Nike Swim Camp at Pace University
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Stars2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!
Come join us at swim camp this summer 2024 at Pace University and learn from the best!
Dive into summer excellence with Pace University Head Swim Coach, Victor Penaloza, for a fantastic summer camp offering elite training and stroke technique instruction! Our Elite Spring Camp is designed to elevate sprint events with drills led by Coach Victor Penaloza, focusing on speed and power for ages 14-18. For younger swimmers, our Stroke Technique Camp aims to enhance stroke technique and efficiency for ages 8-13. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your swimming skills.
Our staff is committed to bringing out the very best in every swimmer we coach. Camp will be held at the beautiful Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness and Recreation Center. Secure your spot now!
This 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
- For competitive swimmers only
- Stroke technique refinement (ages 8-13)
- Elite sprint camp segment (ages 14-18)
- Underwater and above water filming and study in a classroom setting
- Bone conduction wireless technology system to give swimmers immediate feed back while they swim
- Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
- Every camper receives a Nike Camp T-shirt and Nike Swim Cap
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Victor Penaloza
Victor Penaloza was named the head coach of Pace Swimming and Diving on April 5, 2022.
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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 summer, we are offering one week day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) 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
- Dates: August 12-15
- Age Group: 8-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday
- Check-In: 8:30am at Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness & Recreation Center
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a healthy lunch and snacks each day.
- Program: Elite Sprint Camp for ages 14-18 and Stroke Technique Camp for ages 8-13. 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. The Elite Sprint Camp will have a high focus on generating speed and power in all four strokes, starts and turns. Campers will have daily training sessions in the pool, as well educational classroom experiences. Classroom sessions will be used to discuss and analyze the different techniques needed to become a premier sprinter. In the pool athletes will learn highly technical drills, and utilize specialized sprinting equipment that will teach campers the keys to generating more speed and power during racing. All major components of sprint races will be discussed including, starts, turns, finishes and race strategies.
CAMP ADDRESS
Pace University
Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness & Recreation Center
765 Bedford Rd
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Click Here for Directions. For best access to The Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness and Recreation Center, use Entrance 3 off Route 117.
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Check-in: Monday, August 12th
- Check-in Monday at 8:30am at the Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness & Recreation Center.
Check-out: Thursday, August 15th
- Check-out takes place at 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.
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. 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: Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness & Recreation 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
- Sunscreen
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- 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.
DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: MON-THUR 9:00AM-4:00PM
DISCOUNTS 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.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00 AM Campers Check-In
- 9:15 AM Pool Session 1
- 11:30 AM Lunch
- 12:30 pm Discussion/Stretching
- 1:00 PM Dry-Land Excercises
- 2:00 PM Pool Session 2
- 4:00 PM Campers Depart
Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness & Recreation Center
The 75,000-square foot Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness & Recreation Center is located on Pace's Pleasantville Campus. The facility includes a 2,400-seat arena, scoreboards with message center, walking/jogging track, aerobics/dance room, fitness room with cardio theater, eight-lane natatorium, locker rooms, equipment room, VIP room, meeting room, concession stand, athletics staff offices, training facility and health care unit. The facility is home to the Pace University Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving, and Women's Volleyball teams. For best access to The Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness and Recreation Center, use Entrance 3 off Route 117.
Camp Questions & Answers
How are swimmers grouped at camp?
Upon arrival, 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
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August 12, 2023: small camper to coach ratio, personality/accessibility of the coaches, rigor of the daily program
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August 11, 2023: One on one practice with coaches and getting feedback on how to improve strokes.
— Anonymous
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August 11, 2023: Stroke technique knowledge
— Anonymous
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August 11, 2023: Skill improvement.
— Anonymous
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Great coaches
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SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.