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Nike Swim Camp at Carnegie Mellon University

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Come join Head Swimming Coach, Matt Kinney, this summer at the Nike Swim Camp at Carnegie Mellon University. Competitive swimmers are provided with elite level instruction and training with an emphasis on technique and skill. Our goal is to provide each swimmer a fun, exciting and enthusiastic environment to train in at camp.

US Sports Camps is excited for our 3rd summer of swim camp at Carnegie Mellon. The university's main campus is 3 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, between Schenley Park and the Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, and Oakland neighborhoods. Campers will train each day at Carnegie Mellon's swimming and diving pool and which is home to the varsity swimming and diving teams. The pool was constructed in 1996 and is surrounded by floor to ceiling windows allowing in natural light. A balcony was added in 2015 which seats up to 200 people.

The Nike Swim Camp at Carnegie Mellon 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

For competitive swimmers ages 8-16
Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
Camp focuses on technique and drill instruction covering all four strokes, starts and turns
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 Matt Kinney

Directing camp this summer is Matthew Kinney. Coach Kinney has been named the University Athletic Association Coach of the Year for men's swimming and diving three times during his 15-year tenure as head swimming and diving coach of the Tartans. His most recent honor came in 2013 after leading the team to a second-place finish at the championship meet.
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The Tartans have placed second at the UAA Championships five times under Kinney while setting 16 of 21 school records.

Twelve times the Tartans have been represented at the NCAA Championships with a school record 13 set to compete in 2020 before the meet was canceled. The 13 invited swimmers and divers were awarded a combined 27 All-America awards including four relays. After a year off of outside competition, the 2022 season saw 11 men compete at the NCAA Championships with all earning a top 16 finish in at least one event to finish 14th overall which marked to best finish by the men under Kinney's leadership.

In 2019, eight representatives earned a 16th-place finish at the national championship meet. Two sophomores each earned two All-America awards while the 800-yard freestyle relay and 400-yard medley relay earned the same distinction. The 2019 finish at the NCAA meet was the fifth straight year the Tartans scored at the meet.

The 2010 season was one of the best for the men's program as all seven athletes who competed at the NCAA Championships earned All-America or All-America Honorable Mention honors. Five of those athletes earned their first-ever award as the team finished 15th in the nation.

Overall, Kinney has mentored 33 Carnegie Mellon male athletes to 100 All-America honors and 26 women to 69 All-America honors while he and his assistants were named UAA Men’s Coaching Staff of the Year in 2009, 2010 and 2013.

Kinney is a big proponent of academics as his teams have earned Scholar All-America recognition in each of his 15 seasons. Additionally, 10 times a women's athlete has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America At-Large Team, while a male has earned the honor four times during Kinney’s tenure.

Prior to the 2007-2008 season, Kinney spent 12 years as the head men's and women's swimming coach at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Throughout his 12 year tenure as head coach at Mary Washington, Kinney led the men's and women's teams to an impressive combined dual mark of 182-59 and a total of 22 combined Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) titles, including 12 straight for the women’s program. During Mary Washington’s conference title run he was named CAC Coach of the Year 12 times, seven with the women's program and five with the men. Kinney has brought tremendous coaching experience to Carnegie Mellon University, as he coached 88 All-America performers at UMW.

A native of Canton, Ohio, Kinney is a 1993 graduate of Kenyon College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. While a student-athlete at Kenyon he was a three-time All-America athlete for the Lords and was part of three NCAA Division III National Championship teams. He was also selected captain his senior season. Following his undergraduate work, Kinney went on to Western Illinois University, where he earned a Master of Science degree in sports management while assisting with the swimming program.
Swim Tips by Matthew Kinney:

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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 summer, Carnegie Mellon is offering two sessions of day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) for ages 8-16. 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.

2024 OVERVIEW

Dates: June 17-20 & June 24-27
Age Group: 8-16
Gender: Coed
Camp Type: Day Camp
Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday
Check-In: 8:30am on Monday at Jared L. Cohon University Center Pool
Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
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

Carnegie Mellon University
Jared L. Cohon University Center Pool
5032 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15123

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SESSION I - CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Monday, June 17th - Thursday, June 20th

Check-in: Monday at 8:30am at the Jared L. Cohon University Center Pool.
Check-out: There will be a brief closing ceremony at 3:30pm at the pool. ALL CAMPERS must depart immediately following the closing ceremony.

There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child on time.

SESSION II - CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Monday, June 24th - Thursday, June 27th

Check-in: Monday at 8:30am at the Jared L. Cohon University Center Pool.
Check-out: There will be a brief closing ceremony at 3:30pm at the pool. ALL CAMPERS must depart immediately following the closing ceremony.

There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child on time.

MEALS

Lunch is NOT provided each day. Please bring a healthy lunch and snacks each day.

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.
Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, googles and towel(s)
Facility: Jared L. Cohon University Center 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!

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:

Healthy Lunch & Snacks each day
Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
Backpack
Swimsuit
Swim Cap(s)
Goggles
Towel
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Hat or Visor
Sunglasses
Sandals/flip flops
Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
Carnegie Mellon Camp Release Minor Form (form needs to be printed, filled out 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.

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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

9:00 AM Pool Session 1
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Discussion/Stretching
1:30 PM Dry-Land Training
2:15 PM Pool Session 2
4:00 PM Camper depart

Carnegie Mellon Swimming Diving Pool Nike Swim Camp Facility

Jared L. Cohon University Center

Carnegie Mellon's swimming and diving pool serves the varsity swimming and diving teams and as a recreational space for the campus community. The 25-yard pool offers eight lanes, a separate diving well with two one-meter and two three-meter diving boards, and a cool-down area for swimmers. The pool balcony seats up to 200 spectators.

How are swimmers grouped at camp?

Upon arrival at Carnegie Mellon, 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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Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

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June 16, 2023: Learning better technique. The coaches were so helpful and encouraging.

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June 23, 2023: Improved skills

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June 24, 2023: The kids loved it

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February 6, 2023: Meeting fellow players.

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June 24, 2023: Fun time improving skills

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June 23, 2023: The last day meet and fun times

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July 2, 2023: Final competition against kids.

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January 26, 2023: Coach talks, one to one instruction

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January 26, 2023: My son loved the tennis ball cannon.

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June 20, 2023: One on one time with Coach Matt Kinney.

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June 16, 2023: Meeting new people and learning new skills

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June 23, 2023: Upbeat atmosphere and very focused on swimming

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June 23, 2023: Harry's skill improvement; small group setting

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June 23, 2023: My kids both learned more about flip turns and push offs.

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June 23, 2023: Observing how the coaching led to discernible improvements

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June 16, 2023: Many friends/teammates attended and they all had fun and improved

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June 16, 2023: My daughter learning to dive off the blocks and do a race for the first time.

— Anonymous
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June 25, 2023: Matthew improved his start and underwater technique and he made new friends at the camp.

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June 24, 2022: Nicholas had a blast. The staff was awesome and super supportive! We will be back next year!

— Anonymous
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June 25, 2023: All the coaches were very professional and friendly. Jocelyne improved her breaststoke technique.

— Anonymous
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June 24, 2022: My daughter learned some new skills and had a great time. We enjoyed the swim meet on the last day.

— Anonymous
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June 16, 2023: the highlight of the camp was the 1-on-1 instruction that my child received from skilled instructors

— Anonymous
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June 24, 2022: My son had a great time. He made new friends, learned new drills and continues to improve his swimming.

— Anonymous
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June 16, 2023: My kids loved everything, they loved meeting new friends, working on their techniques, being on campus.

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June 16, 2023: Nina loved everything, she loved meeting new friends, excited she learned how to swim better and perfect her techniques.

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June 17, 2023: Elle loves getting immediate feedback from the coaches, putting it into practice, and seeing herself improve during the week.

— Anonymous
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July 8, 2022: My kids made several new friends at the camp, and most importantly, they really enjoyed themselves. They asked to go again next year.

— Anonymous
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June 23, 2023: My daughter loved that one of her coaches was a back stroke specialist because that's her best stroke. She loves all of the coaches though.

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June 23, 2023: My kids liked the coaches, the university experience, said it was fun, learned better swim technique, loved going off the diving board and the time trials on the last day.

— Anonymous
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June 16, 2023: For my daughter, it was learning the right way to do things and the coach getting her to believe she can hit her goals. Plus the campus was very nice and hooked her on CMU.

— Anonymous
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A fantastic time

— Anonymous

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.

Programs: Complete Stroke Technique

Age Group: 8 - 16

Gender: Co-Ed

Day 9:00AM-4:00PM $615.00 USD

Availability: Less than 10 spaces

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates.