2024 DATES AND PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!
Coach Dykstra and his staff will be hosting 3 sessions of camp this summer in 2024! Instruction takes place at SU’s Redhawk Center, the home of TWO indoor 25-yard x 6 lane pools. 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.
The Seattle University Swim Camp 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
- Two daily water sessions; one daily dry-land session
- 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
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Joe Dykstra
Joe Dykstra, a 16-year head coach veteran, was named Head Coach of Seattle University's men's and women's swimming programs on July 1, 2022.
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Assistant Coach Becky Woodruff
Becky Woodruff joined the Seattle U Swimming staff in 2022 as the assistant coach. Woodruff joins the Redhawks after spending the last five years as the lead coach for the Cascade Swim Club-Queen Anne site. At Queen Anne, she led the training and development of swimmers, while leading them into the senior level of swimming.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Please Note: All clinics SOLD OUT in 2023. You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This year, Seattle U is offering three sessions of camp for ages 8-18. 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.
2024 OVERVIEW DAY CAMP
- Dates: Session I - June 24-27; Session II - July 8-11; Session III - July 15-18
- Age Group: 8-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm Monday - Wednesday, 9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday
- Check-In: 8:30am-9:00am at the Redhawk Center
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- 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.
Can't make these dates? Check out our Seattle University Swim Clinics in April and May!
CAMP ADDRESS
Seattle University
Redhawk Center
550 14th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
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CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
- Check-in: Monday at 8:30am-9:00am at the Redhawk Center. Check-in will take place between 8:45am-9:00am on the remaining camp days.
- Check-out: Campers depart at 4:00pm each day. Campers will check out at 12:00pm on Thursday.
- Camp hours: 9:00am-4:00pm MON-WED, 9:00am-12:00pm THURS
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. Please bring a healthy lunch and snacks each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- 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: Redhawk 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:
- Healthy Lunch & Snacks each day
- Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Backpack
- Swimsuit
- Swim Cap(s)
- Goggles
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Sandals/flip flops
- 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 DetailsDAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Camp T-shirt & Swim Cap
• Camp hours: MON-WED 9AM-4PM, THURS 9AM-12PM
Discounts
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
- 8:45 AM Day Campers Arrive
- 9:00 AM Pool Session 1 - Drills and Skills
- 10:00 AM Lecture
- 10:45 AM Pool Session 2 - Continue Stroke Technique
- 11:40 AM Dryland Exercises
- 12:15 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Free Time
- 2:00 pm Pool Session 3 - Drills and Skills
- 3:00 PM Lecture
- 3:15 PM Pool Session 4 - Continue Stroke Technique
- 4:00 PM Campers Depart
Seattle University
SU is the home of one of the finest Natatoriums in Seattle. Located in the Redhawk Center, our two indoor 25 yard pools serve Seattle University’s Men’s and Women’s Division I-A varsity swim teams as well as facilitate traditional and trending recreational, fitness and educational opportunities for the SU community.
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival at Seattle U, 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 24, 2022: My son was very specific about what he was learning each day. He could describe in detail how he was changing the movements of his strokes as a result of the days learning and practice. The format of learn and practice what you learned was well paced and very digestible for my 11 year old. Great coaching and format!
— Anonymous
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June 24, 2022: Our child watching the videos of themselves after learning a specific technique and seeing where they can improve. Talking with the coaches.
— Anonymous
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May 21, 2023: Becky was very nice and accommodating, the head coach was super knowledgeable!
— Anonymous
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June 24, 2022: Each day was fun. Great feedback and use of Lecture and Practice.
— Anonymous
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May 14, 2023: helpfulness in improving kids interest and skill
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May 7, 2023: Welcoming staff
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he had so much fun
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Seattle University Swim Camp
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