Maryland Nike Swim Camp at Johns Hopkins University

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, JHU is offering three sessions of overnight camp with an extended day camp (8:30am-8:30pm) option for ages 10-18. 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.

2026 OVERVIEW

• Dates: June 29-July 2 & July 13-16
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Overnight & Extended Day (commuter)
• Check-in: ALL CAMPERS check-in between 2:00pm-3:00pm Scott-Bates Commons on the first day of camp. There will be a camp orientation meeting after check-in and parents are welcome to attend.
• Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at 11:30am on the last day of camp. ALL CAMPERS must check-out immediately following the ceremony at 11:30am. The director will confirm details on the first day of camp.
• Extended Day Schedule: MON 3PM-8:30PM, TUE-WED 8:30AM-8:30PM, THURS 8:30AM-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: 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.

This program is open to any 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.

CAMP ADDRESS

Johns Hopkins University
Scott-Bates Commons
3301 N Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218

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CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Session I: June 29-July 2

• Check-in: Monday between 2:00pm-3:00pm outside Scott-Bates Commons
• Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at 11:30am on Thursday. ALL CAMPERS must check-out immediately following the ceremony at 11:30am. The director will confirm details on the first day of camp.

Session II: July 13-16

• Check-in: Monday between 2:00pm-3:00pm outside Scott-Bates Commons
• Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at 11:30am on Thursday. ALL CAMPERS must check-out immediately following the ceremony at 11:30am. The director will confirm details on the first day of camp.

2026 HOUSING

• Dorm: Scott-Bates Commons
• 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: Dorm Has A/C - No fan needed.

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.
• Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are 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: O’Connor Recreation 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!

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 3 nights/4 days
• Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
• Backpack
• 2-3 Swimsuits
• Swim Cap(s)
• Goggles
• Towels
• 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)
• Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS

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:

• Monday: 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 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
• Tuesday-Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 8:30am-8:30pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
• Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 8:30am-12:00pm. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.

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.

Notice: US Sports Camps has leased or rented facilities from the Johns Hopkins University. However, US Sports Camps and any programs operated by US Sports Camps are not related to or affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University in any way. US Sports Camps is an entirely separate legal entity with no connection to the Johns Hopkins University aside from the temporary use of facilities for the specified program.