At the Nike Swim Camp at Ball State University, each camper will learn how to mentally and physically prepare for competition. Lectures and personalized instruction focus on goal setting, mental training, strength, flexibility, training techniques, nutrition analysis, pre-competitive meals, and how these contribute to swimming performance.
Ball State is located in Muncie, Indiana, a city 55 miles (one hour) northeast of Indianapolis, just off Interstate 69. Muncie’s location, in the heart of the Midwest, makes it easily accessible by highways and charter flights from many locations, including the Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Dayton airports. Camp will be limited to 50 campers so we encourage you to register soon!
The Nike Swim Camp at Ball State is open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend all participants have competitive swimming experience (e.g., U.S.S. Age Group, National Qualifiers, High School Swimmers or Summer League Swimmers) with all four competitive strokes: Fly, Back, Breast, and Freestyle.
Highlights Include
TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimmers
Low camper to staff ratio
Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
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
J. Agnew
Camp Director
Directing camp this summer is J. Agnew, swimming and diving head coach for the Cardinals. He enters his 7th season in 2024-25.
Camp Details
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, Ball State is offering one week of overnight with an extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) option for ages 8-18. Campers will train each day in the Lewellen Aquatic Center, home to Ball State’s Men's and Women's Swimming teams.
2026 OVERVIEW
Dates: May 31-June 4
Age Group: 8-18
Gender: Coed
Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
Check-in: ALL Campers: Check-in Sunday, between 3:30-4:00pm at Beyerl Hall.
Check-out: There will be a swim meet at 9:00am followed by a closing ceremony at 10:30am. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of Beyerl Hall and Extended Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
Day Schedule: SUN 4PM-8:30PM, MON-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-11AM **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
Ball State University
Beyerl Hall
1635 N McKinley Ave.
Muncie, IN 47306
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, May 31st
ALL Campers: Check-in Sunday, between 3:30-4:00pm at Beyerl Hall.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Thursday, June 4th
There will be a swim meet at 9:00am followed by a closing ceremony at 10:30am. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of Beyerl Hall and Extended Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
2026 HOUSING
Dorm: Beyerl 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 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 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 4 nights/5 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:
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 – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00-11:00am. 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 • Nightly recreational activities • Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap • Camp hours: SUN 4PM-8:30PM, MON-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-11AM **Times subject to change
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
Lewellen Aquatic Center
Home to Ball State’s Men's and Women's Swimming teams, campers receive instruction and work on their stroke technique in the Lewellen Aquatic Center, a 25-yard x 6 lane pool with a diving well and one meter board.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Swim Camp at Ball State University
23 Reviews
Our son came home excited everyday, and ready to go back the next day. He felt comfortable with the coaches, and learned SO much to take with him. He would ABSOLUTELY, do this again next year!
All four of my kiddos loved this experience and can't wait to go back next year! We have attended larger camps in the past, so we loved the individual attention and focus on technique. My goal for my kids was to have the experience of being at a camp, and get in the water.. and I was absolutely shocked at the progress they made in their swim technique and drops in their time, like an an entire year of payoff in a couple days! Well done all! Most of all, they had a blast and all four had a fantastic time (how did you do that?!)
My daughter came home feeling positive about her experience. She learned something new/better for each type of stroke. She also enjoyed spending time with other kids who love the sport of swimming.
Our son came home with new skills each day. The coaches were friendly, and he really enjoyed the experience. In fact, the very next weekend, he got to apply his new skills to his goals. Two of which have been humps. He earned a state A cut in two strokes and a divisional cut in the butterfly. The skills he learned were applied immediately, and that made all the difference.
My son really enjoyed the camp and we saw improvement on all his times. I was impressed with the organization and the number of coaches. Was a great experience for him. He will definitely come back!
My daughter is already looking forward to attending next year’s camp! When picking her up after the first day, she had so many positive things to say about the camp and had already decided she wanted to do it again... [she] enjoyed meeting new friends, improved technique, and coaching staff did an outstanding job
She really enjoyed it, made lots of new friends and learned a lot. She liked how they continued to correct her throughout the swim exercises. She felt she came out better than she went in and is now ready to work on the things they showed her. No complaints, just an awesome experience!
Just wanted to tell you thank you again for such a fantastic experience! My kiddos had a meet today, all dropped time.. and both hit regional times for the FIRST time ever!! They are so elated with the gains they made. Thank you for all the hard work you all put into this camp, from start to finish, this was a unbelievably awesome experience for all!
All four of my kiddos loved this experience and can't wait to go back next year! We have attended larger camps in the past, so we loved the individual attention and focus on technique. My goal for my kids was to have the experience of being at a camp, and get in the water.. and I was absolutely shocked at the progress they made in their swim technique and drops in their time, like an an entire year of payoff in a couple days! Well done all! Most of all, they had a blast and all four had a fantastic time (how did you do that?!)
Our son came home excited everyday, and ready to go back the next day. He felt comfortable with the coaches, and learned SO much to take with him. He would ABSOLUTELY, do this again next year!
My daughter came home feeling positive about her experience. She learned something new/better for each type of stroke. She also enjoyed spending time with other kids who love the sport of swimming.
Our son came home with new skills each day. The coaches were friendly, and he really enjoyed the experience. In fact, the very next weekend, he got to apply his new skills to his goals. Two of which have been humps. He earned a state A cut in two strokes and a divisional cut in the butterfly. The skills he learned were applied immediately, and that made all the difference.
My son really enjoyed the camp and we saw improvement on all his times. I was impressed with the organization and the number of coaches. Was a great experience for him. He will definitely come back!
June 25, 2021: My daughter is already looking forward to attending next year’s camp! When picking her up after the first day, she had so many positive things to say about the camp and had already decided she wanted to do it again... [she] enjoyed meeting new friends, improved technique, and coaching staff did an outstanding job.
She really enjoyed it, made lots of new friends and learned a lot. She liked how they continued to correct her throughout the swim exercises. She felt she came out better than she went in and is now ready to work on the things they showed her. No complaints, just an awesome experience!
My child thrived here. I hope that it can be at the same location next year as we will definitely be there!!!
The staff and coaches were amazing!! My child has taken a lot away from the experience. I can't wait to see his new skills in action!
Just wanted to tell you thank you again for such a fantastic experience! My kiddos had a meet today, all dropped time.. and both hit regional times for the FIRST time ever!! They are so elated with the gains they made. Thank you for all the hard work you all put into this camp, from start to finish, this was a unbelievably awesome experience for all!
June 9, 2023: This was a great experience! My daughter enjoyed the training sessions in the pool, the evening activities and being on a college campus.
[The highlights were] getting to learn different types of drills to improve my various strokes. Improving my technique in my strokes. I improved in areas that I was unaware I needed improvement in.
[The highlights were] getting to learn different types of drills to improve my various strokes. Improving my technique in my strokes. I improved in areas that I was unaware I needed improvement in.
June 10, 2022: My daughter enjoyed pretty much every aspect of the camp. She thought her counselor was friendly and liked receiving feedback on technique.
June 9, 2023: My camper loved the Nike Swim Camp at Ball State University. The highlight was the swim meet at the end of the camp, but the entire week so beneficial to my swimmer.
FAQ
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.
