Nike Tennis Camp at Curry College - International Programs Milton, Massachusetts

Join us this summer at the Nike Tennis Camp at Curry College. You'll improve your Tennis game, meet new friends from all over the world and with our new Sport and Language programs, you'll improve your English too!

International campers will find this Nike Tennis camp provides everything they need for a great visit to the US. Coined by a camper as "the everything camp," this camp offers plenty of convenient multi-week tennis sessions, lots of fun on-campus and off-campus activities, an outstanding international staff and the option to add a week of language classes prior to starting their Nike Tennis Camp.

The Tennis program covers all four essential aspects of  the game: skill development: strength and conditioning, technical precision, tactical development and sport psychology.  Designed as an intensive educational tennis course, this program also offers specialized skill sessions for tournament and high school players.

The language program consists of 15 English classes per week, combined with fun activities which allow campers to practice and improve their English. Campers participating in language classes, begin their Nike Sport Camp on the Sunday following the conclusion of their language program. During the language program, campers will reside on site at camp The combined Sport+Language programs will be offered  July 1, July 8 and July 15 sessions. These exciting camp programs provide the perfect balance of language prep with a terrific sport training program in convenient  2, 3 or 4-week programs.

International campers seeking a SPORT only multi-week camp should combine our individual sessions,( which start on July1st), with weekend stay overs to create the perfect multi-week camp program.  To view our individual camp sessions at Curry College, click here.

Highlights Include

• 5-6 hours of daily instruction including drilling, match play, strategy sessions and conditioning
• Fun evening activities including World Team Tennis, laser tag, Six Flags and more (may be additional fees)
• On-court instuction from director Mehdi Belhassan and his experienced staff
• Every camper will receive a Nike Tennis Camp t-shirt
• Campers come from around the world!
• 15 English classes per week, along with fun activities that help kids practice and improve their English skills.

The Nike Tennis Sports Camps at Curry College  is located on the wooded 135-acre campus of Curry College in Milton, MA, seven miles south of Boston.  Its outstanding facilities include eleven outdoor courts, grass and Astroturf sports fields, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, outdoor swimming pool, new air conditioned dorms, and a wonderful dining facility.  The language program will be taught on-site at Curry College.

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Tennis Program

This year we are offering five weeks of consecutive overnight sessions for campers 8-18. International campers interested in a sport only program may combine these weekly sessions together to create the perfect multi-week program.  Weekend stayover are available on every session except the last one. You can register for these sessions here.

In addition to the all skills program, we offer a tournament training program each week or specialized high school player programs the last two weeks of camps. (See below for more details) The tennis program consists of five to six hours of daily instruction which includes technical work in the form of drills, strategy sessions, on-and-off court conditioning, supervised point and match play, mental toughness and game analysis. In addition to supervised free play, campers will receive special help sessions at night on forehand, backhand, serve and volley. The techniques and methods build confidence, while the group dynamics enable the students to get more done and have more fun.

*The tournament training program is geared towards tournament level and ranked players looking to improve their tournament results, learn winning strategies, and work on mental toughness. The high school session is provided for players currently on their high school team and wanting to move up the ladder or those planning on making the high school team.

Overview of Sport + Language program

These are specifically designed camp programs just for international campers. Three Sport + Language sessions are offered, starting with July 1st , 8th and July 15th sessions.  You can choose a two, three or four-week program.  Each session includes one week of language instruction combined with one, two or three sessions of tennis camp.    

• It is open to kids aged 10-18. 
• All session costs include language instruction and material fees, Nike Tennis Camp instruction, housing and meals and weekend stayover costs for the specified camp time frame.
• The language program will be held directly on the Curry College campus and campers will reside on campus during both the language and Nike Sports programs.

How does the program work?

• Language/Week One: Campers arrive on Sunday and are greeted at the airport and brought back to Camp, just a short distance from Boston Airport. Campers will get their dorm and rooming assignments, enjoy welcome activities and settle and rest after their flights.  English classes are held in the morning Monday through Friday from 9-12:00 Noon.  Classrooms are a short walk from the dorms.The afternoons will be filled with trips to Boston, Museums, Tours of Boston, fun field games, sports play for fun or canpers will be able to spend some time relaxing as well.  Evening activities can be added for an additional fee. All programs are designed to develop campers English speaking skills and confidence.
• Sports/Week Two: The following week begins with Nike Tennis Camp check-in at 2:00 pm.  Campers will head down to the courts and be evaluated by camp staff and put into skill groups based on age/ability. The first  Nike Tennis session will begin at 4pm on Sunday. Each session will include 30 hours of Nike Tennis instruction and tournament play and conclude with a graduation ceremony on the last day (Friday) at 4:30pm.  Campers choosing to stay for multiple sessions will be supervised by camp staff over the weekend and will start their next Nike Camp session on Sunday.

Extra Activities:
MBSC/ NIKE Soccer Camp is one of the only camps that offer nightly OFF-Campus Activities. Our activities are pre-organized and include events such as: MLS Soccer Games, Laser Tag, Bowling, Hard Rock Café, Charlie Horse, Funway Café, 6 Flags (weekend), Water Country (weekend), Whale Watch (weekend), and much much more! Activities are not mandatory, and campers either choose to attend a few activities during the week, all activities, or no activities. Either way, for those campers who stay back: There will be plenty to do such as our ping pong room, watching movies, board games, card games, volleyball, and more. Counselors stay back to keep the appropriate ratios on the trip and back at the dorms!

Sample Daily Schedule

• Day 1 (Sunday) Arrive in the US - pick up at Boston International Airport
• Day 2-6 (Monday-Friday) Language week - classes 9-12:00 Noon. Afternoon and evening activities daily
• Day 7 (Saturday) Weekend activities (off campus) with camp (varies by week)
• Day 8 (Nike Tennis Camp) 2:00pm - Camp check-in for Nike Tennis Program
• Day 8-13 Nike Tennis Program - 8:30am -4:30pm daily
• 8:30-12:00 Noon On-court Drilliing and Demonstration (covering forehand, volleys, backhand, service return, and serving)
• 2:00-4:30 pm Point and Match play
• 4:45-5:30 pm Dinner
• 5:30-6:30 pm Shower - Get ready for Evening Games and/or activities.
• 6:30-10:30 pm Field Trips/Movies/Games/Hanging out with friends
• 10:30-11:00 pm Lights out
• Day 13 Graduation and camp check-out (multiple week campers stay on for weekend activity and next scheduled session)
• Day 14 Weekend activities with camp
• Day 15 Next Nike Tennis Camp session begins
• Day 16+ Same schedule as above

• Additional Weekend stayovers are available for $250 ($125/night) and includes housing and meals and activities for Friday, Saturday and Saturday night events.

• In addition to the amazing tennis experience, we offer our campers a great opportunity to escape the courts and have some fun in the evenings. Each week we offer a variety of off-court activities (both on and off campus, some of which may incur an additional fee).

• On-campus activities examples: gymnasium (basketball), swimming, ping-pong, movies, cards, board games, and more.

• Off-campus activities examples:  Major League Soccer Game; Boston Lobsters Tennis Team, Whale Watch, Six Flags, Water Country, Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, Boston Duck Tour, Funway Café (entertainment complex which includes mini-golf, batting cages, go carts, rock climbing, bumper boats and more!); and lastly, Laser Zone. Staff members accompany our campers on all trips.

• Designated Airport: Boston International Airport

• Language Course Curriculum: Students in this program will improve all core English skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. Classes are communicative in nature and offer planty of opportunities for speaking practice.

• 15 sessions per week - 3 per day at 50 minutes each (9:00am-12:00pm)

• Travel: International campers must complete a travel form in order to guarantee pick up at the airport. Travel forms will be included in your camp registration package which will be available in Mid May. Early arrival and extra night stays to accomodate international flight schedules are available except on the first (early arrival) and last camp sessions (extra night stays).

• Registration Packet: A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. PLEASE NOTE: Our health and release forms require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp. International camper must have health insurance valid in the US in order to attend camps.

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