Nike Water Polo Camp at University of Puget Sound
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Camp Dates & Prices
Aug. 4 - Aug. 7, 2025
ACT FAST! THIS 2025 WATER POLO CAMP IS FILLING UP QUICKLY!
USSC has partnered with USA Water Polo Olympian Genai Kerr in offering a Nike 5meter Water Polo Camp this coming March. Instruction takes place at Lakes High School.
Nike Water Camps is excited to offer its 1st annual summer camp in Tacoma, WA at University of Puget Sound. The camp combines elite-level technique instruction with an unforgettable summer camp experience! Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps at Puget Sound, 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 game 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 on-campus pool at the Athletics & Aquatics Center as well as other local swim complexes when necessary.
DAY CAMP (9:00AM – 4:00PM)
The Nike Swim Camp at Westminster 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.
Highlights Include
- Co-ed camp open to all ability levels
- Low camper to instructor ratio
- Emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
- Position Specific Training for Drivers, Shooters, Goalies & 2 Meter Offense & Defense
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Camp Coaches
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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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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, the camp at University of Puget Sound is offering one session of overnight with a day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) 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
- Dates: August 4-7
- Age Group: 10-17
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Day (commuter)
- Check-in: OVERNIGHT campers check-in between 7:30-8:00am on Monday. There will be camp staff at the entrance to direct you. Overnight campers will check into their dorm prior to arrival. DAY campers should arrive between 8:00-8:30am. There will be a camp orientation at TBA at 8:30am following check-in which we highly encourage the parent or guardian to attend. Parents are welcome to depart following orientation.
- Check-out: A closing ceremony will take place at TBA at 12:00pm on Thursday. Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following orientation.
- Day Schedule: MON 8AM-3:454PM, TUE-WED 9AM-3:45PM, THURS 9AM-3:454PM **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Meals are not provided for Day campers: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch OR cash to buy lunch on campus.
- Parent/Camper Seminars: Both campers and parents are invited to join us from 7:30-8:30pm each night for evening seminars. Guest speakers include college coaches, college recruiting experts, current and former collegiate athletes, and our sports psychology director.
CAMP ADDRESS
University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner St
Tacoma, WA 98416
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CAMP CHECK-IN
Monday, August 4th
- OVERNIGHT campers check in between 7:30-8:15am on Monday at TBA. There will be camp staff at the University entrance to direct you. Overnight campers will check into their dorm prior to arrival. Day campers will check in at TBA between 8:00-8:30am. There will be a camp orientation meeting at TBA from 8:30-9:00am which we highly encourage the parent or guardian to attend. After which the parents are welcome to depart.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Thursday, August 7th
- A closing ceremony will take place at TBA at 3:45pm. Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately after the closing ceremony.
2025 HOUSING
- Dorm: TBA
- 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 per the director's discretion.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your water polo suit, swim cap, and towel(s)
- Facility: Wallace 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
- 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
- Day 1: 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.
- Day 2: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch is provided.
- Day 3: Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch is provided.
- Day 4: 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.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsDISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
TEAM DISCOUNT: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.
Wallace Pool
Wallace Pool has eight 25-yard lanes that are each eight feet wide. There is a moveable bulkhead, plus three warm up lanes for instruction, rehabilitation, and therapy. Wallace Pool has permanent seating for nearly 400 spectators. The new pool compliments the Athletics & Aquatics Center's new fitness center, locker rooms, grand hallway, administrative offices, and other amenities
Camp Dates & Prices
Aug. 4 - Aug. 7, 2025
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