Nike Junior Golf Camp, Connecticut
- Overnight
- Co-Ed
- Summer
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Nike Junior Golf Camps
Get ready for an amazing experience in Storrs, CT! US Sports is thrilled to announce the return of our golf camp program to University of Connecticut. Join UConn Head Coach, Dave Pezzino, for an incredible junior golf experience and top-notch golf facilities across the state.
The overnight camp includes golf instruction, course play, meals, housing and a curriculum structured for intermediate/advanced players with previous golf experience. Players stay overnight in the dormitories at the University of Connecticut and travel to Mohegan Sun Golf Club (Week 1) or Ellington Ridge Country Club (Week 2), a private, 18 hole championship golf course, for daily instruction and play. Coach Pezzino is looking forward to a fun-filled week of instruction where campers can learn what it takes to bring their skills to the next level.
This camp is open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender).
Highlights Include
- Instruction from recognized golf instructors with a low student to teacher ratio
- Three hours of morning instruction covering putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing
- Daily course play focusing on course management, strategy, shot selection, rules and etiquette
- Sunday pizza night at the golf course
- Overnight accommodations at the University of Connecticut
- Camper amenity package including a Nike hat, drawstring bag, SRIXON golf balls, camp workbook and graduation certificate
- A healthy and positive learning environment designed to help every camper get better
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Camp Coaches
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Head Men’s Golf Coach, University of Connecticut Dave Pezzino
Dave Pezzino is entering his 17th season as the Head Men's Golf Coach for the University of Connecticut. He was named to the position on August 24, 2007.
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Camp Details
This program is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 12 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: All camps 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
- Dates: 2026 Dates Coming Soon. Join the Priority List!
- Age Group: 12-18
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp Type: Overnight
- Schedule:
- Overnight: Sunday-Thursday
- Check-In: Registration for all campers occurs on Sunday from 1:00-2:30pm at the University of Connecticut on campus at the South Campus dorms. camp opening meeting (parent attendance optional) starting at 3pm, campers will then be bussed to the golf course in the afternoon.
- *Please note: A hard copy of the signed health form will be required in order to check-in. You can also email a copy directly to our camp operators per the email sent out this week. Campers will not be able to check in without this documentation, as it is a state requirement for youth camps in Connecticut.
- Check-out: Camp graduation is at 12:00-12:30 pm. Campers depart following the awards ceremony / graduation ceremony at 1:00pm and is for campers only.
- Meals: Overnight campers will receive all meals during camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Program: The Intermediate/Advanced Camp is designed for players with previous golf experience and/or for the high-school or tournament-level player looking for a competitive experience. All aspects of the game are addressed and there is a strong emphasis on tournament preparation, course management, mental toughness and scoring improvements.
Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning instruction and afternoon course play at a rotation of golf courses.
- Meals: Overnight campers will receive all meals during camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- 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: 1:6 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: Mohegan Sun Golf Club (June 22-26) & Ellington Ridge Country Club (July 20-24)
- 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: Rosebrooks Residence Hall
- 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: Included.
- Air Conditioning: Included
- Lost Key Assessment: Campers are issued two keys at check in, in the event of a lost key there is a $100 fee per key assessed by UCONN. In the event your camper loses their key(s) during camp, please bring a check in the amount due payable to US SPORTS CAMPS at check-out.
- 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. Campers are responsible for their own spending money. Electronic payment methods are accepted at the establishments near campus.
*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
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps, The University of Connecticut and the golf facilities being used are NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
- 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)
- Small fan for dorm room (no A/C in rooms)
- COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online AND a hard copy with signatures must be brought to check-in)
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 Bradley International Airport website for information on ground service (www.bradleyairport.com). During the week, campers are transported to Ellington Ridge Country Club via private bus transportation.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE JUNIOR 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).
Show Less See More Camp DetailsEllington Ridge Country Club
56 Abbott Road, Ellington, CT 06029
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Please note: Camp schedules may be subject to change.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00am Wake-up, Breakfast
- 8:00am Camp meeting at practice facility, skill demonstrations from staff focusing on key elements of the swing for that day
- 8:30am Instruction - campers rotate through stations working on putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and the full swing
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00pm Course play with staff focusing on strategy, shot selection, course management, rules and etiquette
- 5:00pm Depart back to campus
- 6:00pm Dinner, free time, camp discussion sessions
- 10:00pm Lights out
Ellington Ridge Country Club
Established in 1959, Ellington Ridge Country Club is an 18 hole championship golf course designed by noted golf architect, Geoffrey Cornish. Not far from Ellington, Ellington Ridge Country Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Ellington Ridge Country Club difficult yet friendly, and the staff can offer tips and tricks for playing your best round. Ellington Ridge Country Club is a terrific choice for your regular rounds of golf or a new destination for you and friends when visiting Ellington.
