Nike Swim Camp at Boise State University
2025 Summer Camp Dates Are Live!
Nike Swim Camps is coming to Boise State University in Summer 2025! The 285 acre campus is located near downtown Boise, on the south bank of the Boise River, just a quick walk from the heart of Idaho’s largest city. Register today and enjoy elite-level training while making memories to last a lifetime. Structured for swimmers with competitive swim experience, the camp offers a unique opportunity to train under the direction of college coaches and current and former collegiate athletes who serve as counselors. The camp is open to swimmers ages 10-17.
Overnight Camp: Our overnight camp at Boise State offers an immersive, on-campus experience for swimmers locally and across the nation. For the duration of camp, swimmers reside in the beautiful BSU dormitories (just steps from the Boise River) in adjacent rooms to the camp staff while training during the daytime hours. The tuition includes housing, meals, fun evening activities, as well as college recruiting and sports psychology seminars in the evenings (parents are encouraged to attend the seminars!).
Day Camp (9:00am – 4:00pm): Nike Swim Camps also offers a summer day camp program for local swimmers. This program runs 9:00am-4:00pm (schedule varies by day) and includes daytime training only. Campers must bring their own lunch or purchase on campus.
The Nike Swim Camp at Boise State University is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. The Nike Swim Camp at Boise State University is not owned, sponsored, co-sponsored or controlled by the University.
Highlights Include
- 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
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Camp Coaches
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Site Director Westy McQueen
Westy McQueen is the owner and camp director for Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps at LMU, Boise State University, Westminster University, University of Denver, UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly, and UNLV.
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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, Boise State is offering one week of overnight and day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) for ages 10-17.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 15-19
- Age Group: 10-17
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Day (commuter)
- Check-in: OVERNIGHT campers check-in between 11:00am-12:00pm in front of the Taylor Hall dormitory on campus. Families should pull into the parking lot on the West side of Albertson’s stadium and pull all the way to the back left corner of the lot. There will be camp staff waiting to direct you. Overnight campers will check into their dorm prior to arrival. DAY campers should arrive between 12:00-12:30pm at Centennial Amphitheater for check-in. There will be a camp orientation at Centennial Amphitheater at 12:30pm following check-in which we highly encourage the parent or guardian to attend. Parents are welcome to depart following orientation.
- Check-out: A closing ceremony will take place at Centennial Amphitheater at 12:00pm on Thursday. Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check out from the dorm immediately following orientation.
- Day Schedule: SUN 12:30PM-4PM, MON-WED 9AM-4PM, THURS 9AM-NOON **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Day campers are required to bring their own lunch daily.
- 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
Boise State University
Taylor Hall
1663 W Cesar Chavez Ln
Boise, ID 83706
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PARKING
OVERNIGHT and DAY parents may park in the parking lot between Taylor Hall and Albertson’s Stadium (Albertson’s Stadium West Lot).
2025 HOUSING
- Dorm: Taylor Hall
- Number of Campers Per Room: 2 campers 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 a sleeping bag, a pillow, a 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.
- Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner 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: Aquatic Complex
- 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 XL sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Fan - dorms do not have AC
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
DAY CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all 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: Day Camper Hours – 12:30pm-4:00pm. Meals are not provided.
- Monday-Wednesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:00pm. Meals are not provided.
- Thursday: Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-12:00pm. Check-out is immediately after the 12pm closing ceremony
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.
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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 Day & Extended Day Campers arrive
- 9:00 am Opening Comments and Discussion
- 9:15 am Pool Session 1
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 pm Supervised Free Time
- 2:00 pm Pool Session 2 & Dry land exercises
- 5:00 pm Day Campers depart
- 5:15 pm Dinner
- 6:30 pm Evening Activities
- 8:30 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 9:30 pm Supervised free time in dorm
- 10:00 pm Lights out!
Boise State University Aquatic Complex
Campers train each day at the Aquatic Complex, an indoor pool, on the Boise State campus.
Camp Questions & Answers
How is my swimmer grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers having similar abilities and goals. The camp staff accommodates your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.
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.