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Nike Swim Camp at Whitman College

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Whitman College Pool Lanes Nike Swim Camp

Whitman College Head Swim Coach, Jennifer Blomme, and US Sports Camps team up to offer an outstanding Nike Swim Camp this summer 2022! The campus is located in historic Walla Walla in the scenic southeastern corner of Washington, 2.5 hours from Spokane, four hours from Portland, and 4.5 hours from Seattle.

Campers train each day at the Baker Ferguson Fitness Center in the Louise and Paul Harvey Pool. The Center is a 38,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that opened in the fall of 2006. Located north of Cordiner Hall at the corner of Park and Main streets, the facility features a sparkling 30-meter swimming pool with eight competitive lanes and three practice lanes.

The Nike Swim Camp at Whitman 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 and discussion
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 Director Jennifer Blomme

Directing camp this summer is Whitman's Head Swim Coach, Jennifer Blomme. Coach Blomme, a Walla Walla native, has spent the last thirteen years transforming Whitman College into one of the top swim programs in the Northwest Conference.
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Blomme, who coaches both the men's and women's swim teams, has been named NWC Coach of the Year six times since coming to Whitman. She collected her first two NWC coaching awards (both for women's swimming) following the 2005 and 2006 seasons.
Jennifer Blomme, a Walla Walla native who moved east with her family as a young child, returned to the area in 2000 and has spent the last thirteen years transforming Whitman College into one of the top swim programs in the Northwest Conference. Blomme, who coaches both the men's and women's swim teams, has been named NWC Coach of the Year six times since coming to Whitman. She collected her first two NWC coaching awards (both for women's swimming) following the 2005 and 2006 seasons.

Her most recent coaching award for women's swimming came at the close of the 2011 NWC Championships, when her women's team broke schools records in all five relays and Whitman sophomore Katie Chapman won all three of her individual races and was named the Women's Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet. Her men's team, which finished second at the 2013 NWC Championships, has also made notable headlines outside of the pool, earning Team Scholar All-America honors while posting the highest combined grade point average in all of NCAA Division III in 2011.

Blomme was most recently named NWC Coach of the Year for men's swimming after the 2013 Championships, which capped the best season in the history of the men's program at Whitman. In addition to her coaching duties, Blomme manages Whitman's Louise and Paul Harvey Pool, which is home for the varsity swim teams and also serves the recreational needs of the campus community. The 30-meter pool, which opened in the fall of 2006 as part of the new $10-million Baker Ferguson Fitness Center, features eight competitive lanes, three warm-up and cool-down lanes, and an elevated viewing area for meet spectators.

Blomme was a varsity swimmer, specializing in the breaststroke, at Grinnell (Iowa) College, where she earned her undergraduate degree in 1996, majoring in Spanish. Grinnell, which has a traditionally strong NCAA Div. III swim program, captured its conference title in two of her four seasons there.

After Grinnell, Blomme was an assistant swim coach at Dickinson College (Carlisle, Penn.) for one season and the head coach at Pennsylvania's Bryn Mawr College for one season. Before coming to Whitman, she served as a volunteer women's coach at Indiana University for two two years while she completed her master's degree. Dickinson and Bryn Mawr, like Whitman and Grinnell, are members of NCAA Div. III, which precludes schools from giving athletic scholarships.

Blomme was born in Walla Walla while her mother, Gayle Blomme, was working as a sabbatical teaching replacement in the English Department at Whitman. The family soon moved to the Olympia, Wash., area and later relocated to Michigan.

After completing her master's degree, Blomme pursued the coaching vacancy at Whitman because she wanted to work at a small liberal arts college with an NCAA Division III athletic affiliation.

Speaking in part from her own experience as a college swimmer, Blomme bases her coaching philosophy on the concept that "Division III athletes are striving to do their best in their academic as well their athletic endeavors. Participation in sport can be a tremendous complement to their lives without dominating their collegiate experience."

In working with her athletes, Blomme establishes training regimens that are individualized in nature and specific to each swimmer's competitive events. Above all she stresses the importance of perfecting swimming strokes.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. Come join Head Swim Coach Jennifer Blomme and her staff this summer and take advantage of this great opportunity to work with some of the finest coaches in the country.

2024 OVERVIEW

Dates: Aug TBA
Age Group: 10-18
Gender: Coed
Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter), & Day (commuter)
Check-in: Check-in for all campers takes place at 5:00pm on Sunday. There will be a camp orientation meeting, dinner and an evening pool session. Day Campers depart Sunday evening at 9:00pm. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the pool on Wednesday, August 10th at 11:00am. All campers check out immediately following the closing ceremony at 11:30am. Overnight Campers check-out from the dorm. Extended Day & Day campers check-out from the pool.
Extended Day Schedule: SUN 5:00PM-9:00PM, MON-TUE 9:00AM-8:15PM, WED 9:00AM-12:00PM **Times subject to change
Day Schedule: SUN 5:00PM-9:00PM, MON-TUES 9:00AM-4:00PM, WED 9:00AM-12:00PM **Times subject to change
Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers. Dinner (first night) and lunch provided 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. Our goal is always the same, help competitive swimmers improve their stroke technique and to gain confidence, in/and out of the pool, so they can compete at the next level. This year, Whitman College is offering one session of overnight, extended day (9:00am-8:30pm) and day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) for ages 9-18. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.

CAMP ADDRESS

Whitman College
Stanton Hall
147 S Park St
Walla Walla, WA 99362

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CAMP CHECK-IN

Sunday

Check-in for all campers takes place at 5:00pm on Sunday. There will be a camp orientation meeting, dinner and an evening pool session. Day Campers depart Sunday evening at 9:00pm. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.

CAMP CHECKOUT

Wednesday

There will be a closing ceremony at the pool on Wednesday at 11:00am. All campers check out immediately following the closing ceremony at 11:30am. Overnight Campers check-out from the dorm. Extended Day & Day campers check-out from the pool.

2023 HOUSING

Dorm: Stanton 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: NO A/C - Please bring a portable fan

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.
Day campers: Dinner provided on Sunday; Lunch is provided Monday and Tuesday.
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: Louise and Paul Harvey 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 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
Fan - dorms do not have 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 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
Monday-Tuesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-8:15pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-12:00pm. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.

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:

Sunday: 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.
Monday-Tuesday: Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch is provided.
Wednesday: Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-12:00pm. 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.

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OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES

• 3 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 5:00PM-9:00PM, MON-TUE 9:00AM-8:15PM, WED 9:00AM-12:00PM

DAY CAMP AMENITIES

• Lunch
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: SUN 5:00PM-9:00PM, MON-TUES 9:00AM-4:00PM, WED 9:00AM-12:00PM

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 & 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
4:00pm Day Campers depart
5:00 pm Dinner (Overnight and Extended Day campers)
6:30 pm Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
8:15 pm Extended Day Campers depart
9:00 pm Supervised free time in dorm
10:00 pm Lights out!

Whitman College

Whitman College is located in historic Walla Walla in the scenic southeastern corner of Washington, two-and-a-half hours from Spokane, four hours from Portland, and 4.5 hours from Seattle. Campers train each day the Harvey Pool, which is home to the Whitman varsity swim teams.

How are swimmers grouped at camp?

Upon arrival at Whitman, 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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