Nike 5meter Water Polo Camp at UC Santa Cruz

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please Note: This camp SOLD OUT in 2023. You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Santa Cruz is offering one session of overnight with a day camp option (9:00am-4:00pm) for ages 10-18. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other players 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.

2023 OVERVIEW

• Dates: July 31-August 3
• Gender: Coed
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day (commuter)
  
• Check-In: Overnight and Day Campers check in at 9:00am at the Stevenson College Dorms **Please refer to Reminder Email sent on 7/27 for your camper's specific hours**
• Check-out: Camp concludes at 4:00pm at Stevenson College Dorms **Please refer to Reminder Email sent on 7/27 for your camper's specific hours**
• Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is provided for all Day (commuter) campers
• Program: The Skills Camp program is designed for youth and high school players (Ages 10-18). This program focuses on advanced skills, position specific training for divers, shooters, goalies and 2 meter offense & defense, team concepts and an overall intense level of competition. Campers also have the opportunity to compete daily in games against each other.

CAMP ADDRESS

**Due to unforeseen circumstances at the UC Santa Cruz Pool, our in-water sessions will be taking place down the hill at the Santa Cruz High School Pool. Please refer to Reminder Email sent on 7/27 for your camper's specific hours and check-in location.****

UC Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

• For directions to the UC Santa Cruz please visit UCSC map/directions.
• To get to Stevenson College Dorms - Google Maps
• To get to Santa Cruz High School Pool **The best access point is from Myrtle Street just East of the Pool**

CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Check-in Monday, July 31st
Overnight and Day Campers check in at 9:00am at the Stevenson College Dorms **Please refer to Reminder Email sent on 7/27 for your camper's specific hours**

Check-out Thursday, August 3rd
Camp concludes at 4:00pm at Stevenson College Dorms **Please refer to Reminder Email sent on 7/27 for your camper's specific hours**

2023 HOUSING

• Dorm: Stevenson College Residence Hall
• 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: No - dorms do not have 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 Water Polo 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 polo suit, swim cap, and towel(s)
• Facility: UC Santa Cruz 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!

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 3 nights/4 days
• Dryland training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
• Backpack
• 2-3 Water Polo Suits
• Swim Cap(s)
• Towels
• Hat or Visor
• Sunglasses
• Sandals/flip flops
• Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• Spending Money ($50)
• Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
• Pajamas
• Bath Towel
• Toiletries
• Fan - dorms do not have AC
• 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: water polo suit, 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 **Please refer to Reminder Email sent on 7/27 for your camper's specific hours**:

• Monday: Day Campers should arrive dressed and ready to play. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week. Day Campers stay until 4:00pm. Lunch is provided.
• Tuesday-Wednesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch is provided.
• Thursday: Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-4:00pm. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes. Lunch is provided

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.

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