Nike Swim Camp at University of Colorado Boulder
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2024 DATES AND PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!
We're excited to be back at the University of Colorado Boulder this coming summer to host a Nike Swim Camp! Coach Kelly McClanahan and her staff provide competitive swimmers excellent instruction and training with an emphasis on stroke technique. Our goal is to create a fun, exciting and enthusiastic environment for each swimmer at camp.
Located only 30 minutes outside Denver with an elevation of 5,430, competitive swimmers from Colorado and beyond can train and improve their strokes at the CU Recreation Center, a 25 yard x 8 lane pool located in the middle of campus. Overnight campers reside in campus housing located a short walk from the pool and eat all meals in the campus dining hall.
The Nike Swim Camp at the University of Colorado, Boulder 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
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Kelly McClanahan
Directing swim camp this summer is Kelly McClanahan. McClanahan coached for seven seasons as the Northern Colorado swim and dive head coach.
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Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Karnell Matthews
Los Angeles, CA based Karnell Matthews has been guiding youth and post youth clients to maximize their athletic potential and wellness, with a balanced approach, since 2014.
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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, CU Boulder is offering two sessions of overnight, extended day camp (9:00am-9:00pm) and day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) options for ages 9-18. 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.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 2-6 & June 9-13
- Age Group: 9-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter), & Day (commuter)
- Check-in: Overnight Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:00pm-2:00pm at Sewall Hall. Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:30pm- 2:00pm at Sewall Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:00pm and parents are welcome to attend.
- Check-out: Overnight Campers: Check-out Thursday between 12:00pm-1:00pm at Sewall Hall. Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-out Thursday at 12:00pm at Farrand Hall.
- Extended Day Schedule: SUN 2PM-9PM, MON-WED 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-NOON **Times subject to change
- Day Schedule: SUN 2PM-9PM, MON-WED 9AM-4PM, 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. Dinner (first night) and lunch provided for all 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
University of Colorado Boulder
Sewall Hall
Boulder, CO 80310
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CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT SESSION I
Check-in: Sunday, June 2nd
- Overnight Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:00pm-2:00pm at Sewall Hall.
- Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:30pm- 2:00pm at Sewall Hall.
- Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:00pm and parents are welcome to attend.
Check-out: Thursday, June 6th
- Overnight Campers: Check-out Thursday between 12:00pm-1:00pm at Sewall Hall.
- Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-out Thursday at 12:00pm at Sewall Hall.
- A camp wrap-up will be 12-12:30p for all campers at Sewall Hall.
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT SESSION II
Check-in: Sunday, June 9th
- Overnight Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:00pm-2:00pm at Sewall Hall.
- Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:30pm- 2:00pm at Sewall Hall.
- Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:00pm and parents are welcome to attend.
Check-out: Thursday, June 13th
- Overnight Campers: Check-out Thursday between 12:00pm-1:00pm at Sewall Hall.
- Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-out Thursday at 12:00pm at Sewall Hall.
- A camp wrap-up will be 12-12:30p for all campers at Sewall Hall.
2024 HOUSING
- Dorm: Sewall 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 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.
- Day campers: Dinner provided on Sunday; Lunch is provided Monday, Tuesday and 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, swimmer’s snorkel, dryland clothes, sneakers, and towel(s)
- Facility: CU Recreation Center 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
- Money for vending machines (small bills)
- Linens (twin XL sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel
- Toiletries
- Fan - dorms do not have AC
- Competitive Swim Snorkel
Adult size
Junior size
Nose plug to wear with snorkel (if you are new to using a snorkel) - Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online)
- REC CU Boulder General Events Waiver (form completed online)
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS
Before participating in this event, you must complete and sign the required document below:
- REC CU Boulder General Events Waiver - Swim Camp 1: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/vLxZ7itMxBDVhNcscYsjeM/
- REC CU Boulder General Events Waiver - Swim Camp 2: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/MApWQmQfQaeYfCoffpGp9b/
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), competitive Swim Snorkel (Adult size, Junior size, Nose plug to wear with snorkel - if you are new to using a snorkel), 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. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
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), competitive Swim Snorkel (Adult size, Junior size, Nose plug to wear with snorkel - if you are new to using a snorkel), 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. Extended Day Campers stay until 9:00pm. Dinner is provided.
- Monday-Wednesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch is provided. Drop off and pick-up at the CU Pool.
- Thursday: Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-12:00pm. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes. A camp wrap-up will be 12-12:30p for all campers at Sewall Hall.
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
• 4 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
• SUN 2PM-9PM, MON-WEDS 9AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-NOON **Times subject to change
DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: SUN 2PM-9PM, MON-WEDS 9AM-4PM, 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!
University of Colorado, Boulder
Located only 30 minutes outside Denver with an elevation of 5,430, competitive swimmers from Colorado and beyond can train and improve their strokes at the CU Recreation Center, a 25 yard x 8 lane pool located in the middle of campus.
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at CU Boulder, 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 Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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June 10, 2023: My daughter loved this camp. The coaches were great and it was very organized. We will definitely be returning next year
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June 11, 2023: stations, working on different skills and the food was great
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June 9, 2023: My kids learned a lot and had a great time!
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June 18, 2023: Kelly is an amazing director, I really appreciate her primary focus on the child's safety. This is my daughter's second year and she had a great time, and feels like she learned a lot about technique. Thank you Kelly!
— Anonymous
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June 16, 2023: Freya enjoyed making friends from all across the US. She also enjoyed the coaches--they were always available and helpful.
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June 19, 2023: Seemed like the entire experience and building confidence in the pool and on land.
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June 16, 2023: The consoles made the camp easy to enjoy and a lot of fun for my daughter.
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June 10, 2022: Experiencing this on a college campus as well as the nighttime talks.
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June 16, 2023: Good instructor to student ratio for productive learning experience
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June 25, 2023: meeting new people and learning and improving swimming technique
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June 16, 2023: Kids became more organized and motivated
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June 16, 2023: Kids became more organized and motivated
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June 16, 2023: The college campus experience
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June 16, 2023: The quality swim training
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childhood summer highlights
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Nike Swim Camp at University of Colorado Boulder
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