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All Reviews about Nike Tennis Camp at Lake Forest Academy

9 Reviews

  • Upon pickup each day, Ingrid reported that she was encouraged to work hard, but had so much fun (even when the weather did not cooperate). She especially liked the coaches, including Erik. It sounds like he had good energy and humor. She loved that he used the term “winners and learners,” rather than “winners and losers.”
  • Matthew loved all the games and competing. He made friends too. His only complaint was the rain and that it was a bit of a drive. His sister, KK, also attended and enjoyed the time playing tennis. She was encouraged by coach feedback too. Erik, camp director, is AWESOME. He managed the group and was very involved. He also communicated very well with parents.
  • Sean said every day was fun. They were long, hot days, but the instructors made it fun enough that Sean was happy to keep going ever day. Thanks for making it such a great experience for him!
  • Learned a lot, met new friends, had a lot of fun. Really good experience overall.
  • Matthew loved all the games and competing. He made friends too. His only complaint was the rain and that it was a bit of a drive. His sister, KK, also attended and enjoyed the time playing tennis. She was encouraged by coach feedback too. Erik, camp director, is AWESOME. He managed the group and was very involved. He also communicated very well with parents.
  • Sean said every day was fun. They were long, hot days, but the instructors made it fun enough that Sean was happy to keep going ever day. Thanks for making it such a great experience for him!
  • Upon pickup each day, Ingrid reported that she was encouraged to work hard, but had so much fun (even when the weather did not cooperate). She especially liked the coaches, including Erik. It sounds like he had good energy and humor. She loved that he used the term “winners and learners,” rather than “winners and losers.”
  • Mae enjoyed Coach Greg! He was wonderful with her. She was on the younger side and he encouraged and coached her perfectly!
  • My kids loved every minute of it, even in 90+ degree weather

Camp Overview

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Tennis Camps

Join Nike Tennis Camps this summer at the beautiful Lake Forest Academy! With top-notch facilities, expert coaches, and a supportive, energetic environment, this camp is the perfect place for boys and girls looking to elevate their game. Each day, campers will enjoy hours of instruction, skill-building drills, supervised match play, and friendly competition—all while having fun on the court.

Designed for players ages 8–17 of all skill levels, this Chicago-area tennis camp offers the ideal balance of technical training, strategy development, and on-court enjoyment.

Highlights Include

  • Instruction from Ryan Jump and his excellent staff
  • Excellent training facilities
  • Low camper to coach ratio
  • All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps T-shirt

Camp Coaches

  • Ryan Jump Coach Bio

    Ryan Jump

    Camp Director

    Ryan Jump M '20 joined the North Central College coaching staff in the summer of 2017, becoming the first full-time head coach of the men's and women's tennis programs in the history of the college. In just three years, Jump has already become the second-winningest head coach in program history, turning both programs into College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) contenders.

    Ryan Jump Coach Bio

    Ryan Jump

    Camp Director

    Women (2017-pres.)

    • 69-37 career record
    • 17 All-CCIW selections
    • 13 CCIW Player of the Week awards
    • Three CCIW Championships
    • 2021, 2022 CCIW Automatic Qualifier Champions
    • Three-time CCIW Coach of the Year (Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022)
    • 19 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Individuals
    • Three ITA Team All-Academic Awards (2018, 2019, 2020)
    • One individual singles champion (Alaina Kanthaphixay, No. 3 singles 2018)

    Men (2018-pres.)

    • 49-38 career record
    • Seven All-CCIW selections
    • Eight CCIW Player of the Week awards
    • 2021 CCIW Coach of the Year
    • 13 ITA All-Academic Individuals
    • ITA Team All-Academic (2018)

    Personal Information

    • Four-time All-CCIW selection at Carthage College
    • Two-time NCAA Division III Championship qualifier
    • All-time winningest player at Carthage with 91 career singles wins
    • Three-year team captain
    • CCIW’s Merle Chapman Leadership Award winner in 2016
    • Graduated from Carthage in the spring of 2016 with bachelor's degrees in communications and public relations
    • Graduated with a master's degree with an emphasis in leadership studies from North Central in the spring of 2020
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    Cooper Ferruzzi

    Head Pro

    Hello, I am Cooper Ferruzzi, originally from Bristol Wisconsin. I am attending Carthage College in Kenosha And will be graduating with my bachelor’s in Exercise and Sports Science in the spring. I have been involved in Nike Tennis Camps for the past four years as well as being one of the head coaches for a program in my area called the WKCTA.

Camp Details

2026 CAMP DATES

  • June 8-12
  • June 15-19
  • June 22-26

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-3:00pm)
  • Gender: Coed
  • Age Range: 8-17
  • 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

  • Check-in: Monday at 8:30am at the tennis courts
  • Check-out: Friday at 3:00pm at the tennis courts

CAMP SCHEDULE

  • Day Camp Schedule: Monday 8:30am-3:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
  • Supervision: Staff members provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
  • Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prize

MEALS

  • Meals are NOT included, campers are required to bring their own lunch and snacks. Lunch will not be provided.

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

  • Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
  • Facility: Lake Forest Academy's 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital

CUSTOMER PORTAL: PREPARE FOR CAMP HERE

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

CANCELLATION POLICIES *PLEASE READ CAREFULLY*

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.

OVERNIGHT CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY:
  • If you need to cancel for any reason up until 14 days prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for 100% of tuition fees paid.
  • If you need to cancel from 1-13 days prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for 50% of tuition fees paid.
DAY CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY:
  • This policy applies to all non-overnight campers and clinic participants. If you need to cancel for any reason up until 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for tuition fees paid.
ALL CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY (within 24 hours):
  • After the 24-hour cancellation window has expired, no refunds or vouchers for camp fees paid will be issued for voluntary withdrawal, schedule conflicts, or behavioral dismissal.
  • Participants who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows for any reason) or who do not contact USSC to cancel at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will not receive any voucher or refund.
  • Vouchers will be considered for cancellations due to family emergencies, illness, or injury upon receipt of required documentation such as physician's notes, medical records, etc.
VOUCHER REDEMPTION & REFUNDS:
  • 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).
  • The voucher is good through the following year for any sport camp with available capacity and is transferable to any immediate family member.
CANCELLATION PROTECTION:
  • US Sports Camps offers our camp families Cancellation Protection for $100 per session, due at the time of registration. Cancellation Protection entitles you to a full refund of your camp tuition fees paid to date if you cancel for any reason before your final payment date (the first day of the month prior to the month of your camp start date, i.e., final pay date is May 1st if your camp date begins in the month of June). Please note: $100 Cancellation Protection and Registration Fee are non-refundable.
  • With Cancellation Protection, if you cancel after your final payment due date and at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher good through the following year that is transferable to any immediate family member and may be used for any sport.

*Cancellation Protection is not available for any Stanford Camp. Please call for details.

Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather
  • In the event a camp day is cancelled or camp hours are adjusted due to inclement weather, we will make every effort to provide make-up time. If make-up time is not possible, no refund will be issued for the first cancelled day or any shortened hours. If additional full days are cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, a pro-rated camp credit voucher will be issued for each cancelled day beyond the first.

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.
  • Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from the airport, train stations, or bus depots.
  • 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.

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

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
  • Power bars/additional snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Sweat towel/cooling towel
  • Hat/visor

NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page.



Camp Code: TNXDLF


Sample Daily Schedule

9:00am Campers arrive, warm up

9:15am-12:00pm Skills and small game tactics

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-3:00pm Drills, games, and scrimmaging

3:00pm Campers depart

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Tennis Camp at Lake Forest Academy

9 Reviews

  • Upon pickup each day, Ingrid reported that she was encouraged to work hard, but had so much fun (even when the weather did not cooperate). She especially liked the coaches, including Erik. It sounds like he had good energy and humor. She loved that he used the term “winners and learners,” rather than “winners and losers.”
  • Matthew loved all the games and competing. He made friends too. His only complaint was the rain and that it was a bit of a drive. His sister, KK, also attended and enjoyed the time playing tennis. She was encouraged by coach feedback too. Erik, camp director, is AWESOME. He managed the group and was very involved. He also communicated very well with parents.
  • Sean said every day was fun. They were long, hot days, but the instructors made it fun enough that Sean was happy to keep going ever day. Thanks for making it such a great experience for him!
  • Learned a lot, met new friends, had a lot of fun. Really good experience overall.
  • Matthew loved all the games and competing. He made friends too. His only complaint was the rain and that it was a bit of a drive. His sister, KK, also attended and enjoyed the time playing tennis. She was encouraged by coach feedback too. Erik, camp director, is AWESOME. He managed the group and was very involved. He also communicated very well with parents.
  • Sean said every day was fun. They were long, hot days, but the instructors made it fun enough that Sean was happy to keep going ever day. Thanks for making it such a great experience for him!
  • Upon pickup each day, Ingrid reported that she was encouraged to work hard, but had so much fun (even when the weather did not cooperate). She especially liked the coaches, including Erik. It sounds like he had good energy and humor. She loved that he used the term “winners and learners,” rather than “winners and losers.”
  • Mae enjoyed Coach Greg! He was wonderful with her. She was on the younger side and he encouraged and coached her perfectly!
  • My kids loved every minute of it, even in 90+ degree weather

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