Nike Tennis Camp at Duke University
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Join us for the Nike Tennis Camp at Duke University - a fantastic opportunity for young tennis enthusiasts! Offering a variety of instructional programs including All Skills, Tournament Training, and High School programs, this North Carolina tennis camp provides a comprehensive approach to tennis development, accommodating young athletes of any skill level. Duke University's facilities and coaching staff provide an excellent environment for young athletes to learn and grow in the sport!
This junior tennis camp in Durham offers an unforgettable opportunity to learn from top collegiate coaches and players while competing against peers in a positive, challenging environment.
Highlights Include
- Tennis instruction from Duke Men's and Women's Tennis Coaches
- 5-6 hours tennis training daily with stroke technique, point play and strategy
- Exciting evening activities including movie night, pizza night and field games for overnight campers
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Camp Coaches
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Co-Director Jamie Ashworth
One of the winningest women's tennis coaches in the nation, Jamie Ashworth has led the Blue Devils to new heights. Ashworth is going into his 21st year as Duke University's Head Coach for the Women's Tennis program.
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Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- June 10-13 (Day Only)
- June 17-20 (Day Only) *Camp will run on Wednesday 6/19*
- July 8-11 (Day Only)
- July 14-18 (Overnight & High School Only)
CAMP PROGRAMS
We offer Overnight and Day (8:30am-4:30pm) camps for boys and girls of all skill levels.
All sessions are open to players of all abilities unless otherwise noted. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
- 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 Program: The tournament training program is designed for tournament-level and ranked players looking to improve their tournament results, learn winning strategies, and work on mental toughness.
- High School Program: The High School Training Camp week is for players, ages 13-18, who are currently on their high school team and want to move up the ladder or those planning on making the high school team. Throughout the week, the focus shifts between the technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of tennis. Mornings focus on the technique while afternoons are geared towards match-play situations.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Day Camp Check-in: Campers will check in at 8:30am
- Check-in Location: Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center, 204 Wannamaker Drive. The easiest route is to enter off Duke University Drive
- Day Camp Check-out: Campers will check out at 4:30pm daily at the tennis courts
- Day Camp Program: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
- Overnight Check-in: Overnight campers will check in at 1:30pm on Sunday
- Overnight Check-out: Overnight campers will check out on Thursday at 12:00pm
MEALS
- Overnight Campers: All meals are included. Meals start with dinner on the first day and end with breakfast on the last day
- Day Campers: Lunch is included
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
- 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
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
- Ratio: 6:1 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: Campers will train at Duke University's Ambler Tennis Stadium on West Campus
- Inclement Weather Plan: We have access to the indoor Sheffield Tennis Complex
- 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
HOUSING
2024 dorm information for overnight campers coming soon! The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year. Final housing information for this camp will be emailed to all campers and updated on the page below.
- Dorm Hall: Crowell
- Number of Campers per Room: 2, no triples available
- 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. We suggest bringing a pillow, pillow case, size Twin XL sheets, and/or a sleeping bag, and a light blanket.
- Air Conditioning: Dorm rooms will have A/C. Campers are still encouraged to bring a fan
EXTRAS
- Evening Activities: Evening activities may include swimming, movie and pizza night, karaoke night, short court tennis night, or ultimate frisbee night.
- The pool will be reserved each Tuesday evening.
- Weekend Stayover: Not offered at this location
TRAVEL
Nike Tennis Camps do not provide transportation to/from camp from the airports, train stations, or bus depots. If you fly into camp, we recommend that you fly into the Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and take a taxi (usually about $35) from the airport to Cameron Indoor Stadium/Sheffield Tennis Center. Visit www.rdu.com for alternative shuttle information.
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)
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 pair/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)
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: TNXRDK
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00am Wake-up and breakfast
- 8:30am Stretching / Warm-ups
- 8:45am Coaches presentation
- 9:00am Drill groups
- 11:45am Lunch
- 1:15pm Warm-up / Coaches' Presentation
- 1:30pm Point play, matches and games
- 4:30pm Afternoon session ends, campers go to dorm
- 5:15pm Dinner
- 6:30pm Evening Activity
- 10:00pm Campers to rooms
- 10:30pm Lights Out
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating
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July 10, 2023: My son enjoyed learning new skills as well as the fun activities after practice.
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July 7, 2023: Extremely fun and great way to meet new friends.
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July 1, 2022: My daughter stated that she loved everything about the camp.
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June 23, 2023: The cool facilities, the nice coaches and playing fun games.
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June 27, 2022: My son really looked up to and bonded with the coaching staff.
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July 8, 2022: Being challenged to focus and improve, making lots of new friends
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July 8, 2023: My son meeting new tennis friends and winning a sportsmanship award
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July 8, 2023: The opportunity to play with a strong cadre of peers and quality instructors
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July 1, 2022: The quality of the coaching staff and the instruction they were able to offer.
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July 9, 2022: Seeing the relationships between the instructors and kids that were built in just a week
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July 5, 2022: The coaching staff was amazing--my child came home everyday with positive comments about the staff.
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June 29, 2023: The constant tennis activity all morning and afternoon which helped my daughter get the most out of the experience.
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July 1, 2022: My daughter felt like the instructors actually were teaching skills and helping her improve (unlike another tennis camp she was at this summer)
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June 21, 2023: The coaches were very instructive and helpful for my improvement. Overall, the social environment was really good, and making friends was probably the highlight of the camp experience.
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July 8, 2022: One of the highlights from Nike's tennis camp at Duke was meeting new friends from all over the states and learning with them. Secondly, having the opportunity to be coached by, play with, and get to know 2 players from the Duke women's tennis team.
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June 16, 2023: My daughter moved to the US a few months ago. She's been off the the court for over 2 years because the high-school she joined back in Kenya didn't have tennis. However, this didn't kill her passion for the sport. This camp was her entry point to tennis after the long break and I can say that her full energy is back! The top of the week was her being awarded the mental toughness award at the award ceremony. She's so fired up to attend another camp! I'm a happy mother!
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I can't wait to come back next year!
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