed it, and felt that she learned a lot as well. The swim instructors did a great job teaching and reinforcing stroke technique.
July 14, 2015 -
I would definitely recommend this camp to other swimmers. My daughter Jenna really enjoyed it, and felt that she learned a lot as well. The swim instructors did a great job teaching and reinforcing stroke technique.
July 14, 2015 -
Thanks!
Came home from camp, straight to division champs, 4 out of 5 best times right off the bat!
July 12, 2015 -
Keep up the good work!
It just not any camp. It's a camp where excellent and top swimming drills are being taught. Keep up the good work!
July 16, 2013 -
She had a blast!
This was an incredible experience for my daughter. She was so excited to fill me in on the day’s activities and even more excited to tell us what she was learning. I’ve never heard this type of excitement from my daughter about any camp or activity she has done in the past as we did with this camp. She now has a new spark for swimming and she can’t wait for her fall season to start. She had a blast.
July 14, 2013 -
This was an incredible experience for my daughter. She was so excited to fill me in on the day’s activities and even more excited to tell us what she was learning. I’ve never heard this type of excitement from my daughter about any camp or activity she has done in the past as we did with this camp. She now has a new spark for swimming and she can’t wait for her fall season to start. She had a blast.
July 14, 2013 -
Had a great time.
Very well organized, great communication, safety first priority, positive instruction and highly motivational camp. We'd certainly recommend a Nike camp to everyone.
July 12, 2013 -
Very well organized, great communication, safety first priority, positive instruction and highly motivational camp. We'd certainly recommend a Nike camp to everyone.
July 12, 2013 -
Nike knows camps!
Nike knows camps! The swim camp we attended was professionally run with the kids as the #1 priority. Counselors are top notch, and we never had to worry our child was not being looked after. Bravo, from an over protective parent!
July 11, 2013 -
Nike knows camps! The swim camp we attended was professionally run with the kids as the #1 priority. Counselors are top notch, and we never had to worry our child was not being looked after. Bravo, from an over protective parent!
July 11, 2013 -
Big Thanks!
My son had a great time. He was excited to attend everyday and learned so much!!!! As a new swimmer this experience was outstanding.
July 19, 2012