This summer, the University of New Mexico is offering one week of day camp (9:00am-3:00pm) for ages 9-18. 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.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 8-11
- Age Group: 9-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm each day.
- Check-In: Between 8:30am-9:00am on Monday at Armond H. Seidler Natatorium.
- Check-Out: Check-out takes place each day at 3:00pm.
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Program: The Stroke Technique program focus and design of the curriculum is to provide competitive swimmers an exciting week of camp where they are challenged to improve their stroke technique through mental, technical, and physical training. Each camper will receive personalized stroke instruction from the UNM Coaching Staff across all four strokes, with an optional starts and turns training session available on Friday.
- Starts & Turns Clinic: We are offering an optional “starts and turns” clinic this summer for this session. The Starts & Turns Clinic begins Friday, June 12th at 9:00am and concludes at 3:00pm. Campers check-in at 8:30am on Friday morning.
CAMP ADDRESS
University of New Mexico (Armond H. Seidler Natatorium)
300 Cornell Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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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 discount per camper.
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Monday, June 8th thru Thursday, June 11th
- Check-in: between 8:30-9:00am at the Armond H. Seidler Natatorium.
- Check-out: 3:00pm at Armond H. Seidler Natatorium.
- Friday, June 12: The Starts & Turns Clinic begins Friday, June 12th at 9:00am and concludes at 3:00pm. Campers check-in at 8:30am on Friday morning.
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.
EXTRA DAY - STARTS/TURNS TRAINING
We are offering an optional “starts and turns” clinic this summer for this session.
Friday, June 12: The Starts & Turns Clinic begins Friday, June 12th at 9:00am and concludes at 3:00pm. Campers check-in at 8:30am on Friday morning.
CAMP OUTLINE
- Check-in: 8:30am-9:00am
- Swim talk, stretch, demonstration: 9:00am-9:45am
- Swim Practice: 10am-11:30am
- Lunch: 11:45am-12:15pm
- Dryland/Yoga: 12:15pm-12:45pm
- Swim Talk and Demonstration: 12:45pm-1:15pm
- Swim Practice + Video: 1:15pm-2:45pm
- Pick up: 3:00pm-3:30pm
Daily Emphasis: Day 1 - Freestyle, Day 2 - Backstroke, Day 3 - Butterfly, Day 4 - Breast stroke, Day 5: Starts and Turns (Optional)
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: University of New Mexico 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:
- Fins (recommended)
- Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Backpack
- Swimsuit
- Swim Cap(s)
- Goggles
- Towels
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/flip flops
- Snorkel (optional)
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed 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.
Please click "More Details" below for more 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.
Facility
Armond H. Seidler Natatorium
The University of New Mexico swimming and diving team practices and competes year-round at the Olympic Pool in the Seidler Natatorium, located in Johnson Gymnasium. The facility is an Olympic-sized pool and includes a 25-meter pool, which serves as an auxiliary training tank for the team. The Olympic pool is named after former UNM professor Armond Seidler, who designed the pool.
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.
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
3:30 PM
Campers Depart
