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, the University of Missouri is offering 4 sessions of overnight camp with a day camp option for ages 9-18.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: Session I - May 30-31 (Sat-Sun) | Session II - May 31-June 4 (Sun-Thurs) | Session III - June 6-7 (Sat-Sun) | Session IV - June 7-11 (Sun-Thurs)
- Age Group: 9-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Day Camp
- Check-in/Check-out: Please see below
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is provided for all Day (commuter) campers.
- Program: The focuses for each session will be as follows:
- Session I: "Starts & Turns" May 30-31 (Sat-Sun)
- Session II: "Stroke Technique" May 31-June 4 (Sun-Thurs)
- Session IV: "Starts & Turns" June 6-7 (Sat-Sun)
- Session V: "Stroke Technique and Endurance Training" June 7-11 (Sun-Thurs)
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are expected to have competitive swim knowledge. These camps DO NOT teach participants how to swim. Enrollment will be limited to ensure that individuals will receive special attention and maximize their participation. For your safety and benefit, we recommend all participants have competitive swimming experience (E.G. U.S.S. Age Group, National Qualifiers, High School Swimmers, or Summer League Swimmers) with all four competitive strokes: Fly, Back, Breast and Freestyle.
Video Analysis: During registration you can purchase a one-of-a-kind video featuring voice-over analysis from one of our National Team level coaches. For each stroke purchased, one start and breakout and one turn will be included for the starts and turns camp. For the stroke and technique camp, we will record and analyze underwater stroke footage. Videos can be downloaded and shared to as many devices as you like. - $150 per stroke
CAMP ADDRESS
Wolpers Hall
800 Hitt St
Columbia, MO 65211
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Mizzou Aquatic Center
1000 Rollins Street
Columbia, MO 65211
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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.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Session I: May 30-31
- Check-in - Saturday May 30th: 8:30-9:30 am - Check In at the residence hall
- Check-out - Sunday, May 31st: 3:00pm - Day campers picked up at the pool. 3:30 - Overnight campers picked up at the residence hall
Session II: May 31-June 4
- Check-in - Sunday May 31st: 4:00-5:00pm – Check In at the residence hall
- Check-out - Thursday, June 4th: 11:00am - Day campers picked up at the pool. 11:15 - Overnight campers picked up at the residence hall
Session III - June 6-7
- Check-in - Saturday June 6th: 8:30-9:30 am - Check In at the residence hall
- Check-out - Sunday, June 7th: 3:00pm - Day campers picked up at the pool. 3:30 - Overnight campers picked up at the residence hall
Session IV - June 7-11
- Check-in - Sunday June 7th: 4:00-5:00pm – Check In at the residence hall
- Check-out - Thursday, June 11th: 11:00am - Day campers picked up at the pool. 11:15 - Overnight campers picked up at the residence hall
2026 HOUSING
- Dorm: Johnston or Wolpers 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: TBD
Session I: Starts & Turns
May 30
- 8:30-9:30 am - Check In at the residence hall
- 9:45 am – Camp Introduction
- 10am – 12 pm – Water Session
- 12:15 pm – Lunch
- 3 pm – 5 pm – Water Session
- 5 pm - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 5:15 pm – Dinner
- 6 pm – Camp Activities
- 10 pm – Lights Out
May 31
- 7 am – Breakfast
- 7:45 am - Day campers drop off at the pool
- 8 am – 10 am – Water Session
- 11:30 am – Lunch
- 1 pm – 3pm – Water Session
- 3pm - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 3:30 pm – Check Out
Session II: Stroke Technique
May 31
- 4-5 pm – Check In at the residence hall
- 5:15 pm – Camp Welcome
- 5:30-7:30 pm – Water Session
- 7:30 pm - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 7:45 pm – Pizza
June 1-3
- 8 am – Breakfast
- 8:45am - Day camper drop off at the pool
- 9 – 11 am – Water Session
- 12 pm – Lunch
- 2:45 pm – Video/Guest Speaker
- 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Water Session
- 5:30 pm - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 5:45 pm – Dinner
- 6:30 pm – Camp Activities
- 10 pm – Lights Out
June 4
- 8 am – Breakfast
- 8:45 am - Day campers drop off at the pool
- 9 – 11 am – Water Session
- 11am - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 11:15 am – Check Out
Session III: Starts & Turns
June 6
- 8:30 – 9:30 am – Check In at the residence hall
- 9:45 am – Camp Welcome
- 10 am – 12 pm – Water Session
- 12:15 pm – Lunch
- 3:30-5:30 pm – Water Session
- 5:30pm - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 5:45 pm – Dinner
- 6:30 pm – Camp Activities
- 10 pm – Lights Out
June 7
- 7 am – Breakfast
- 7:45 am - Day campers drop off at the pool
- 9 – 11 am – Water Session
- 11:30 am – Lunch
- 1-3 pm – Water Session
- 3pm - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 3:15 pm – Checkout
Session IV: Stroke Technique and Endurance Training
June 7
- 4-5 pm – Check In at the residence hall
- 5:15 pm – Camp Welcome
- 5:30-7:30 pm – Water Session
- 7:30pm - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 7:45 pm – Pizza
June 8-10
- 8 am – Breakfast
- 8:45 - Day campers drop off at the pool
- 9 – 11 am – Water Session
- 12 pm – Lunch
- 2:45 pm – Video/Guest Speaker
- 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Water Session
- 5:30 - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 5:45 pm – Dinner
- 6:30 pm – Camp Activities
- 10 pm – Lights Out
June 11
- 8 am – Breakfast
- 8:45 am - Day campers drop off at the pool
- 9 – 11 am – Water Session
- 11am - Day campers picked up at the pool
- 11:15 am – Check Out
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: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers will receive a Nike Swim Camp 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 and towel(s)
- Facility: Mizzou Aquatic Center
- 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
Checklist of things to bring:
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Backpack
- 1-2 Swimsuits
- Swim Cap(s)
- Goggles
- Towel
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/flip flops
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Spending Money ($25-50)
- Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Pajamas
- Bath Towel & Toiletries
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
COMMUTER CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Commuter 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:
Session I
- Saturday: 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 5:00pm. Lunch is provided.
- Sunday: Day Camper Hours – 8:00 am-3:00pm. Lunch is provided. *Please note: Drop-off 7:45 am at the pool. Pick-up 3:00 pm at the pool.
Session II
- 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 7:30pm.
- Monday-Wednesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00 am-5:30pm. Lunch is provided. *Please note: Drop-off 8:45 am at the pool. Pick-up 5:30 pm at the pool.
- Thursday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00 am-11:00am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
Session III
- Saturday: 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 5:00pm. Lunch is provided.
- Sunday: Day Camper Hours – 8:00 am-3:00pm. Lunch is provided. *Please note: Drop-off 7:45 am at the pool. Pick-up 3:00 pm at the pool.
Session IV
- 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 7:30pm.
- Monday-Wednesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00 am-5:30pm. Lunch is provided. *Please note: Drop-off 8:45 am at the pool. Pick-up 5:30 pm at the pool.
- Thursday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00 am-11:00am. 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.
Dates:
- Session I - May 30-31 (Sat-Sun) - "Starts & Turns"
- Session II - May 31-June 4 (Sun-Thurs) - "Stroke Technique"
- Session III - June 6-7 (Fri-Sat) - "Starts & Turns"
- Session IV - June 7-11 (Sun-Thurs) - "Stroke Technique and Endurance Training"
Mizzou Aquatics Center
Recognized as one of the premier on-campus swimming and diving facilities in the country, the Mizzou Aquatic Center is home to the University of Missouri’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs and regularly hosts some of the nation’s top collegiate and championship meets.
Opened in 2005, the state-of-the-art facility features a 50-meter competition pool with a movable hydraulic floor, allowing for customized depths and configurations. The pool is maintained at a comfortable 78–80 degrees year-round, with a maximum depth of 8 feet, 6 inches, providing an optimal environment for training and competition.
