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2025 SUMMER CAMP DATES COMING SOON! JOIN PRIORITY LIST!

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 2024 USC SWIM CAMP. Our 2nd annual summer of swim camps in LA are designed for competitive swimmers looking to improve their stroke technique and endurance and offer four 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 100 yard swim.

Highlights Include
  • Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
  • Focused training on starts, turns, and relay exchanges
  • Higher intensity training with lectures on sports nutrition and sports psychology
  • Small group and individual stroke analysis/instruction
  • Low camper to staff ratio
  • 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.

    View Lea Maurer's Bio
  • 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.

    View Meghan Hawthorne's Bio
  • 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.

    View ​Kevin Rapien's Bio
  • 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.

    View Brooks Fail's Bio

Camp Details

Please note: Camp sessions SOLD OUT in 2023. The USC Swim Camp is offering four sessions 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.

**Please be advised that for the summer of 2024 only, the outdoor competition pool will be offline for maintenance and renovations, and our swimming activities will use the indoor PED pool facility, as well as the LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium. Please note that future summers will resume our use of both facilities as usual. Thank you for your understanding.**

2024 OVERVIEW OVERNIGHT CAMP
  • Dates: Session I - June 10-12, Session II - June 12-14, Session III - June 24-26, Session IV - June 26-28 (Sessions I & II, and Sessions III & IV may be purchased together)
  • Age Group: 9-18
  • Gender: Coed
  • Camp Type: Overnight Only (No Day Camp Options will be permitted this year)
  • Check-in: Check- in takes place between 2:30-3:30pm on the first day of camp at the dorms. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 3:30pm and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
  • Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at 11:00am on the last day of camp 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.
  • Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch will not be provided on the first or last day of camp.
  • Program Description: Immerse yourself in our in-depth stroke technique and training camp designed to refine your skills. This camp provides detailed instruction on technique in all four competitive strokes, along with focused training on starts, turns, and relay exchanges. Additionally, campers will engage in higher intensity training. The program includes lectures on sports nutrition, sports psychology, and other relevant topics. Each camper receives personalized instruction within small groups, ensuring a tailored learning experience led by our camp director, coaches, and counselors. Participants should be capable of swimming 100 yards without interruption and at least 25 yards of both freestyle and breaststroke. Elevate your swimming prowess with a camp experience tailored to your skill level and goals.
CAMP ADDRESS (Session I & II)

Parkside International Residential College
3771 McClintock Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Click Here for Directions to the Residence Hall

CAMP ADDRESS (Session III & IV)

New North Residential College (EVK)
635 McCarthy Way
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Click Here for Directions to the Residence Hall

CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT DAY CAMP - OVERNIGHT CAMP

Monday, June 10th (I) and June 24th (III) & Wednesday, June 12th (II) and June 26th (IV)

  • Check-in: Session I and Session III campers will check-in between 2:30-3:30pm on Monday at the dorms. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 3:30pm and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
  • Check-in: Session II and Session IV campers will check-in between 2:30-3:30pm on Wednesday at the dorms. There will be a camp orientation meeting at 3:30pm and parents are welcome to join their campers for this meeting. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.

Wednesday, June 12th (I) and June 26th (III) & Friday, June 14th (II) and June 28th (IV)

  • Check-out: Session I and III campers will attend a closing ceremony at 11:00am on Wednesday 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.
  • Check-out: Session II and IV campers will attend a closing ceremony at 11:00am on Friday 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: Downey Parking Structure (Session I & II)

Downey Parking Structure - parking instructions will be provided via email to purchase passes ahead of time.
3667 McClintock Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Parking: McCarthy Way Structure (Session III & IV)

For Check-In and check-out, please use the McCarthy Way Structure (620 West McCarthy Way Los Angeles, CA 90089). 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, 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
2024 HOUSING
  • Dorm: Session I & II - International Residential College, Session III & IV - Residential Hall at EVK
  • 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: International Residential College (Session I & II) includes A/C; Residential Hall at EVK (Session III & IV) does not have 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?
  • Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
  • Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided. Lunch will not be provided on the first or last day of camp.
  • 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.
  • Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, googles and towel(s)
  • Facility: Uytengsu Aquatics Center / PED Pool & LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium
  • 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 2 nights/3 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)
  • Dorms for Session III & IV Campers DO 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)
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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OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES

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

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.

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
  • 8:50 AM Stretching
  • 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
  • 5:00 PM Dinner
  • 6:30 PM Pool Session 3 or Evening Activities
  • 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.

Camp Reviews

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars
    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: Head coach gave the story about her Olympic experience

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: Knowledge coaches brought to sessions and coaching of how to improve skills

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: Great coaches, awesome facility, staying in the dorm, friendly counselors.

    — Anonymous

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    • 5/5.

    June 27, 2023: Our daughter was able to interact with D1 coaches and athletes daily.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 27, 2023: Talking with the coaching staff and learning how to improve technique.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: spending quality time and bonding with other similar training kids.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: Being with other motivated swimmers and exposure to Trojan culture

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 28, 2023: Being with friends, and at USC's facilities with the coaching staff

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: The excellent technique discussion, drills and feedback.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 27, 2023: According to my daughter, seeing the Olympic medals was a huge inspiration.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: The staff were great. Even more friendly than expected

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 24, 2023: New experience living in dorms, being n college campus

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: Meeting other swimmers, and the counselors were great!

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: The backstroke work, stations in dryland, and dives

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: The overnight dorming experience and the dungeon

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 24, 2023: Great positive energy, counselors and training

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: Camp Staff involved, interested, and friendly

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: Meeting all the world record holders! Trying out all the fancy training equipment.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: She was in a great group with really friendly and knowledgeable coaches / counsellors

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 24, 2023: Meeting other swimmers and making friends and circuit workouts were inspiring and fun.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: Meeting new friends, and gaining new techniques and knowledge of the different strokes.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: Everything. Our daughter has been on cloud 9 all week. She had the absolute best experience!

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: Improvements to stroke and dive technique. Learning to be independent and making new friends.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: Ella said she had a great balance of swim, dry land and meeting new swimmers / athletes that she bonded with

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: Being able to stay in the dorms and get a feel for what living on campus is like. The team bonding was amazing!

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 27, 2023: The enthusiastic energy and full involvement of the coaches, the daily talks - holding Coach Lea's Olympic medals!!!

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: She loved being on the USC campus, working with the staff there, using the facilities, refining her technique, and of course meeting new friends.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: Having the opportunities to engage with other USC athletes and coaches. They provided a very positive, engaging and approachable vibe and it was an amazing experience.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: Being part of a team, meeting some amazing people, and learning that all the small details are so important. Being able to stay on campus was also a huge part of the experience.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: The camaraderie among coaches and the participants. Separating the participants in small groups was very beneficial: assistance during the practices, proximity among participants, and organization.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 23, 2023: For my child, it was the friendliness and presence of the camp staff, getting to meet other swimmers and campers, and getting insight to help her become a stronger swimmer. Small tweaks led to big improvements!

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    June 26, 2023: 4 girls from Portland OR got tonspend time together, see USC, meet and bond with other kids, have great counselors, play college doem for 3 nights, busy busy camp days, great techniwue sessions, camp energy and positivity

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.
    Awesome camp!

    — Anonymous

USC Swim Camp

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Lea Maurer, Head Coach
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California 90263
Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm PST

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