Nike Swim Camp at Hillsdale College
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Located in southern Michigan about 90 miles west of Detroit, the Nike Swim Camp at Hillsdale College is designed to help competitive swimmers improve their stroke technique. Through elite technique instruction and challenging in-water training, Hillsdale College's Head Swim Coach, Kurt Kirner and his staff will take your performance to the next level.
The Hillsdale campus with it's state of the art facilities, comfortable residence halls and it's historic buildings makes it a perfect location for a Nike Swim Camp.
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
- Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
- Videotaping in all four strokes
- Low camper to staff ratio
- 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 Kurt Kirner
Kurt Kirner is Hillsdale's Head Swim Coach and a longtime Nike Swim Camp director. Now entering his 16th season as the Hillsdale College women’s swimming and diving coach, Kurt Kirner has brought the program up to a new level of performance and competitiveness, both in the pool and in the classroom.
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Camp Details
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, Hillsdale is offering one session of overnight with a extended day camp (8:00am-8:00pm) option for ages 10-18. 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.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 7-11
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-in: ALL CAMPERS check-in between 1:00-2:15pm on Sunday at the Roche Sports Complex front lobby.
- Check-out: A closing ceremony will take place at 11:00am on Thursday. Extended Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.
- Day Schedule: SUN 2:30PM-8:30PM, MON-WED 8AM-8PM, THURS 8AM-NOON **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.
CAMP ADDRESS
Hillsdale College
George Roche Sports Complex
201 Oak Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
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CAMP CHECK-IN
Sunday, July 7th
- ALL CAMPERS check-in between 1:00-2:15pm on Sunday at the Roche Sports Complex front lobby. There will be a camp orientation meeting from 2:30-3:15pm which we highly encourage the parent or guardian to attend. After which the parents are welcome to depart.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Thursday, July 11th
- A closing ceremony will take place at 11:00am on Thursday. Extended Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following.
2024 HOUSING
- Dorm: Benzing (boys) & McIntyre (girls) Residence Halls
- 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: YES - Dorm has 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, afternoon, and evening training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
- Day campers: Dinner provided on Sunday; Lunch is provided Monday and Tuesday.
- 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: John "Jack" McAvoy 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 ($25-50)
- Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Snorkel (optional)
- No Fan Needed - dorm has AC
- 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:
- 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 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
- Monday-Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 8:00am-8:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 8:00am-11:00am. 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.
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 4 nights lodging • All meals
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & Dinner
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: SUN 2:30PM-8:30PM, MON-WED 8AM-8PM, THURS 8AM-NOON **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
- 7:00 am Drill Session 1 (pool)
- 8:30 am Breakfast
- 9:00 am Stroke Review (auditorium)
- 9:30 am Underwater Videotaping (pool)
- 10:00 am Start and Turn work (pool)
- 11:00 am Team building exercise (water polo)
- 11:45 am Campers/Staff walk to lunch together
- 12:30 pm Mental Toughness Session
- 1:15 pm Workout time (pool)
- 2:30 pm Videotape Review with coaches
- 3:15 pm Team building exercise (land based activity)
- 4:00 pm Organized Free Time
- 5:00 pm Dinner
- 5:45 pm Sports Nutrition Discussion
- 6:30 pm Drill Session 2 (pool)
- 8:30 pm Residence Hall
- 10:00 pm Lights out!
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College is located in southern-central Michigan, 90 miles west of Detroit. Campers train daily in the John "Jack" McAvoy Natatorium, home of the Chargers Swimming and Diving Team. The pool is a 6-lane, 25-yard x 25-meter race course.
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at Hillsdale, 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
Overall Average Rating
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July 15, 2023: Meeting other swimmers and former swimmers (coaches/assistant coaches) and hearing/learning various skills/experiences.
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July 14, 2023: The team bonding experiences my son had called Olympic Game events like waterpolo, dodgeball, and capture the flag
— Anonymous
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July 15, 2022: My daughter got the opportunity to listen and learn from multiple college coaches and their styles.
— Anonymous
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July 14, 2023: The friends she met while there and the coaches were amazing.
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July 15, 2022: Skills learned, friendships, learned independence for my son.
— Anonymous
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July 14, 2023: Awesome Camp Counselor helping me improve my breaststroke
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July 14, 2023: The camp seemed to reignite her passion for swimming
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July 14, 2023: The team olympic events specifically waterpolo.
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July 16, 2023: Overall it was all a great experience for her.
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July 25, 2023: Technique improvement, video review of strokes
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July 15, 2023: She like the different techniques
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July 14, 2023: fun, improved skills
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July 14, 2023: Learning experience
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He loves the entire experience
— Anonymous
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.