Nike Swim Camp at Sewanee: The University of The South
- Extended
- Overnight
- Co-Ed
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jun. 7 - Jun. 12, 2026
2026 Registration is open. Save Big - Register today!
Back for its second summer, the Nike Swim Camp at Sewanee: The University of the South offers an elite training experience for competitive swimmers ready to take their performance to the next level. Directed by Coach Mark Fino and his experienced coaching staff, this swim camp focuses on stroke refinement, endurance training, race strategy, and overall technique improvement in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Conveniently located just an hour from Chattanooga, the camp will be held at the Robert Dobbs Fowler Sport and Fitness Center, home to the Fowler Center Natatorium. This premier facility includes a nine-lane pool, Colorado Timing System, and movable bulkhead for both 25-yard and 25-meter training—perfect for swimmers looking to improve their competitive edge.
The Nike Swim Camp at Sewanee: The University of the South 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
- TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
- Low camper to staff ratio
- 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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Head Coach Mark Fino
Mark Fino begins his second season as head coach for men’s and women’s swimming and diving at Sewanee for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Sewanee is offering a one-week overnight and day camp (9:00am-5:00pm) option for ages 9-17. 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.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 7-12
- Age Group: 9-17
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Day
- Check-in: Overnight Campers: Check-in Sunday between 2:00pm-3:00pm at TBD. Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 2:30pm-3:00pm at TBD. Camp will begin with an orientation at 3:00pm and parents are welcome to attend.
- Check-out: Overnight Campers: Check-out Friday at 12:00pm at TBD. Day Campers: Check-out Friday at 12:00pm at Fowler Center Natatorium.
- Day Schedule: SUN 3PM-8:30PM, MON-THURS 9:00AM-5:00PM, FRI 9AM-NOON **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is provided for all day campers. (Lunch is not including on Sunday and Friday)
- 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
Sewanee: University of The South
Smith Hall - Click Here for Directions
735 University Ave
Sewanee, TN 37383
Fowler Center Natatorium - Click Here for Directions
Sewanee, TN 37383
Click Here for Campus Map
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- 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/CHECK-OUT
Check-in: Sunday, June 7th
- Overnight Campers: Check-in Sunday between 2:00pm-3:00pm at TBD.
- Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 2:30pm-3:00pm at TBD.
- Camp will begin with an orientation at 3:00pm and parents are welcome to attend.
Check-out: Friday, June 12th
- Overnight Campers: Check-out Friday between 12:00pm-1:00pm at Smith Hall.
- Day Campers: Check-out Friday at 12:00pm at Fowler Center Natatorium.
- A camp wrap-up will be 11:30-12:00p for all campers at Fowler Center Natatorium.
2026 HOUSING
- Dorm: TBA
- 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: Linens will be provided (e.g., sheets, blanket, pillowcase, pillow, towels, washcloth, bar of soap)
- Air Conditioning: YES
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.
- 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, swimmer’s snorkel, dryland clothes, sneakers, and towel(s)
- Facility: Fowler Center Natatorium
- 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 5 nights/6 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
- Money for vending machines (small bills)
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online)
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 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
- Monday-Thursday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch is provided.
- Friday: Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-12:00pm. 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
• 5 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
• SUN 3PM-5PM, MON-THURS 9AM-5PM, FRI 9AM-NOON **Times subject to change
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 AM Breakfast (overnighters)
- 9:00 AM Opening Comments and Discussion
- 9:15 AM Pool Session 1
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 PM Supervised Free Time
- 1:30 PM Pool Session 2 & Dry land exercises
- 5:00 PM Dinner
- 6:30 PM Evening Activities (Water Polo, Capture the Flag, Movie, etc.)
- 9:30 PM Supervised free time in dorm
- 10:00 PM Lights out!
Sewanee: University of The South
The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, is located in Sewanee, Tennessee. It sits atop the Cumberland Plateau in the southeastern part of the state, about an hour's drive from Chattanooga. The university is renowned for its scenic campus, which spans over 13,000 acres and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.