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Nike Adult Pickleball Camp at Paradise Pickleball Palm Desert

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Camp Overview

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Pickleball Camps

Paradise Pickleball is the ideal setting for pickleball players looking to take their game to the next level in one of the fastest growing sports in the country. This program offers 10 hours of instruction geared towards scoring, strategy, grips, specialty shots and much more!

This adult pickleball camp is a 3-day clinic designed to address your specific needs, increase your knowledge of the game and help you improve in a fun and friendly environment.

Highlights Include

  • Instruction from Bruce Reed and his expert staff
  • Groupings for all skill levels
  • Low camper to coach ratio
  • All campers receive a Pickleball Camps T-shirt

Camp Coaches

  • Bruce Reed Bio

    Bruce Reed

    Camp Director

    Bruce Reed is a certified professional coach with over 25 years of experience and has served as a Director of Racquets for more than two decades. A veteran Nike Camp Director, Bruce has led camps across California for over five years.

    Bruce Reed Bio

    Bruce Reed

    Camp Director

    With more than 20 years in the tennis industry and a background as a four-year collegiate athlete in both tennis and basketball, Bruce brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to every session. In addition to coaching, he has served as Tournament Director for more than 100 events and continues to compete in both tennis and pickleball throughout the West Coast.

    Bruce’s ultimate goal for his students and campers is simple: to play well and have fun.

Camp Details

2026 CAMP DATES

  • February 20-22 (3-Day Camp)
  • March 13-15 (3-Day Camp)
  • March 21-22 (2-Day Camp)

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Gender: Coed
  • Age Range: 18+
  • Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

SKILL LEVELS & GROUP PLACEMENT

Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. Participants are then sorted by ability first, then age per the Camp Director's discretion - adjustments are made as needed during camp.

While there are many ways to define skill levels, the following descriptions are what the Camp Directors at Nike Pickleball Camps will use to organize and group camp participants. At the time of registration, please choose the level that best represents your experience:

  • Beginner: Players at this level are new to pickleball and have little to no experience. They can hit basic shots and possess a fundamental understanding of the rules, scoring, and court positioning. Focus is on building confidence and familiarity with the game. (No rating or DUPR rating 1.0 - 2.5)

  • Intermediate: Players at this level understand the rules and strategy of pickleball and can sustain rallies using a mix of shots. They can hit with some spin and accuracy, resulting in fewer unforced errors. Focus is on refining technique, improving court awareness, and developing strategic play. (DUPR rating 3.0-3.5)

  • Advanced: Players at this level are proficient in all aspects of the game and employ advanced strategies. They exhibit strong footwork and a deep understanding of gameplay dynamics. This level focuses on competitive play, advanced shot-making, and tactical decision-making. (DUPR rating 4.0+)

2 DAY CAMP SCHEDULE

Saturday & Sunday
  • 11:00am-3:00pm: Pickleball evaluation, instruction, drills & game play

3 DAY CAMP SCHEDULE

Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm
  • 4:00pm: Check-in at the Pickleball Courts
  • 4:15pm-4:20pm: Court assignments and dynamic stretching
  • 4:20pm-5:20pm: 1 hour of Professional Drills (soft game drills, drive and drop drills, serve and return drills, attack and reset drills, competitive drills with player movement)
  • 5:20pm-6:20pm: Match/Game Play with coaching
  • 6:20pm-6:40pm: Serving team strategies and return team strategies
  • 6:40pm-6:55pm: Deep Desperation fun team game
  • 6:55pm-7:00pm: Q&A
  • 7:00pm: Check-out at the Pickleball Courts
Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm
  • 12:00pm: Court assignments based on Friday play and dynamic stretching
  • 12:05pm-1:05pm: Stations (3-4 stations with 15-20 minute clinics)
  • 1:05pm-1:30pm: Competitive drills
  • 1:30pm-2:45pm: Game/Match Play with coaching
  • 2:45pm-3:15pm: Break
  • 3:15pm-3:20pm: Court assignments and dynamic stretching
  • 3:20pm-4:20pm: Station (3-4 stations with 15 minute clinics). Stations could include; how to hit transition shots, how to reset the ball, how to use your attack shot, how to use different strategies, how to disguise your shot, rules clinic, service team strategies, return team strategies, learn what stacking is and why we do it, shot selection clinics, serve clinic…
  • 4:20pm-5:00pm: Game/Match Play with coaching
  • 5:00pm: Check-out at the Pickleball Courts
Sunday 8:00am-11:00am
  • 8:00am: Q&A, team photo, court assignments, and dynamic stretching
  • 8:20am-8:40am: Serve for prizes
  • 8:40am-9:00am: Deep Desperation fun team game
  • 9:00am-9:30am: Drills
  • 9:30am-10:45am: Game/Match Play with coaching
  • 10:45am-11:00am: Final words
  • 11:00am: Check-out at the Pickleball Courts

MEALS

  • Lunch is NOT included. All campers are responsible for their own meals.

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

  • Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a pickleball paddle, athletic shoes and a water bottle
  • Facility: Paradise Pickleball's brand 21-court pickleball facility behind the Embassy Suites on Highway 111.
  • Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital

CUSTOMER PORTAL

To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, Camp Information Packet and pay any outstanding balance you might have please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for the tuition fees paid, valid for one year for any sport and transferable to any immediate family member. Please note that participants who do not attend their registered session (no-shows) or fail to notify USSC at least 24 hours prior to check-in will not receive a voucher or refund.

Refunds are available only if the Cancellation Protection was purchased at the time of registration and the cancellation is made before your payment due date (1st of the month prior to your camp start date). These policies are in place to account for camp fees associated with each registration that is made in advance of the program. Camper waives any and all damages that may otherwise arise out of any camp cancellation and agrees to accept as liquidated damages said registration fees.

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL

This is a Day Camp only; housing is not included in the camp tuition. Campers are responsible for arranging their own overnight accommodations if needed.

US Sports Camps, the Camp Director, camp staff, and the host facility are not liable for any travel-related arrangements, including but not limited to flights, hotels, Airbnbs, or rental cars.

We recommend booking refundable or flexible travel and accommodation options in case of any changes to the camp schedule.

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 pickleball clothing

  • Pickleball Paddle(s)

  • Comfortable court shoes (no running shoes)

  • Sweatshirt/warm-up jacket and pants

  • Water bottle

  • Sunscreen

  • Snacks (optional)

  • Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

NIKE PICKLEBALL CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our pickleball camps please see our FAQ page

SELKIRK SPORT

Selkirk Sport is the market leader in pickleball paddle technology and innovation. One of Selkirk's core missions is to grow the sport and the company is proud to partner with Nike Sports Camps to promote pickleball. Selkirk is committed to providing its premier paddles, equipment, and educational resources to the camp's instructors and participants.

Camp Code: PBADPP

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