Nike Swim Camp at Macalester College

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

*Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location* You can expect a high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Macalester is offering one session of overnight with an day camp option (8:30am-5:00pm) for ages 10-18 and a pre-season tune up for ages 12-18. Campers will train each day in the Riley Pool in the Leonard Natatorium, home to Macalester's Men's and Women's Swimming teams.

2026 OVERVIEW

• Dates: June 28-July 2
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day (commuter)
• Check-in: ALL Campers: Check-in Sunday, between 1:00-2:00pm at Turck Hall. There will be a welcome session for all campers at 2:30pm in the John B. Davis Lecture Hall in the Campus Center (1600 Grand Avenue). Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend.
  
• Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony for all campers and open to all parents in the John B. Davis Lecture Hall in the Campus Center at 11:15am on Thursday. Day campers can be picked up there. Overnight campers will return to Turck Hall and check out.
• Day Schedule: SUN 2PM-8PM, MON-WED 8:30AM-5PM, THURS 8:30AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change
• Meals: Lunch is the only meal provided for day campers on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The one exception to this is on Sunday -- we will provide dinner for all campers on Sunday.
• 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.

2026 OVERNIEW - Short Course Pre-Season Tune Up

• Dates: TBA
• Age Group: 12-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Half-Day
• Check-in: ALL CAMPERS check-in between 8:30am-9:00am at the Leonard Natatorium (West Doors) on Saturday.
• Check-out: ALL CAMPERS check out at 12:00pm.
• Hours: 9:00AM-12:00PM
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a filled water bottle with you.
• Program: The Short Course Pre-Season Tune Up program will focus on speed! As summer winds down and the long-course season comes to an end, join Coach Kyllian Griffin and the Macalester College staff for a half-day clinic working on technique and fundamentals of turns, finishes, and starts.

CAMP ADDRESS

Macalester College
Turck Hall - Click Here for Directions
1605 W Grand Ave
St Paul, MN 55105

John B. Davis Lecture Hall in the Campus Center - Click Here for Directions
1600 Grand Ave
St Paul, MN 55105

Leonard Natatorium (West Doors) - Click Here for Directions
125 Snelling Ave
St Paul, MN 55105

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.

CAMP CHECK-IN

Sunday, June 28th

• ALL Campers: Check-in Sunday, between 1:00-2:00pm at Turck Hall. There will be a welcome session for all campers at 2:30pm in the John B. Davis Lecture Hall in the Campus Center (1600 Grand Avenue). Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend.

CAMP CHECK-OUT

Thursday, July 2nd

• There will be a closing ceremony for all campers and open to all parents in the John B. Davis Lecture Hall in the Campus Center at 11:15am on Thursday. Day campers can be picked up there. Overnight campers will return to Turck Hall and check out.

2026 HOUSING

• Dorm: Turck 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 - Dorm DOES NOT have A/C

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 training sessions
• Supervision: Staff members supervise 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 per the director's discretion.
• Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, goggles and towel(s)
• Facility: Riley Pool in the Leonard 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!

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
• Towels
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat or Visor
• Sunglasses
• Sandals/flip flops
• Spending Money ($50)
• Linens (XL twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
• Pajamas
• Bath Towel
• Toiletries
• Snorkel (optional)
• Fan - dorm does not have AC
• Signed Health & 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.

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

• Lunch
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: SUN 2PM-8PM, MON-WED 8:30AM-5PM, THURS 8:30AM-11:30AM

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:30 AM Day Campers Arrive

8:45 AM Drill Session

10:00 AM Pool Session 1: Drill and Technique Instruction

11:00 AM Team Olympics

Noon Lunch

1:00 PM Video Analysis and Stroke Review Classroom Session

2:00 PM Pool Session 2: Technique Review and Workout

4:00 PM Team Olympics

5:00 PM Day Campers depart

5:15 PM Dinner

6:00 PM Technique Review & Discussion

8:30 PM Evening Activity

9:30 PM Supervised free time in Dorm

10:00 PM Lights out!

Riley Pool

Campers train each day at Riley Pool in the Leonard Natatorium. The Riley Pool has been built with 10 lanes and includes the most up-to-date timing equipment. It is 25 yards by 25 meters. Macalester is one of a handful of selective liberal arts colleges in a metropolitan area. The Twin Cities—Minneapolis and St. Paul—are home to 3.5 million people and countless opportunities.