Nike Water Polo Camp at Cate School

This year we are offering Overnight and Day (9:00am-5:00pm) camps for boys and girls, ages 12-18, of all ability levels. These camps fill up fast so register early!

2024 OVERVIEW

• Dates: July 15-19 - Middle School (Grades 7-9) & July 22-26 - High School (Grades 10-12)
• Gender: Coed
• Ages: 12-18
  
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day (commuter)
  
• Check-In: Between 8:45am-9:45am on Monday
• Check-out: All campers check out between 11:30am-12:00pm on Friday
• 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 12-18). 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

Cate School
1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013

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CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Please note: The following information may be subject to change.

• Overnight Camper Check-in: Between 8:45am-9:45am on Monday
• Day Camper Check-in: Between 9:30am-10:00am on Monday
• Check-out: All campers check out between 11:30am-12:00pm on Friday
• Day Camp Program: Monday 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

2024 HOUSING

• Dorm: Long House and Cook House West
• 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; Campers can bring a fan

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: Cate School 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.

• 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.