Bobby Pennington's Tennis Camp at Colgate University

2025 CAMP DATES (Coming Soon!)

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SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please note: Last year, all camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (9:00am-4:00pm), Extended Day (9:00am-5:30pm), & Overnight
• Gender: Coed
• Age Range: 9-17
• 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. Campers 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 Tennis Camps will use to organize and group camp participants. At the time of registration, please choose the level that best represents your athlete's experience:

• Beginner: Players new to the game with little to no formal tennis instruction. They are still learning the fundamentals, focusing on basic skills and rules of the game. Typically play for recreation and have minimal match-play experience.

• Intermediate: Players who can serve and sustain rallies with consistency. They are comfortable hitting medium-paced shots but may struggle with all strokes and directional control. Some may have participated in local tournaments and possess a UTR rating or are equivalent to a High School JV player.

• Advanced: Players with dependable strokes and solid directional control. They demonstrate a strong competitive spirit, improved court coverage, and are developing strategies for both singles and doubles play. These players frequently compete in tournaments and have a USTA or UTR rating, or are equivalent to a High School Varsity player.

CAMP CHECK-IN/OUT

• SESSION ONE:
  • Overnight Campers Check-in: Check in at 4:00pm on Monday at 113 Broad Dorms
  • Full Day & Extended Day Campers Check-in: Check in at 8:45am on Tuesday at the tennis courts.
  • All Campers Check-out: Check-out for all campers is at 11:30am on Friday at the tennis courts.
• SESSION TWO:
  • Overnight Campers: Check-in at 2:00pm on Friday at the dorms
  • Full Day & Extended Day Campers Check-in: Check-in at 5:00pm on Friday at the dorms.
  • All Campers Check-out: Check-out for all campers is at 11:30am on Monday at the tennis courts.

CAMP SCHEDULE

• SESSION ONE
  • Day Camp Program: Tuesday-Thursday 8:45am-4:00pm, Friday 8:30am-11:30am
  • Extended Day Program: Tuesday-Thursday 8:45am-5:30pm, Friday 8:30am-11:30am

• SESSION TWO
  • Day Camp Program: Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 8:45am-4:00pm, Monday 8:45am-11:30am
  • Extended Day Program: Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 8:45am-5:30pm, Monday 8:45am-11:30am

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
• Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided
• All Day campers: Lunch is provided (Except on check-in/out days)
• Supervision: Staff members reside in rooms strategically placed throughout the dorm to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
• Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

• Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
• Facility: Joseph Abrahamson Tennis Courts: 9 regulation outdoor courts, 4 indoor courts
• Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor courts are available for use as needed. Some drills/games that will be played indoors are space invaders, Olympics, knockout, around the world, and triples. Campers may also have the option of a College seminar talk.
  
• 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

COLGATE REQUIRED FORMS

In addition to US Sports Camps' online forms, the following required forms MUST be brought to camp on the first day. Campers will not be permitted without the below forms. These forms can be found in the customer portal under the 'Important Notes' section and they are also linked below.

Colgate Required Forms Linked HERE

• Colgate Medical Form: This form requires either a physician's signature OR you may bring a copy of your camper's most recent physical and immunization record.
• Colgate Meningococcal Response Form
• Colgate Camp Sunscreen and Insect Repellents Permission Form

HOUSING

The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year. Final housing information for this camp will be provided in the Camp Information Packets and emailed to all campers closer to the camp's start date.

• Dorm: Bryan Complex
• Number of Campers per Room: The Bryan Complex features single and double occupancy rooms with suites. Bedrooms in a suite share a bathroom.
• Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and 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: Bed linens are NOT provided
• Air Conditioning: The dorms do NOT have A/C. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan. Each floor has a small common lounge and laundry facilities are located in the basement.

TRAVEL

Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from airports, train stations, or bus depots. If you fly into camp, we recommend that you fly into Syracuse Airport and schedule a shuttle/bus from the airport to camp.

MEDICAL STAFF

We have a hospital adjacent to our athletic facilities. We have a team of EMTs on campus 24/7 in accordance with Children's Camp regulations. They hold medications (campers can't keep medication in their rooms) and establish med times, complete paperwork required for the Department of Health, and submit illness and injury reports if necessary. They can provide treatment in emergency situations.

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

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!

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).

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

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)

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

• Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)

• Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 paid/day)

• Undergarments (1-2pair/day)

• Swimsuit and towel (subject to change)

• Pajamas

• Shower flip flops

• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)

• Personal items & medications

• Washcloth and bath towel

• Fan (optional)

• Bed sheets (if linens are not provided)

• Comforter/blanket (if linens are not provided)

• Pillow/pillow case (if linens are not provided)

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: TNXRCG