The Maryland Nike Swim Camp will be held this summer on UMD's beautiful 1,250 acre campus located in College Park, MD. The University of Maryland's athletic facilities are some of the best you will find anywhere. Instruction is held in the Campus Recreation Center Natatorium, one of the premier swimming venues in the country, featuring a 50 X 25-yard pool. Since 1998, the facility has been the host site for numerous national and international competitions.
Our staff will focus on providing a well-rounded and balanced camp experience that teaches swimmers the necessary skills to enjoy a lifetime of success in swimming. The Nike Swim Camp is designed to help competitive swimmers improve their stroke technique through elite instruction and challenging in-water training. Take your performance to the next level!
The Nike Swim Camp at the University of Maryland 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
TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
Low camper-to-staff ratio and 24 hour supervision
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
Camp Coaches
Hannah Saiz
Camp Director
Directing camp this summer is Hannah Saiz, assistant coach/men's recruiting coordinator, at West Point.
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Maryland Nike Swim Camp is offering one week of overnight with an extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) option for ages 10-18.
2026 OVERVIEW
Dates: July 21-24
Age Group: 10-18
Gender: Coed
Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
Check-in: ALL Campers: Check-in Tuesday, between 1:00-2:00pm at Bel Air Hall. Please park in Lot 9. Campus map below. Please come dressed and ready swim.
Check-out: You are welcome to attend our final swim session from 9:00-11:00am where we will review all skills and have some fun with relays and racing followed by a closing ceremony at 11:15am. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of Centerville Hall and Extended Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
Day Schedule: TUE 2PM-8:30PM, WED-THURS 8:30AM-8:30 PM, FRI 8:30AM-11:30AM **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
University of Maryland Bel Air Hall 4213 Valley Dr
College Park, MD 20742
Click Here for Directions to Bel Air Hall - Please Park in Lot 9 - Campus Map
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
Tuesday, July 21st
ALL Campers: Check-in Tuesday, between 1:00-2:00pm at Bel Air Hall. Please park in Lot 9. Campus map below. Please come dressed and ready swim.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Friday, July 24th
You are welcome to attend our final swim session from 9:00-11:00am where we will review all skills and have some fun with relays and racing followed by a closing ceremony at 11:15am. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of Bel Air and Extended Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
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 per the camp director's discretion.
Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, goggles and towel(s)
Facility: Lewellen Aquatic 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
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)
Signed Health & 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:
Tuesday: 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.
Wednesday-Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 8:30 am-8:30pm. Lunch and dinner are provided. *Please note: Drop-off 8:30 am at Eppley Recreation Center. Pick-up 8:30 pm at Bel Air Hall.
Friday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 8:30 am-11:30am. 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
• 3 nights lodging • All meals • Nightly recreational activities • Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
The University of Maryland's athletic facilities are some of the best you will find anywhere. Instruction is held in the Campus Recreation Center Natatorium, one of the premier swimming venues in the country, featuring a 50 X 25-yard pool with two movable bulkheads and an underwater sound system. Since 1998, the facility has been the host site for numerous national and international competitions.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Swim Camp at University of Maryland
30 Reviews
We cannot say enough about the swim camp at Johns Hopkins. My son has severe anxiety and made it through with the encouragement from his coaches. Coach Scott and his staff were amazing with the kids and accessible to the parents. They found a way to balance fun, with intensive instruction. My 11 year old cannot say enough about camp. We are ready to go back next year!
Although they swam a lot, I think the messages/videos/demos were extremely helpful...even for reinforcement. I know my daughter really appreciated the small tokens of encouragement, she won goggles for most improved....meant a lot!
This was by far the best and most complete camp our son has been to. Being a club swimmer he was looking for improvements on technique and Coach Marge delivered on all levels. We are very thankful for this experience and will be back next year for the overnight camp. Excellent setup and instruction throughout. Many Thanks
I was very impressed with the personalities and expertise of the swim counselors. The sessions were well planned out and they were a great influence on my daughter. She came home raving about the experience.
Our son thoroughly enjoyed this camp. He learned several ways to improve his strokes, techniques and dives. He came home excited about what he had learned each day.
My son absolutely loved the camp. I believe that he has matured in the last three days . The disciplined environment and strong workouts will definitely have an impact on his performance in the next swim competing season. Overall, as a parent, I also have a very positive impression about the camp and its coaches in terms of organization and dedication! I could see that the coaches really worked hard with the kids.
After finishing the camp, my daughter went home with much more confidence then I expected. She mentioned she now can actually glide in the water effortlessly after learning new techniques from her coach at Nike Camp. Very important for a competitive swimmer! Thanks to all the coaches and special thanks to Scott for making this a great experience.
My daughter had so much fun and enjoyed a different perspective from a new coach. She made wonderful friends who all share her passion for swimming. She also loved the food! It would be wonderful if the camp were 4 nights, rather than 3 nights. My daughter had the best time and really wished she could have had one more day of instruction and one more day of spending time with new friends.
This was the first time my daughter went to this camp and stayed overnight. She had a lot of fun, she definitely will come back next year. She loves the coaches and the type of training she received.
She expressed how glad she was to meet new friends and being able to have fun while having an intense learning environment. She talked about a wide variety of how she learned and others learned whether through tapes, history lessons, coaches, and most importantly other campers. Thank you for this wonderful experience and we look forward to coming back next year.
My son had a fabulous time at camp. The whole experience reinforced his passion for swimming. It was an experience that will stay with him for a long time to come.
My daughter was very nervous as she is shy and introverted. She ended up liking the camp much more than she anticipated and received an introverted leader award that really helped her feel much better about being an introvert! :)
Although they swam a lot, I think the messages/videos/demos were extremely helpful...even for reinforcement. I know my daughter really appreciated the small tokens of encouragement, she won goggles for most improved....meant a lot!
This was by far the best and most complete camp our son has been to. Being a club swimmer he was looking for improvements on technique and Coach Marge delivered on all levels. We are very thankful for this experience and will be back next year for the overnight camp. Excellent setup and instruction throughout. Many Thanks
I was very impressed with the personalities and expertise of the swim counselors. The sessions were well planned out and they were a great influence on my daughter. She came home raving about the experience.
Our son thoroughly enjoyed this camp. He learned several ways to improve his strokes, techniques and dives. He came home excited about what he had learned each day.
My son absolutely loved the camp. I believe that he has matured in the last three days . The disciplined environment and strong workouts will definitely have an impact on his performance in the next swim competing season. Overall, as a parent, I also have a very positive impression about the camp and its coaches in terms of organization and dedication! I could see that the coaches really worked hard with the kids.
After finishing the camp, my daughter went home with much more confidence then I expected. She mentioned she now can actually glide in the water effortlessly after learning new techniques from her coach at Nike Camp. Very important for a competitive swimmer! Thanks to all the coaches and special thanks to Scott for making this a great experience.
My daughter had so much fun and enjoyed a different perspective from a new coach. She made wonderful friends who all share her passion for swimming. She also loved the food! It would be wonderful if the camp were 4 nights, rather than 3 nights. My daughter had the best time and really wished she could have had one more day of instruction and one more day of spending time with new friends.
This was the first time my daughter went to this camp and stayed overnight. She had a lot of fun, she definitely will come back next year. She loves the coaches and the type of training she received.
She expressed how glad she was to meet new friends and being able to have fun while having an intense learning environment. She talked about a wide variety of how she learned and others learned whether through tapes, history lessons, coaches, and most importantly other campers. Thank you for this wonderful experience and we look forward to coming back next year.
My son had a fabulous time at camp. The whole experience reinforced his passion for swimming. It was an experience that will stay with him for a long time to come.
Really enjoyed the quality of instruction, one on one attention, and the location.
My daughter was very nervous as she is shy and introverted. She ended up liking the camp much more than she anticipated and received an introverted leader award that really helped her feel much better about being an introvert! :)
I highly recommend the Nike Swim Camp. It was a great learning experience and really helped me to focus on my problem areas. I can't wait to come back next year.
Overall, my daughter loved her first camp experience. She loved the counselors, the swimming, learned about dry land exercises and she loved the food. Beautiful campus too!
My son had a great week at camp. Lots of stories every day when I picked him up. We'll definitely sign up next year!
I highly recommend the Nike Swim Camp. It was a great learning experience and really helped me to focus on my problem areas. I can't wait to come back next year.
The camp environment was very fun and energetic. I took away a lot from the pool sessions and coaching that week!
Overall, my daughter loved her first camp experience. She loved the counselors, the swimming, learned about dry land exercises and she loved the food. Beautiful campus too!
