SPIRE Swim Camp

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. SPIRE’S training program is perfect for serious swimmers looking for an intense training environment to prepare for the next level of competition. SPIRE Academy is one of the most unique and comprehensive Athletic, Academic, Personal and Career Development organizations in the world. Every year, athletes from around the world choose to train at SPIRE Academy.

2024 OVERVIEW 5-DAY SPRING CLINIC

• Dates: April 6 (Freestyle Stroke), April 13 (Butterfly Stroke), April 20 (Backstroke) & April 27 (Breaststroke)
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Day Camp
• Check-in: Check-in at 9:00am
• Check-out: Check-out at 4:00pm
• Day Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
• Meals: Lunch provided each day
• Programs: 1-Day Freestyle Stroke Clinic April 6 - Take your freestyle swimming to the next level with our 1-day clinic at SPIRE. Refine your freestyle technique by learning about body position, arm technique, kick mechanics, and breathing. Instruction is led by SPIRE Swim Head Coach, Thad Schultz and swim coaching staff. Continue becoming a stronger athlete out of the pool with Performance Training. 1-Day Butterfly Stroke Clinic April 13 - Bring precision to your butterfly stroke with our 1-day clinic at SPIRE. Led by SPIRE Head Coach, Thad Schultz and his coaching staff, learn about every element of the butterfly stroke with in-pool drills and technical analysis. In addition to butterfly stroke training, take part in a Performance Training session to enhance your athletic ability in practices & competitions. 1-Day Backstroke Clinic April 20 - Take your backstroke swimming abilities to the next level with our 1-day backstroke swim clinic. Led by SPIRE Head Coach, Thad Schultz and his coaching staff, learn about every element of the backstroke stroke with in-pool drills and technical analysis. In addition to backstroke training, take part in a Performance Training session to enhance your athletic ability in practices & competitions. 1-Day Breaststroke Clinic April 27 - Refine your breaststroke technique with our 1-day clinic at SPIRE. Led by SPIRE Head Coach, Thad Schultz and his coaching staff, learn about every element of the breaststroke with in-pool drills and technical analysis. In addition to breaststroke training, take part in a Performance Training session to enhance your athletic ability in practices & competitions.

2024 OVERVIEW 5-DAY STROKE CAMP

• Dates: June 2-6 & June 23-27
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Boarding, Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: Check-in at 9:00am
• Check-out: Check-out at 12:00pm
• Day Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
• Meals: All meals are provided to Boarding campers. Day (commuter) campers only receive lunch. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
• Program: The 5-Day Swim Stroke Camp will only focus on the four competitive swimming strokes through a combination of drills, skills and training. Swimmers will receive intensive instruction with two daily water sessions focusing on technique, body positioning, alignment and breathing. Each athlete will receive individual attention from the SPIRE Swimming staff comprised of outstanding coaches and instructors.

2024 OVERVIEW SUMMER EXTENDED TRAINING

• Dates: June 9-29 (3-Week Program) & June 9-22, July 7-20 & August 4-17 (2-Week Program)
• Age Group: 13-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Boarding, Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: Campers arrive Sunday before 7:00pm
• Check-out: Camp concludes on Friday at 12:00pm
• Day Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
  
• Meals: All meals are provided to Boarding campers. Day (commuter) campers only receive lunch. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
• Program: Take your training to a new level by immersing yourself in our Academy-style extended training options. This training experience includes daily sessions in the pool, Performance Training assessments and workouts, Mental Skills Training, and the chance to live the Academy life as you bring your game to a higher level. In addition to your training, you can enjoy your evenings exploring SPIRE, participating in group activities, and going on off-campus excursions to experience the attractions Northeast Ohio has to offer.

3-Week Program:

• Daily training sessions with SPIRE Swim staff focusing on specific areas of your game
• Advanced physical & athletic assessments to develop a training plan specific to your body and goals
• Continual training with our Director of Mindset Development to strengthen your mental skills
• Build repetition in your training to give you the mental & athletic tools needed to achieve your peak potential
• Unlimited use of SPIRE Recharge – a sports performance recovery center built to reduce injury and recover your body more quickly
• Unlimited access to Adrenaline Monkey Ninja Course at SPIRE, a fun and challenging ninja course with obstacles testing your strength, balance, and body awareness
• Includes trip(s) off-campus (Example: Cleveland Guardians game, shopping, sightseeing, and more).
• Package Upgrades (additional fees apply):
  • English Lessons
  • Airport ground transportation

2-Week Program:

• Daily training sessions with SPIRE Swim staff focusing on specific areas of your game
• 5-point physical & athletic assessments to develop a training plan specific to your body and goals
• Multiple training sessions in Mental Skills
• Unlimited use of SPIRE Recharge – a sports performance recovery center built to reduce injury and recover your body more quickly
• Unlimited access to Adrenaline Monkey Ninja Course at SPIRE, a fun and challenging ninja course with obstacles testing your strength, balance, and body awareness
• Includes trip(s) off-campus (Example: Cleveland Guardians game, shopping, sightseeing, and more).
• Package Upgrades (additional fees apply):
  • English Lessons
  • Airport ground transportation

2024 OVERVIEW 5-DAY TRAINING CAMP

• Dates: August 5-9 & August 11-15
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Boarding, Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: Boarding campers arrive Sunday, August 4 or 10 at 5:00pm; Day campers arrive Monday at 9:00am.
• Check-out: Camp concludes Friday at 12:00pm
• Day Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
• Meals: All meals are provided to Boarding campers. Day (commuter) campers only receive lunch. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
• Program: SPIRE’s 5-Day Swim Training Camp will incorporate daily training sessions for all technical aspects of racing and are designed to specifically develop the four competitive strokes. Additional training focuses on starts, turns, transitions and finishes. SPIRE Performance Training is included and designed to develop core strength, power and flexibility. Improve your mental toughness and ability to control emotions with Mental Skills training. This camp is for athletes with at least 2 years of year-round swimming experience.

2024 OVERVIEW 3-DAY START & TURNS CAMP

• Dates: August 9-11
• Age Group: 10-18
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Boarding, Day (Commuter)
• Check-in: Arrive Friday at 3:00pm
• Check-out: Camp concludes Sunday at 12:00pm
• Day Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
• Meals: All meals are provided to Boarding campers. Day (commuter) campers only receive lunch. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
• Program: The SPIRE Swim Start & Turn Camp will only focus on starts and turns with an emphasis on mastering these often-overlooked skills into a true competitive advantage in the pool. This training will benefit sprinters and long-distance swimmers alike, helping you reach top speed quickly and efficiently. In addition to your time in the pool, gain more athleticism with Performance Training. Sharpen your mental toughness with an introduction to Mental Skills training.

CAMP PACKAGES

• Boarding Campers:
  • 3 meals/day
  • Boarding in on-campus dorm
• Day Campers:
  • Includes daily lunch

CAMP ADDRESS

SPIRE Academy
5201 Spire Circle
Geneva, OH 44041

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2023 HOUSING

• Dorm: SPIRE Village
• 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: Not included. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
• Air Conditioning: YES - Dorm has A/C

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.
• Day campers: Lunch is provided.
• 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: SPIRE Aquatic 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

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 your stay
• 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 ($25-50)
• Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
• Pajamas
• Bath Towel
• Toiletries
• Snorkel (optional)
• Dorm has AC - No Fan needed
• COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
• Aztec Recreation Waiver (form to be printed, filled out and turned in at camp)
• Offsite Trip Permission Form (form to be printed, filled out and turned in at camp)
• Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

DAY CAMPERS

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.

Camp Schedule & Meals: 9:00am-5:00pm; Lunch is provided.

TRANSPORTATION

Unless you are a Boarding Plus Camper, 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.