Nike Swim Camp at Franklin and Marshall College

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, Franklin and Marshall is offering one week of overnight with a day camp option for ages 9-18. Campers will train each day in the Kunkel Aquatics Center/McGinness Pool, home to Franklin and Marshall's Men's and Women's Swimming teams.

2026 OVERVIEW

• Dates: June 28-July 1
• Age Group: 9-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
• Check-in: ALL Campers: Check-in Sunday, at 12:00pm at the Weis College House.
• Check-out: There will be a swim meet Thursday morning followed by a closing ceremony at 12:00pm at the pool. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. All campers will check-out at the pool.
• Day Schedule: SUN 12PM-4:30PM, MON-TUE 9AM-4:30PM, WED 10AM-12PM **Times subject to change
• Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is provided for all Day 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

Franklin and Marshall College - Weis College House
600 Race Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603

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Franklin and Marshall College - Kunkel Aquatics Center/McGinness Pool
929 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA 17603

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CAMP CHECK-IN

Sunday, June 28th

• ALL Campers: Check-in at 12:00pm at the Weis College House.
• Day Campers check-in on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 8:45am-9:00am at the pool.

CAMP CHECK-OUT

Wednesday, July 1st

• There will be a swim meet at 10:00am followed by a closing ceremony at the pool. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. All campers will check-out at the pool.
• Day Campers check out at 4:30pm each day at the pool (12:00pm on Wednesday).

2026 HOUSING

• Dorm: Weis College House
• 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: Lunch is provided Monday - 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: Kunkel Aquatics Center/McGinness 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 3 nights / 4 days
• Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
• Backpack
• 2-3 Swimsuits
• Swim Cap(s)
• Goggles
• Towels/Washcloths
• 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)

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 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. Day Campers stay until 4:30pm.
• Monday-Tuesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:30pm. Lunch is provided.
• Wednesday: Day Camper Hours - 10:00am-12:00am. 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

• 3 nights lodging • All meals
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap

DAY CAMP AMENITIES

• Lunch
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: SUN 12PM-4:30PM, MON-TUE 9AM-4:30PM, WED 10AM-12PM **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

9:30 PM Supervised Free time in Dorm

10:00 PM Lights out

Kunkel Aquatics Center/McGinness Pool

The Kunkel Aquatic Center is the premier aquatic facility in the Mid-Atlantic region, and one of the most impressive facilities in all of Division III. It hosts championships at the collegiate, high school, and numerous age-group levels. The 21,200 square foot facility houses the 25-yard x 50-meter McGinness Pool with a 480-seat spectator gallery. It features two varsity locker rooms, two public locker rooms and has a state-of-the-art UV purification system that allows for lower chlorine levels in the pool. This results in better air quality and less impact to the swimmers from higher chlorine levels.