Nike Swim Camp at UC Santa Cruz

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 Cruz pool.

2026 OVERVIEW

• Dates: June 25-28
• Age Group: 13-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Overnight & Day (commuter)
• Check-in: Overnight Campers - check-in takes place between 1:00-2:00pm on Thursday at Crown College Residence Hall - Maxwell. There will be a camp orientation meeting at and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time. Day Campers - check-in takes place at 2:00pm on Thursday in Crown College Residence Hall - Maxwell (early arrival is discouraged and is meant for overnight campers).
• Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony between 11:00-11:30am at the pool on Sunday. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight Campers check-out of the dorms and Day Campers are picked up at the pool.
• Day Schedule: THURS 2PM-8PM, FRI-SAT 9AM-4PM, SUN 9AM-NOON **Times subject to change
• Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Dinner is provided on Thursday; Lunch is provided on Friday and Saturday for all Day (commuter) campers.
• 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 Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

• For directions to the UC Santa Cruz please visit UCSC map/directions.
• To get to Crown College Residence Hall - Maxwell - 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.

2026 HOUSING

• Dorm: Crown College Residence Hall - Maxwell
• 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: No - dorms do not have A/C

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 Cruz 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

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
• Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
• Backpack
• 2-3 Swimsuits
• Swim Cap(s)
• Goggles
• 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
• Fan - dorms do not have AC
• Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online)

DAY CAMPERS

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.

Camp Schedule & Meals:

• Monday: Day Campers should arrive dressed and ready to swim. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week. Day Campers stay until 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
• Tuesday-Wednesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:30pm. Lunch is provided.
• Thursday: There will be a closing ceremony between 11:00-11:30am at the pool on Thursday. Camp concludes immediately following the closing ceremony. Day Campers can be picked up at the pool.

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.

OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES

• 3 nights lodging • All meals
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap

DAY CAMP AMENITIES

• Lunch & dinner
• Nightly recreational activities
• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: THURS 2PM-9PM, FRI-SAT 9AM-4PM, SUN 9AM-12PM

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 AM Breakfast (overnighters)

8:50 AM Extended Day Campers arrive, stretch

9:00 AM Pool Session 1

11:30 AM Lunch

12:30 PM Discussion/Stretching

1:30 PM Dry-Land Training

2:15 PM Pool Session 2

4:00 PM Day Campers depart

5:00 PM Dinner

7:00 PM Evening Activities

9:30 PM Supervised free time in Dorm

10:00 PM Lights out!

UC Santa Cruz

Campers will train each day at the UC Santa Cruz pool and reside on one of the most beautiful college campus in the country with it's ocean views, comfortable dormitories, and an excellent dining hall. Santa Cruz is located at the top of the Monterey Bay on the Central California coast, just south of San Francisco. Getting here is easy since several major highways run to Santa Cruz and the San Francisco, San Jose, and Monterey International Airports are all nearby.