Nike Swim Camp at University of Vermont
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- Co-Ed
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jun. 22 - Jun. 25, 2026
2026 registration is open - lock in your spot today!
Located in beautiful Burlington, the Nike Swim Camp at the University of Vermont offers competitive swimmers the ultimate training experience. Led by Head Swim Coach Gerry Cournoyer and his expert coaching staff, this camp focuses on developing strong stroke technique, improving efficiency in the water, and building overall speed and endurance.
Campers will train in state-of-the-art aquatic facilities on the scenic University of Vermont campus, surrounded by historic architecture and a vibrant college atmosphere—making it the ideal setting for swimmers to learn, train, and have fun.
Join us this summer to take your swimming to the next level with elite instruction and personalized feedback from Vermont’s top coaches.
Highlights Include
- 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 Gerry Cournoyer
Gerry Cournoyer enters his 25th season at the helm of the Vermont swimming & diving program in 2024-25.
View Gerry Cournoyer'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, UVM is offering one-week day camp (9:00am-3:00pm) 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 22-25
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday
- Check-In: 8:30-9:00am at the Forbush Natatorium, located in the Patrick Gymnasium/Gutterson Fieldhouse Athletic Complex
- Lunch: Lunch will be provided in the UVM dining hall
- Program: The Stroke Technique program focus and design of the curriculum is to provide competitive swimmers an exciting week of camp where they are challenged to improve their stroke technique through mental, technical, and physical training. Each Camper receives personalized stroke instruction from the UVM Coaching Staff of all four strokes along with starts and turns.
CAMP ADDRESS
University of Vermont
Patrick Gymnasium/Gutterson Fieldhouse Athletic Complex
97 Spear St
Burlington, VT 05405
Click Here for Directions - Campus Map
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/CHECK-OUT
Monday, June 22nd thru Thursday, June 25th
- Check-in: between 8:30-9:00am at the Forbush Natatorium, located in the Patrick Gymnasium/Gutterson Fieldhouse Athletic Complex
- Check-out: 3:00pm
MEALS
Lunch provided in the dining hall
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers 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: Forbush 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!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Items:
- Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Backpack
- Swimsuit
- Swim Cap(s)
- A pair of Fins
- Goggles
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/flip flops
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
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 DetailsThe focus and design of the curriculum is to provide competitive swimmers an exciting week of camp where they are challenged to improve their stroke technique through mental, technical, and physical training. Each Camper receives personalized stroke instruction from the Vermont Staff of all four strokes along with starts and turns.
- Dates: June 22 - 25
- Hours: MON-THU 9AM-4PM
- Lunch in the dining hall
- Limited to 40 campers
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:50 am 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
- 3:00 pm Day Campers depart
University of Vermont
Campers train each day at Forbush Natatorium, located in the Patrick Gymnasium/Gutterson Fieldhouse Athletic Complex.
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at Vermont, 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. 22 - Jun. 25, 2026
Media
Reviews & Testimonials
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Loved having a whole new swim experience!
This was the first time my daughter has stayed overnight somewhere for more than one night without my or my husband, and was only willing to stay overnight because her two friends were attending the camp as well. The two other girls' moms and I are very appreciative that the girls were allowed to share a dorm room. Otherwise, they would have not stayed over. So, thank you! My daughter raved about the food and loved how much swimming there was and said her skills definitely improved. She also loved free time, going to the UVM bookstore, and playing games with the counselors. I asked them if they wanted to attend next summer and they all said, YES! So it looks like they'll be back in 2018! Thank you again for a GREAT first overnight camp experience for my daughter. I'm so appreciative.
May 15, 2025 -
This was the first time my daughter has stayed overnight somewhere for more than one night without my or my husband, and was only willing to stay overnight because her two friends were attending the camp as well. The two other girls' moms and I are very appreciative that the girls were allowed to share a dorm room. Otherwise, they would have not stayed over. So, thank you! My daughter raved about the food and loved how much swimming there was and said her skills definitely improved. She also loved free time, going to the UVM bookstore, and playing games with the counselors. I asked them if they wanted to attend next summer and they all said, YES! So it looks like they'll be back in 2018! Thank you again for a GREAT first overnight camp experience for my daughter. I'm so appreciative.
April 22, 2025 -
My daughter loved the specific skill coaching! She said breast stroke day was her favorite!
June 29, 2023
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The staff went above and beyond for my daughter, who was experiencing anxiety during her stay. They nurtured and cared for her as if she was their own child and I'm eternally grateful.
June 29, 2023 -
The director Gerry! An orchestra MAN! Our daughter came without knowing anybody and left with improved skills and friends for life!
July 3, 2022 -
This was my daughter's first overnight camp experience. She loved it and we loved how Gerry encouraged everyone being included.
July 1, 2022 -
Superb Feedback!
My daughter found the camp to be a tremendous help. She is fairly new to the sport, yet takes a very analytical approach to her training. The feedback from all the coaches was superb.
July 29, 2019 -
My daughter found the camp to be a tremendous help. She is fairly new to the sport, yet takes a very analytical approach to her training. The feedback from all the coaches was superb.
July 29, 2019 -
Coming Back next year!
Great coaches that care about the swimmers development as a person and an athlete. It had a very personal feel, and wonderful facilities and guest speakers. He loved the strength and conditioning room and personal feedback from coaches. He made new friends and wants to come back next year.
July 25, 2019 -
Great coaches that care about the swimmers development as a person and an athlete. It had a very personal feel, and wonderful facilities and guest speakers. He loved the strength and conditioning room and personal feedback from coaches. He made new friends and wants to come back next year.
July 25, 2019 -
Fantastic Job!
My son loved camp this year. He said that the coaches did a fantastic job of pinpointing stroke improvements, and he was able to ask for clarification in order to ensure he was understanding things. He also made some great friends, and left camp talking about coming back again next year!
July 23, 2019 -
Caring Coaches!
The camp has great coaches that care about the swimmer's development as a person and an athlete. It's a small camp so it had a very personal feel, and wonderful facilities and guest speakers. He loved the strength and conditioning room and personal feedback from coaches. He made new friends and wants to come back.
July 23, 2019 -
My son loved camp this year. He said that the coaches did a fantastic job of pinpointing stroke improvements, and he was able to ask for clarification in order to ensure he was understanding things. He also made some great friends, and left camp talking about coming back again next year!
July 23, 2019 -
The camp has great coaches that care about the swimmer's development as a person and an athlete. It's a small camp so it had a very personal feel, and wonderful facilities and guest speakers. He loved the strength and conditioning room and personal feedback from coaches. He made new friends and wants to come back.
July 23, 2019 -
Great experience!
The camp provided my daughter many tools that she can use towards her training, in and out of the pool. She loved how the coaches also taught them about the mental aspect of competitive swimming. The individualized stroke technique/starts/turns instruction was excellent. She enjoyed all of the smiling coaches and positive energy they brought to the camp sessions each day. She absolutely loved the town of Burlington and the campus/facilities at UVM. She also connected with new friends from other states.
July 9, 2017 -
The camp provided my daughter many tools that she can use towards her training, in and out of the pool. She loved how the coaches also taught them about the mental aspect of competitive swimming. The individualized stroke technique/starts/turns instruction was excellent. She enjoyed all of the smiling coaches and positive energy they brought to the camp sessions each day. She absolutely loved the town of Burlington and the campus/facilities at UVM. She also connected with new friends from other states.
July 9, 2017 -
Friendly coaches!
My son appreciated getting personalized written feedback from counselors about each of his strokes. The counselors were very friendly and encouraging, they even gave my son high fives as he was leaving the camp. My son enjoyed the organized games every night from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
July 8, 2017 -
My son appreciated getting personalized written feedback from counselors about each of his strokes. The counselors were very friendly and encouraging, they even said my son was getting high fives as he was leaving the camp. My son enjoyed the organized games every night from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
July 8, 2017 -
Welcoming coaches!
Our daughter was terribly homesick the first few days but the counselors helped her succeed and spend every night by camp. Thank you for being so kind to her and making her feel as welcomed! She came home more confident and with great new friends!
July 7, 2017 -
Great!
Overall it was a great experience. The small problem we had with our daughter's age group was immediately handled and taken care of with professionalism - it is clear that Gerry and the staff want their campers to have a great experience!
July 7, 2017 -
Our daughter was terribly homesick the first few days but the counselors helped her succeed and spend every night by camp. Thank you for being so kind to her and making her feel as welcomed! She came home more confident and with great new friends!
July 7, 2017 -
Overall it was a great experience. The small problem we had with our daughter's age group was immediately handled and taken care of with professionalism - it is clear that Gerry and the staff want their campers to have a great experience!
July 7, 2017 -
SO fun!
A highlight of camp was playing games outside, starts and turns sessions, making friends, and doing drills in the water. Camp was so much fun!
July 6, 2017 -
A highlight of camp was playing games outside, starts and turns sessions, making friends, and doing drills in the water. Camp was so much fun!
July 6, 2017 -
My kids loved sleeping in the dorms with a friend, camp counselor coaches, and technique development and tips. No changed needed for this great program, keep up the good work!
July 6, 2017 -
Great skill refinement!
This was my son's first year and he couldn't believe how much he learned and how much he improved in such a short time. I think concentrating on skill refinement, rather than only building endurance was important.
July 5, 2017 -
Great opportunity!
Different coaching was greatly needed for a swimmer that has been with the same coach for many years. Thank you for the great opportunity to gain skills and improve on old ones!
July 5, 2017 -
This was my son's first year and he couldn't believe how much he learned and how much he improved in such a short time. I think concentrating on skill refinement, rather than only building endurance was important.
July 5, 2017 -
Different coaching was greatly needed for a swimmer that has been with the same coach for many years. Thank you for the great opportunity to gain skills and improve on old ones!
July 5, 2017 -
Awesome fun!
Our son loved staying in the dorms, making new swim friends, and clear teaching of technique. He loved this camp and will return for sure! Thanks to the camp director Coach Cournoyer!
July 1, 2017 -
Our son loved staying in the dorms, making new swim friends, and clear teaching of technique. He loved this camp and will return for sure! Thanks to the camp director Coach Cournoyer!
July 1, 2017 -
I look forward to it all year!
I have been coming to swim camp at IBM with coach Gerry for several years now and I look forward to it all year. The coaches make it fun while really adjusting your technique with drill work to get your muscle memory involved. I see improvements every year.
July 12, 2016 -
I have been coming to swim camp at IBM with coach Gerry for several years now and I look forward to it all year. The coaches make it fun while really adjusting your technique with drill work to get your muscle memory involved. I see improvements every year.
July 12, 2016 -
Great Experience!
My 11 year daughter had a great experience at The Nike Swim Camp. This was her first sleep away camp experience, and it was fun, safe and she learned a great deal. We would highly recommend these camps. She will likely return next year.
July 11, 2016 -
My 11 year daughter had a great experience at The Nike Swim Camp. This was her first sleep away camp experience, and it was fun, safe and she learned a great deal. We would highly recommend these camps. She will likely return next year.
July 11, 2016 -
Wonderful experience!
Our son looks forward to this camp each year. Each year he gathers another friend or two from his home swim team to go along just by him telling everyone what a great time he has. We travel three hours each way for him to attend because he has such a great time and the coaches are so amazing with him. It is a wonderful experience for him each summer.
July 13, 2015 -
Our son looks forward to this camp each year. Each year he gathers another friend or two from his home swim team to go along just by him telling everyone what a great time he has. We travel three hours each way for him to attend because he has such a great time and the coaches are so amazing with him. It is a wonderful experience for him each summer.
July 13, 2015 -
Great experience!
Thank you very much for the experience! I enjoyed every minute of it. The staff was incredible, they were very nice and had so much passion for swim. I made new friends and I will definitely come back next summer!
July 12, 2015 -
Thank you very much for the experience! I enjoyed every minute of it. The staff was incredible, they were very nice and had so much passion for swim. I made new friends and I will definitely come back next summer!
July 12, 2015 -
Great time!
It was a great experience. Unlike most camps, they improved my technique and weren't as focused on speed. They did something that can help me for my whole swimming career, not just one weeks workout.
July 11, 2015 -
It was a great experience. Unlike most camps they improved my technique, and weren't as focused on speed. They did something that can help me for my whole swimming career, not just one weeks workout.
July 11, 2015 -
I will definitely be back.
I was extremely impressed with the Nike Swim Camp at the University of Vermont. I have been to other camps in the past and nothing compares to this camp. I will definitely come back next year.
July 16, 2014 -
I was extremely impressed with the Nike Swim Camp at the University of Vermont. I have been to other camps in the past and nothing compares to this camp. I will definitely come back next year.
July 16, 2014 -
Awesome!
Nike swim camp UVM is awesome! I learned and had fun with the coaches and other swimmers. Swim sessions were great, and evening social time was fun!!
July 12, 2014 -
Nike swim camp UVM is awesome! I learned and had fun with the coaches and other swimmers. Swim sessions were great, and evening social time was fun!!
July 12, 2014 -
Planning on next year
I enjoyed the swim camp a lot. It was my first experience in a swim camp and I want to repeat it soon. My parents think it was worth the experience and worth the time spent on this activity. We are already making plans to attend this camp next year.
July 11, 2014