Nike Water Polo Camp at Mercyhurst University

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Mercyhurst University is offering one session of overnight with a day camp option (9:00am-5:00pm) for ages 14-18. 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.

2024 OVERVIEW

• Dates: June 10-13
• Age Group: 14-18
• Gender: Male
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day (commuter)
  
• Check-In: Overnight and Day Campers check in at between 2:00-3:00pm at TBA.
• Check-out: Camp concludes at noon at TBA.
• Day Schedule: MON 3:00PM-9:00PM, TUE-WED 10:30AM-6:30PM, THURS 10:00AM-1:30PM.
• 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

Mercyhurst University
501 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16546

CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Check-in Monday, June 10th
Overnight and Day Campers check in between 2:00-3:00pm at TBA.

Check-out Thursday, June 13th
Camp concludes at noon at TBA.

2024 HOUSING

• Dorm: TBA
• Number of Campers Per Room: 2-4 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: TBA

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: Hallman Aquatics 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 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

• 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 9:00pm. Dinner is provided.
• Tuesday-Wednesday: Day Camper Hours – 10:30am-6:30pm. Lunch is provided.
• Thursday: Day Camper Hours - 10:00am-12:00pm (noon). Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.

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.