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, Augustana University is one week of overnight camp with an extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) option for ages 8-18. Campers will train each day at the Elmen Center Swimming Pool, home to Augustana University’s Men's and Women's Swimming teams.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 15-18
- Age Group: 8-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-in: ALL Campers: Check-in Monday, between 1:00-2:00pm at Granksou Hall.
- Check-out: There will be a swim meet at 9:00am followed by a closing ceremony at 11:00am. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of the dorms and Extended Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
- Day Schedule: MON 2PM-9:00PM, TUES-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-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
Augustana University
Granksou Hall
28th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Click Here for Directions
CAMP CHECK-IN
Monday, July 15th
- ALL Campers: Check-in Monday between 1:00pm-2:00pm at Granksou Hall.
- Extended Day Campers will check in between 8:45am - 9:00am on remaining camp days.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Thursday, July 18th
- Extended Day Campers will check out at 9:00pm each day.
- There will be a swim meet at 9:00am followed by a closing ceremony at 11:00am on the last day of camp. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of the dorms and Extended Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
2024 HOUSING
- Dorm: Granksou 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: 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 Monday; Lunch is provided Tuesday and Wednesday.
- 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: Elmen Center Swimming 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 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)
- 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:
- 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 9:00pm. Dinner is provided.
- Tuesday-Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00-11:30am. 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
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & dinner
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: MON 2PM-9:00PM, TUES-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-11:30AM **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
7:30 AM
Breakfast (overnighters)
8:50 AM
Campers arrive, stretch
9:00 AM
Opening Comments and Discussion
9:15 AM
Pool Session 1
Noon
Lunch
1:00 PM
Dry Land Exercises
1:30 PM
Pool Session 2
4:00 PM
Campers Depart
5:00 PM
Dinner
6:30 PM
Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
9:00 PM
Extended Day Campers depart
9:30 PM
Supervised Free time in Dorm
10:00 PM
Lights out
Elmen Center Swimming Pool
The Elmen Center swimming pool serves host to the Augustana women's swimming team. The 6 lane, 25-yard long pool can be used to host duals as well as triangulars with teams. Augustana will use the pool to also train in preparation for Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference competition.
