Nike Tennis Camp at University of Minnesota
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Improve your game and have fun this summer at our Day tennis camp in Minnesota! Women’s Tennis Coach, Catrina Thompson, and Head Tennis Pro, Dana Young, invite boys and girls from the Twin Cities, Midwest, and beyond to come to learn from the best.
Campers will receive technical tennis instruction and drilling and compete in supervised matches at UMN's beautiful 22-court facility, plus enjoy a variety of evening social activities to enhance the summer camp experience.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from Minnesota's Head Women's Tennis Coach Catrina Thompson and Head Tennis Pro Dana Young
- 5-6 hours of tennis/day, low camper to staff ratio
- Match play, drill work, strategy sessions & fun off-court activities
- All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps T-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Dana Young
Dana is entering her eleventh year as the Co-Director of the Nike Tennis Camp at the University of Minnesota.
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Camp Director Geoff Young
Coach Young is the former Head Men's Tennis Coach at the University of Minnesota.
View Geoff Young's Bio & Tennis Tips ⟩
Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- June 10-13 (Monday-Thursday | All Skills | Tournament Training)
- June 17-20 (Monday-Thursday | All Skills | Tournament Training)
- June 24-27 (Monday-Thursday | All Skills | Tournament Training)
*This camp program is open to any and all entrants, limited only by age and number of campers.
CAMP PROGRAMS
We offer Day Only camps (8:45am-5:00pm) for boys and girls, ages 9-18, with All Skills and Tournament Training programs. All sessions are open to players of all abilities. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
- All Skills Program: The All Skills program is designed for tennis players of any skill level and background. Campers will learn fundamentals and improve upon their game.
- Tournament Training Program: The tournament training program is geared towards kids ages 10-17 who are tournament-level and ranked players looking to improve their tournament results, learn winning strategies, and work on mental toughness.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-In: All campers check in on Monday between 8:15am-8:45am in the lobby of the Baseline Tennis Center.
- Check Out: All campers check out at 5:00pm daily. Pick-up location is at the back gate of the outdoor tennis courts which is located on 5th Street SE. The kids will be waiting for pick-up by 5:00 each day. Two of our coaches will be waiting with the kids until 5:15. At 5:15, all kids that have not yet been picked up will move to the lobby of the Baseline Tennis Center.
- Day Camper Schedule: Monday 8:40am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8:45am-5:00pm
PARKING
For Baseline Tennis Center parking information, please visit https://www.baselinetc.com/.
MEALS
- Lunch is NOT included. Campers must bring their lunch and refrigeration will be provided.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
- Supervision: Staff members provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
- Ratio: 5:1 camper-to-coach ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: The Baseline Tennis Center features 22 courts, 10 indoor and 12 outdoor
- Inclement Weather Plan: We have 10 indoor courts in addition to our 12 outdoor courts, so rain won't slow us down!
- 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
TRAVEL
Nike Tennis Camps do not provide transportation to/from camp from the airport, train stations, or bus depots. If you fly into camp, we recommend that you fly into Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and take a taxi from the airport to camp.
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!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Athletic, on-court tennis clothing
Tennis Racquet(s)
Tennis shoes (no running shoes)
Sweatshirt/warm-up jacket and pants
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
SWING VISION
Maximize your camp experience with SwingVision, an iPhone app that provides the following benefits when you record your play: watch a full match in 20 minutes with the dead-time automatically removed, view stats like shot placement, court positioning, shot speed, and consistency for each shot type, filter to particular shot or point types and easily create highlight videos of certain points or shots, access video analysis, and stats immediately after you finish recording, all on unlimited cloud storage.
Camp Code: TNXRMN*This camp program is open to any and all entrants, limited only by age and number of campers.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:45am-9:30am Demo and Warm-up
- 9:30am-11:30am Instruction / Drills / Games
- 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch
- 12:30pm-5:00pm Dual Matches / Net Play Drills / Games
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating
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June 23, 2023: I was blown away at how organized the camp was. The check in process was a breeze, and having so many people in place to tell us where to go really helped to ease my daughters anxiety about the new experience. She absolutely loves it and would want to do another week.
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June 23, 2023: Match play. Also, camp Director Dana was awesome, unbelievably enthusiastic and supportive and made camp very inclusive and fun.
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June 30, 2023: Dana is a fantastic director - we would follow wherever the location is she was involved with. Coach Dan was amazing as well.
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June 23, 2023: The coaches were incredible. They were high-energy and focused on improving the kids skills every minute. Very impressed!
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June 30, 2023: Annika improved in her skills and she made very good friendships with the other players while playing whole day for 4 days.
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June 23, 2023: Despite hard work kids had a lot of fun. I was very impressed at how well organized the camp was.
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July 1, 2022: Seeing my daughter happy and exhausted every day, telling me all the new things she learned!
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June 30, 2023: Improvement of his tennis strokes! Fun games like dodgeball added in too.
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June 23, 2023: My son enjoyed meeting other tennis players and improving his skills.
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June 23, 2023: It helped my child build more confidence and resilience.
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June 16, 2023: Playing matches and using new tips and tricks learned
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June 18, 2023: Getting to play lots of tennis and improving
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July 12, 2023: My son improved a ton in just a week.
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June 16, 2023: Learning from college level players
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I really liked the five on five games
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SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.