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 3 sessions of overnight camp with a day camp option for ages 9-18.
2027 OVERVIEW
- Dates: Session I - June 1-4 (Tue-Fri) | Session II - June 14-17 (Mon-Thurs) | Session III - June 28-July 1 (Mon-Thurs)
- Age Group: 9-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Day Camp
- Check-in: Please see detailed schedule below.
- Check-out: Camp concludes after swim meets on the final day. Please see detailed schedule 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: "Endurance & Technique Training Camp" June 1-4 (Tue-Fri)
- Session II: "Endurance & Technique Training Camp" June 14-17 (Mon-Thurs)*
- Session III: "Power Camp" June 28-July 1 (Mon-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.
*Extra Night Starts & Turns Clinic: You also have the option to add the Extra Night Starts & Turns Clinic to make your camp experience a 4 night, 5 day camp! The Starts & Turns Clinic begins with a session on Thursday and concludes with another session on Friday. This is commonly the best way for age group swimmers to improve their times!
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 & Johnston Hall
800 Hitt St
Columbia, MO 65211
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Mizzou Aquatic Center
1000 Rollins Street
Columbia, MO 65211
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PARKING
Parking is open on the weekends. On Thursday for pick up there are metered spots to the north along Hitt St or in the Virginia Avenue Surface lot to the south. You can also purchase a visitors pass for the Hitt St Garage (which is a bit of a walk) within 7 days of their visit here: https://missouri.aimsparking.com/permits/?cmd=new_non_auth.
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: June 1-4
- Check-in - Tuesday, June 1st: 8:30-9:30 am - Check In at TBA.
- Check-out -Friday, June 4th: 3:00pm - Day campers picked up at the pool. 3:30 - Overnight campers picked up at TBA.
Session II: June 14-17
- Check-in - Monday, June 14th: 8:30-9:30 am - Check In at TBA.
- Check-out - Thursday, June 17th: 3:00pm - Day campers picked up at the pool. 3:30 - Overnight campers picked up at TBA.
Session III - June 28 - July 1
- Check-in - Monday, June 28th: 8:30-9:30 am - Check In at TBA.
- Check-out - Thursday, July 1st: 3:00pm - Day campers picked up at the pool. 3:30 - Overnight campers picked up at TBA.
Endurance and Technique Training Camp
During the Endurance and Technique Training camp swimmers will receive detailed instruction on technique in all four competitive strokes. The curriculum is a blend of technical and physical conditioning that is perfect for club swimmers, high school swimmers, and those that are interested in swimming in college. Each camper is instructed in small groups with other swimmers of similar skill level by the camp director, coaches, and counselors.
Power Camp
Power Camp is built around one goal: swimming fast. Swimmers work on speed and tempo, then use resistance training to build more power in each stroke. Missouri coaches lead every session, and varsity swimmers demonstrate and coach in the water.
2027 HOUSING
- Dorm: TBA
- 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: Yes - Dorm has A/C
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: June 1-4
- Tuesday, June 1: Check-in is from 8:30-9:30 AM at TBA. Day campers should arrive dressed and ready to swim. Each camper is assigned a counselor and receives a full schedule for the week. Campers are picked up at 3:00PM at the pool. Lunch is provided.
- Wednesday-Thursday, June 2-3: Drop-off is at 7:45 AM at the pool. Camp runs from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, and pickup is at 3:00 PM at the pool. Lunch is provided.
- Friday, June 4: Drop-off is at 7:45 AM at the pool. Day campers are picked up at the pool at 3:00 PM. Overnight campers are picked up at TBA at 3:30 PM.
Session II: June 14-17
- Monday, June 14: Check-in is from 8:30-9:30 AM at TBA. Day campers should arrive dressed and ready to swim. Each camper is assigned a counselor and receives a full schedule for the week. Campers are picked up at 3:00PM at the pool. Lunch is provided.
- Tuesday-Wednesday, June 15-16: Drop-off is at 8:45 AM at the pool. Camp runs from 9:00 AM-5:30 PM, and pickup is at 5:30 PM at the pool. Lunch is provided.
- Thursday, June 17: Drop-off is at 7:45 AM at the pool. Day campers are picked up at the pool at 3:00 PM. Overnight campers are picked up at TBA at 3:30 PM.
Session III: June 28-July 1
- Monday, June 28: Check-in is from 8:30-9:30 AM at TBA. Day campers should arrive dressed and ready to swim. Each camper is assigned a counselor and receives a full schedule for the week. Campers are picked up at 3:00PM at the pool. Lunch is provided.
- Tuesday-Wednesday, June 29-30: Drop-off is at 7:45 AM at the pool. Camp runs from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, and pickup is at 3:00 PM at the pool. Lunch is provided.
- Thursday, July 1: Drop-off is at 7:45 AM at the pool. Day campers are picked up at the pool at 3:00 PM. Overnight campers are picked up at TBA at 3:30 PM.
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.
Facility
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.
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"
