Nike Swim Camp at Oregon State University
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Our 8th year at Oregon State University! The Nike Swim Camp at Oregon State University is committed to helping competitive swimmers improve their stroke technique and to bring out the very best in every swimmer we coach. Our camp experience includes: stroke technique instruction, excellent facilities, healthy dining options and fun filled evening activities.
The campus, located in Corvallis, is a vibrant college town of 55,000 in the heart of Western Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades of the Pacific Coast, Oregon State provides a wonderful setting for a Nike Swim Camp.
This camp is open to any and all entrants. 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
- Low camper to staff ratio
- Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
- Fun evening social activities (activity fee applies)
- 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 Layton Kirsch
Directing camp this summer is Layton Kirsch. Layton has been working with swimmers to perfect their technique and progress their performance in the pool for almost ten years. He started working for the Pendleton Swim Association as an assistant coach for five years until he moved to Corvallis, Oregon and became a developmental swim coach/strength and conditioning coach for the Corvallis Aquatic Team where he still resides.
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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, Oregon State is offering two sessions of overnight and extended day (9:00am-9:00pm) camp for ages 10-18.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 16-20 & July 23-27
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-in: All campers check-in Sunday between 3:00pm-4:00pm at Hawley Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 4:00pm.
- Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony on Thursday starting at 11:30am. Parents are encouraged to attend. Check out immediately following the ceremony.
- Extended Day Schedule: SUN 3:00PM-9PM, MON-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-12PM **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.
- Activity Fee: Please be prepared to pay to via cash, Venmo or credit card at check-in on Day 1.
CAMP ADDRESS
Oregon State University
Hawley Hall
311 SW Sackett Pl
Corvallis, OR 97331
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2023 HOUSING
- Dorm: Hawley 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: No | Please bring a fan - Dorm does not have AC
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.
- Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Camper receives a Nike Camp T-shirt, Nike Swim Cap 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, goggles and towel(s)
- Facility: Langton 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 ($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)
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 9:00pm. Dinner is provided.
- Monday-Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-12:00pm (noon). 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 for Extended Day campers and 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 (activity fee applies)
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & dinner
• Nightly recreational activities (activity fee applies)
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
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 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!
Langton Pool
Due to pool construction at Dixon Pool, in the Stevens Natatorium, campers train each day at Langton Pool, a 25 yard x 7 lane indoor pool, on the Oregon State campus.
Camp Questions & Answers
How is my swimmer grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at Oregon State, 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.
Where does my overnight camper stay?
Overnight campers stay on the Oregon State campus in Poling Hall. Campers stay 2-per room and are assigned by age and roommate requests. Boys and girls are housed on separate floors with gender specific counselors on them.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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Fun and competitive
— Anonymous
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Great Time At Camp!
August 10, 2018: This is my daughters second year at the camp and she said she had a great time!! She said the daily activities were different than last year and she enjoyed that. She has really enjoyed the coaches each year and getting to meet new friends along the way. She was ready for next years camp before she left this year.
— Kaelin P. Parent
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Great time!
August 15, 2017: The camp was well organized and on topic. The teachers were experienced and fun. My daughter went on for hours when I picked her up. She had a great time.
— Dana P. Parent
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Awesome!!
August 11, 2017: Camp was awesome!! Highlights for me was the positive and inclusive coaching, having fun in the dorm and pool, great food, making new friends and the bowling.
— Lucy R. Camper
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I would highly recommend!
August 10, 2017: The camp was well structured, and in the end, you could clearly see the bond of camper with their councilors. This is very much the experience I was hoping for out of the camp. The structure, Director and coaches at OSU made all the difference! I would recommend this and my daughter already wants to sign up for next year.
— Kiley E. Parent
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Fabulous time!
September 2, 2016: My 9 and 10 yr old had a fabulous time!! It was all they could talk about when they got home. I would recommend this camp to serious swimmers who love to see improvement and enjoy meeting other swimmers. We'll be back next year!
— Alexis H. Parent
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Great experience!
August 31, 2016: The Nike Swim Camp at Oregon State was a great experience for my son. The camp was well organized and you can't beat the location and facilities.
— Macy H. Parent
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What a blast!
August 12, 2015: I had a blast! Swam a ton and met some life-long friends! What more can you ask for?
— Cooper N. Camper
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Awesome Experience!
August 10, 2015: The Oregon State Swim Camp was an awesome experience! The quality of the coaches, drills, and night-time activities was truly incredible.
— Stephanie M. Camper
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Week of Fun!
August 9, 2015: I had a great time both in the pool and socially! I learned a lot and had so much fun!
— Taryn O. Camper
Nike Swim Camp at Oregon State University
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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.
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