Frequently Asked Questions
Age Limitations
In general our camps are open to swimmers ages 8-18. In the event that your swimmer is under 8, we will need verification that your swimmer is a member of a competitive swim club and has competed. While we have many abilities in our sessions, this is not for beginning swimmers. Swimmers should have some competitive background in the sport and have been exposed to practice environments. Swimmers over the age of 18, will also need to be approved through NCAA Compliance and will require a follow up from one of our staff members.
Registration Questions and Costs
Commuter Camp 1 This is one extra day and Pool session than years prior!
Commuter No Meals $750 (Camper packs their own food)
Commuter with Lunch $799 (Campers will eat in the dining halls)
Extended Commuter 5:00-6:00 Check out ($820 with Lunch $875)
Camp 2 Commuter and Overnight
Commuter No Meals $750 (Camper brings their own food)
Commuter with Lunch $799 (Campers will eat in the dining halls)
Extended Commuter 5:00-6:00 Check out ($820 with Lunch $875)
Overnight: $979. Camp this year is one extra night!
Multiple Child Discount: Families who enroll 2 or more children receive a 10% discount of total cost of camp
NUDAR Staff Discount: Staff of Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation receive a 10% discount
Housing Questions
Housing is administered by the Northwestern Residential Services. Most of your questions can be answered by visiting their web site: https://www.northwestern.edu/living/index.html
We will be using Bobb Hall: www.northwestern.edu/living/housing-options/res-halls/bobb/index.html
Swimmers can choose their own roommate, or request specific pairings during the registration process. Otherwise swimmers will be paired by gender and age.
CAMP CONTACTS Camp Phone/Camp Director 847-309-0411
Camp Email: nuwildcatswimcamps@gmail.com
Additional emergency numbers will be provided to campers following check-in
Arrival At Camp:
Camp Session #1 – Sunday June 16th Commuter Only 1:00-2:00 PM
Start and Turn Camp Session #2 - Saturday June 21 12:00-1:00 PM
Camp Session #3 - Sunday June 23rd - Residents, 1:00-2:00 pm Commuter 1-2 PM
Camp Session #4 - Sunday June 28th - Residents, 12:00-1:00 PM Commuters 12:00-1:00 PM –
Dorm Check-in
Resident campers should check in at the residence halls upon arrival at Northwestern. After your camper has registered, you will receive specific dorm housing prior to your arrival on campus. Check in is any time after 12:00 noon. Bobb, Lincoln and Sargent residence halls are located adjacent to the pool and across from the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Norris Aquatic Center on the corner of Lincoln and Sheridan street. Campers will be staying in standard dorm rooms with shared bathroom and common area. Bedrooms have twin bed, desk, and closet area. Each bedroom will house 2 campers. There is also a small refrigerator located in each room. Upon check-in, you will receive your dorm key and access card for the building entrance and all meals. Please note that lost keys cost $250 to be replaced. Any damage done by a camper or multiple campers will be the sole responsibility of the campers.
Supervision
Supervision is handled by the staff of Northwestern Swimming and Northwestern Residential Services. At no time, will the campers be unsupervised. 24/7 staffing is handled in concert with our Wildcat Swim Camp and the Services provided by Northwestern Residential service.
We escort the swimmers to and from the dorm for all sessions.
Our staff and counselors will eat all of their meals in the cafeteria with the swimmers.
The Northwestern Department of Public Safety will be on site to handle any serious incidents in the dorm.
Camp Check-in
Resident & Day Campers will all check in for camp on the Norris Aquatic Center pool deck, beginning at 1:00 PM. Enter through the front doors of the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion (Known locally as SPAC), and walk to the east end of the pool deck where the check-in tables are located. During check-in, you will receive your camp shirt, cap, water bottle and lanyard (for your dorm keys). At 2:30 PM, the camp staff will be introduced to the campers and parents. The first swimming session will commence at 3:00 PM.
Parking
Prior to parking your car, campers and luggage may be dropped off at the pool or at their specific dorms. Do not leave your cars unattended, they will be ticketed. You may leave your car at the curb while you move luggage to the residence hall entrance as long as there is a licensed driver on board. If you are staying for camp check in and the first session, you have two options; limited street and metered parking along Lincoln and surrounding surface streets around campus or you can pay for parking at the North Parking Lot that connects directly to the pool. The gate is automated and should be easily accessed. The Wildcats swim camps at Northwestern Swim Camp will not be responsible for parking tickets.
Meals
Meals will be at Sargent Residence Hall, Foster Walker Dining Hall or one of the many dining halls located on campus. During the summer months, dining halls are subject to rolling closures, but your camper will be accommodated.
Resident campers will receive dinner on check-in day, 3 meals each full day, and breakfast on check-out day.
Extended and Regular Day Campers have an option to receive lunch on each full day.
Supervision: Full time camp staff will reside with the swimmers in the dorms and act as chaperones. Lights out will be strictly enforced. Campers are expected to be on their best behavior. Disciplinary action may include immediate removal from camp.
Other Costs
All meals and snacks will be provided. There are vending machines located in the dorms. In addition, there will be opportunities to purchase apparel items at the Wildcat Swim Camp store, on check-in day and check-out day.
Camp Conclusion
Each camp concludes at 12:00 Noon on Fridays and at 4:00 PM on Saturdays. Please plan on picking up your child at this time. All luggage will be available on the pool deck. Check-in day parking instructions apply to check-out day as well.
Airport departure schedules will be discussed prior to conclusion of camp.
Directions
2311 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
Pool: Norris Aquatics Center plugged into any navigation system will bring you to the Wildcats Home Pool.
Day Campers
Day campers should check-in on the first day of camp between 1:00-2:00 pm. The first session will be completed by 4:00 pm. Each morning day campers may be here by as early as 7:45 AM, however camp activities will not begin until 8:15 AM. This is a courtesy to our working parents. The coaches and team will be present on deck running a practice session for the current varsity athletes, please be sure that your camper is on their best behavior. We will have a staff member there to start stretching and other warm up activities. Extended Day campers will check out each day between 5:00-6:00 on Monday through Thursday. Friday will be a 12:00 Noon checkout time, unless we have had communication from parents and that camper is enrolled in the start and turn camps. Regular Day campers will check out each day at 4:00-4:30 pm. The camp concludes at 12:00 pm on Friday. If someone other than a parent is picking up the child from camp, please indicate this when dropping off to start the camp each day.
Emergency Contact Info
The camp phone, 847-309-0411, will be available 24 hours a day. If you need to get in touch with your child for emergency reasons please do not hesitate to call. We strongly urge you to use your discretion when calling this number.
In general our camps are open to swimmers ages 8-18. In the event that your swimmer is under 8, we will need verification that your swimmer is a member of a competitive swim club and has competed. While we have many abilities in our sessions, this is not for beginning swimmers. Swimmers should have some competitive background in the sport and have been exposed to practice environments. Swimmers over the age of 18, will also need to be approved through NCAA Compliance and will require a follow up from one of our staff members.
Registration Questions and Costs
Commuter Camp 1 This is one extra day and Pool session than years prior!
Commuter No Meals $750 (Camper packs their own food)
Commuter with Lunch $799 (Campers will eat in the dining halls)
Extended Commuter 5:00-6:00 Check out ($820 with Lunch $875)
Camp 2 Commuter and Overnight
Commuter No Meals $750 (Camper brings their own food)
Commuter with Lunch $799 (Campers will eat in the dining halls)
Extended Commuter 5:00-6:00 Check out ($820 with Lunch $875)
Overnight: $979. Camp this year is one extra night!
Multiple Child Discount: Families who enroll 2 or more children receive a 10% discount of total cost of camp
NUDAR Staff Discount: Staff of Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation receive a 10% discount
Housing Questions
Housing is administered by the Northwestern Residential Services. Most of your questions can be answered by visiting their web site: https://www.northwestern.edu/living/index.html
We will be using Bobb Hall: www.northwestern.edu/living/housing-options/res-halls/bobb/index.html
Swimmers can choose their own roommate, or request specific pairings during the registration process. Otherwise swimmers will be paired by gender and age.
CAMP CONTACTS Camp Phone/Camp Director 847-309-0411
Camp Email: nuwildcatswimcamps@gmail.com
Additional emergency numbers will be provided to campers following check-in
Arrival At Camp:
Camp Session #1 – Sunday June 16th Commuter Only 1:00-2:00 PM
Start and Turn Camp Session #2 - Saturday June 21 12:00-1:00 PM
Camp Session #3 - Sunday June 23rd - Residents, 1:00-2:00 pm Commuter 1-2 PM
Camp Session #4 - Sunday June 28th - Residents, 12:00-1:00 PM Commuters 12:00-1:00 PM –
Dorm Check-in
Resident campers should check in at the residence halls upon arrival at Northwestern. After your camper has registered, you will receive specific dorm housing prior to your arrival on campus. Check in is any time after 12:00 noon. Bobb, Lincoln and Sargent residence halls are located adjacent to the pool and across from the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Norris Aquatic Center on the corner of Lincoln and Sheridan street. Campers will be staying in standard dorm rooms with shared bathroom and common area. Bedrooms have twin bed, desk, and closet area. Each bedroom will house 2 campers. There is also a small refrigerator located in each room. Upon check-in, you will receive your dorm key and access card for the building entrance and all meals. Please note that lost keys cost $250 to be replaced. Any damage done by a camper or multiple campers will be the sole responsibility of the campers.
Supervision
Supervision is handled by the staff of Northwestern Swimming and Northwestern Residential Services. At no time, will the campers be unsupervised. 24/7 staffing is handled in concert with our Wildcat Swim Camp and the Services provided by Northwestern Residential service.
We escort the swimmers to and from the dorm for all sessions.
Our staff and counselors will eat all of their meals in the cafeteria with the swimmers.
The Northwestern Department of Public Safety will be on site to handle any serious incidents in the dorm.
Camp Check-in
Resident & Day Campers will all check in for camp on the Norris Aquatic Center pool deck, beginning at 1:00 PM. Enter through the front doors of the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion (Known locally as SPAC), and walk to the east end of the pool deck where the check-in tables are located. During check-in, you will receive your camp shirt, cap, water bottle and lanyard (for your dorm keys). At 2:30 PM, the camp staff will be introduced to the campers and parents. The first swimming session will commence at 3:00 PM.
Parking
Prior to parking your car, campers and luggage may be dropped off at the pool or at their specific dorms. Do not leave your cars unattended, they will be ticketed. You may leave your car at the curb while you move luggage to the residence hall entrance as long as there is a licensed driver on board. If you are staying for camp check in and the first session, you have two options; limited street and metered parking along Lincoln and surrounding surface streets around campus or you can pay for parking at the North Parking Lot that connects directly to the pool. The gate is automated and should be easily accessed. The Wildcats swim camps at Northwestern Swim Camp will not be responsible for parking tickets.
Meals
Meals will be at Sargent Residence Hall, Foster Walker Dining Hall or one of the many dining halls located on campus. During the summer months, dining halls are subject to rolling closures, but your camper will be accommodated.
Resident campers will receive dinner on check-in day, 3 meals each full day, and breakfast on check-out day.
Extended and Regular Day Campers have an option to receive lunch on each full day.
Supervision: Full time camp staff will reside with the swimmers in the dorms and act as chaperones. Lights out will be strictly enforced. Campers are expected to be on their best behavior. Disciplinary action may include immediate removal from camp.
Other Costs
All meals and snacks will be provided. There are vending machines located in the dorms. In addition, there will be opportunities to purchase apparel items at the Wildcat Swim Camp store, on check-in day and check-out day.
Camp Conclusion
Each camp concludes at 12:00 Noon on Fridays and at 4:00 PM on Saturdays. Please plan on picking up your child at this time. All luggage will be available on the pool deck. Check-in day parking instructions apply to check-out day as well.
Airport departure schedules will be discussed prior to conclusion of camp.
Directions
2311 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
Pool: Norris Aquatics Center plugged into any navigation system will bring you to the Wildcats Home Pool.
Day Campers
Day campers should check-in on the first day of camp between 1:00-2:00 pm. The first session will be completed by 4:00 pm. Each morning day campers may be here by as early as 7:45 AM, however camp activities will not begin until 8:15 AM. This is a courtesy to our working parents. The coaches and team will be present on deck running a practice session for the current varsity athletes, please be sure that your camper is on their best behavior. We will have a staff member there to start stretching and other warm up activities. Extended Day campers will check out each day between 5:00-6:00 on Monday through Thursday. Friday will be a 12:00 Noon checkout time, unless we have had communication from parents and that camper is enrolled in the start and turn camps. Regular Day campers will check out each day at 4:00-4:30 pm. The camp concludes at 12:00 pm on Friday. If someone other than a parent is picking up the child from camp, please indicate this when dropping off to start the camp each day.
Emergency Contact Info
The camp phone, 847-309-0411, will be available 24 hours a day. If you need to get in touch with your child for emergency reasons please do not hesitate to call. We strongly urge you to use your discretion when calling this number.
