Arizona Swim Camp
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2024 Dates & Prices Coming Soon!
Over the past 19 summers the Arizona swim camp has successfully helped over 1,700 competitive swimmers improve their stroke technique.
The Arizona Nike Swim Camp is back at the University of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff! Instead of training in the desert heat this summer, join us in the mountains for cooler temperatures, awesome facilities and a taste of training at altitude (6,900 feet)! It is commonly known that training at altitude - where the oxygen level is considerably lower - allows athletes to increase their red blood cell count. This enables swimmers to compete more effectively at sea level because more oxygen is delivered to the muscles. Adaptation and results will vary.
Campers will train each day in the Wall Aquatic Center, located in the Aquatic and Tennis Complex. The center offers Northern Arizona University and the Flagstaff community one of the finest high-altitude swimming facilities in the world.
Extra Starts & Turns Clinic:
You also have the option to add the Extra Starts & Turns Clinic to make your camp experience a 6 day camp! *Please note that the Extra Starts & Turns Clinic will not be offered for Session 1 of camp.
The Nike Swim Camp at Northern Arizona University 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/instruction
- Fun evening social activities and guest speakers
- Every camper receives a Camp T-shirt and 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 Brandy Maben
Brandy Maben, Captain of Arizona's 2008 National Championship team and former University of Arizona Coach and Recruiting Coordinator will be directing camp this summer. Brandy has served as the Arizona Nike Swim Camp Director and Lead Instructor for over 5 Years.
View Brandy Maben's Bio & Swim Tips ⟩
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This year, the Arizona Nike Swim Camp at Northern Arizona University is offering three sessions of overnight and day camp (9:00am-4:30pm) for ages 8-17. Our goal is to maximize swimming potential by helping swimmers to create a winning mindset and provide ongoing and constructive feedback in the pool to improve stroke technique.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: May 27-31, June 2-7, June 16-21 & June 23-28 (2024 Dates)
- Age Group: 8-17
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight, Day (commuter)
- Check-in: 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wilson Hall
- Check-out: Camp concludes after a swim meet at 9:00am at the NAU Wall Aquatic Center Pool. All campers check out from the pool between 10:30-11:00am
- Day Schedule: DAY 1 4:30PM-7:30PM, DAY 2-DAY 4 9:00AM-4:30PM, DAY 5 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is 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.
CAMP ADDRESS
Northern Arizona University
Wilson Hall
8 University Dr E
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Click Here for Directions to Wilson Hall
NAU Wall Aquatic Center
821 S San Francisco St
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Click Here for Directions the NAU Wall Aquatic Center
Session I (May 27-31)
- Check-in for ALL CAMPERS takes place on Monday between 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wilson Hall. (1) 3:00pm 11 years and under; (2) 3:30pm 12-14 years old; (3) 4:00 pm 15 and above; (4) Extended Day Campers: 4:15 pm
- Day Camp hours: MON 4:30PM-7:30PM, TUE-THURS 9:00AM-4:30PM, FRI 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
- On the last day Overnight, Ext. Day Campers need to be picked up at the Dorms on Friday between 11:00am-Noon
- Please note that the Extra Starts & Turns Clinic will not be offered for Session 1
Session II (June 2-6)
- Check-in for ALL CAMPERS takes place on Sunday between 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wilson Hall. (1) 3:00pm 11 years and under; (2) 3:30pm 12-14 years old; (3) 4:00 pm 15 and above; (4) Extended Day Campers: 4:15 pm
- Day Camp hours: SUN 4:30PM-7:30PM, MON-WED 9:00AM-4:30PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
- On the last day Overnight, Ext. Day Campers need to be picked up at the Dorms on Thursday between 11:00am-Noon
- Option to stay through Friday afternoon for the Starts/Turns Clinic
Session III (June 16-20)
- Check-in for ALL CAMPERS takes place on Sunday between 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wilson Hall. (1) 3:00pm 11 years and under; (2) 3:30pm 12-14 years old; (3) 4:00 pm 15 and above; (4) Extended Day Campers: 4:15 pm
- Day Camp hours: SUN 4:30PM-7:30PM, MON-WED 9:00AM-4:30PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
- On the last day Overnight, Ext. Day Campers need to be picked up at the Dorms on Thursday between 11:00am-Noon
- Option to stay through Friday afternoon for the Starts/Turns Clinic
Session IV (June 23-27)
- Check-in for ALL CAMPERS takes place on Sunday between 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wilson Hall. (1) 3:00pm 11 years and under; (2) 3:30pm 12-14 years old; (3) 4:00 pm 15 and above; (4) Extended Day Campers: 4:15 pm
- Day Camp hours: SUN 4:30PM-7:30PM, MON-WED 9:00AM-4:30PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
- On the last day Overnight, Ext. Day Campers need to be picked up at the Dorms on Thursday between 11:00am-Noon
- Option to stay through Friday afternoon for the Starts/Turns Clinic
EXTRA NIGHT - STARTS/TURNS & DYNAMIC STRENGTH TRAINING
We are offering a supplemental “starts and turns” clinic this summer for Session II (June 2-6), Session III (June 16-20) and Session IV (June 23-27).
June 6-7: The Starts & Turns Clinic begins Thursday, June 2nd at 12:00pm and concludes Friday, June 7th at 10:30am.
June 20-21: The Starts & Turns Clinic begins Thursday, June 16th at 12:00pm and concludes Friday, June 21st at 10:30am.
June 27-28: The Starts & Turns Clinic begins Thursday, June 23rd at 12:00pm and concludes Friday, June 28th at 10:30am.
Overnight Campers will check-out at the NAU Natatorium after the clinic concludes.
All campers can still enroll in the supplemental Starts & Turns Clinic. For an additional $175, campers are invited to stay an additional 24 hours to focus on the mechanics of their starts and turns. This is commonly the best way for age group swimmers to improve their times! If you would like to add the clinic, please call us toll-free at 1-800-645-3226.
2023 HOUSING
- Dorm: Wilson 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.
- Day campers: Lunch is provided.
- 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: NAU Wall 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
- Towel(s)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/Flip Flops
- Spending Money ($25-50) for Bookstore, etc.
- Linens (Twin XL Sheets for bed, 80in Extra Long & Blankets or Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Pillowcase) [CAMP DOES NOT PROVIDE]
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Snorkel (optional)
- Dorm DOES NOT have AC – Please Bring a Fan
- Snacks for dorm room
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
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:
- Day 1: 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 2, 3 & 4: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:30pm. Lunch is provided.
- Day 5: Day Camper Hours - 9:00-10:30am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
- Thursday/Friday Optional Stats & Turns Clinic: 12:00pm-8:30pm on Thursday and 9:00am-10:30am on Friday. Check-out between 10:30-11:00am at the pool.
- Please note that the Extra Starts & Turns Clinic will not be offered for Session 1
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
• 4 nights lodging • All meals
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: DAY 1 4:30PM-7:30PM, DAY 2-DAY 4 9:00AM-4:30PM, DAY 5 9:00AM-11:00AM **Times subject to change
EXTRA NIGHT STARTS & TURNS CLINIC
Again in 2023 you also have the option to add the Extra Night Starts & Turns Clinic to make your camp experience a 5 night, 6 day camp! Price: $175. *Please note that the Extra Night Starts & Turns Clinic will not be offered for Session 1 of camp.
VIDEO ANALYSIS - DARTFISH
Individual Analysis done by Coaches of underwater filming; Voice over, drawing, and detailed analysis. Price: $20 a stroke
*Note: These items are optional and may be purchased and paid for at camp check-in.
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 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
- 3:00 PM Campers Depart
- 5:00 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
- 9:30 pm Supervised free time in Dorm
- 10:00 pm Lights out!
NAU Wall Aquatic Center
The new Wall Aquatic Center, located in the Aquatic and Tennis Complex, offers Northern Arizona University and the Flagstaff community one of the finest high-altitude swimming facilities in the world.
Some of the features of the facility include:
- A 50-meter by 25-yard competitive pool with movable bulkhead to convert it to Olympic size.
- A separate 25-meter by 25-yard by 17-foot deep dive tank with a three-line 10-meter dive tower and one and three-meter springboards.
- A warm-up spa for swimmers and divers
- Elevated stadium seating for spectators
- Dry land training
- Locker rooms
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at NAU, 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.
Where does my overnight camper stay?
Overnight campers stay on the Northern Arizona campus in Allen Hall. Campers stay 2-per room and are assigned by age and roommate requests. Boys and girls are housed on separate floors with gender specific counselors on them.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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Fun and Enjoyable!
— Anonymous
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Awesome!
June 11, 2016: Everything at camp was awesome, the coaches were amazing and the atmosphere they created was very welcoming. The only thing I would change is a lower temperature outside, but that's not something you can control! Thanks again for a great year!
— Sammie Z. Camper
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I recommend this camp to anyone!
June 16, 2016: The Nike Swim Camp was overall a great experience for me. I had a lot of fun and made a ton of new friends! The instructors were really kind and worked hard to make sure every swimmer had a great camp experience! Although I was expecting more individualized stroke technique, I still picked up a lot of good tips that will make me a better swimmer. I recommend this camp to anyone, no matter their ability level. I hope to return next year!
— Victoria L. Camper
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Great Experience!
June 10, 2016: Very well organized and safe. Great experience. Loved eating at the Cafe for breakfast and lunch! I also loved all the camp-like activities planned for us. 10 out of 10, would come again!
— Landon L. Camper
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Best Time Ever!
June 9, 2016: We had the best time ever at Nike Swim Camp. The instructors were awesome and they taught us new drills and ways to make practice fun and more challenging. We are so going back next summer!
— Zander H. Camper
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Excited for next year!
June 9, 2016: My daughter loves this camp! How can you not swimming at such great facilities? It is well run and my daughter strokes and times improved...we are excited for next year as my younger daughter will be 10 so she can go too!!!
— Madison B. Parent
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Just what we needed!
June 18, 2015: Swimming was getting boring. Our NIKE camp experience was just what we needed to refocus on why we like to swim, and provided good stroke feedback to help us move to the next level of competitive swimming
— Claire & Hailey P. Campers
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Top notch!
June 18, 2015: Nike Swim Camp year after year provides top notch instructors and exciting guest swimmers (Olympic and World champions). The young swimmers are challenged and have an amazing opportunity to learn. Underwater video of technique with coaches' tips is great!
— Ethan M. Parent
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Loved it!
June 11, 2015: What I love about this camp for my swimmer is it builds confidence; improves their abilities; and gives them a chance to swim with other campers with similar goals and see what it takes to be on a college team or even shoot for the Olympics.
— Channing A. Parent
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Great quality camp!
June 11, 2015: My daughter had a fantastic experience, her skills have improved, she is faster and better as a diver off the starting blocks! Thanks for all you did to make my daughter's experience a special and memorable one!
— Skylar J. Parent
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Very impressed!
June 19, 2014: I brought my daughter from Peru along with two friends to the Nike Swim Camp. They loved the experience and meeting the coaches. They keep talking about it to this day and I am sure we will repeat it again soon.
— Isabella C. Parent
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Awesome!
June 19, 2014: This camp is very fun!!! You get to work on each of your strokes and I feel that I really improved on each one. The food is great, and you get to meet a lot of new people. I thought the camp was awesome.
— Julia N. Camper
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Thanks!
June 19, 2014: What a great opportunity for my club swimmer - she is preparing for college, so it is a fantastic introduction to the University, the next level of swimming, and an overall unique summer experience.
— Elli E. Parent
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Great first experience!
June 9, 2014: This was our granddaughter's first experience at a Nike Swim Camp. We felt it was a very professionally run camp. At first we were hesitant sending her off to the dorms, but the supervision was excellent and the camp was well run from start to finish. She made lots of friends and learned a lot about herself and her swimming. Thank you!
— Gordon Family Grandparents
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Happy Camper!
June 20, 2013: Camp was a lot of fun and I made some good friends while there. I am looking forward to coming back next year!
— Kim L. Camper
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Improved Technique
June 20, 2013: My swimmer came into camp with the basic knowledge of the strokes and walked away from the program with better technique and confidence in the pool. We are looking forward to her having a great upcoming season!
— Reiss W. Parent
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Not just a swim camp!
June 15, 2013: The Nike swim camp is not just a swim camp, it's more than that, you will meet new friends, meet new people you can compete against and help you become faster. The instructor are really helpful, if you need help with something on your stroke, they will find a way to help the best way possible!
— Alice C. Parent
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loved everything about being at camp
July 31, 2021: My son loved everything about being at camp. He was really upset about it not being an overnight camp, but he still has a really good time.
— Angela J., Parent
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Thanks!
June 16, 2016: Our two years at swim camp have benefited both our son's swimming and his growth otherwise. And he's had plenty of fun, too. The staff is great and works to improve the program each year. We will be back next year and are excited to catch the next evolution. Thanks!
— Josh R. Parent
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Coming back next year!
June 15, 2017: The strength and conditioning portion was "amazing" and dining at the University was an awesome experience.
— Zoe N. Camper
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I learned a lot!
June 15, 2017: Loved being able to work with college swimmers and experience living in the dorms for a little. The coaches were tough but fair and because of that I learned a lot! I would love to come back next summer!
— Trent B. Camper
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Perfect for Summer!
June 15, 2017: My daughter loved the advice she received and the time with coaches at this camp. It was exactly what she needed to improve her skills this summer!
— Trisha C. Parent
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So much fun!
June 18, 2017: The camp was a great combination of stroke work, training, and fun!
— Wes E. Camper
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The counselors were awesome!
June 19, 2017: My daughter says the best things about this camp were breakfast, lunch, and the cool counselors. She was not a fan of the dinners.
— Alice B. Parent
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Huge improvement!
June 19, 2017: My son came to camp wanting to improve his butterfly and that he did! This short camp made such a huge improvement on his confidence and strokes! Thanks!
— Laura G. Parent
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Love coming back each summer!
June 22, 2017: Camp was a great combination of stroke development work and fun (like the kick ball game). My daughter's favorite experiences were meeting a new, great friend in her roommate and meeting the wonderful staff. This was my daughter's third year at the swim camp and she can't wait to go back next year!
— Alyssa D. Parent
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Best week of our son's life!
June 22, 2017: My son, just finished a week of camp in AZ. I felt compelled to write to you to share what an incredible experience it was for him. First, you need to know him a bit to understand why this was so great. He swims with a very small team that is falling apart and hasn't had a really qualified coach for over a year. Parents on deck is the closest we have had to a real coach. With that said, he and a couple of other kids remain determined to swim and compete. Our entire extended family wanted to honor and support his dedication to the sport by gifting him this experience at your camp. Boy, were we surprised at what he got to experience! Even signing up at the front door was fun as we were greeted by every single staff member. They were so gracious and welcoming. One coach saw our son's hesitation to leave us and he came over and warmly encouraged him. The week consisted of truly excellent practices, opportunities to hear from exceptional swimmers, eating with athletes, and once in a lifetime opportunities to be coached by the best. Our son came home and thanked us for the best week of his life!!
— Henry M. Parent
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Amazing Camp!
June 18, 2018: Coaches were incredible and I came away with so many new skills and drills to bring back to my home team. The practices with the coaches were challenging and rewarding. The dry-land training was amazing and I learned new stretches and how this type of training could improve my swimming. Lunch was also amazing and the food overall was delicious.
— Rachel G., Camper
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Great Opportunity!
July 19, 2019: The individualized technique work was very helpful. Getting a feel for what college was like was good. Having 3 practices a day was more intensive than what I normally do, and I really liked being pushed like that. I also liked having the opportunity to learn how to weight train properly. I loved Coach Brad and Coach Brandy.
— Edwin B. Camper
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Already talking about next year!
July 19, 2019: When your child can’t stop talking about the coaches and the fun they had, you know they had a great time! Already talking about next year!
— Mike R. Parent
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Well worth the expense.
July 22, 2019: First and foremost, the encouraging culture and focus on learning and improving were excellent. Secondly, the opportunity to reside on a college campus was fantastic! She’s only 13 years old and returned asking about college entry requirements and level of skill needed to swim on a college team! Lastly, the cost for the four days was reasonable and the experience well worth the expense.
— Janice. C Parent
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looking forward to returning next year!
August 1, 2021: My daughter had a great time, made new friends and received feedback to help improve her stroke technique. She is excited for next year and for it to be the longer day or sleep over (hopefully). Thanks for making it happen and keeping it safe for the kids and staff. Overall we had a good experience. She is looking forward to returning next year!
— Jennifer M., Parent
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the perfect amount of training and fun
July 31, 2021: My daughter had such a great time. Brandy, Phil and the other coaches were well organized with the perfect amount of training and fun. The learning experiences were really beneficial to a new to competing child like her!!
— Angie H., Parent
Arizona Swim Camp
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SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
Camp Dates & Prices
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