Nike Tennis Camp in Cambridge/Boston
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The Nike Tennis Camp hosted at MIT is a top-notch tennis day camp in Massachusetts, with serious tennis training, optional swimming, and lots of fun. This summer tennis camp in Cambridge, across the river from Boston, is the ideal place to improve your game and make new friends.
Our junior tennis camp hosted at MIT this summer offers full day and half day options for players of all skill levels.
This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
Highlights Include
- Daily tennis instruction from teaching pro, Dave Hagymas, and his experienced staff
- Program open to players of all levels, grouped based on ability
- Half Day and Full Day Camp Options
- Morning and afternoon sessions; low camper to staff ratio
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Dave Hagymas
Dave Hagymas, a five-time NEWMAC Coach of the Year, enters his 15th season at the helm of the MIT men’s varsity tennis program.
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Camp Details
2023 CAMP DATES
- June 19-22
- June 26-29
- July 3-7 (*Camp does NOT run on 4th of July, Monday and Wednesday-Friday)
- July 10-13
- July 17-20
- July 24-27
- July 31- Aug 3
- Aug 7-10
CAMP PROGRAMS
We offer Full Day Camp (9:30am-4:00pm) and Half Day Camp (9:30am-12:30pm) for junior tennis players of all ability levels, ages 9-18. You can purchase before care for an early drop off from 8:45am-9:30am. There will be no aftercare/late pick up this summer.
There will be no math and science classes, and no swimming during Summer of 2023.
- 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.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in: All campers arrive at 9:15am on Monday at the DuPont Tennis Courts
- Check-out: All campers depart at 4:00pm on Thursday at the DuPont Tennis Courts
- Full Day Schedule: Monday 9:15am-4:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-4:00pm
- Half Day Schedule: Monday 9:15am-12:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
- Before Care: Additional charge to drop your camper(s) off early, 8:45am-9:30am for the week of camp ($75)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning or afternoon session
- Supervision: Staff members participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes
MEALS
Lunch is not provided. All campers must bring their own lunch each day. Purchasing lunch on campus will not be an option like it has been in years past so please plan accordingly and bring a packed lunch.
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: Campers play on duPont Tennis Courts' 12 newly renovated outdoor tennis courts and the J.B. Carr Tennis Bubble that has 4 indoor courts
- 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
MASSACHUSETTS CAMP FORMS
The following additional required forms MUST be filled out, signed, and emailed to the camp nurse immediately. Please email these forms 1 week before your camp start date. Forms will NOT be accepted at check-in. Campers will not be allowed to attend until the nurse has received your medical forms. Please submit the forms below to this Google Drive link for the coaching staff to access.
- Physical Exam: Physician’s signature required. A physical exam performed within the last 18 months that is signed by your camper's physician is required.
- Prescription Medication Record Form: Required only if camper will be using prescriptions during camp. One form per medication.
- Immunization Certificate: Immunization records must be submitted in the form of an “Immunization Certificate” from the camper’s physician
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)
duPont Tennis Courts: http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=G12
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: TNXDMI
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:30am Check-in at the DuPont Tennis Courts
- 9:30-9:45am Technique & Conditioning
- 9:45am-10:45am Drills & Instruction
- 10:45am-12:30pm Tennis Match Play, both singles and doubles
- 12:30-1:30pm Lunch Break
- 1:30-1:45pm Technique & Conditioning
- 1:45pm-3:00pm Drills & Instruction
- 3:00pm-4:00pm Tennis Match Play, both singles and doubles
duPont Tennis Courts and J.B. Carr Tennis Bubble
duPont Tennis Courts has 12 outdoor tennis courts, which were fully-renovated in the 2018-19 season with a new playing surface and lights, giving MIT one of the top outdoor tennis facilities in New England. The J.B. Carr Indoor Tennis Facility houses four indoor courts
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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July 7, 2023: how much i improved my tennis and the friends i have made
— Anonymous
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July 14, 2023: My son improved his skills and had a good time
— Anonymous
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July 29, 2022: Coach Dave and Coach Eglis are amazing. Coach Dave provide practical on court tactics and strategy, especially how to beat a pusher and more importantly, the mental part of the game which is so important. Coach Eglis gave Kyle unbelievable lesson on tactics, drills and valuable lessons on serves and ground strokes. A summer well spent !
— Anonymous
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August 6, 2022: I liked all the games and all the coaches were extremely encouraging even though I was very new to tennis. The camp environment just felt really comfortable and provided a great learning experience.
— Anonymous
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July 2, 2023: Solid technique work, combination of drills and games, conditioning also included, sounds like the kids were quite active (my son was tried every day)
— Anonymous
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July 28, 2023: Really loved playing in the bubble. King [Queen] of the court was awesome. Felt like she learned a lot from the coaches.
— Anonymous
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June 30, 2023: Having a lot of time to work on my serve and getting to know the coaches and getting feedback to help me improve.
— Anonymous
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July 18, 2023: director was very friendly, my child learned a lot and was busy / engaged the whole day
— Anonymous
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July 18, 2023: Getting to play at a high level and be with people the same skill level as you.
— Anonymous
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June 30, 2023: Lots of time to improve tennis skills in groups of similar abilities
— Anonymous
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July 22, 2022: Child was moved up to a higher level group based on his skills.
— Anonymous
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Exciting and encouraging coaches!
— Anonymous
Nike Tennis Camp in Cambridge/Boston
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