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Located only 15 miles inland from Venice Beach and just 3 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, the University of Southern California and Trojan Head Swim Coach, Lea Maurer, are hosting the 2023 USC SWIM CAMP. These new summer swim camps in LA are designed for competitive swimmers looking to improve their stroke technique and endurance and offer both day and overnight camp options.

Campers receive concentrated instruction on all four strokes along with starts and turns at Uytengsu Aquatics Center located on the beautiful USC campus. Upon arrival, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers that have similar abilities and goals. Our camp staff does their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.

The USC Swim Camp is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. This is not a “learn to swim” program. For the safety and benefit of our campers, we recommend all participants have competitive swimming experience (e.g. U.S.S. Age Group, National Qualifiers, High School Swimmers or Summer League Swimmers) with all four competitive strokes: Fly, Back, Breast and Freestyle. Participants should have experience with competitive starts and turns and be able to complete a continuous 200 yard swim.

Highlights Include
  • 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 Coaches

  • Lea maurer usc swimming

    Head Coach Lea Maurer

    Lea Maurer, an Olympic gold medalist and former Stanford women’s head coach who guided the Cardinal for seven years, is in her first year as a USC Men’s and Women’s Swimming Head Coach. She was named Head Coach on April 1, 2022.

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    Associate Head Coach Peter Richardson

    Peter Richardson was named the USC men's and women's swimming associate head coach by first-year Trojan head coach Lea Maurer on June 9, 2022.

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  • Meghan hawthorne usc swimming

    Assistant Coach Meghan Hawthorne

    Meghan Hawthorne, a USC All-American medley swimmer who spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Boise State and Northwestern, returned to Troy in 2020 and is in her third year on USC's staff in the same capacity.

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  • Kevin rapien usc swimming

    Assistant Coach ​Kevin Rapien

    Kevin Rapien, a veteran collegiate coach with almost a decade of Division I experience, is in his second year as a USC men’s and women’s assistant coach.

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  • Brooks fail usc swimming

    Assistant Coach Brooks Fail

    Brooks Fail enters his first season as an assistant coach for USC swimming. The All-American swimmer rounded out Maurer's coaching staff that included newly hired associate head coach Peter Richardson (previously Arizona associate head coach) and assistant coaches Kevin Rapien and Meghan Hawthorne.

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Camp Details

This is not a “learn to swim” program. The USC Swim Camp is offering one session of day camp and one session of overnight camp for competitive swimmers. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other competitive 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.

2023 OVERVIEW DAY CAMP
  • Dates: June 12-15
  • Age Group: 9-18
  • Gender: Coed
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday
  • Check-In: 8:30-9:00am at the Uytengsu Aquatics Center
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch each day.
  • Intensive Training Camp (AGES 12-18): This advanced stroke technique camp is a 75/25 blend of technical and physical conditioning taught at a faster pace and includes a higher intensity training that is perfect for club swimmers, high school swimmers, and those that are interested in swimming in college. There are lectures and discussions on sports nutrition, sports psychology, and other topics. Campers receive advanced technical instruction in all four competitive strokes, as well as starts, turns, and relay exchanges. Each camper is instructed in small groups with other swimmers of similar skill level by the camp director, coaches, and counselors. Campers should be able to swim 300 yards without stopping and at least 50 yards of each stroke.
    Complete Stroke Technique Camp (AGES 9-18): During the complete stroke technique camps swimmers will receive detailed instruction on technique in all four competitive strokes, as well as starts, turns, and relay exchanges. Each camper will be instructed in small groups with other swimmers of similar skill level by the camp director, coaches, and counselors. Campers should be able to swim 100 yards without stopping and at least 25 yards of freestyle and breaststroke.
2023 OVERVIEW OVERNIGHT CAMP
  • Dates: June 19-22
  • Age Group: 9-18
  • Gender: Coed
  • Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
  • Check-in: Check- in takes place between 3:30-4:30pm on Monday at Birnkrant Residential College. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 4:00pm and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time. Extended Day Campers will depart that evening at 8:30 p.m. after swimming, dinner and orientation.
  • Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at 10:30am on Thursday with check-out immediately following. Exact time and location of the camp closing ceremony will be confirmed by the camp director on the first day of camp.
  • Extended Day Schedule: MON 4:30PM-8:30PM, TUE-WED 8:00AM-8:30PM, THURS 8:00AM-10:30AM **Times subject to change
  • Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
  • Intensive Training Camp (AGES 12-18): This advanced stroke technique camp is a 75/25 blend of technical and physical conditioning taught at a faster pace and includes a higher intensity training that is perfect for club swimmers, high school swimmers, and those that are interested in swimming in college. There are lectures and discussions on sports nutrition, sports psychology, and other topics. Campers receive advanced technical instruction in all four competitive strokes, as well as starts, turns, and relay exchanges. Each camper is instructed in small groups with other swimmers of similar skill level by the camp director, coaches, and counselors. Campers should be able to swim 300 yards without stopping and at least 50 yards of each stroke.
    Complete Stroke Technique Camp (AGES 9-18): During the complete stroke technique camps swimmers will receive detailed instruction on technique in all four competitive strokes, as well as starts, turns, and relay exchanges. Each camper will be instructed in small groups with other swimmers of similar skill level by the camp director, coaches, and counselors. Campers should be able to swim 100 yards without stopping and at least 25 yards of freestyle and breaststroke.
CAMP ADDRESS

University of Southern California - Day Camp
Uytengsu Aquatics Center - Day Camp
1026 W 34th St
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Click Here for Directions to the Aquatics Center

Birnkrant Residential College
642 W 34th St
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Click Here for Directions to the Residence Hall

CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT DAY CAMP

Monday, June 12th thru Thursday, June 15th

  • Check-in Day 1: Monday at 8:30-9:00am at the Uytengsu Aquatics Center (1026 W 34th St Los Angeles, CA 90089)
  • Check-in Day 2, 3 & 4: 9:00am at the Uytengsu Aquatics Center
  • Check-out: 4:00pm each day at the pool.
  • There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child on time

For Drop-off and pick-up, please use the address above. There will be no parking in the drop-off and pick-up zone. Please pull over to the curb on McClintock next to the White USC Check-In Tent by Uytengsu Aquatics Center.

Parking: Jefferson Parking Structure

  • Guest should already have pre-purchased parking online. If needed, guest can show the QR parking confirmation code to attendant for help. Please make sure your vehicle adheres to the license plate entered as the license plate will be your permit.
  • It is important to purchase a pass online before you arrive on campus as there will be no parking pass sales at the booth from 8PM - 6AM at the McCarthy Way Entrance. Our front desk DOES NOT SELL parking passes.
  • If guest is only being dropped off, they will not need to pay for parking, however there needs to be at least one person in the vehicle at all times when unloading and dropping off to avoid possible citation.
  • Parking for The University of Southern California's Summer Conferences - Link
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT DAY CAMP - OVERNIGHT CAMP

Monday, June 19th

  • Check-in: Check-in takes place between 3:30-4:30pm on Monday at Birnkrant Residential College (642 W 34th St. Los Angeles, CA 90089). There will be a camp orientation meeting at 4:30pm and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time. Extended Day Campers will depart that evening at 8:30 p.m. after swimming, dinner and orientation.

Thursday, June 22nd

  • Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at 10:30am on Thursday with check-out immediately following. Exact time and location of the camp closing ceremony will be confirmed by the camp director on the first day of camp.

Parking: McCarthy Way Structure

For Check-In and check-out, please use the McCarthy Way Structure. As guests come in, you can let the parking attendant at the gate know that you are checking in at New/North Customer Service Center (CSC) which is attached to Birnkrant Residential College (our dorm), New Residential College and North Residential College:

  • Guest should already have pre-purchased parking online. If needed, guest can show the QR parking confirmation code to attendant for help. Please make sure your vehicle adheres to the license plate entered as the license plate will be your permit.
  • It is important to purchase a pass online before you arrive on campus as there will be no parking pass sales at the booth from 8PM - 6AM at the McCarthy Way Entrance. Our front desk DOES NOT SELL parking passes.
  • If guest is only being dropped off, they will not need to pay for parking, however there needs to be at least one person in the vehicle at all times when unloading and dropping off to avoid possible citation.
  • Parking passes are day passes and not 24 hour passes. Daily parking passes are in effect 12AM to 11:59PM per day.
  • Parking for The University of Southern California's Summer Conferences - Link
2023 HOUSING
  • Dorm: Birnkrant Residential College
  • 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: Included with pillow and blanket
  • Air Conditioning: NO A/C - Please bring a portable 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 - OVERNIGHT CAMP?
  • Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
  • Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
  • Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
  • 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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE - DAY CAMP?
  • 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: Uytengsu Aquatics 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!

DAY CAMPERS (JUNE 12-15)

LIST OF ITEMS TO BRING: Swimsuit(s), Swim Goggles, Swim cap(s), Towels (2), T-shirts, Shorts, Water Bottle, Running Shoes, Jacket and Healthy Lunch Each Day

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS (JUNE 19-22)

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 ($50)
  • Linens are provided with pillow and blanket but you can bring your own if you wish (XL twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
  • Pajamas
  • Bath Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Snorkel (optional)
  • Dorm DOES NOT have AC – Please Bring a Fan
  • Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS (JUNE 19-22)

Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Extended 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: Extended 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. Extended Day Campers stay until 8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
  • Tuesday-Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 8:00am-8:30pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
  • Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 8:00-10:30am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
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 (June 12-15)

• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: 9AM-4PM
• Lunch is included each day

OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES (June 19-22)

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

EXTENDED DAY SUMMER CAMP AMENITIES (June 19-22)

• Nike Camp T-shirt & Nike Swim Cap
• Camp hours: MON 4:30PM-8:30PM, TUE-WED 8:00AM-8:30PM, THURS 8:00AM-10:30AM **Times subject to change

Please note: These camps DO NOT teach participants how to swim. Enrollment will be limited to ensure that individuals will receive special attention and maximize their participation. For your safety and benefit, we recommend all participants have competitive swimming experience (E.G. U.S.S. Age Group, National Qualifiers, High School Swimmers, or Summer League Swimmers) with all four competitive strokes: Fly, Back, Breast and Freestyle.

CAMP INFO

SESSION I (JUNE 12-15)

DAY CAMP

  • Check-in takes place between 8:30-9:00am on Monday
  • Campers will depart each day at 4:00pm after the second pool session
  • Day Camp hours: 9:00AM-4:00PM
  • Lunch is included each day
  • Check-out takes place at 3:45pm on Thursday

LIST OF ITEMS TO BRING: Swimsuit(s), Swim Goggles, Swim cap(s), Towels (2), T-shirts, Shorts, Water Bottle, Sunscreen, Running Shoes, Jacket

SESSION II (JUNE 19-22)

OVERNIGHT CAMP
This summer, USC is offering one session of overnight with an extended day camp (8:00am-8:30pm) option. Our goal is to maximize swimming potential by helping swimmers to create a winning mindset and provide ongoing and constructive feedback in the pool to improve stroke technique.

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

  • 7:30 AM Breakfast (Overnighters)
  • 8:50 AM Extended Day Campers arrive, stretch
  • 9:00 AM Opening Comments and Discussion
  • 9:30 AM Pool Session 1
  • Noon Lunch
  • 1:00 PM Rest/Supervised Free Time/Camp Activities
  • 2:00 PM Pool Session 2
  • 4:00 PM Day Campers Depart
  • 5:00 PM Dinner
  • 6:30 PM Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
  • 8:30 PM Extended Day Campers Depart
  • 10:00 PM Lights out!

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Uytengsu Aquatics Center

The Uytengsu Aquatics Center is a 2,500-seat outdoor aquatics venue located on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, USA. The facility features two pools: a long course pool, and a diving well with towers. The facility is the home pool for the USC Trojans swimming and diving teams.

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Lea Maurer, Head Coach
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California 90263
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