
Nike Tennis Camp at Denison University
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Come join the fun at our summer tennis camp in Ohio at Denison University! This Midwest tennis camp provides boys and girls with a fun, healthy environment where they can hit tons of balls, improve their game, and create lasting friendships.
Our junior tennis camp in Granville, OH offers technical tennis instruction and drilling from expert coaches, fun competitive games, and supervised match play.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from Denison Men's Tennis Coach, Peter Burling, and his experienced staff
- 5-6 hours daily tennis training
- Low camper to staff ratio
- All campers receive a Nike Sports Camp t-shirt and prizes
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Peter Burling
Longtime Denison University tennis coach Peter Burling has announced his retirement after leading the men's and women's programs to unprecedented success over the last three decades. The two-time National Coach of the Year leaves Denison as the winningest coach in school history, across all sports, with a career record of 734-329 (.690).
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Co-Director Andrew Carlson
During the summer of 2018, Andrew Carlson was hired as Kenyon's senior assistant tennis coach. In 2020-21, he took on duties as acting men's tennis coach and, one year later, was hired as the head coach of both Kenyon's men's and women's programs.
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Camp Details
2023 CAMP DATES
- June 11-16 (All Skills & Tournament Training)
- June 18-23 (All Skills & Tournament Training)
- July 23-28 (High School Pre-Season Prep Tennis Camp - Girls Only)
CAMP PROGRAMS
We offer Day Camp (8:45am-4:30pm) programs for boys and girls, ages 8-18, with All Skills and Tournament Training programs, plus a High School Pre-Season Prep Tennis Camp for girls only.
- All Skills Program: The All Skills program is designed for tennis players of any skill level and background. Campers will learn fundamentals and improve upon their game.
- Tournament Training: We are hosting a Tournament Training session geared towards tournament-level and ranked players, ages 9-18, looking to improve their tournament results, learn winning strategies, and work on mental toughness.
- High School Prep Camp: We are hosting a Preseason High School Training session for girls ages 13-18 who are currently on their high school team and want to move up the ladder, or those planning on making their high school team.
CAMP SCHEDULE
June 11-16 & June 18-23
- Check-in: Between 2:00pm-3:00pm at Lamson Lodge. All campers will depart that evening at 5:30pm
- Check-out: Graduation is at 4:30pm on Friday at the tennis courts, parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.
- Day Camp Program: Sunday 2:00pm-5:30pm, Monday-Friday 8:45am-4:30pm
July 23-28 (High School Preseason Prep Camp - Girls Only)
- Check-in: Between 2:00pm-2:30pm on Sunday at Lamson Lodge
- Check-out: Graduation is at 4:30pm on Friday at the tennis courts, parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.
- Day Camp Program: Sunday 2:00pm-5:30pm, Monday-Friday 8:45am-4:30pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon session
- Supervision: Staff members provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Sports Camp t-shirt and prizes
MEALS
- Lunch is NOT included. Campers will need to bring their own lunch and snacks each day.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
- Ratio: 5:1 camper-to-coach ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: Denison University’s varsity tennis courts feature 12 outdoor courts, six of which have full lighting. Indoor facilities are available in cases of inclement weather. The outdoor courts, along with the indoor facility in the Mitchell Center, have been host to the North Coast Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Tennis Championship and various NCAA Division III men's and women's regional championships.
- Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor courts are available for use as needed
- 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
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 Columbus Airport for ground transportation please visit www.columbusairport.com.
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 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)
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
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: TNXRDU
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:45am Stretching, Camp Meeting at Courts
- 8:45am Tennis Instruction
- 10:00am Break
- 10:15am Tennis Instruction and Drills
- 11:45am Lunch, Rest, Optional Tennis
- 1:15pm Tennis Program, Match Play
- 2:45pm Break
- 3:00pm Tennis Program, Doubles and Drills
- 4:00pm Conclusion of Daily Tennis Program
- 4:15pm Groups or Private Extra Help, Optional Tennis, Swimming
- 5:45pm Extended Day Campers depart
Camp Reviews
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Met new friends and improved skills
July 11, 2021: She really had fun at camp, met new tennis friends, and improved her skills.
— Susie N., Parent
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Really enjoyed camp!
July 1, 2021: Justin played one season prior to camp so was relatively new to tennis. He was a bit apprehensive about how long the camp was but he came home saying "somehow they made it fun the whole time!" He really enjoyed it and I recently received a message from the director of his youth tennis league about how much he improved from the camp. Thank you!
— Justin C., Parent
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Time of his life at camp!
June 30, 2021: Luke had the time of his life to be honest with you. He is not an emotional kid and on the eve of the last day he told me he was sad that it was coming to an end. He had fun. He learned. He competed. He made new friends, one of which they exchanged numbers. Luke's team came in second and the week's real highlight is Luke was awarded Sportsmanship Camper of the Week. As a parent, that meant so much.
— Tony H., Parent
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Thrilled about camp
June 26, 2021: London came home every day thrilled about camp. She loved all of the court time, her camp friends, her coaches and all of the drills and games. She learned a bunch and enjoyed being around other tennis players. Coach Peter was great. I felt like she bonded with him and other coaches.
— Maria A., Parent
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Already talking about next year!
June 26, 2021: Learned better serve and stroke. Helped with his confidence. He’s already talking about next year!
— Cathy H., Parent
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Thank you!
June 26, 2021: Alexa enjoyed being able to have matches and competing. She doesn’t have an opportunity to play with similarly skilled people and this is her favorite sport. I think she was sad when she realized some of her new friends were not local. Thank you!
— Rebecca T., Parent
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The all girls high school camp is a wonderful experience
July 26, 2019: The all-girls high school camp is a wonderful experience. My daughter enjoys playing with other girls her age from several different states and meet some new friends, too.
— Robert W. - Parent
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Loved every minute of it!
July 26, 2019: She loved every minute of this camp! So helpful! So fun!
— Susie N. - Parent
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Great practice for college life and beyond
July 1, 2019: Our daughter loves to play tennis and loves to hang out with her friends and this was the best of both. The staff were very encouraging and she was beaming with how much her serve improved over the course of the week. I like that they are responsible for waking up on time, getting to meals and down to the courts on time, etc. They are only 11 years old but this was great practice for college life and beyond. She has three camps this summer and two family vacations but the Nike Tennis Camp was the one she was the MOST excited about! We'll be back next year, thank you!
— Deborah W. - Parent
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He wanted to stay all summer!
June 30, 2019: The coaches where very nice & supportive. Peter & the other coaches helped him with mindset & better understanding his abilities. He wanted to stay all summer!
— Dorinda W. - Parent
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Focuses on skill development and always helped her become a better player
June 22, 2019: My daughter has attended this camp for several years and always enjoys it. The Denison Nike camp focuses on skill development and has always helped her become a better player. It's also a friendly environment in which kids feel supported and encouraged by the coaches.
— Robert W. - Parent
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He'll be back next year!
July 23, 2018: My son enjoyed playing tennis with new people he met at camp. He thought the counselors were really friendly and laid back enough to make camp fun. This is his 4th year going to the camp and he'll be back next year!
— Wendy D. - Parent
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Loved all the time on the courts
July 28, 2018: Lindsey loved all the time on the courts with such amazing counselors.
— Jennifer B. - Parent
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Camp was excellent
August 1, 2018: The all-girls high school prep camp was excellent. My daughter appreciated the chance to attend a tennis camp with girls who really loved the game and were serious about improving. Peter Burling is an outstanding coach who supports the kids in every way.
— Robert W. - Parent
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Good instruction made camp FUN
July 06, 2017: Austin really enjoyed the grand-slam match play. He also liked having his own room. (We think the residence halls are great! We also think he met some nice kids.) Our son says "a couple of counselors did not seem into it (teaching tennis) or paid attention to us at all." He really liked Ryan, Kelsey, John, Michael, and Steven--"they were nice, gave good instruction, and made the camp FUN.
— Jennifer M. Parent
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Ethan enjoyed everything!
July 06, 2017: Ethan enjoyed everything! He especially enjoyed making new friends and the evaluation at the end of camp.
— Susan. Parent
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Best camp ever
July 08, 2017: Best camp ever. My daughter Sara improve her tennis. I'll be send her for the next year. The camp is very organize, teachers are very good and the University is great place to stay. Also if you want your child be ready for University is great practice opportunity with overnight camp.
— Ana K. Parent
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Enjoyed the college atmosphere
July 13, 2017: I enjoyed playing matches and getting to hit a lot. I also enjoyed the college atmosphere
— John D. Camper
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Felt supported and encouraged
July 24, 2017: She felt very independent and was treated like the tiny adult that she is. She felt supported and encouraged but not pushed. She wants to spend the night next year!
— Debbie D.
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Didn't want to leave
July 25, 2017: He had so much fun that he didn't want to leave. He felt he learned many new things in such a short amount of time.
— Dorinda W. Parent
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tennis camp at Denison University was outstanding
August 4, 2016: Peter Burling's tennis camp at Denison University was outstanding. My two boys have attended for 4 years. They improved their tennis, made friends who they keep in touch with, and had lots of fun!
— Emily R. Parent
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the most fun I had all summer
July 28, 2016: It was definitely the most fun I had all summer and I learned a lot.
— Isabella R. Camper
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good coach and a great person
July 27, 2016: My daughter really enjoyed the environment promoted by Coach Peter Burling as well as the instruction. He is a good coach and a great person. Thank you, coach.
— Sara F. Parent
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need air-conditioned rooms
7/27/2016 - The girls really suffered being in rooms without air conditioning during this heat wave. If you cannot ensure that they are in air-conditioned rooms next year it may be a deal breaker.
— Mary W. Parent
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wonderful experience
7/27/2016 - I loved camp and I thought it was a wonderful experience and look forward to next year!
— Thomas W. Camper
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enjoyable experience
7/2/2016 - The director and counselors were very nice and attentive. There was no soap in the bathroom when we arrived so I had to use my bodywash. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and I am thinking about coming back next year.
— Logan K. Camper
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great facilities, OK camp
6/30/2016 - I liked the facilities for this camp. Dorms were outstanding. I didn't understand the trip to Easton. I didn't make many friends. This camp was not my favorite.
— Zach P. Camper
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a top-notch program
6/30/2016 - Peter is THE BEST! He is amazing with the kids and runs such a top-notch program!
— Rachel L. Parent
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coaches were amazing, knowledgeable, encouraging
8/26/2015 - I had a great time during my week at camp and I can't wait to do it next summer. John and all of the coaches were amazing, knowledgeable, encouraging and I learned a lot. I feel so much more confident about my skills. I also really liked staying on campus and all the stuff we did besides tennis. Great, great experience!
— Jack M. Camper
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didn't enjoy the food
8/3/2015 - I didn't enjoy the food. There was very little options.
— Haylee W. Camper
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instructional value of the camp was great
8/2/2105 - The instructional value of the camp was great and my son had a great time.
— Amin A. Parent
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Good coach to player ratio
7/6/2015 - First time at this camp and overall very good. Good coach to player ratio. Facilities top notch and especially liked the dorms players stayed in. Only negative was not enough variety in the food served. Had a good relationship with the director and coaches. Will consider coming back again.
— Robert T. Camper
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Best camp around
7/2/2015 - Best camp around! Exceptional leadership and well-rounded program.
— Emilie E. Camper
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son had wonderful things to say
7/2/2015 - My son had wonderful things to say about coach Burling and the entire week. Kudos
— Joe H. Parent
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