Nike Swim Camp in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, Utah - 2025

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Nike Swim Camps is excited to offer its 2nd annual camp in Salt Lake City. The camp combines elite-level stroke technique instruction with an unforgettable summer camp experience! Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps in Salt Lake City, provides the ideal environment to learn from some of the best coaches in the country. The coaching staff is comprised of dedicated college coaches, high school coaches, and collegiate athletes who are committed to helping campers improve their stroke technique and create memories that last a lifetime. The camp is coed and open to campers ages 10-17.

OVERNIGHT CAMP

The overnight program includes instruction, training and fun games, overnight accommodations, all meals, FUN evening activities and more. Our amazing staff resides in the dorms in adjacent rooms to the campers and provides supervision throughout the camp. The camp utilizes the student housing facilities at The University of Utah and the beautiful aquatic facilities at Salt Lake City Sports Complex, just a short distance from the dormitories.

DAY CAMP (8:00AM – 5:00PM)

The Nike Swim Camp in Salt Lake City 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.

The Nike Swim Camp in Salt Lake City is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. Campers will be housed on campus at The University of Utah and transported by bus to Salt Lake City Sports Complex. The camp is not owned, sponsored, controlled or endorsed by The University of Utah. 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

TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Stroke technique refinement for competitive swimming
Low camper to staff ratio
Sports psychology sessions, dryland training and conditioning, and college recruitment education
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 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.
Swim Director Jeffrey 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.
Head Swim Coach, Maple Mountain High School Maggie Stephens

Maggie Stephens is the head coach of Maple Mountain High School’s swim team and serves as support staff for the Nike Swim Camp in Salt Lake City. A native of Salt Lake City, Maggie coaches water polo and swim year-round and has been coaching for seven years.
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In her free time, Maggie enjoys playing water polo, taking road trips, and hiking. Maggie enjoys working with athletes and works to provide a fun environment for them to be successful.
Head Swim Coach, Weber High School Henderson Bird

Henderson Bird is the head swim coach at Weber High School and serves as a support staff member for the Nike Swim Camp in Salt Lake City.
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 high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, the camp at Westminster University is offering one session of overnight with a day camp (8:00am-5:00pm) option for boys and girls, ages 10-17. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed into groups with other swimmers with similar ages and ability levels. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate every camper’s needs, with consideration of their experience and desire to improve.

2025 OVERVIEW

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Age Group: 10-17
Gender: Coed
Camp Type: Overnight & Day (commuter)
Check-in: OVERNIGHT campers: 7:30-7:45am at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. Following camp check-in, overnight campers will store their luggage in a secure room and return immediately to the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center for Orientation. Overnight campers will be transported to The University of Utah in the late afternoon after the first day of training and will check in to their dormitory at that time. DAY campers: 8:00-8:15am for day campers at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. Orientation (All Campers): 8:30-8:45am
Check-out: Following the closing ceremony at 3:30pm on Thursday at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
Day Schedule: MON 8AM-3:45PM, TUE-WED 9AM-3:45PM, THURS 9AM-3PM **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

Westminster University
Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center
1840 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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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

Monday, June 9th

OVERNIGHT campers: 7:30-7:45am at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. Following camp check-in, overnight campers will store their luggage in a secure room and return immediately to the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center for Orientation. Overnight campers will be transported to The University of Utah in the late afternoon after the first day of training and will check in to their dormitory at that time. DAY campers: 8:00-8:15am for day campers at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. Orientation (All Campers): 8:30-8:45am

CAMP CHECK-OUT

Thursday, June 12th

Following the closing ceremony at 3:30pm on Thursday at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.

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. Overnight campers are housed at The University of Utah for the duration of the camp. The camp utilizes SLC Sports Complex as its training facility.

SUMMER DAY CAMP (8:00AM – 5:00PM)

The Nike Swim Camp in Salt Lake City 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 the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. – see “Summer Camp Info” section for full details about Orientation
Day Camper Drop-Off (Tue-Thurs): 7:45-8:00am at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
Day Camper Pick-Up (Mon-Wed): 5:00pm at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
Day Camper Pick-Up/Closing Ceremony Location (Thurs): 3:30pm at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
Parking: Parents can use the Dumke Garage for all drop-offs and pick-ups. Parking is free.

PARENT/CAMPER SEMINARS

Both campers and parents are invited to join us from 7:30-8:30pm each night the location will be announced at check-in for evening seminars. Seminar topics will include college recruiting, expectations of a collegiate athlete, how to choose the right school, and important sports psychology topics. We also offer opportunities for Q&A with each panel of coaches.

2025 HOUSING

Dorm: Kahlert Village at the University of Utah
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: Linens: Not provided. Please bring twin XL sheets or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase and a towel.
Air Conditioning: Yes

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. Note: Camp is closed to spectators during daytime hours. Parents are highly encouraged to attend orientation and the camp closing ceremony!

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Daytime training sessions
Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus, evening activities and all meals
Day campers: Instruction and daytime activities only. Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch OR cash to buy lunch on campus.
Supervision: Staff members reside in adjacent rooms to the campers 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: Dolores Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic 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!

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

Check-in: On the first day of camp, check-in will be between 7:30-8:00am
Check-in Location: The Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.

- After overnight campers check in, parents and campers will receive their room and access cards, and store luggage at Westminster University. Overnight campers will be transported to The University of Utah in the late afternoon after the first day of training and will check in to their dormitory at that time.
- 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 the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
Meals: Day 1: Lunch, Dinner | Days 2-3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch
Room Key Deposit: Please bring a $145 check made out to “Next Athletes, LLC”
Closing Ceremony: The closing ceremony will take place at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. Parents are invited to attend! Campers and parents will depart following the closing ceremony.

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 items to bring:

Please label all luggage and athletic equipment with an easily identifiable tag which has the camper’s full name and contact info.

Weather-appropriate clothing for 4 nights/5 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 ($50-100)
Linens: Not provided. Please bring twin XL sheets or a sleeping bag, pillow, and pillowcase
Pajamas
Bath Towel
Toiletries
Snorkel (optional)
Paddles, Fins and Kickboards (optional)
A new notepad or journal
Room Key Deposit - $50 (please bring a check made out to “Next Athletes, LLC” on the first day of camp)
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

DAY CAMPERS

Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm. Meals are not provided.
Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm. Meals are not provided. Day campers must pack a lunch.
Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm. Check-out is following the 3:30pm closing ceremony. Meals are not provided.

- The closing ceremony will take place at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. 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 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

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Nike Swim Camp in Salt Lake City

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Highlights Include

Camp Coaches

Camp Director Westy McQueen

Swim Director Jeffrey Natalizio

Head Swim Coach, Maple Mountain High School Maggie Stephens

Head Swim Coach, Weber High School Henderson Bird

Certified Athletic Trainer Kulsum Baig

Camp Details