Cougar Swim Camp at the University of Houston
- Day
- Co-Ed
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
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Dive into an exhilarating summer experience with Head Swimming Coach Tanica Jamison and her dynamic staff at the inaugural Cougar Swim Camp! This camp is an opportunity for competitive swimmers to elevate their skills while immersing themselves in the vibrant spirit of the University of Houston.
This four day camp for ages 8-18 is designed to enhance your understanding of swimming fundamentals. Coach Jamison and her staff will focus on stroke refinement, providing constructive feedback that empowers each participant to grasp a deeper knowledge of proper stroke mechanics and discover personalized ways to enhance their individual performance.
Join us at the Cougar Swim Camp, where excellence meets excitement, and make a splash into a summer filled with growth, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories!
Extra Starts & Turns Clinic:
You can add the Extra Starts & Turns Clinic to turn your camp into a 5-day experience! This clinic is also available as a standalone option, if you are interested in only the starts and turns clinic.
This camp 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
- Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
- Every camper receives a Camp T-shirt and Swim Cap
- Low camper to staff ratio
- Ages 8-18
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Camp Coaches
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Camp DIrector Tanica Jamison
A proven winner and developer of multiple NCAA champions, Tanica (TA-knee-KUH) Jamison was named the eighth head coach in University of Houston Swimming and Diving history on May 27, 2021.
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Coach Allan McCallum
Allan McCallum joined the University of Houston Swimming & Diving program as assistant coach in August 2021.
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Camp Details
*Please Note: Last year, the camp SOLD OUT at this location*. This summer, University of Houston is offering one week of day camp for ages 8-18. Campers will be introduced to drills and techniques that provide a competitive edge to each swimmer. 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.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: This camp has concluded. Join the priority list to stay updated on future availability.
- Age Group: 8-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Thursday
- Check-In: 8:50am at the Rotunda (Entrance of the University of Houston Natatorium)
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch each day.
- Program: During the Stroke Technique program swimmers will receive detailed instruction on technique in all four competitive strokes, as well as starts, turns, and relay exchanges. Each camper will be instructed in small groups with other swimmers of similar skill level by the camp director, coaches, and counselors. Campers should be able to swim at least 50 meters in all four competitive strokes: fly, back, breast, and freestyle.
- Extra Starts & Turns Clinic: You can add the Extra Starts & Turns Clinic to turn your camp into a 5-day experience! This clinic is also available as a standalone option, if you are interested in only the starts and turns clinic. The clinic is an additional $225.
CAMP ADDRESS
University of Houston
4500 University Drive
Houston, TX 77004
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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.
SUPERVISION
Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours. 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 and afternoon training sessions
- Day campers: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch each day.
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a 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.
- Facility: CRWC 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: 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. Bring a packed lunch daily, lunch will not be provided.
Camp Schedule & Meals:
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.
- Monday-Thursday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-3:00pm. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Friday: Extra Starts & Turns Clinic runs from 9:00am-3:00pm
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.
SWIM CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our swim camps please see our FAQ page.
Please click "More Details" below for additional information on each program. At each camp our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsDAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Dates: June 16-19
• Camp hours: 9:00AM-3:00PM
• Camp T-shirt & Swim Cap
• Optional add-on Starts & Turns Clinic (FRI)
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00 AM Campers Check-In
- 9:15 AM Pool Session 1
- 11:30 AM Lunch
- 12:30 PM Discussion/Stretching
- 1:30 PM Dry Land Exercises
- 2:00 PM Pool Session 2
- 4:00 PM Campers Depart
CRWC Natatorium
Opened in the spring of 2003 and renovated in time for the 2015-16 season, the Natatorium played host to Houston's first dual meet against North Texas on Oct. 11, 2003. In only a short time, the facility has been host to several prestigious events, including the Conference USA Championships from 2004-2013, the 2004, 2008 and 2013 NCAA Zone D Diving Meet, and the 2007 NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Championships. In February of 2016, the newly reopened facility will host the American Athletic Conference Championships for the first time.
The facility covers more than 264,000 square feet with the natatorium being only a small part of the building. At 70 meters by 25 yards, the new pool ranks among the longest in the state of Texas. It holds more than 1.3 million gallons of water, shallowing out to 4 feet and increasing to 17 feet at the deep end.
Three bulkheads allow the pool to be shaped into different configurations as needed.
The overall facility features 24,000 square feet of weight equipment, four-lane indoor jogging track, a 53-foot indoor climbing wall and six multi-purpose aerobic rooms. The facility is open to all UH students.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.