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Get ready for an amazing experience in College Park, MD! Our golf camp at University of Maryland takes place just outside Washington D.C. Junior golfers, ages 10 - 18, of all ability levels are welcome to join for an unforgettable camp experience! The University of Maryland coaching staff has been hosting this camp for many years and they are excited to improve the skills of each young golfer.
OVERNIGHT CAMP
This overnight camp includes golf instruction from Division I coaches, overnight stay, course play, meals and fun, supervised evening activities. Players will stay on campus at UMD and travel to University of Maryland Golf Course and Paint Branch Golf Course for daily instruction and course play with the staff. By the end of the week, each player should expect to see substantial improvement to their game.
Advanced/Elite Players
For competitive junior golfers looking for local day camps, University of Maryland offers programs for elite players at the following location: Nike Elite Golf Camps, University of Maryland.
Highlights Include
Instruction from nationally recognized college coaches and players
Small group instruction with low student/teacher ratio
Daily on-course instruction with the University of Maryland staff
Camper amenity package including a Nike hat, drawstring bag, one dozen SRIXON golf balls, camp workbook and graduation certificate
Supervised, evening activities on campus
A healthy and positive learning environment designed to help every camper get better!
Camp Coaches
Kelly Hovland
Head Women's Golf Coach, University of Maryland
Kelly Hovland is the head coach of the University of Maryland women’s golf team and serves as Camp Director for the Nike Junior Golf Camp.
Amanda Hollandsworth
Assistant Women's Golf Coach, University of Maryland
Hollandsworth served as interim assistant coach for the Maryland women’s golf program on November 2021 to May 2022.
Camp Details
This program is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 18. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level golfer, our world-class instruction and coaching provides junior golfers with the necessary skills to compete and win. These camps offer training and real competition scenarios that develop every part of your game. During the week, campers work on short game, putting, approach shots, course management, and will test their new skills in weekly competitions and 18-hole tournaments. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
*Please Note: This camp SOLD OUT in 2025.* You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2026 OVERVIEW
OVERNIGHT CAMP
Dates: June 21-24, 2026
Age Group: 10-18
Gender: Co-ed
Camp Type: Overnight & Extended Day
Schedule:
Overnight: Sunday - Wednesday
Extended Day: Sunday - Wednesday
Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday - Tuesday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Other than the first and last day of camp, Extended Day campers arrive at 9:00am and depart at 9:00pm. This program includes all golf activities, lunch, dinner and evening activities. A complete schedule will be given out during check-in.
Check-In: Registration occurs on Sunday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at TBDon campus for all campers (Overnight and Extended Day). During camp, all campers will be living in the Cambridge Hall on campus at UMD. Please follow on-campus directional signage to “Golf Camp.” The first golf session takes place after check-in.
Check-out: Camp graduation will be at the UMD Golf course on Wednesday. Parents are encouraged to attend! Check out from TBD will follow at 2:00pm.
Meals: Overnight campers will receive all meals during camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Extended Day campers will be provided lunch and dinner.
Parking: Park in Lot Q (free ONLY on weekends) and walk to Prince Frederick Hall for check-in. For check-out, please park in LOT 1B.
Please note: Parking is free on the weekends. On Wednesday, please park in the visitor garage for hourly parking ($5/hour).
Program: The All Abilities program is designed to improve the fundamental skills needed for golf including putting, chipping, bunker play, and full-swing. On the first day of camp, all participants will be evaluated by the instructors and placed into groups based on age and ability level in various individual, small group and full group settings.
Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
Instruction: Morning instruction and afternoon course play.
Meals: Lunch is provided for all campers.
Supervision: Campers are under staff supervision at all times as staff members live in adjacent rooms to overnight campers. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
Camper Amenity Package: Campers will receive an amenity package including a Nike hat, drawstring bag, SRIXON golf balls, camp workbook, and graduation certificate.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
Ratio: 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio.
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own golf clubs, glove, golf balls, and tees.
Facilities: University of Maryland Golf Course & Paint Branch Golf Course
Medical Protocol: Camp will have on-site staff to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
Housing:
Dorm:TBD
Campers Per Room: Campers will be housed in double rooms.
Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be 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!
Linens: Linens are NOT provided. Bed size is Twin XL. Campers will need to bring their own linens.
Air Conditioning: Rooms are air-conditioned.
Key Deposit: Please bring a check for $85 for room key deposit made payable to “US Sports Camps”. Check will be returned after the key card is turned in on the last day of camp. Meal Cards do not need to be returned following camp. However, if the card is lost during camp there is a $5 replacement fee.
Spending Money: We recommend that each overnight camper bring $60-75 per week of spending money to cover incidentals like snacks, souvenirs and other activities. Please bring cash in a marked envelope for your child.
*Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
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
US Sports Camps and University of Maryland are NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money. Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. We recommend that you do not send unnecessary items, which can get lost. Camper bags may be inspected upon check in or at any time during camp to ensure no drugs, alcohol or other improper substances are brought to camp.
Golf clubs
Golf Balls/tees/glove
Golf shoes or tennis/athletic shoes
Athletic clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
5-6 collared shirts (recommended)
4-6 golf appropriate shorts/pants
6-8 pairs of socks
Casual clothes
Sweatshirt/warm up jacket and pants
Raingear and/or umbrella
Toilet/personal items
Insect repellent
Laundry bag
Water bottle*
Sunscreen**
Hat/visor (Campers receive Nike hat with amenity package)
Snacks (optional)
COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
TRANSPORTATION
Nike Junior Golf Camps does not provide ground transportation from airports, train stations or bus stations. Parents/guardians are fully responsible for getting campers to and from camp check-in/out. If you have a child flying to camp, please visit the Baltimore Washington International Airport website (www.bwiairport.com) for information on ground service to and from the camp location.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE GOLF CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our golf camps please see our FAQ page.
This camp is open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender).
University of Maryland Golf Course
3800 Golf Course Road, College Park, MD 20742
Paint Branch Golf Course
4690 MD-193, College Park, MD 20740
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Please note: Camp schedules may be subject to change.
Sample Daily Schedule
7:00am
Wake-up, breakfast
8:30am
Instruction stations - campers rotate between putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and full-swing practice
Noon
Lunch/relaxation
1:00pm
Course play with staff (9-18 holes daily) focusing on course management, strategy, shot selection, rules and etiquette
6:00pm
Dinner, free time, guest speakers, seminars
8:00pm
Evening activities
10:00pm
Lights out
University of Maryland Golf Course
Campers practice and play at the University of Maryland Golf Course; an 18-hole semi-private championship golf course located on the north perimeter of the University of Maryland’s flagship campus. The UM Golf Course is the home of the Terrapins’ men’s and women’s golf teams. Open year-round, the 6,700-yard championship course features a newly constructed clubhouse which was completed in April 1999.
Paint Branch Golf Course
The 9-hole "Paint Branch" course at the Paint Branch Golf Complex facility in College Park, Maryland features 2035 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 31. The course rating is 60.4 and it has a slope rating of 94. The estimated green fees for 9 holes is $30. Paint Branch Golf Complex Golf Club has an onsite driving range with 0 practice tees. Designed by Edmund B. Ault, ASGCA, the Paint Branch golf course opened in 1964.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Golf Camp at University of Maryland
37 Reviews
Having the camp experience on a college campus. Staying with friends. Professional golf instruction.
Maryland was an amazing camp experience for my son. He thought his putting improved the most, but I think he is all around a better player. Jason and his staff were great!
My camper was entirely satisfied, had a lot of fun and would go back. Unfortunately, we had miserable weather all four days, but kudos to the counselors for being able to maintain morale, and provide the campers with as much instruction and playing time as possible
Nike Golf Camp taught me a lot about my game. The week was a valuable experience for me and I had a great time with all of the staff and campers! Thanks!
This is second time my son has attend the Nike Maryland Golf Camp as an over nighter. There have been no problems or complaints voiced by him each time. For a fouteen year old not to complain, you guys must be doing something right. The staff are great. My son is looking forward to returning!
Very enjoyable! Looking forward to coming back next year.
My son was able to link golf with a fun, friendly environment!
I shot the lowest score of my life in golf on the last day because of what I learned
A full week camp would be great (Sunday - Saturday). My son would have loved more time and the weekday rush hour made pick up tough. A weekend drop off and pick up would be better.
Learned a lot about golf this summer. The small group teaching was perfect. Just enough attention from the coaches and tons of fun with the other campers. Made a lot of friends and gained valuable knowledge.
A full week camp would be great (Sunday - Saturday). My son would have loved more time and the weekday rush hour made pick up tough. A weekend drop off and pick up would be better.
I shot the lowest score of my life in golf on the last day because of what I learned
Learned a lot about golf this summer. The small group teaching was perfect. Just enough attention from the coaches and tons of fun with the other campers. Made a lot of friends and gained valuable knowledge.
My son was able to link golf with a fun, friendly environment!
This is second time my son has attend the Nike Maryland Golf Camp as an over nighter. There have been no problems or complaints voiced by him each time. For a fouteen year old not to complain, you guys must be doing something right. The staff are great. My son is looking forward to returning!
Very enjoyable! Looking forward to coming back next year.
Nike Golf Camp taught me a lot about my game. The week was a valuable experience for me and I had a great time with all of the staff and campers! Thanks!
My camper was entirely satisfied, had a lot of fun and would go back. Unfortunately, we had miserable weather all four days, but kudos to the counselors for being able to maintain morale, and provide the campers with as much instruction and playing time as possible
Maryland was an amazing camp experience for my son. He thought his putting improved the most, but I think he is all around a better player. Jason and his staff were great!
Having the camp experience on a college campus. Staying with friends. Professional golf instruction.
Jack loved learning new golf skills, being independent and living in the dorm, and making new friends.
Finn liked making new friends, learning how to chip, and playing on the course.
Getting to work with the college golfers/coaches and the fun excursions to the football and basketball stadiums.
There was too much supervision but a tremendous camp.
Camp was so fun!
The coaches were helpful and kind. Very supportive and fun!
I enjoyed meeting new people and the chance to have people I never met evaluate my skills.
I made improvements in both my full swing and my short game; I really enjoyed that I was able to play everyday and get better, even though it was really hot. I just wish the counsellors would pay better attention to the other campers due to their immaturity and violations of true golf etiquette.
My first golf camp experience was really fun. The coaches were nice and helped me with my swing because I was a beginner. Thank you so much.
Camp was so fun!
There was too much supervision but a tremendous camp.
The coaches were helpful and kind. Very supportive and fun!
I enjoyed meeting new people and the chance to have people I never met evaluate my skills.
My first golf camp experience was really fun. The coaches were nice and helped me with my swing because I was a beginner. Thank you so much.
I made improvements in both my full swing and my short game; I really enjoyed that I was able to play everyday and get better, even though it was really hot. I just wish the counsellors would pay better attention to the other campers due to their immaturity and violations of true golf etiquette.
When signing up for this camp, they told us it was appropriate for my skill level. It would have been more appropriate for me to go to an advanced level camp and wish that had been made clear. Better screening upon registration might help.
When signing up for this camp, they told us it was appropriate for my skill level. It would have been more appropriate for me to go to an advanced level camp and wish that had been made clear. Better screening upon registration might help.
