Nike Swim Camp at Lawrence University
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2023 Dates & Prices Now Available!
USSC is proud to offer our 7th Nike Swim Camp in Wisconsin at Lawrence University with Head Swim Coach Andrew Fleek. Designed for competitive swimmers to improve and refine their stroke technique our goal at the Nike Swim Camp is to teach the things that will make the biggest difference to your performance.
The 84-acre campus is located in downtown Appleton, divided into two parts by the Fox River. The academic campus is on the north shore of the river, and the major athletic facilities are on the southeast shore. Campers train each day at the Olympic-size swimming pool in the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center. Camp will be limited to 50 campers per session so we encourage you to register soon!
The Nike Swim Camp at Lawrence 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
- 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 Andrew Fleek
Andrew Fleek took over the Lawrence University swimming and diving teams for the 2008-09 season. Fleek was named the head coach in April 2008.
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Camp Details
This summer, Lawrence University is offering three sessions of camp for ages 9-18. 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.
2023 OVERVIEW OVERNIGHT CAMP
- Dates: June 18-22
- Age Group: 11-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-in: Overnight Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:00-2:00pm at Warch Campus Center. Overnight campers stay in Sage Hall right next to the Warch Campus Center. Extended Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:30-2:00pm at Warch Campus Center.
- Check-out: A closing ceremony will take place at the Warch Campus Center at 11:30am on Thursday. Extended Day Campers will be picked up at the pool immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediate following.
- Day Schedule: SUN 2PM-8PM, MON-WED 9AM-8PM, THURS 9AM-12PM **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
- 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 100 yards without stopping and at least 25 yards of freestyle and breaststroke.
2023 OVERVIEW DAY CAMP
- Dates: July 10-13
- Age Group: 9-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday
- Check-In: between 8:30-9:00am at the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center.
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- 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 100 yards without stopping and at least 25 yards of freestyle and breaststroke.
CAMP ADDRESS
Lawrence University
Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center - Day Campers
525 E College Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
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Warch Campus Center - Overnight Campers
711 E Boldt Way
Appleton, Wisconsin 54911
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CHECK-IN OVERNIGHT CAMP
Sunday, June 18th
- Overnight Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:00-2:00pm at Warch Campus Center. Overnight campers stay in Sage Hall right next to the Warch Campus Center.
- Extended Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:30-2:00pm at Warch Campus Center.
- Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:00pm and parents are welcome to attend.
CHECK-OUT OVERNIGHT CAMP
Thursday, June 22nd
- A closing ceremony will take place at the Warch Campus Center at 11:30am on Thursday. Extended Day Campers will be picked up at the pool immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediate following.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT DAY CAMP
Monday, July 10th thru Thursday, July 13th
- Check-in Day 1: between 8:30-9:00am at the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center.
- Check in Day 2, 3 & 4: between 8:45-9:00am parents can drop their campers off at the U-Shaped driveway on Law St. between buildings 26 and 27 on the attached map.
- Check-out: 4:00pm each day.
2023 HOUSING
- Dorm: Sage 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 - Please bring a 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 - OVERNIGHT CAMP?
- Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
- Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
- 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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE - DAY CAMP?
- 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: Buchanan Kiewit Wellness 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 (JUNE 18-22)
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
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/flip flops
- Spending Money ($25-50)
- Linens (twin XL sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Snorkel (optional)
- Fan - dorms do not have AC
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS (JUNE 18-22)
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:
- Sunday: 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 8:00pm. Dinner is provided.
- Monday-Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-8:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-11:30am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
DAY CAMPERS (JUNE 12-15 & JULY 10-13)
LIST OF ITEMS TO BRING: Swimsuit(s), Swim Goggles, Swim cap(s), Towels (2), T-shirts, Shorts, Water Bottle, Running Shoes, Jacket, Lunch each day
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
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & dinner
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: SUN 2PM-8PM, MON-WED 9AM-8PM, THURS 9AM-12PM **Times subject to change
DAY CAMP A MENITIES
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM **Times subject to change
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 Rest/Supervised Free Time
- 2:00 PM Pool Session 2
- 4:00 PM Campers Depart
- 5:00 PM Dinner
- 6:30 PM Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
- 8:00 PM Extended Day Campers depart
- 9:30 PM Supervised free time in Dorm
- 10:00 PM Lights out!
Lawrence University
Founded in 1847 on the banks of the Fox River, before Wisconsin even became a state, Lawrence University was established on the principle of providing education to all. The 84-acre campus is located in downtown Appleton, divided into two parts by the Fox River. The academic campus is on the north shore of the river, and the major athletic facilities (including the 5000-seat Banta Bowl) are on the southeast shore.
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at Lawrence, 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 Reviews
Submit a reviewOverall Average Rating Stars
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learned each day
June 25, 2021: She really enjoyed learning from her coaches, especially Leena and the breaststroke coach from Michigan. Each day she came home and shared that she learned something new and felt like the coaches offered helpful tips and insights to improve her strokes.
— Beth, Parent
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always smiling when I picked her up
June 27, 2021: She enjoyed being video taped. This gave her a whole new perspective on her swim strokes. She was ae to identify areas of weakness and areas of strength. She had lots of fun and was always smiling when I picked her up. Parking was very difficult and strenuous... We went ahead of time to walk the campus. I am really glad we did as it saved us time on the 1st day.
— Mary Jo, Parent
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learned many new techniques
June 27, 2021: She learned many new techniques that will help advance her in the sport
— Joe, Parent
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Fantastic camp experience!
July 26, 2019: My daughter had a great time with the coaches and other campers. She really loved all the video assessment and tips from the coaches! Thank you to the entire team at Lawrence for running a fantastic camp experience.
— Julie S. Parent
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He'll be back!
July 25, 2019: My son enjoyed every aspect of camp. He learned a lot from reviewing from the video analysis and feedback provided from coaches. The coaches were encouraging and informative. He’ll be back next summer!
— Tracy S. Parent
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Instructions made all the difference!
July 23, 2019: This is our daughter's second year of camp and she has been working to improve her fly. The staff had the campers cheering for her as she tried to swim her best time, and she did! She said the technical instruction on the stroke made all the difference. She loves this camp and the friendships she has made continue on deck at meets.
— Angela S. Parent
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AMAZING Camp!
July 22, 2019: Once again, it was AMAZING!! This Nike swim camp at LU has got to be one of the BEST! This was our son's third year attending this camp, and, once again, Coach Drew and his staff did not disappoint. They are top-notch and do an extraordinary job every single year. Our son always walks away with so much to tweak and to improve his strokes, but this year, he has grown the most thanks to all the feedback, one-on-one time, video analysis, etc. that this camp provides. Plus he loves the food at LU so that's a big bonus too!
— Lindsey D. Parent
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Great Experience!
July 13, 2018: My son was extremely happy with another great camp experience. The coaches and staff treat all the kids with respect and have a great knowledge of the sport.
— Beth A., Parents
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
June 21, 2018: We wanted to say thank you for offering such a fantastic camp with Coach Fleek and staff at Lawrence University. Our daughters cannot talk fast enough about all they learned. They are both excited to get back into the home pool and put into practice all that was taught to them. Thank you for providing a sound, technical skills camp for our girls. We also appreciate the first “overnight camp” opportunity in such a safe, well organized environment. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We look forward to seeing you next summer!
— Jessica B.
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Lots of individual feedback!
July 20, 2017: I really enjoyed analyzing the videos our counselors took of us swimming the different strokes. I got lots of helpful individualized feedback on my strokes too. The games were fun, but competitive, and gave the campers time to get to know each other. The drill sessions greatly improved my stroke.
— Alec G. Camper
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We will be back next summer!
July 18, 2017: Thank you for making my daughters first swim camp experience so wonderful. It was extremely well run and the coaches were very friendly.My daughter can't wait to go back next year!
— Alice N. Parent
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Great program!
July 17, 2017: My kids loved all the drills and new workouts. They especially loved competiting in the "Team Olympics!" Great program and lots of fun!
— Aaron R. Parent
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Super Fun!!
July 1, 2017: Very organized, friendly coaches, informative drills and technique, safe environment, great food, super fun!!!
— Emily W. Camper
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Very safe!
June 30, 2017: From a parent's perspective this camp is absolutely wonderful and I felt safe leaving my child there. My daughter had a great time and learned new techniques and independence. She cannot wait to return! We have no negative feedback, keep up the great work coaches!
— Kathy W. Parent
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Extremely well run!
July 28, 2016: Nike Swim Camp at Lawrence University was an extremely well run and well organized camp. My son dramatically improved the timing for his breathing on the butterfly to maximize his speed, and fixed his whip kick for the butterfly. He can't wait to continue working on these and all of the improvements he made during the week. He will be back next year!
— Alex B. Parent
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Very organized!
July 26, 2016: The Nike swim Camp was very organized, well staffed, and customized to different age levels and abilities. The staff was pleasant and easy to work with and they seemed very accommodating and flexible. He learned a ton in a short period of time. The coaches were also very good about giving each camper one on one time which really helped him imporve!
— Teagan J. Parent
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Thanks again for a great week!
June 25, 2016: The Nike Swim Camp helped me become a better swimmer, from starts and turns to stroke technique. The counselors were very nice and very instructive. The coaching was very easy to understand, and if you needed to be explained another way they were very patient with you. Thanks again for a great week!
— Maggie K. Camper
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I would recommend it to anyone!
June 25, 2016: The Lawrence College coaching staff and counselors provided a safe and fun environment for my sons to expand on their swimming knowledge and ability. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about a swim camp for their child! Parent of campers
— Jill Y. Parent
Nike Swim Camp at Lawrence University
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