Pool Location
University of San Diego
Sports Center and Pool
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego CA 92110
Overnight Residence
University of San Diego
Residence Hall TBD
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Camp Check-In
Camp Check-In and Orientation for both swimmers and parents will take place at the University of San Diego, at the Alcala Vista Apartments.
Swimmers will start camp immediately following Orientation, and should arrive to camp wearing swimsuits underneath their dry-land clothing.
CHECK-IN TIME:
Wednesday, June 8, at 7:30 a.m.
LOCATION:
Alcala Vista Apartments Outdoor Courtyard
DIRECTIONS:
The Alcala Vista Apartments are located on the EAST end of campus, directly east of the Sports Center. Use the EAST Entrance to the USD campus, not the Main Entrance.
- Turn into the USD East Entrance on Via Las Cumbres street (Alcala Vista Apartments are labeled there).
- Then take the 2nd entrance at the top of the hill towards the Sports Center and Pool.
- Park outside the Sports Complex in the Alcala Vista parking lot where there is 2-hour metered parking.
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS:
After Camp Orientation, parents may drop-off their child’s luggage at the camp residence – Cuyumaca Hall.
Camp Finale
Camp concludes with our special Finale Ceremony conducted at the University of San Diego Sports Center and Pool. Parents are invited to attend and should plan to pick-up their children promptly afterwards.
Since camp dismisses early on Sunday, there will not be a lunch period that day and swimmers should plan to eat with their families afterwards.
FINALE CEREMONY:
Sunday, June 12, at 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Pool Deck bleachers
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS:
After the ceremony, Overnight campers may proceed to the camp residence to pick-up their luggage.
What to Bring
Below is a recommended list of equipment and apparel. Peak Performance Swim Camp is not responsible for lost or stolen articles or money. Do not bring valuable items to camp with you – such as laptop computers or tablets.
DAY CAMPERS:
- 2 Water Bottles – Properly labeled & already filled
- Swimsuit worn underneath dry-land clothing
- 2 Swim Caps (your personal favorites)
- Dark-Tinted or Mirrored Goggles
- Sunscreen SPF 30 or Higher
- 2 Large Pool Towels
- Closed-Toe Running Shoes for dry-land training
- Dry-Land Apparel: T-Shirt, Shorts, Leggings or Sweatpants
- Sweatshirt or Jacket
- Do NOT bring fins, pull-buoys, kick boards, etc.
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS:
- All of the Above Items
- Plus additional 2-3 Swimsuits
- Casual Clothing for Evening Activities
- Pajamas
- Personal Toiletries (body wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.)
- Extra Spending Money*
* Extra Spending Money: Parents may choose to send extra spending cash with their overnight camper. We suggest approximately $50-$75 to use for additional snacks and beverages, or souvenirs. Safekeeping of any cash allowance for overnight campers can be turned over to a camp staff member. Peak Performance Swim Camp is not responsible for valuables not under their supervision.
Food and Beverage
- All swimmers must bring 2 personal water bottles to camp, properly labeled and already filled.
- A catered lunch for all campers (Day and Overnight) will be provided on Wednesday-Saturday.
- For swimmers with special diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, nut allergies, etc), we do our best to provide a healthy lunch alternative. However, swimmers may bring their own lunch if they prefer.
- The daily meal plan for Overnight campers includes a healthy, well-balanced breakfast/lunch/dinner, starting with lunch service on June 8, and ending with breakfast on June 12.
- Optional: Swimmers may also bring their own sports drink and/or healthy snacks to camp.
Day Campers
Day Campers check-in at 7:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 8, at the Alcala Vista Apartments Outdoor Courtyard located near the University of San Diego Sports Center and Pool. Departure that day is at 3:00 p.m. and campers should be picked up outside the pool facility entrance.
On a daily basis, parents must sign-in and sign-out their swimmers with camp staff each morning and afternoon.
DROP-OFF TIME:
Thursday-Sunday, June 16-19, at 7:45 a.m.
PICK-UP TIME:
Thursday-Saturday, June 16-18, at 3:00 p.m.. See Camp Finale for earlier pick-up time on Friday.
LOCATION:
Curbside at the Alcala Vista parking lot near the large pool gates.
Overnight Campers
Overnight Campers check-in at 7:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 8, at the Alcala Vista Apartments Outdoor Courtyard located near the University of San Diego Sports Center and Pool. After Orientation, parents may drop-off their child’s luggage at the camp residence on campus, Cuyumaca Hall.
At the conclusion of camp on Sunday, June 12, overnight campers need to be picked up at the end of the Finale Ceremony by 12:00 p.m. at the pool. After the ceremony, overnight campers may proceed to the camp residence to pick-up their luggage.
If you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please advise us immediately. Otherwise, every effort will be made to match swimmers in terms of age and maturity level. Swimmers stay two per room, each in their own bed. In some cases, swimmers may stay one per room.
The camp residence is conveniently located a short distance from the pool facility at University of San Diego Residence Hall TBD. The dormitory rooms include: two twin beds, two desks, bed and bath linens, blanket, and pillow. Campers should bring their own pool towels and personal toiletries including body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Daily housekeeping service is not provided.
EARLY ARRIVAL CAMPERS: For overnight campers who purchased the Early Arrival Package, check-in will occur on Tuesday afternoon, June 7, between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Our camp staff will contact parents via email in advance of camp commencement and coordinate the camper’s estimated time of arrival and mode of transportation.
Supervision
The safety and well-being of our campers is our topmost priority. Overnight and Day campers are supervised at all camp activities. In addition, our camp staff resides in the overnight residence with our Overnight campers. If campers have any concerns such as grouping, homesickness, illness or injury, please ask them to talk to their coach first. Parents may also contact our camp coordinator at kwalker@swimcamp.com or by phone at +1-503-708-3230. We are committed to making camp a great experience for your child.