Nike Winter Swim Clinic at SMU
- Day
- Co-Ed
- Winter
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Dec. 13 - Dec. 14, 2025
Join us this december to improve your stroke!
Welcome to the Nike Winter Swim Clinic at Southern Methodist University (SMU)! USSC proudly collaborates with Coach Greg Rhodenbaugh and his team to present one of the nation's premier swim camps this winter.
This camp offers a unique opportunity for campers to acquire elite skills directly from individuals who have showcased them on the global stage. All campers who participated in the SMU swim camp observed improvements in their times within a span of two months. Coach Rhodenbaugh places a high priority on ensuring that the journey toward improvement is enjoyable for campers because, as the saying goes, a happy swimmer is a fast swimmer!
Situated in the beautiful University Park neighborhood of Dallas, SMU provides a picturesque setting with tree-lined streets and elegant homes. The campus, adorned with historic buildings and green spaces, offers an unparalleled collegiate experience in one of the nation's most dynamic urban environments.
The Nike Swim Camp at SMU is open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).
This camp is recommended for individuals with 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 swimmers
- Low camper to staff ratio
- Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
- 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
-
Clinic Director Mike Bottom
Directing the SMU Winter Swim Clinic is Assistant Coach Mike Bottom.
View Mike Bottom's Bio ⟩ -
Graduate Assistant Rob McCall
SMU Graduate Assistant, Rob McCall, will be on staff for the winter swim clinic.
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 winter, US Sports Camps is offering a two-day camp for ages 9-17 at SMU. Campers will train each day in the Robson and Lindley Aquatic Center, home to SMU’s Men's and Women's Swimming teams.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: December 13-14
- Age Group: 9-17
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Day (commuter)
- Check-in: Check-in Saturday and Sunday is between 8:45am-9:00am at Robson and Lindley Aquatic Center. Check-in will take place in the foyer of the indoor pool.
- Check-out: Check-out will take place at 3:00pm each day.
- Meals: Campers will need to bring their own lunch and healthy snacks each day.
- Program: Stroke and Training will be a 2-day clinic focused on stroke technique during the morning session and campers will continue with a training session in the afternoon. The session will cover drills that will challenge young athletes to help them develop the necessary skills to take them to the next level. We will keep the athletes at the Robson and Lindley Aquatic Center for lunch.
CAMP ADDRESS
Southern Methodist University
Robson and Lindley Aquatic Center
5550 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75206
Click Here for Directions
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
- Check-in: Check-in Saturday and Sunday is between 8:45am-9:00am at Robson and Lindley Aquatic Center.
- Check-out: Campers depart at 3:00pm each day.
- Camp hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child on time.
MEALS
Lunch is NOT provided each day. Any food allergies or dietary restrictions will need to be communicated to the camp office at registration.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Lunch: Campers will need to bring their own lunch and healthy snacks each day.
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers 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 and towel(s)
- Facility: Robson and Lindley 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!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Items:
- Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Backpack
- Fins
- Swimsuit
- Swim Cap(s)
- Goggles
- Kickboard
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Sandals/flip flops
- Lunch and Healthy Snacks
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
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.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsDISCOUNTS 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.
Robson and Lindley Aquatic Center
The Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center and Barr-McMillion Natatorium is the 42,000 square foot home to SMU's internationally-recognized men's and women's swimming and diving teams.
The Aquatics Center features an Olympic-sized, eight-lane indoor pool with a platform diving area, including four springboards and a 10-meter tower for training and competition. Coaches' offices, men's, women's and visitor locker rooms and a classroom and meeting area are located adjacent to the pool. Spectator seating for 800 is on the mezzanine level.
To further cement this facility as one of the finest in college athletics, SMU is building an adjacent outdoor pool to further enhance this space. Project design includes an eight-lane, 50-meter by 25-yard outdoor pool, 1- and 3-meter diving boards and a 20-foot by 40-foot instructional pool that will be used for lessons and rehab/therapy. With the addition of the outdoor pool to the Robson & Lindley Aquatic Center, SMU will be the only University in the country with both an indoor and outdoor, 8-lane, 50-meter pool in one facility.
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at camp, 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 Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.