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University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309
Nike Swim Camp at University of Colorado Boulder
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We're thrilled to announce the return of the Nike Swim Camp at the University of Colorado Boulder this summer! Led by coach Kelly McClanahan and her dedicated staff, this camp offers competitive swimmers top-tier instruction focusing on stroke technique, endurance, and race strategy. Our aim is to foster a fun, high-energy, and motivating environment to help every swimmer reach their potential.

Located just 30 minutes from Denver at an elevation of 5,430 feet, the University of Colorado Boulder's setting provides a unique high-altitude training experience. The CU Recreation Center’s 25-yard, 8-lane pool is right at the heart of campus, offering campers easy access to facilities and campus amenities. Overnight campers will stay in comfortable on-campus housing, enjoy all meals in the dining hall, and train at facilities designed to support athletic excellence.


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
  • 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

  • Mc Clanahan Kelly Nike Swim Camp

    Camp Director Kelly McClanahan

    Directing swim camp this summer is Kelly McClanahan. McClanahan coached for eight seasons as the Northern Colorado swim and dive head coach.

    View Kelly McClanahan's Bio
  • Karnell matthews strength coach

    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.

    View Karnell's Bio
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    Coach Anne Shawhan

    With more than two decades of experience as a coach, Shawhan, who is ASCA Level 5 certified, has instructed swimmers at every level and to a wide range of age groups. Her coaching path began at her alma mater, Florida State University, as an assistant coach at the college 2001-2004 and for Club Seminole Tallahassee for three seasons. She then moved on to Louisiana State University in the same roles from 2004-08.

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Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

*Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location*. 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-5:00pm) 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.

2025 OVERVIEW
  • Dates: This camp has concluded. Join the priority list to stay updated on future availability.
  • 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 Brackett Hall. Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:30pm- 2:00pm at Brackett 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 Brackett Hall. Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-out Thursday at 12:00pm at Brackett 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-5PM, 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
Brackett Hall
2350 Libby Dr
Boulder, CO 80305

Click Here for Directions - 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 SESSION I

Check-in: Sunday, June 1st

  • Overnight Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:00pm-2:00pm at Brackett Hall.
  • Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:30pm- 2:00pm at Brackett Hall.
  • Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:00pm and parents are welcome to attend.

Check-out: Thursday, June 5th

  • Overnight Campers: Check-out Thursday between 12:00pm-1:00pm at Brackett Hall.
  • Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-out Thursday at 12:00pm at Brackett Hall.
  • A camp wrap-up will be 12-12:30p for all campers at Brackett Hall.
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT SESSION II

Check-in: Sunday, June 8th

  • Overnight Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:00pm-2:00pm at Brackett Hall.
  • Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-in Sunday between 1:30pm- 2:00pm at Brackett Hall.
  • Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:00pm and parents are welcome to attend.

Check-out: Thursday, June 12th

  • Overnight Campers: Check-out Thursday between 12:00pm-1:00pm at Brackett Hall.
  • Day & Extended Day Campers: Check-out Thursday at 12:00pm at Brackett Hall.
  • A camp wrap-up will be 12-12:30p for all campers at Brackett Hall.
2025 HOUSING
  • Dorm: Brackett 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 per the director discretions.
  • Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, goggles, 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)
  • Competitive Swim Fins - Example #1 & Example #2
  • Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online)
  • REC CU Boulder General Events Waiver (form 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), 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.

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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-5PM, THURS 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!

Cu Boulder Pool Facility Nike Swim Camp

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.

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Camp Dates & Prices

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Reviews & Testimonials

  • I Had A Blast!

    July 19, 2019: I had a blast at camp. The physical training and skills training were excellent. I made good friends. At the end of the week, I was sad that it had to end.

    • 5/5.
  • Can't wait to go again!

    June 12, 2017: Overall my daughter had a wonderful time. I picked up a very happy kid! Thanks to everybody. Please inform us about the dates for the camps in 2018. She can't wait to go again!

    • 5/5.
  • Major improvement!

    June 9, 2017: I loved all the drills the coaches had us do, I really felt an improvement in my abilities. I also loved the food, we ate well!

    • 5/5.
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  • Had fun!

    June 15, 2018: My child had a great time at the camp and certainly learned about nutrition and a few new drills to improve his strokes. I'm so glad he had fun and the camp does a great job incorporating games and play.

    • 4/5.
  • Felt so welcomed!

    June 10, 2017: My son said the highlight of camp was not only the instruction, but the coaches and friends made. The coaches did a great job of making sure everyone was included and welcomed. His times also improved noticeable after camp!

    • 5/5.
  • Seconds off50 free!

    June 15, 2017: My son just started swimming 9 months before the camp and he was 2 1/2 seconds of the State qualifying time for the 50 free. In a meet 2 weeks after the camp he had taken 3 seconds off his 50 and made the State cut. But in my son's words: I am passing people I never passed before at practice!!!

    • 5/5.
  • Loved it!

    June 17, 2016: Fabulous swim camp. All staff was so knowledgeable, smart, and friendly. Campers too were very nice. My 12-year old daughter loved it!

    • 5/5.
  • Loved camp!

    June 12, 2017: My 15 year old daughter liked the dry land training and working on the butterfly technique. She also loved the food, staying for the overnights, and making new friends. She hopes to return for swim camp next year!

    • 5/5.
  • Friendly coaches!

    June 20, 2017: My daughter was nervous before we got there as we are from Pennsylvania and she wouldn't know anyone. The moment we walked into the courtyard of the dormitory we were greeted by the camp director and introduced to all the counselors and coaches. She made friends and had a blast. We are planning to come back again next year.

    • 5/5.
  • Came home more confident!

    June 11, 2017: Our daughter came home more confident in her swimming and incredibly proud of her work and her effort. She learned about the importance of nutrition and about body positioning. She loved the drills, the evening activities and everything about the program. It was life changing!

    • 5/5.
  • First overnight experience!

    July 21, 2019: My daughter loved the rotations at practice where she could work with each coach refining skills and doing different drills. She loved the whole sleeping over aspect, as this was her very first overnight camping experience. She loved the activities with her groups and the skits and eating together and the games as well.

    • 5/5.
  • Inspiring!

    June 15, 2018: Every night our daughter told us about the specific exercises or drills they learned related to that day's stroke and wanted to go to the neighborhood pool to practice them. She would get on the floor at home to demonstrate things to us. On the last day of camp, we went to the neighborhood pool where she was doing some of the drills! We know she picked up a lot from the daily sessions in the pool. She did mention something about improving her turns and some drills or exercises to help with back stroke. There was some sort of game in the deep end one day in the afternoon session. She said that was a great workout AND fun. Capture the Flag (Water Bottle) on Day One was a great way to kick things off. The daily videos, to my surprise, were something she really liked and paid attention to. Every day she recapped what that coach talked about. It was a nice complement to the activity. She loved the relay on Day 4. Even though she is skittish about competition right now, she has a competitive streak and a desire to be part of a team. I think that was a nice, fun experience for them. She LOVED the experience of lunch at the college, which is obviously not part of the swimming, but the experience as a younger camper on a college campus was inspiring to her.

    • 5/5.
  • Loved the camp!

    July 19, 2019: My daughter loved the camp! It helped that she was able to pick her roommate. She felt she learned a lot and really enjoyed the swim and classroom sessions. She truly loves to swim and this camp just reinforced that.

    • 5/5.
  • Had a blast!

    June 15, 2016: My daughter and son had a blast! They worked hard, but had time to make friends and relax. In addition to great instruction, they felt like part of the group and supported by coaches. Such a good feling for a parent!

    • 4/5.
  • July 19, 2019: I had a blast at camp. The physical training and skills training were excellent. I made good friends. At the end of the week, I was sad that it had to end.

    • 5/5.
  • June 9, 2017: I loved all the drills the coaches had us do, I really felt an improvement in my abilities. I also loved the food, we ate well!

    • 5/5.
  • June 15, 2018: My child had a great time at the camp and certainly learned about nutrition and a few new drills to improve his strokes. I'm so glad he had fun and the camp does a great job incorporating games and play.

    • 4/5.
  • June 10, 2017: My son said the highlight of camp was not only the instruction, but the coaches and friends made. The coaches did a great job of making sure everyone was included and welcomed. His times also improved noticeable after camp!

    • 5/5.
  • June 15, 2017: My son just started swimming 9 months before the camp and he was 2 1/2 seconds of the State qualifying time for the 50 free. In a meet 2 weeks after the camp he had taken 3 seconds off his 50 and made the State cut. But in my son's words: I am passing people I never passed before at practice!!!

    • 5/5.
  • June 17, 2016: Fabulous swim camp. All staff was so knowledgeable, smart, and friendly. Campers too were very nice. My 12-year old daughter loved it!

    • 5/5.
  • June 12, 2017: My 15 year old daughter liked the dry land training and working on the butterfly technique. She also loved the food, staying for the overnights, and making new friends. She hopes to return for swim camp next year!

    • 5/5.
  • June 20, 2017: My daughter was nervous before we got there as we are from Pennsylvania and she wouldn't know anyone. The moment we walked into the courtyard of the dormitory we were greeted by the camp director and introduced to all the counselors and coaches. She made friends and had a blast. We are planning to come back again next year.

    • 5/5.
  • June 11, 2017: Our daughter came home more confident in her swimming and incredibly proud of her work and her effort. She learned about the importance of nutrition and about body positioning. She loved the drills, the evening activities and everything about the program. It was life changing!

    • 5/5.
  • July 21, 2019: My daughter loved the rotations at practice where she could work with each coach refining skills and doing different drills. She loved the whole sleeping over aspect, as this was her very first overnight camping experience. She loved the activities with her groups and the skits and eating together and the games as well.

    • 5/5.
  • June 15, 2018: Every night our daughter told us about the specific exercises or drills they learned related to that day's stroke and wanted to go to the neighborhood pool to practice them. She would get on the floor at home to demonstrate things to us. On the last day of camp, we went to the neighborhood pool where she was doing some of the drills! We know she picked up a lot from the daily sessions in the pool. She did mention something about improving her turns and some drills or exercises to help with back stroke. There was some sort of game in the deep end one day in the afternoon session. She said that was a great workout AND fun. Capture the Flag (Water Bottle) on Day One was a great way to kick things off. The daily videos, to my surprise, were something she really liked and paid attention to. Every day she recapped what that coach talked about. It was a nice complement to the activity. She loved the relay on Day 4. Even though she is skittish about competition right now, she has a competitive streak and a desire to be part of a team. I think that was a nice, fun experience for them. She LOVED the experience of lunch at the college, which is obviously not part of the swimming, but the experience as a younger camper on a college campus was inspiring to her.

    • 5/5.
  • July 19, 2019: My daughter loved the camp! It helped that she was able to pick her roommate. She felt she learned a lot and really enjoyed the swim and classroom sessions. She truly loves to swim and this camp just reinforced that.

    • 5/5.
  • June 15, 2016: My daughter and son had a blast! They worked hard, but had time to make friends and relax. In addition to great instruction, they felt like part of the group and supported by coaches. Such a good feling for a parent!

    • 4/5.
  • June 16, 2023: Good instructor to student ratio for productive learning experience

    • 5/5.
  • June 16, 2023: Freya enjoyed making friends from all across the US. She also enjoyed the coaches--they were always available and helpful.

    • 5/5.
  • 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!

    • 5/5.
  • June 9, 2023: My kids learned a lot and had a great time!

    • 5/5.
  • June 10, 2023: My daughter loved this camp. The coaches were great and it was very organized. We will definitely be returning next year

    • 5/5.

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