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Seattle University Spring Swim Clinic

Joe Dykstra, Camp Director

Seattle University, Seattle, Washington 98122

Half-day
Clinic
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Spring

Limited

Swim Clinic | Half Day

Apr. 12 - Apr. 12, 2026

Co-Ed | Ages: 8 - 18

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$199

Limited

Swim Clinic | Half Day

Apr. 19 - Apr. 19, 2026

Co-Ed | Ages: 8 - 18

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$199

Limited

Swim Clinic | Half Day

Apr. 26 - Apr. 26, 2026

Co-Ed | Ages: 8 - 18

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$250

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates. Additional fees may apply.

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In addition to two summer swim camp sessions at Seattle University, Coach Dykstra and his experienced coaching staff will host three specialized Nike Swim Clinics in Seattle this year. Clinic dates and focus areas are April 12 (Freestyle & Backstroke Clinic), April 19 (Butterfly & Breaststroke Clinic), and April 26 (Starts & Turns Clinic). These clinics are designed to help swimmers improve technique, efficiency, and race performance.

All instruction takes place at Seattle University’s Redhawk Center, home to two indoor 25-yard, six-lane swimming pools. Upon arrival, campers are grouped with swimmers of similar skill levels, experience, and training goals to ensure personalized instruction. Our coaching staff works closely with each swimmer to accommodate individual needs while creating a supportive, goal-oriented training environment focused on measurable improvement.

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

TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
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
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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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Dykstra spent the last nine years at the University of Utah, where he coached 25 CSCAA All-American, including 10 different All-Americans over the last three seasons. In his nine seasons at Utah, Dykstra coached four Pac-12 champions and over 90% of Utah's all-time school record holders.

During Dykstra's time as the Utes' head coach, Utah earned 79 Scholar All-American honors for academic excellence. The Utes earned the College Swim Coaches Associate of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team award for both its men's and women's teams in all nine of Dykstra's years as head coach. Forty swimmers earned Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll this last season as well.

In addition to coaching, Dykstra served as the president of the CSCAA for two years and has served as chairman of the NCAA's Division I Swimming & Diving Committee.

Before coaching at Utah, Dykstra served as the head coach at North Texas for seven years. While there, he was twice honored as the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year, helping the Mean Green send swimmers to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history. Dykstra also helped the Mean Green lead all of Division I swimming and diving in GPA in the 2011-12 season.

A graduate of the University of Washington, Dykstra spent six years as the associate head coach of the Huskies. Washington finished in the top 25 at the NCAA Championships twice during his time on staff there.
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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In addition to having an immense amount of coaching experience, Woodruff also has exceptional experience as a collegiate swimmer. She swam at the University of North Carolina from 2003–2007, where she graduated with a BS in Biology. While at UNC, she was the team captain her junior and senior years. Woodruff was also a critical part of the Tar Heels winning the ACC Championship during the 2007 season.

After her stellar career at UNC, Woodruff attended Duke University, where she earned her PhD in Genetics and Molecular Biology from 2007–2013. While at Duke, her thesis research was focused on developing the aptamer drug platform as an anticoagulant therapy.

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 year, Seattle U is offering three clinics for ages 8-18. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers of similar abilities and goals. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.

2026 OVERVIEW

Dates: April 12: freestyle and backstroke clinic; April 19: butterfly and breaststroke clinic; April 26: starts & turns clinic
Age Group: 8-18
Gender: Coed
Camp Type: Half-Day Camp
Schedule: April 27: 1:00pm-4:00pm, May 4: 1:00pm-4:00pm & May 18: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a filled water bottle with you.
Program: Our one day clinics provide concentrated work in all four competitive strokes and starts & turns. Session 1 - freestyle and backstroke, Session 2 - butterfly and breaststroke, Session 3 - starts and turns

Can't make these dates? Check out the Seattle University Swim Camp this summer!

CAMP ADDRESS

Seattle University
Redhawk Center
550 14th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

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Parking: There is free 2-hour street parking available all around the building. If you are using street parking and plan to stay to watch the clinic, it is recommended that you move your car at the 2-hour mark to avoid a citation. Several pay lots are also available near the building.

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.

CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Sunday (April 12, April 19)

Check-in: 12:45pm at the Redhawk Center.
Check-out: Campers depart at 4:00pm.
Camp hours: 1:00pm-4:00pm

There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child on time.

Sunday (April 26)

Check-in: 12:45pm at the Redhawk Center.
Check-out: Campers depart at 5:00pm.
Camp hours: 1:00pm-5:00pm

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. Please bring a healthy lunch and snacks each day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: 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 Snacks
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.

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DAY CAMP AMENITIES

• Camp T-shirt & Swim Cap

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
3:40 PM Pool Session 4 - Continue Stroke Technique
4:00 PM Campers Depart

Seattle University Pool Facility Nike Swim Camp