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Nike Swim Camp at UC Santa Barbara

Westy McQueen, Camp Director

UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106

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Register for our new Nike Swim Camp at UCSB in Summer 2025 and enjoy elite-level training on a beautiful, oceanfront campus. Structured for swimmers with competitive swim experience, the camp offers a unique opportunity to train under the direction of college coaches and current and former collegiate athletes who serve as counselors. The camp is open to swimmers ages 10-17.

Overnight Camp: Our overnight camp at UCSB offers an immersive, on-campus experience where swimmers reside in the Manzanita Village dormitories (just steps from the beach) in adjacent rooms to the camp staff. The tuition includes all swim training, housing, meals, fun evening activities, as well as college recruiting and sports psychology seminars in the evenings (parents are encouraged to attend the seminars!).

Day Camp (9:00am – 4:00pm): Nike Swim Camps also offer a summer day camp program for local swimmers. This program runs 9:00am-4:00pm (schedule varies by day) and includes daytime training only. Campers must bring their own lunch or purchase on campus.

The Nike Swim Camp at UCSB is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. The Nike Swim Camp at UCSB is not owned, sponsored, co-sponsored or controlled by the University.

Highlights Include

TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
Low camper-to-staff ratio
Every camper receives a Nike Camp T-shirt and Nike Swim Cap
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Camp Director Westy McQueen

Westy McQueen is the owner and camp director for Next Athletes, operator of Nike Sports Camps. Westy has over 10 years of experience operating youth programs and has designed the Next Athletes programs with the purpose of providing a truly memorable, athletic development experience for each child.
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Westy is a Positive Coaching Alliance certified coach, U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, and personally specializes in volleyball, soccer, golf, and football. Westy is the camp director for the Nike Sports Camps at UNLV, Westminster University, Boise State University, University of Denver, Loyola Marymount University, UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly, Cal State San Marcos, OSU Cascades, and University of Puget Sound.
Head Swimming & Diving Coach, Biola University Nate Harding

Nate Harding took over the reigns of the Biola men's and women's swimming and diving programs in the summer of August 2021. The 2024-25 school year will be his fourth year as the Eagles' head coach. Throughout Harding's career as the Biola swimming and diving head coach, he has coached five CSCAA Scholar All-Americans, 10 CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams, 15 PCSC Athlete's of the Week, and three NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships qualifiers. The teams have also broken a total of 22 school records since he took over the program in 2021. Harding earned his own hardware in 2023 and 2024 with back-to-back PCSC Men's Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year awards.
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The 2023-24 season saw continued success for the Eagles. The men's squad earned its second-consecutive conference crown with a convincing performance at the PCSC Championships. The team pulled in eight individual championships, while also tallying seven silver and four bronze medals. The women's squad moved into second place at the conference championships, finishing just barely out of the top spot. The Eagles matched the lead team with six golds, including a brilliant performance from Allison Yancey with two golds, two silvers and two bronze medals.

The BU men cashed in for their first conference championship under Harding's leadership at the culmination of the 2022-23 season. The team littered the podium throughout with eight individual championships. Caleb Pook shined for the Eagles, breaking multiple diving records and being the first Biola men's swim and dive athlete to advance to NCAA DII Nationals competition.

In the 2021-22 year, the men's and women's swimming and diving programs saw success under Harding's new leadership. The men's swim team closed off the 2021-22 season with their third-consecutive top-three team finish at the PCSC Championships. BU totaled 16 podium finishes at the PCSC Championships, bringing home one gold, five silver, and 10 bronze medals.

Individually, the Eagles had five swimmers finish in the top-25. Jacob Haaksma and Gabe Weber led the charge with fifth and seventh place finishes. Haaksma also broke a school record in one of the preliminary rounds of the conference championships with a speedy 57.05 finish in the 100 Yard Breaststroke.

Meanwhile, the women's squad took off in the pool for an impressive 2021-22 season. BU pushed forward into fourth place at the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Championships. The team pulled together five podium finishes in Utah, including one gold, three silver and one bronze.

Grace Kling and Liza Parahnevich paced the Eagles at the conference championships, tallying 83 and 81 points, respectively. Kling picked up the lone event win for Biola by storming past the field for the 200 breaststroke crown. The Brea, California native carried on to compete in the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships at the end of the season. The second-year swimmer battled it out in the 100 and 200 breaststroke, taking 31st and 21st, respectively.

Prior to returning to Biola in the summer of 2021, Harding spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach with the the University of Redlands' Bulldogs in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). While at the University of Redlands, Harding coached the Bulldogs to five new school records, an individual SCIAC champion, and two NCAA qualifiers.

Before working at the University of Redlands, Harding was an assistant coach to Biola's former head Swim & Dive coach Ryan Kauth during the 2018-19 season. During his time at Biola in 2018-19, Harding's leadership helped the Eagles to break eight school records. Harding also served as an assistant coach at nationally-ranked Pomona-Pitzer Colleges in 2016-18, where he helped produce 16 NCAA DIII qualifiers and an NCAA champion.

Harding is no stranger to success at the collegiate or high school level. Prior to his collegiate coaching experience, Harding was a successful coach at Claremont High School as well as Carter High School in Rialto, California. Harding has also served as an assistant swim coach with Mt. Baldy Aquatics in Claremont, California.

Harding completed his Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in sports performance at Louisiana Tech University in 2011. He earned his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in sports management from Grambling State University.

Off the pool deck, Nate resides in Buena Park with his wife, Joneese, daughter, Ezriela, and dog, MidKnight.
Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach, Whittier College Jeff Natalizio

Jeff Natalizio is the assistant swimming & diving coach at Whittier College. Coach Natalizio swam collegiately at University of California, Berkeley where he earned All-American status in addition to multiple Top-10 program rankings.
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Coaching veteran Jeff Natalizio is set to join Head Coach Michael Jafari's staff on the Whittier College men's and women's swimming & diving teams with the title of Assistant Coach.

Natalizio crossed paths with Jafari an athlete at the University of California, Berkeley. He since moved on to coach the Southern California club team "Evolution Racing Club" to historic finishes over the last nine years. Most recently, the teams he has led have finished in the Top 10 for the men in the last two Winter Junior Nationals (2022-2023) and Summer Junior Nationals (2023). These teams placed two members: Harvard University's David Schmitt and Cal's Humberto Najera on the National Junior Team roster in 2022 and 2023.

Natalizio comes to Whittier fresh off a stint coaching these two swimmers at U.S. Olympic Trials, where Schmitt qualified for a semi final in the 200 butterfly and ended up placing 12th.

Natalizio brings with him a legitimate strength and conditioning background, having held a CSCS certification (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) since 2013. Prior to his club accolades, he served as Strength Coach to another Cal teammate, Anthony Ervin, helping him on his journey to achieve a gold-medal finish in the 50 Free at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach, Chapman University Jason Willman

Jason Willman is the assistant swim coach at Chapman University and serves as a lead coach for Next Athletes and Nike Swim Camps.
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Willman enters his second year as the first full-time assistant coach in program history, and his third year on the coaching staff after serving as a volunteer coach for the Panthers during the 22-23 season.

During Willman’s first season as a volunteer coach with the Panthers swim and dive team, the team saw immense growth, with the team setting a record 39 school records on the season and the men’s team placing 4th in the SCIAC, the highest ever finish for the men in program history by two places. The women’s team defeated Pomona-Pizer in a dual meet for the first time in program history, and the men’s team defeated California Lutheran and Redlands in their respective dual meets and at the SCIAC championship meet for the first time ever in Willman’s first year on the coaching staff.

A Chapman University alumnus, Willman competed for the Chapman Swim and dive team for three years. He served as captain during the 2020-21 season and was named to the SCIAC All-Academic team for the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons.

Prior to attending Chapman University, Willman attended and swam for Mt. San Antonio College for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. During his time at Mt SAC, Willman garnered All-American status, and was awarded the Academic All-State award.

During the summer of 2023, Willman served as a counselor and coach for the Longhorn Swim and Dive Camps at the University of Texas in Austin. While in Austin, he worked alongside Olympic swimmers and world-renowned coaches such as Eddie Reese, Carol Capitani, Wyatt Collins, Mitch Dalton, and Matt Scoggin. Willman also works as a swim coach at the Golden West Swim Club in Huntington Beach.
Certified Athletic Trainer Kulsum Baig

Kulsum Baig is a certified athletic trainer and handles all athletic training needs for Next Athletes’ Nike Sports Camps. With a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from San Diego State University and a Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injury Management from the University of Kentucky, Kulsum has worked with athletes at the high school, collegiate, and clinical levels.
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Currently serving as an athletic trainer at Malibu High School, Kulsum is committed to providing top-tier care, optimizing performance, and ensuring athlete safety. Known for her passion for sports medicine, Kulsum strives to make a lasting impact in the field of athletic training.

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, Santa Cruz is offering one session of overnight with a day camp option (9:00am-4:00pm) for ages 10-18. Instruction will take place each day at the UC Santa Barbara pool.

2025 OVERVIEW

Dates: This camp has concluded. Join the priority list to stay updated on future availability.
Age Group: 10-17
Gender: Coed
Camp Type: Overnight & Day (commuter)
Check-in: Please use the linked campus map if you have any questions. Overnight Campers: 7:30-8:00am at Las Encinas Quad. Day Campers: 8:00-8:30am for day campers at Las Encinas Quad. Orientation (All Campers): 8:30-8:45am. *Note: Following camp check-in, all overnight campers will have an opportunity to move into their room in the residence hall briefly but please come dressed in your athletic apparel for camp.
Check-out: Following the closing ceremony at 3:30pm on Thursday at Las Encinas Quad
Day Schedule: MON 8:30AM-4PM, TUE-WED 9AM-4PM, THURS 9AM-3:30PM **Times subject to change
Meals: Meals are provided for overnight campers only. Day campers are required to bring their own lunch daily.
Apparel: All campers should arrive at check-in dressed in their athletic apparel and ready to train.
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.

CAMP ADDRESS

UC Santa Barbara
Las Encinas Quad
6130 Ocean Rd
Isla Vista, CA 93117

For directions to the UC Santa Barbara please visit UCSB map/directions.
To get to Las Encinas Quad - Google Maps

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.

CAMP CHECK-IN

Check-in: Monday, July 7th

Please use the linked campus map if you have any questions.
Overnight Campers: 7:30-8:00am at Las Encinas Quad.
Day Campers: 8:00-8:30am for day campers at Las Encinas Quad.
Orientation (All Campers): 8:30-8:45am
*Note: Following camp check-in, all overnight campers will have an opportunity to move into their room in the residence hall briefly but please come dressed in your athletic apparel for camp.

CAMP CHECK-OUT

Check-out: Thursday, July 10th

Following the closing ceremony at 3:30pm on Thursday at Las Encinas Quad

CAMP INFO

The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.

Please note: Camp is closed to spectators during daytime hours. Parents are highly encouraged to attend the orientation on the first day and closing ceremony on the final day!

SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP

The overnight program includes instruction, fun games and competitions for prizes, overnight accommodation, all meals, fun evening activities, and more. The camp staff resides in the dormitories in adjacent rooms to the campers and provides supervision throughout the camp. The camp utilizes UCSB Recreation Center Pool as its training facility.

SUMMER DAY CAMP (9:00AM – 4:00PM)

The Nike Swim Camp at University of California, Santa Barbara also offers a day camp program for campers who do not wish to stay overnight. This option includes instruction and daytime activities only. The schedule is modified on the first and last days of camp.

Day Camper Drop-Off (Monday): 8:00-8:30am at Las Encinas Quad – see “Summer Camp Info” section for full details about Orientation
Day Camper Drop-Off (Tues-Thurs): 8:45-9:00am at the UCSB Department of Recreation
Day Camper Pick-Up (Mon-Wed): 4:00pm at the UCSB Department of Recreation
Day Camper Pick-Up/Closing Ceremony Location (Thurs): 3:30pm at Las Encinas Quad
Parking (Day Campers): Parents can pay to park in Parking lot 22 for all drop-offs and pick-ups.

PARENT/CAMPER SEMINARS

Both campers and parents are invited to join us from 6:30-7:30pm on Nights 2 & 3 of camp at Las Encinas Quad for-evening seminars. Seminar topics will include college recruiting, expectations of a collegiate athlete, how to choose the right school, and more. We also offer opportunities for Q&A with each panel of coaches.

2025 HOUSING

Dorm: Manzanita Village Residence Hall
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: None. Campers are in their dorms for very limited hours during the daytime and nightly temperatures are typically mild. However, campers are welcome to bring a small fan.

SUPERVISION
The staff reside in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.

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: Dinner provided on Thursday; Lunch is provided Friday and Saturday.
Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps 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 per the director's discretion.
Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, goggles and towel(s)
Facility: UC Santa Barbara Pool
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

Check-in: On the first day of camp, check-in will be between 7:30-8:00am
Check-in Location: Las Encinas Quad

- After overnight campers check in, parents and campers will receive their room and access cards and store their luggage in their assigned room.
- Campers should arrive at check-in dressed in their athletic apparel and ready to train.

Check out: Following the closing ceremony at 3:30pm at Las Encinas Quad
Meals: Day 1: Lunch, Dinner | Days 2-3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch
Room Key Deposit: Please bring a $60 check made out to “Next Athletes, LLC”
Closing Ceremony: The closing ceremony will take place at Las Encinas Quad. Parents are invited to attend! Campers and parents will depart following the closing ceremony.
Parking (Overnight Campers): Parents can pay to park in Parking lot 22 for drop-off and pick-up.

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

Checklist of things to bring:

Weather appropriate clothing for 3 nights/4 days
2-3 Swimsuits
Swim paddles
Goggles
Buoy
Weather appropriate clothing for 3 nights/4 days
Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
Backpack
Towels
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Hat or Visor
Sunglasses
Sandals/flip flops
Spending Money ($25-50)
Linens (twin XL sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
Pajamas
Bath Towel
Toiletries
Portable Fan (optional)
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online)

DAY CAMPERS

Monday: 8:00-4:00pm. Meals are not provided.
Tuesday-Wednesday: 9:00am-4:00pm. Meals are not provided. Please bring a Lunch.
Thursday: 9:00am-3:30pm. Check-out is following the 3:30pm closing ceremony. Meals are not provided.
The closing ceremony will take place at Las Encinas Quad. Parents are invited to attend! Campers and parents will depart following the closing ceremony.
Meals: Day campers are required to bring their own lunch daily.

Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Day 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.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from camp. 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.

How are swimmers grouped at camp?

Upon arrival at camp at Wingate, 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.

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Highlights Include

Camp Coaches

Camp Director Westy McQueen

Head Swimming & Diving Coach, Biola University Nate Harding

Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach, Whittier College Jeff Natalizio

Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach, Chapman University Jason Willman

Certified Athletic Trainer Kulsum Baig

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

2025 OVERVIEW

CAMP ADDRESS

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

CAMP CHECK-IN

CAMP CHECK-OUT

CAMP INFO

2025 HOUSING

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

DAY CAMPERS

TRANSPORTATION

COMPANY POLICIES

NIKE SWIM CAMP FAQ

Camp Questions & Answers

How are swimmers grouped at camp?

Camp Dates & Prices

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