Peak Performance Swim Camp’s mission is to maximize swimming potential through a holistic training approach. The origin of this approach comes from a book entitled, The Swimming Triangle, written by our Founder and Head Coach Nick Baker. Coach Baker believes maximizing swimming potential requires a three-sided approach focused on mental, technical, and physical conditioning. To validate his approach, all one needs to do is list the inherent qualities of any great Olympic or world class athlete. No doubt the list would include a winning mindset, flawless technique, and supreme fitness.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 15-19
- Age Group: 8-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight (Ages 11-18), Day (commuter)
- Check-In: 7:30am. Camp Check-In and Orientation for swimmers and parents will occur at the Gym-Pool entrance area. Please park and enter the facility via the front main entrance.
- Check-Out: 11:30am. Camp concludes with our special Finale Ceremony conducted in the pool entrance area or just right outside the pool. Parents are invited to attend and should plan to pick-up their children promptly afterwards.
- Day Schedule: MON-THURS 8AM-3PM, FRI 8AM-NOON
- Individual Medley Camp: For competitive swimmers ages 8-18. Our 5-day IM Camp covers the entire individual medley from the front start, the four strokes, the three IM turns, plus the ideal racing strategy. It’s the complete package!
Training and racing in the IM is a wise choice as it develops all four strokes and makes swimmers more versatile and competitive. Most people think of Michael Phelps as the King of Butterfly, but he’s also the only swimmer in history to win the 200 IM in four consecutive Olympics. Physical fitness plus the right technique can turbocharge your performance.
Each day’s curriculum includes: four hours of intensive in-water training, purposeful teaching, motivational mind power workshops, dynamic dry land training, and yoga stretching sessions. The combined PEAK experience toughens swimmers mentally, boosts fitness and confidence, and improves essential swimming skills. Learn from the PEAK pros and get the winning edge!
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.
12 & OVER CAMP: For competitive swimmers ages 12-18. The 12 & Over Camp is our most challenging training level and builds throughout the week in both intensity and expectation. State-of-the-art skill progressions are combined with challenging swim sets, and swimmers are tested during the week to maintain their newly acquired skills. Swimmers are assigned to lanes based on their current skill and performance level.
11 & UNDER CAMP: For competitive swimmers ages 8-11. The 11 & Under Camp is our lead-up training level to the 12 & Over Camp. While both camps follow the same format, the skill progressions and challenging swim sets are adjusted for younger swimmers. Swimmers are assigned to lanes based on their current skill and performance level.
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.
CAMP ADDRESS
Lake Forest Academy
Glore Memorial Gymnasium & Pool
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
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Lake Forest Academy
Ferry Dorm - Camp Residence for Overnight Campers
1500 Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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CONTACT US
The safety and well-being of our swimmers is our first concern. Coaching staff will be on deck and supervise all lunch and classroom sessions. If campers have any concerns such as grouping, homesickness, illness or injury, please ask them to talk to their coach first. Then feel free to email or call our Camp Coordinator at [email protected] or by phone at +1-320-334-4255. We are committed to making camp a great experience for your child.
CAMP CHECK-IN
Camp Check-In and Orientation for swimmers and parents will occur at the Gym-Pool entrance area. Please park and enter the facility via the front main entrance.
CHECK-IN TIME: Monday, June 15, between 7:00-8:00 a.m.
- Swimmers must arrive to camp wearing their swimsuit underneath their dry-land clothing.
- Parents need to sign in their swimmer with camp staff each morning.
- Overnight Campers: After Camp Orientation, Swimmers may leave their overnight luggage at the check in area until camp end on the first day.
CAMP FINALE
Camp concludes with our special Finale Ceremony conducted in the pool entrance area or just right outside the pool. Parents are invited to attend and should plan to pick-up their children promptly afterwards.
Finale time: 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 19th
- Since camp dismisses early on Friday, there will not be a lunch period that day and swimmers should plan to eat with their families afterwards.
- Overnight Campers: After the ceremony, overnight campers may then proceed to the Ferry Dorm to pick-up their luggage.
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 Camps t-shirt and prizes.
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 & 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!
WHAT TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothing, equipment, and personal items. Peak Performance Swim Camp is not responsible for lost or stolen articles or money. Do not bring valuable items to camp with you.
Day Campers:
- 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)
- 2 Large Pool Towels
- Closed-Toe Running Shoes for dry-land training
- Dry-Land Apparel: T-Shirts, Shorts, or Leggings
- Sweatshirt or Jacket
- Do NOT bring fins, pull-buoys, kickboards, etc.
Overnighter Campers:
- All of the Above Items
- Plus additional 2-3 Swimsuits
- Casual Clothing for Evening Activities
- Pajamas
- Personal Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, etc.)
- Extra Spending Money*
*Extra Spending Money: Parents may choose to send extra spending cash with their overnight camper. We suggest approximately
$50-$75 to use for additional snacks and beverages, or souvenirs. Safekeeping of any cash allowance for overnight campers can be turned over to a camp staff member. Peak Performance Swim Camp is not responsible for valuables not under their supervision.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
- All swimmers must bring 2 personal water bottles to camp, properly labeled, and already filled.
- The daily meal plan for Overnight campers includes a healthy, well-balanced breakfast/lunch/dinner, starting with lunch service on June 13, and ending with breakfast on June 17.
- There is no lunch service on the last day of camp, June 17, as camp will dismiss early.
- For swimmers with special diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, nut allergies, etc), we do our best to provide a healthy lunch alternative. However, swimmers may bring their own lunch if they prefer.
- Optional: Swimmers may also bring their own sports drink and/or healthy snacks to camp.
DAY CAMPERS
Day Campers check-in at 7:45 a.m. on Monday at the Lake Forest Academy Pool. Departure that day is at 3:00 p.m. and campers should be picked up at the pool.
On a daily basis, parents must sign-in and sign-out their swimmers with camp staff each morning and afternoon.
Drop-off time: 7:45 a.m.
Monday-Friday
Location: Lake Forest Academy Pool.
Pick-up time: 3:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday
Location: Lake Forest Academy Pool
* See Camp Finale for earlier pick-up time on Friday.
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Overnight Campers check-in at 7:00 a.m. on Monday at Lake Forest Academy Pool. After Orientation, parents may drop-off their child’s luggage in the lobby by the pool.
At the conclusion of camp on Friday overnight campers need to be picked up by 11:45 a.m. at the pool, and then proceed to the Ferry Dorm to pick-up their luggage.
Overnight accommodations are conveniently located adjacent to the LFA Pool. Campers should bring their own personal toiletries (such as shampoo and conditioner). Limited housekeeping service is provided.
If you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please advise us immediately. Otherwise, every effort will be made to match swimmers in terms of age and maturity level. Swimmers stay two per room, each in their own bed. In some cases, swimmers may stay one per room.
Early Arrival Campers: For overnight campers who purchased the Early Arrival Package, check-in will occur on Sunday afternoon between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Our camp staff will contact parents via email in advance of camp commencement and coordinate the camper’s estimated time of arrival and mode of transportation.
TENTATIVE CAMP SCHEDULE
The schedule below outlines a sample agenda for the week.
MONDAY – THURSDAY:
- 7:00 AM – Overnight Campers/Breakfast (excluding Monday)
- 7:45 AM – Day Campers Arrive
- 8:00 AM – Dry Land
- 9:00 AM – Mind Power Workshop
- 9:30 AM – Swim Session 1
- 11:30 AM – Lunch (Day Campers Bring Your Own)
- 12:00 PM – Yoga
- 1:00 PM – Swim Session 2
- 3:00 PM – Day Campers Depart
- 4:00 PM – Overnight Campers/Dinner & Recreational Activities
- 9:30 PM – Lights Out
FRIDAY:
- 7:00 AM – Overnight Campers/Breakfast
- 7:45 AM – Day Campers Arrive
- 8:00 AM – Dry Land
- 9:00 AM – Mind Power Workshop
- 9:30 AM – Swim Session
- 11:30 AM – Finale Ceremony
- 12:00 PM – All Campers Depart
PARENTS VISITING CAMP
Parents are welcome to observe the in-water training sessions from the entrance to the pool. All parents watching, please view from the pool bleachers.
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
Camp will be held at Lake Forest Academy located on the North Shore in Lake Forest, IL, about 30 miles north of Chicago. The camp residence will be Ferry Hall Dormitory located on the Lake Forest Academy campus. The camp pool facility, the Charles F. Glore Memorial Gymnasium and Field House, is also located on campus at: 1500 West Kennedy 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
- Over 18 hours of challenging in-water training
- Motivational Mind Power workshops
- Dynamic dry land sessions
- Power yoga stretching and strengthening
- Engaging mix of learning and fun
