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All Reviews about Nike Peak Performance Spring Swim Camp Chicago, IL

5 Reviews

  • Season 2023
    Coaches were able to relate to each camper and give some individual time to each camper
  • Season 2016
    Hello Coach Baker! I just wanted to let you know that I took what you said about the 200 IM, not limiting myself from it and not being afraid, to my latest meet. I had lots of confidence up on the blocks and during the race. I went from a 2:43.69 to a 2:31.41 finals, a sectionals cut! What you said and showed me at the camp has helped me a lot in all strokes, starts, and turns! I am now very confident and I have un-limited myself a lot! Thank you again!
  • Season 2015
    NICK!!!! - I did it! I made age group provincials in my 200 breast stroke! I have taken off 12 seconds in this since seeing you this summer in Connecticut. Your confidence in me helped my confidence in myself …a lot! Thank you so much (and all the other awesome coaches like Tim ). I can’t wait to come again soon….
  • Season 2015
    THANK YOU for all that you have done for our daughter! The all important triangle philosophy has significantly impacted her both in and out of the pool! This past fall was a very rewarding season. She placed first in the 100 Breast at sectionals with a time of 1:06.27…then placed third in the 50 Free with a new school record and state qualifying time of 24.75…and also assisted all 3 relays in qualifying for States, thus qualifying in all 5 events. At States she swam the 100 Breast and captured the 8th place finish in the A Finals. You and your staff’s ability to break the stroke into integral component parts that the swimmer can understand and then build them back up in correct format is fascinating to observe. This method of instruction is concrete and one that swimmers are able to immediately feel results. We have moved into our club season and look forward to working with PEAK in the future!
  • Season 2015
    Coach Baker … I am not sure that I can find adequate words to express our appreciation and gratitude to you and your team for the mental, technical, and physical training that you presented to our daughter. WE ARE THRILLED TO INFORM YOU THE SHE MADE NATIONALS IN HER 100 BR WITH THE EXACT QUALIFYING TIME OF 1:08.89! (She is also a math student so the exact time has always been required.) Before her race she visualized you being on deck watching, she cleared her mind, stayed calm, and swam her best with sheer determination. My husband and I will never forget that chilly morning in Orlando this past December, watching you give my daughter a private lesson. We knew then that she had never had this type of instruction before and that it was critical for her to reach her goals. I then brought her to your Westchester clinic and within 10 minutes in the pool with you, once again, I watched her breaststroke transformed – it has just been amazing to me. After returning from Greensboro, we will take a minute and plan our summer. She has already been asking when she may work with you again as she would love to every week!!!

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Camp Overview

See us in action! Olympic-level coaching, state-of-the-art
swimming technique and so much more.

Peak Performance Swim Camp is offering a weekend speed camp for competitive swimmers in Chicago, Illinois! Our 2-day RACE CAMP provides two levels of customized training for 12 & Over and 11 & Under athletes. PEAK coaches are masters at teaching race techniques, and our 1-on-1 attention provided to each swimmers sets PEAK apart from the rest. If speed is what you seek, come to PEAK!

Refine your stroke technique to swim faster and more efficiently! Open to age group and senior-level swimmers, ages 8-18, who currently compete at a local, regional, state, or national level. To maximize the benefits of the clinic, swimmers are assigned to lanes based on their current skill and performance level versus age.

Camp Coaches

  • Peak Performance Swim Camp Coaching Staff Bio

    Peak Coaching Staff

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    A great camp curriculum means nothing unless you have a team of great coaches to implement it. Our passionate and experienced coaching team is comprised of stroke technicians, teachers, and motivators

    Peak Performance Swim Camp Coaching Staff Bio

    Peak Coaching Staff

    Coach

    A great camp curriculum means nothing unless you have a team of great coaches to implement it. Our passionate and experienced coaching team is comprised of stroke technicians, teachers, and motivators - who inspire our swimmers with their enthusiasm, knowledge, and love of swimming. All PEAK coaches fully endorse our mission statement, our holistic training approach, and positive coaching style. Staff availability varies and is subject to change per location.

    Our Coaching Staff: swimcamp.com/coaches

Camp Details

Maximizing swimming potential through a holistic training approach is the mission of Peak Performance Swim Camp. To fulfill our mission, we seek to empower our swimmers through a two-tiered process of teaching and training. The teaching side includes daily chalk talks, video presentations, and ongoing poolside demonstrations. In addition, a targeted teaching strategy focused on swimmers’ individual needs is employed.

2026 OVERVIEW
  • Dates: March 14-15
  • Age Group: 8-18
  • Gender: Coed
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Schedule: 8:00am-2:00pm, Saturday-Sunday
  • Check-In: 7:45am on Saturday will take place in the interior hallway just outside the pool. Please park and enter the facility via the corner entrance of the building.
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
  • Race Camp: For competitive swimmers ages 8-18. Our 2-day Race Camp focuses on excellence in racing! How swimmers perform in competition determines their ultimate success in swimming. Hard-nosed training matters, but smart-tough racing matters more. At PEAK Race Camps, we specialize in teaching the mental, technical, and physical skills to help swimmers excel where it matters most!

Our Race Camp curriculum includes:

  • Various focus and mental toughness simulations to sharpen the mental edge.
  • Race rehearsals to heighten the competitive spirit and teach the ideal racing strategy for all distances.
  • Technical stroke refinement.
  • Power, flexibility, and skill drills to quicken all starts and turns.
  • Plus plenty of head-to-head racing!

Created by Olympic Coach Nick Baker, the camp’s curriculum is second to none. Coach Baker has authored ten books on swimming and produced four swimming videos. The camp offers many unique features and is highly recommended for competitive swimmers ages 8-18.

Note: This is NOT a learn-to-swim program, but specifically designed for competitive swimmers who can perform multiple lengths of all four strokes and the official starts and turns. Swimmers are assigned to lanes based on ability level. The daily skill progressions and challenging swim sets are adjusted to reflect skill and performance levels.

CAMP ADDRESS

Lake Forest Academy
Glore Memorial Gymnasium and Pool
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

CAMP CHECK-IN

Saturday and Sunday
Check-in: 7:45am in the interior hallway just outside the pool. Please park and enter the facility via the corner entrance of the building.

  • Swimmers must arrive to camp wearing their swimsuit underneath their dry-land clothing.
  • Parents need to sign-in their swimmers with camp staff each morning.
  • There is limited space for spectators to observe the pool sessions - either inside the natatorium on the upper deck observation area or in the pool hallway viewing area.
CAMP CHECK-OUT

Saturday and Sunday
Pick-up and Sign-out will occur in the hallway outside the pool at 2:00pm.

  • Parents must sign-out their swimmer each afternoon with a PEAK staff member.
CAMP FINALE

The camp concludes on Sunday at 2:00pm. Parents can pick-up their children on the pool deck.

MEALS
  • Please bring your own bag lunch daily on Saturday and Sunday with your favorite healthy foods.
  • Bag lunches must be in the swimmers' possession at morning Drop-Off and not delivered later to the pool.
  • Swimmers must bring two personal water bottles to camp, properly labeled and already filled.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
  • Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
  • Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers will receive a PEAK Swim Cap and PEAK wristband
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
  • Ratio: 1-on-1 attention provided to each swimmer
  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
  • Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, googles and towel(s)
  • Facility: Glore Memorial Gymnasium and 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!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

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

Items:

  • 2 Water Bottles - Properly labeled & already filled
  • Bag Lunch with your favorite healthy foods
  • Swimsuit worn underneath dry-land clothing
  • 2 Swim Caps (your personal favorites)
  • Googles
  • 2 Large Pool Towels
  • Closed-Toe Running Shoes for dry-land training
  • Dry-Land Apparel: T-Shirts, Shorts or Leggings
  • Do NOT bring fins, pull-buoys, kick boards, etc.
TENTATIVE CAMP SCHEDULE

The schedule below outlines a sample agenda for the day.

  • 7:45 AM – Daily Sign-In
  • 8:00 AM – Dry Land
  • 9:00 AM – Swim Session 1
  • 11:00 AM – Lunch (Bring Your Own)
  • 11:30 AM – Mind Power Workshop
  • 12:00 PM – Swim Session 2
  • 2:00 PM – Daily Sign Out

The daily curriculum includes two in-water training sessions (2 hours each), dry-land, and motivational mental skills training. The combined PEAK experience toughens swimmers mentally, boosts fitness and confidence, and improves essential swimming skills.

CAMP EXTRAS

Private Lessons, Video Analysis, and copies of Nick Baker's books are still available at SwimCamp.com. If you want to purchase one of Coach Baker's books, or book a private lesson or video analysis during camp, please contact Kathy Walker at [email protected].

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.

Facility

Lake Forest Academy

Lake Forest Academy

Lake Forest Academy is a co-educational college preparatory school for boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12. The school is located on the North Shore in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, about 30 miles north of Chicago. The school is located at 1285 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

CAMP FEATURES

  • 1-on-1 guidance from an expert PEAK coach
  • Customized training curriculum created by Olympic Coach Nick Baker
  • Tailored practices for all speed levels
  • Personalized feedback throughout the day
  • Focused in-water skill progressions
  • Motivational Mind Power workshops
  • Dynamic dry land sessions
  • Engaging mix of learning and fun

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Peak Performance Spring Swim Camp Chicago, IL

5 Reviews

  • Season 2023
    Coaches were able to relate to each camper and give some individual time to each camper
  • Season 2016
    Hello Coach Baker! I just wanted to let you know that I took what you said about the 200 IM, not limiting myself from it and not being afraid, to my latest meet. I had lots of confidence up on the blocks and during the race. I went from a 2:43.69 to a 2:31.41 finals, a sectionals cut! What you said and showed me at the camp has helped me a lot in all strokes, starts, and turns! I am now very confident and I have un-limited myself a lot! Thank you again!
  • Season 2015
    NICK!!!! - I did it! I made age group provincials in my 200 breast stroke! I have taken off 12 seconds in this since seeing you this summer in Connecticut. Your confidence in me helped my confidence in myself …a lot! Thank you so much (and all the other awesome coaches like Tim ). I can’t wait to come again soon….
  • Season 2015
    THANK YOU for all that you have done for our daughter! The all important triangle philosophy has significantly impacted her both in and out of the pool! This past fall was a very rewarding season. She placed first in the 100 Breast at sectionals with a time of 1:06.27…then placed third in the 50 Free with a new school record and state qualifying time of 24.75…and also assisted all 3 relays in qualifying for States, thus qualifying in all 5 events. At States she swam the 100 Breast and captured the 8th place finish in the A Finals. You and your staff’s ability to break the stroke into integral component parts that the swimmer can understand and then build them back up in correct format is fascinating to observe. This method of instruction is concrete and one that swimmers are able to immediately feel results. We have moved into our club season and look forward to working with PEAK in the future!
  • Season 2015
    Coach Baker … I am not sure that I can find adequate words to express our appreciation and gratitude to you and your team for the mental, technical, and physical training that you presented to our daughter. WE ARE THRILLED TO INFORM YOU THE SHE MADE NATIONALS IN HER 100 BR WITH THE EXACT QUALIFYING TIME OF 1:08.89! (She is also a math student so the exact time has always been required.) Before her race she visualized you being on deck watching, she cleared her mind, stayed calm, and swam her best with sheer determination. My husband and I will never forget that chilly morning in Orlando this past December, watching you give my daughter a private lesson. We knew then that she had never had this type of instruction before and that it was critical for her to reach her goals. I then brought her to your Westchester clinic and within 10 minutes in the pool with you, once again, I watched her breaststroke transformed – it has just been amazing to me. After returning from Greensboro, we will take a minute and plan our summer. She has already been asking when she may work with you again as she would love to every week!!!

FAQS

  • Nike Peak Performance Spring Swim Camp Chicago, IL takes place at Lake Forest Academy, a sports facility located at Glore Memorial Gymnasium and Pool, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Led by camp director Nick Baker and 2 additional coaches. Popular with families from Chicago, Lincolnshire, Deerfield, Northbrook, and other nearby communities.

  • Sessions are $595 for a 2-day camp. A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due before camp starts.

  • This camp is for athletes ages 8 to 18, coed. All skill levels welcome. Participants are grouped by ability on arrival.

  • One session: March 14 to March 15, 2026. Select the session above to register.

  • This is a day camp running 9 AM to 3 PM.

  • Select your session above and click "Add to Cart." A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due before camp starts. After registration, you'll receive a Camp Information Packet with health forms and check-in details. Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226.

  • Lane assignments will be based on your best 100 Free time. We will ask you to email us your best 100 Free time when we send out the registration packet before camp. If you do not submit the correct time, then there is a strong chance that you will be placed in the wrong lane, and will not fully benefit from the clinic training. Thank you for your assistance!

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