Nike Swim Camp at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Camp Dates & Prices
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 13 - Jul. 16, 2025
2025 SUMMER CAMP DATES ARE LIVE! REGISTER TODAY!!
Nike Swim Camps is thrilled to offer a new camp at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this summer. Hosted at Cal Poly's Anderson Swim Center, the camp combines elite-level stroke technique instruction with an unforgettable summer camp experience! Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps at Cal Poly, provides the ideal environment to learn from collegiate coaches while making memories to last a lifetime.
The coaching staff is composed of college coaches from renowned institutions, experienced youth coaches, and collegiate athletes who are committed to helping campers improve their stroke technique and create memories that last a lifetime. This three-night/four-day camp is coed, and open to campers ages 10-17.
OVERNIGHT CAMP
The overnight program includes instruction, training, fun games, overnight accommodations, all meals, FUN evening activities and more. Our amazing staff resides in the dorms in adjacent rooms to the campers and provides supervision throughout the camp.
DAY CAMP (9:00AM – 4:00PM)
The Nike Swim Camp at Cal Poly also offers a day camp program for campers who do not wish to stay overnight. This option includes instruction and daytime activities only. The schedule is modified on the first and last days of camp.
The Nike Swim Camp at Cal Poly is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. 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
- Opportunity to reside in the student dormitories on the beautiful Cal Poly campus
- Low camper to staff ratio
- Sports psychology sessions, dryland training and conditioning, and college recruitment education
- 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
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Westy McQueen
Westy McQueen is the owner and camp director for Next Athletes, operator of Nike Sports Camps. Westy has over 10 years of experience operating youth programs and has designed the Next Athletes programs with the purpose of providing a truly memorable, athletic development experience for each child.
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Swim Director Jay Daniels
Jay Daniels is the Head Swimming Coach at University of Puget Sound and serves as swim director for Next Athletes and Nike Swim Camps.
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Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach, Chapman University Jason Willman
Jason Willman is the assistant swim coach at Chapman University and serves as a lead coach for Next Athletes and Nike Swim Camps.
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Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach, Whittier College Jeff Natalizio
Jeff Natalizio is the assistant swimming & diving coach at Whittier College. Coach Natalizio swam collegiately at University of California, Berkeley where he earned All-American status in addition to multiple Top-10 program rankings.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, the camp at Westminster University is offering one session of overnight with a day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) option for boys and girls, ages 10-17. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed into groups with other swimmers with similar ages and ability levels. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate every camper’s needs, with consideration of their experience and desire to improve.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 13-16
- Age Group: 10-17
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Day (commuter)
- Check-in: OVERNIGHT campers check-in between 7:30-8:00am on Sunday at TBA. There will be camp staff at the entrance to direct you. Overnight campers will check into their dorm prior to arrival. DAY campers should arrive between 8:00-8:30am at TBA. There will be a camp orientation at 8:30am 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 the Anderson Aquatic Center at 12:00pm on Wednesday. Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following orientation.
- Day Schedule: SUN 8AM-3:45PM, MON-TUE 9AM-3:454PM, WED 9AM-NOON **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Meals are not provided for Day campers: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch OR cash to buy lunch on campus.
- 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.
- Parent/Camper Seminars: Both campers and parents are invited to join us from 7:30-8:30pm each night for evening seminars. Guest speakers include college coaches, college recruiting experts, current and former collegiate athletes, and our sports psychology director.
CAMP ADDRESS
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Anderson Aquatic Center
Loyola Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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CAMP CHECK-IN
Sunday, July 13th
- OVERNIGHT campers check-in between 7:30-8:00am on Sunday at TBA. There will be camp staff at the entrance to direct you. Overnight campers will check into their dorm prior to arrival. DAY campers should arrive between 8:00-8:30am at TBA. There will be a camp orientation at 8:30am following check-in which we highly encourage the parent or guardian to attend. Parents are welcome to depart following orientation.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Sunday, July 13th through Tuesday, July 15th
- Day campers should be picked up between 3:45-4:00pm at the Anderson Aquatic Center each day.
Wednesday, July 16th
- A closing ceremony will take place at the Anderson Aquatic Center at 12:00pm on Wednesday. Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following orientation.
MEALS
Lunch is not provided each day. Please bring a packed lunch and healthy snacks.
2025 HOUSING
- Dorm: TBA 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 provided. Please bring twin XL sheets or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: TBA
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. Note: Camp is closed to spectators during daytime hours. Parents are highly encouraged to attend orientation and the camp closing ceremony!
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daytime training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus, evening activities and all meals
- Day campers: Instruction and daytime activities only. Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch OR cash to buy lunch on campus.
- Supervision: Staff members reside in adjacent rooms to the campers and participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Swim Camps t-shirt and prizes.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers 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: Anderson 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:
Please label all luggage and athletic equipment with an easily identifiable tag which has the camper’s full name and contact info.
- 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 ($50-100)
- Linens: Not provided. Please bring twin XL sheets or a sleeping bag, pillow, and pillowcase
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Snorkel (optional)
- Paddles, Fins and Kickboards (optional)
- A new notepad or journal
- Signed Health & 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
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Items:
- Healthy snacks each day
- Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Backpack
- Swimsuit
- Swim Cap(s)
- Goggles
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/flip flops
- Snorkel (optional)
- Paddles Fins and Kickboards (optional)
- A new notepad to journal
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
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.
DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: MON-THURS 9AM-4PM
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.
Anderson Aquatics Center
Anderson Aquatics Center features a 20-lane Olympic-size pool, measuring 50 meters in length, with a depth that ranges from 4 feet to 7 feet 6 inches. The pool temperature is maintained between 79 and 81 degrees. It is equipped with an accessible ramp and transfer bench, as well as a PAL (Portable Aquatic Lift) to ensure accessibility for all swimmers. Additionally, a variety of aquatic gear is available for use, including kickboards, pull buoys, and water jogging belts.
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival, 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 Dates & Prices
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 13 - Jul. 16, 2025
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