Nike Swim Camp at Sewanee: The University of The South
- Extended
- Overnight
- All
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Jun. 2 - Jun. 5, 2025
2025 SUMMER CAMP DATES NOW LIVE!
We’re excited to introduce the Nike Swim Camp at Sewanee: The University of the South this summer! Under the expert leadership of Coach Mark Fino and his dedicated team, this camp is designed for competitive swimmers looking to elevate their skills. Swimmers will receive top-tier instruction focused on refining stroke technique, building endurance, and mastering race strategy in a fun, high-energy environment.
Located just an hour from Chattanooga, the camp will take place inside the Robert Dobbs Fowler Sport and Fitness Center. The Fowler Center Natatorium features nine lanes equipped with a Colorado Timing System and a movable bulkhead, adjustable for both 25-meter and 25-yard competition. Overnight campers will stay in comfortable on-campus housing, enjoy meals in the dining hall, and train at world-class facilities, designed to support athletic excellence. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to take your swimming to the next level this summer!
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
- 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
- View More Details ⟩
Camp Coaches
-
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.
View Mark's Bio ⟩ -
Camp Director Margaret Zagrobelny
Directing camp this summer is University of Virginia assistant coach, Margaret Zagrobelny, who joined the UVA program in May of 2024. Previously, Zagrobelny had been a member of the coaching staff at Johns Hopkins since 2018, serving as associate head coach since June of 2022.
View Margaret Zagrobelny's Bio ⟩
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, Sewanee is offering a one-week overnight and extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) 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.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 2-5
- Age Group: 9-17
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-in: Overnight Campers: Check-in Monday between 2:00pm-3:00pm at TBD. Extended Day Campers: Check-in Monday 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 Thursday at 12:00pm at TBD. Extended Day Campers: Check-out Thursday at 12:00pm at Fowler Center Natatorium.
- Extended Day Schedule: MON 3PM-9PM, TUES-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-NOON **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.
CAMP ADDRESS
Sewanee: University of The South
Fowler Center Natatorium
Sewanee, TN 37383
Click Here for Directions
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Check-in: Monday, June 2nd
- Overnight Campers: Check-in Monday between 2:00pm-3:00pm at TBD.
- Extended Day Campers: Check-in Monday between 2:30pm- 3:00pm at Fowler Center Natatorium.
- Camp will begin with an orientation at 3:00pm and parents are welcome to attend.
Check-out: Thursday, June 5th
- Overnight Campers: Check-out Thursday between 12:00pm-1:00pm at TBD.
- Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-out Thursday at 12:00pm at Fowler Center Natatorium.
- A camp wrap-up will be 11:30-12:00p for all campers at Fowler Center Natatorium.
2025 HOUSING
- Dorm: TBD
- 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: NO A/C - Please bring a portable fan
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: 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, googles, 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 3 nights/4 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
- Fan - dorms do not have AC
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online)
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:
- Monday: 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.
- Tuesday-Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-9:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Thursday: Extended 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
• 3 nights lodging • All meals
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & dinner
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• MON 3PM-9PM, TUES-WEDS 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-NOON **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)
- 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
Jun. 2 - Jun. 5, 2025
JOIN THE PRIORITY LIST
By joining the Priority List, you'll be the first to receive up-to-the-minute notifications on open registrations, waitlist status and camp news.
By continuing, you agree to accept our Privacy Policy & Terms of Service.
