The Nike Golf Camp at UC Santa Cruz is designed for boys and girls of all skill levels, ages 12-18. 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 out on the course. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. Extended Day camps are also offered for local players looking for a modified experience.
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 28 - July 2, 2026
- Age Group: 12-18
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Extended Day Camp
- Meals: All meals are included for overnight campers.
- Program: The All Abilities program is designed to improve the fundamental skills needed for golf; putting, chipping/pitching, full-swing and course etiquette. Upon arrival, all participants will be evaluated by the instructors and placed into groups based on age and ability level.
Camp Schedule:
- Overnight: Sunday - Thursday
- Extended Day: Sunday - Thursday
- Sunday: 2:00pm-8:00pm
- Monday-Wednesday: 8:00am-8:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am-12:30pm
- Check-in: Camp check-in for all campers will be from 2:00pm-3:00pm on campus at UC Santa Cruz
- Check-out: Graduation is at 12:30pm on the last day of camp at DeLaveaga Golf Course – family and friends welcome to attend!
- Check-out of rooms for overnight campers to follow Graduation
Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and evening instruction and afternoon course play.
- Meals: Overnight campers will receive all meals during camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Extended Day campers will receive all meals during camp, except for breakfast.
- 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 must supply their own golf clubs and glove (optional). Tees and golf balls will be provided by camp.
- Facilities: DeLaveaga 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: TBA
- Campers Per Room: Campers will be housed in double rooms.
- Roommates: Campers stay in two-person rooms and are assigned by age, gender and roommate requests. If you have a roommate request, and have not previously provided us with the information, please do so no later than 14 days prior to the camp start date. 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 will be provided.
- Air Conditioning: TBA
- Lost Key Card Fee: TBA
- Lost Hard Key Fee: TBA
- 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.
*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 Camp, University of California, Santa Cruz, and the golf courses utilized 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)
- Linens, blankets, towels, and pillow
- 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 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.
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).
DeLaveaga Golf Course
401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Please see the sample schedule below. *Schedule subject to change
Sample Daily Schedule
7:00am
Wake-up
7:30am
Breakfast
8:30am
Bus departs for the course
9:00am
Instruction stations - campers rotate between putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and full-swing practice
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Course play with staff (9-18 holes daily) focusing on strategy, shot selection, course management, rules and etiquette
5:00pm
Bus departs to UCSC
6:00pm
Dinner at dining hall
8:00pm
Extended Day campers depart
10:00pm
Lights out
DeLaveaga Golf Course
It's not a well kept secret. At least not among Santa Cruz locals. Welcome to DeLaveaga – perched just above town in the idyllic foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. With ocean views and a top-ranked golf course, along with an award-winning restaurant and two bars, all nestled in the center of miles of striking natural beauty. Make a tee time, or just plan some leisure time, to appreciate DeLaveaga.
