Nike Swim Camp at University of Maryland
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Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jul. 22 - Jul. 25, 2025
Avoid the Waitlist – Secure Your Spot at Swim Camp Today!
The Maryland Nike Swim Camp will be held this summer on UMD's beautiful 1,250 acre campus located in College Park, MD. The University of Maryland's athletic facilities are some of the best you will find anywhere. Instruction is held in the Campus Recreation Center Natatorium, one of the premier swimming venues in the country, featuring a 50 X 25-yard pool. Since 1998, the facility has been the host site for numerous national and international competitions.
Our staff will focus on providing a well-rounded and balanced camp experience that teaches swimmers the necessary skills to enjoy a lifetime of success in swimming. The Nike Swim Camp is designed to help competitive swimmers improve their stroke technique through elite instruction and challenging in-water training. Take your performance to the next level!
The Nike Swim Camp at the University of Maryland 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
- Low camper-to-staff ratio and 24 hour supervision
- 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 Margaret Zagrobelny
Directing camp this summer is University of Virginia assistant coach, Margaret Zagrobelny, who joined the UVA program in May of 2024. Previously, Zagrobelny had been a member of the coaching staff at Johns Hopkins since 2018, serving as associate head coach since June of 2022.
View Margaret Zagrobelny's Bio ⟩
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, Maryland Nike Swim Camp is offering one week of overnight with an extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) option for ages 10-18.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 22-25
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-in: ALL Campers: Check-in Tuesday, between 1:00-2:00pm at TBA.
- Check-out: There will be a swim meet at 9:00am followed by a closing ceremony at 10:30am. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of TBA and Extended Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
- Day Schedule: TUE 2PM-8:30PM, WED-THURS 9AM-9PM, FRI 9AM-11AM **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
University of Maryland
TBA Hall
College Park, MD 20742
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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 22nd
- ALL Campers: Check-in Tuesday, between 1:00-2:00pm at TBA Hall.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Friday, July 25th
- There will be a swim meet at 9:00am followed by a closing ceremony at 10:30am. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of TBA Hall and Extended Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
2025 HOUSING
- Dorm: TBA 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: TBA
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 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 per the camp director's discretion.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, goggles and towel(s)
- Facility: Lewellen 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 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 ($50)
- Linens (XL 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:
- Tuesday: 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.
- Wednesday-Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
- Friday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00-11:00am. 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.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsOVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 3 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: TUE 2PM-8:30PM, WED-THURS 9AM-9PM, FRI 9AM-11AM **Times subject to change
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 Rest/Supervised Free Time
- 3:00 pm Pool Session 2
- 5:30 pm Dinner
- 7:00 pm Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
- 8:30 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 pm Overnight Campers - Lights out!
Campus Recreation Center Natatorium
The University of Maryland's athletic facilities are some of the best you will find anywhere. Instruction is held in the Campus Recreation Center Natatorium, one of the premier swimming venues in the country, featuring a 50 X 25-yard pool with two movable bulkheads and an underwater sound system. Since 1998, the facility has been the host site for numerous national and international competitions.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jul. 22 - Jul. 25, 2025
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Reviews & Testimonials
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What an amazing program!
August 10, 2017: We cannot say enough about the swim camp at Johns Hopkins. My son has severe anxiety and made it through with the encouragement from his coaches. Coach Scott and his staff were amazing with the kids and accessible to the parents. They found a way to balance fun, with intensive instruction. My 11 year old cannot say enough about camp. We are ready to go back next year!
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Extremely helpful!
July 22, 2017: Although they swam a lot, I think the messages/videos/demos were extremely helpful...even for reinforcement. I know my daughter really appreciated the small tokens of encouragement, she won goggles for most improved....meant a lot!
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best and most complete camp our son has been to
July 26, 2021: This was by far the best and most complete camp our son has been to. Being a club swimmer he was looking for improvements on technique and Coach Marge delivered on all levels. We are very thankful for this experience and will be back next year for the overnight camp. Excellent setup and instruction throughout. Many Thanks
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Very impressed!
August 13, 2015: I was very impressed with the personalities and expertise of the swim counselors. The sessions were well planned out and they were a great influence on my daughter. She came home raving about the experience.
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came home excited each day
July 16, 2021: Our son thoroughly enjoyed this camp. He learned several ways to improve his strokes, techniques and dives. He came home excited about what he had learned each day.
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The coaches really worked hard with the kids!
August 9, 2019: My son absolutely loved the camp. I believe that he has matured in the last three days . The disciplined environment and strong workouts will definitely have an impact on his performance in the next swim competing season. Overall, as a parent, I also have a very positive impression about the camp and its coaches in terms of organization and dedication! I could see that the coaches really worked hard with the kids.
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Great experience!
July 8, 2017: After finishing the camp, my daughter went home with much more confidence then I expected. She mentioned she now can actually glide in the water effortlessly after learning new techniques from her coach at Nike Camp. Very important for a competitive swimmer! Thanks to all the coaches and special thanks to Scott for making this a great experience.
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The best time!
August 8, 2017: My daughter had so much fun and enjoyed a different perspective from a new coach. She made wonderful friends who all share her passion for swimming. She also loved the food! It would be wonderful if the camp were 4 nights, rather than 3 nights. My daughter had the best time and really wished she could have had one more day of instruction and one more day of spending time with new friends.
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Thoroughly enjoyed camp.
August 10, 2015: My son and daughter thoroughly enjoyed the Nike Swim Camp at Xavier. I was very impressed with the knowledge and expertise of the camp staff. They were a great influence on my children and provided a fun, positive learning experience.
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definitely will come back next year.
August 8, 2019: This was the first time my daughter went to this camp and stayed overnight. She had a lot of fun, she definitely will come back next year. She loves the coaches and the type of training she received.
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Wonderful Experience!
August 6, 2019: She expressed how glad she was to meet new friends and being able to have fun while having an intense learning environment. She talked about a wide variety of how she learned and others learned whether through tapes, history lessons, coaches, and most importantly other campers. Thank you for this wonderful experience and we look forward to coming back next year.
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Improve your technique.
August 20, 2016: I highly recommend the Nike Swim Camp. It was a great learning experience and really helped me to focus on my problem areas. I can't wait to come back next year.
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Lots to take away
August 19, 2014: The camp environment was very fun and energetic. I took away a lot from the pool sessions and coaching that week!
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Loved Camp!
July 12, 2018: Overall, my daughter loved her first camp experience. She loved the counselors, the swimming, learned about dry land exercises and she loved the food. Beautiful campus too!
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Great quality camp.
September 3, 2017: My son had a fabulous time at camp. The whole experience reinforced his passion for swimming. It was an experience that will stay with him for a long time to come.
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Quality instruction.
August 31, 2016: Really enjoyed the quality of instruction, one on one attention, and the location.
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really helped her feel much better about being an introvert!
July 23, 2021: My daughter was very nervous as she is shy and introverted. She ended up liking the camp much more than she anticipated and received an introverted leader award that really helped her feel much better about being an introvert! :)
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We're coming back!
August 12, 2014: My son had a great week at camp. Lots of stories every day when I picked him up. We'll definitely sign up next year!
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I hope to go back every year.
August 29, 2016: The Nike Swim Camp at Xavier University was a great experience. The coaches and staff were extremely helpful and professional, and I look forward to attending next year.
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July 22, 2017: Although they swam a lot, I think the messages/videos/demos were extremely helpful...even for reinforcement. I know my daughter really appreciated the small tokens of encouragement, she won goggles for most improved....meant a lot!
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July 26, 2021: This was by far the best and most complete camp our son has been to. Being a club swimmer he was looking for improvements on technique and Coach Marge delivered on all levels. We are very thankful for this experience and will be back next year for the overnight camp. Excellent setup and instruction throughout. Many Thanks
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August 13, 2015: I was very impressed with the personalities and expertise of the swim counselors. The sessions were well planned out and they were a great influence on my daughter. She came home raving about the experience.
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July 16, 2021: Our son thoroughly enjoyed this camp. He learned several ways to improve his strokes, techniques and dives. He came home excited about what he had learned each day.
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August 9, 2019: My son absolutely loved the camp. I believe that he has matured in the last three days . The disciplined environment and strong workouts will definitely have an impact on his performance in the next swim competing season. Overall, as a parent, I also have a very positive impression about the camp and its coaches in terms of organization and dedication! I could see that the coaches really worked hard with the kids.
-
July 8, 2017: After finishing the camp, my daughter went home with much more confidence then I expected. She mentioned she now can actually glide in the water effortlessly after learning new techniques from her coach at Nike Camp. Very important for a competitive swimmer! Thanks to all the coaches and special thanks to Scott for making this a great experience.
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August 8, 2017: My daughter had so much fun and enjoyed a different perspective from a new coach. She made wonderful friends who all share her passion for swimming. She also loved the food! It would be wonderful if the camp were 4 nights, rather than 3 nights. My daughter had the best time and really wished she could have had one more day of instruction and one more day of spending time with new friends.
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August 8, 2019: This was the first time my daughter went to this camp and stayed overnight. She had a lot of fun, she definitely will come back next year. She loves the coaches and the type of training she received.
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August 6, 2019: She expressed how glad she was to meet new friends and being able to have fun while having an intense learning environment. She talked about a wide variety of how she learned and others learned whether through tapes, history lessons, coaches, and most importantly other campers. Thank you for this wonderful experience and we look forward to coming back next year.
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August 20, 2016: I highly recommend the Nike Swim Camp. It was a great learning experience and really helped me to focus on my problem areas. I can't wait to come back next year.
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August 19, 2014: The camp environment was very fun and energetic. I took away a lot from the pool sessions and coaching that week!
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July 12, 2018: Overall, my daughter loved her first camp experience. She loved the counselors, the swimming, learned about dry land exercises and she loved the food. Beautiful campus too!
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September 3, 2017: My son had a fabulous time at camp. The whole experience reinforced his passion for swimming. It was an experience that will stay with him for a long time to come.
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August 31, 2016: Really enjoyed the quality of instruction, one on one attention, and the location.
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July 23, 2021: My daughter was very nervous as she is shy and introverted. She ended up liking the camp much more than she anticipated and received an introverted leader award that really helped her feel much better about being an introvert! :)
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August 12, 2014: My son had a great week at camp. Lots of stories every day when I picked him up. We'll definitely sign up next year!
