Nike Adult Tennis Camp at Mount Holyoke College
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The Nike Adult Tennis Camp in Massachusetts began in 1972 and has grown into one of the best tennis camps for adults in the country. Join us in South Hadley for a fun tennis vacation and elevate your game!
Our Mount Holyoke adult tennis camp delivers quality tennis instruction and personal attention to each camper’s specific needs with passionate coaches who inspire all players to get better!
This Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by local Board of Health.
Please note: All participants must be vaccinated for Covid-19 in order to participate.
Highlights Include
- Coaching from one of the most renowned adult tennis camp directors in the country, Reiny Maier
- Each participant will receive private tennis lessons in addition to group instruction
- Low teacher/camper ratio at 1:4
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Reiny Maier
The Camp Director, Reiny Maier is one of the most renowned adult tennis camp directors in the country. He returns to the Amherst Tennis Camp for his 41st year and has given players a whole new outlook on tennis. He becomes involved in the game of each player, offering his knowledge, enthusiasm, patience and encouragement.
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Camp Director Mike Gardner
In his 33rd year as a Nike Tennis Camp Director, Mike Gardner brings years of experience and dedication to junior tennis development.
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Camp Details
2023 CAMP DATES
Camp Director: Reiny Maier
- June 8-11
- June 15-18
Camp Director: Mike Gardner
- July 14-16
Please note: All participants must be vaccinated for Covid-19 in order to participate.
CAMP PROGRAM
Camp is geared towards adult players of all levels. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the weekend. Once registered at camp, you will report to the tennis courts. Your skill level will be evaluated and you will be assigned to a small group of players with similar skills.
We offer Day and Overnight camp options for adults, ages 18+, of all skill levels. Each day of camp has a morning session (9:00-11:30am) and an afternoon session (1:30-4:00pm). Camp sessions are final, there will be no schedule customization allowed this year.
DAILY SCHEDULE
June Camp (Reiny Maier)
- Thursday: 1:30pm-4:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am-11:30am, 1:30pm-4:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am-11:30am, 1:30pm-4:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am-11:30am
Check-in and Departure
- Campers check in 1 hour before their first session. If your program begins with an afternoon (PM) session, your check-in time is 12:30pm. If your program begins with a morning (AM) session, your check-in time is 8:00am. Campers depart immediately after your last session on the final day of camp.
Extra Activities
- In addition to the teaching programs, there is a spirited round robin play each evening.
- July Camp (Mike Gardner)
- Friday:
- Saturday:
- Sunday:
COURTS
The Mount Holyoke Tennis Courts are located just outside the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex and serve as home to the College's tennis team. Included in the fully enclosed facility are 12 full-sized asphalt tennis courts. A central fence divides the courts into groups of six. Bleacher seating is available, with a seating capacity of 50 spectators.
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS
2023: TBD. 2022: Overnight campers stay on campus in Torrey Hall. Torrey is known for its spacious student rooms and common areas. It is located near Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, a one-minute walk to the tennis courts. Rooms are equipped with a bed, desk, dresser, and closet. Shared bathrooms are located on each floor. A pillow and blanket are included as well as sheets and towels. I have attached photos of the exterior. Unfortunately, there is no AC.
OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS
If you choose not to stay on campus you will receive tennis instruction and lunch with the overnight campers. We suggest the following hotels and inns that are located close to the campus.
- Willits and Hallowell Conference Center and Hotel - Located on campus at Mount Holyoke College. Phone 413.538.2217
- Howard Johnson Lodge - Located in Hadley. Phone 413.586.0114
- Holiday Inn Express – Located in Hadley. Phone 413.582.0002
- Marriot Courtyard in Hadley. Phone 413.256.5454
- Allen House Bed and Breakfast – Located in Amherst. Phone 413.253.5000
- Amherst Inn – Right across from Amherst College and the Emily Dickinson House. Phone 413.253.5000
PARKING ON CAMPUS
If you are driving to campus, there is parking near the dormitories. A parking permit will be issued to you during check-in.
GROUP
We invite USTA team members to come to camp to strengthen their skills and work in a team format. Come with your partner or the entire team. There is a 5% discount for groups of four or more campers. Groups must register at the same time to receive this discount by calling 1-800-NIKE-CAMP (645-3226).
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 paid/day)
Undergarments (1-2pair/day)
Swimsuit and towel (subject to change)
Pajamas
Shower flip flops
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hair brush, 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
JUNIOR AMHERST NIKE TENNIS CAMPS AT MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE
We're excited to also bring you a Junior Amherst Nike Tennis Camp at Mount Holyoke for all skills and a Amherst Nike Tournament Training Tennis Camp at Mount Holyoke College for ages 9-18! Click the links for details to our junior camps.
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: TNARMH
Camp Reviews
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Done very well!
June 27, 2021: Some of the pros were exceptional. The accommodations with the meal plan, the schedule, and the organization was done very well.
— Daniel D., Camper
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I will definitely be back next year
June 25, 2021: I thought that this camp experience was really beneficial. I enjoyed all the opportunities for playing with all different types of tennis players. For the most part I like the fact that there were some young coaches who were in high school and really great players. There were other coaches who were in college and also amazing players. There were some very experienced coaches. I liked their different styles and all the different games we played and the opportunities for learning. I will definitely be back next year and I will try to bring more friends.
— Alexandra K., Camper
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So much fun!
June 21, 2021: Meeting up with friends not seen in 2 years and meeting new friends. This was my first outing since the pandemic started and it was so needed and so much fun.
— Diana H., Camper
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Great instruction
June 21, 2021: Very organized camp with friendly staff. Great instructions and a lot of fun.
— Raafat A., Camper
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Pleasure to go every year!
June 21, 2021: Reiny and Mo put on a great adult camp. It's a pleasure to go every year.
— Alfie P., Camper
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Instructors were knowledgeable and helpful
June 16, 2021: The Instructors were knowledgeable and very helpful. The Instructors were very enthusiastic. The facilities were nice. The meals in the cafeteria were excellent. The Holyoke Staff was very accommodating. The entire Staff was very safety conscious.
— Dwight L., Camper
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Camp was great
June 15, 2021: The camp was great, I learned a lot of skills. Thank all coaches very much!
— Jinming C., Camper
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Noticeable improvements
June 15, 2021: Reiny and his team found small (manageable) corrections / tweaks which made noticeable improvements by the end of camp. THANKS! I may still not qualify for any of the tennis majors, but I should have less frustration / more enjoyment when I play with my friends.
— Doug F., Camper
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Instructors truly cared about the campers
June 15, 2021: Friendly and welcoming staff. Instructors really made an effort in correcting strokes. Drills were challenging but fun. Reiny was well organized and truly cared about the campers.
— Jefflee H., Camper
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Truly awesome
July 04, 2017: As always, the Amherst Tennis Camp is the best opportunity to improve your tennis skills and have a wonderful time doing so. Reiny, Maureen, Erol and the rest of the staff are truly awesome.
— Joanne W. Camper
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Fun, challenging, and informative
July 06, 2017: Nike's Amherst camp is the only tennis camp I have ever attended (in 1996 and again this year), but I cannot imagine that any are better run. Reiny and Maureen know their stuff, and they make camp fun, challenging, and informative for everyone.
— Kay E. Camper
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I keep coming back for the instructors!
July 05, 2016: Reiny and Mo and staff have been by far, the most experienced, professional tennis pros I have taken lessons from in many, many years. I have gone to other camps, and keep coming back to Amherst for the instructors.
— Marjorie B. Camper
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excellent instruction
July 03, 2016: The instruction that Reiny and Maureen provide is excellent. They make it fun and we learn a lot. I have attended for the last 4 years and have made friends from fellow campers. I would be very upset if it was not offered in the future.
— Pauline W. Camper
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knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers
June 29, 2016: Reiny, Mo and the rest of the staff were knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers of tennis.
— Peter W. Camper
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superb camp... been going for 20 years
June 29, 2016: I love the Amherst tennis camp. Reiny Meir runs a superb camp. I have been going for about 20 years. I have recommended it to many of my tennis playing friends and they love it. Tennis camp represents the summer season for me.
— Diana H. Camper
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Love it!
June 29, 2016: PLEASE KEEP THIS TENNIS CAMP AT AMHERST GOING!!! LOVE IT!!
— Thea C. Camper
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great camp directors... been attending for 18 years
June 29, 2016: Reiny and Maureen are great camp directors. Their staff is excellent. We've been attending the Amherst camp for about 18 years.
— Bill B. Camper
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I love Nike camp at Amherst College
June 29, 2016: I love Nike camp at Amherst College. It's a beautiful place for tennis camp. The current director and staff are fantastic but I know Reiny is getting up there in years. I'd love to see camp continue at this location, though. Great times!
— Kellie C. Camper
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Look forward to it all year.
June 29, 2016: Love tennis camp. Look forward to it all year.
— Eddie D. Camper
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Reiny runs a very good camp
June 29, 2016: Reiny runs a very good camp. I first went there 30 years ago and have returned yearly for the last 10 yrs or so. Not sure I'll return if he doesn't.
— J.A. L. Camper
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keeps you interested and challenged
June 29, 2016: One of the few camps that have the instructors, not the campers, move from drill to drill, which streamlines time and gives the campers time to hydrate, apply more sunscreen etc. This director knows all his campers by name (amazing!) and mixes things up to keep your interested, challenged and further hone your individual skillset.
— Mary M. Camper
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would like to attend again next year
6/17/2016 - I hope you continue to offer the adult tennis camp at this (Amherst College) location. My friends and I would like to attend again next year.
— Kathie C. Camper
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fantastic job organizing this camp
7/15/2015 - Reiny Maier & Maureen do a fantastic job of organizing this camp. I make this statement because I have been to Saddlebrook in FL and so I have a reference for comparison.
— Doug B. Camper
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very happy with the whole experience
7/9/2015 - Was very happy with the whole experience except for not receiving a written evaluation at the end of camp. Others did but neither my husband nor I received one. We had two different instructors. Feedback is critical.
— Stephie P. Camper
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provided a lot of individual instruction
7/9/2015 - The Staff was very good at teaching, and provided a lot of individual instruction.
— Dwight L. Camper
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Everything was spectacular
7/3/2015 - Everything was spectacular - on and off the court - there were no problems, only solutions - can hardly wait to come back again next year - all personnel friendly, upbeat, helpful, professional, attentive, caring
— Cathy M. Camper
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Great instructors and facilities
6/25/2015 - I love this camp. This was my second summer and I was looking forward to it all year long. The instructors are great, the facilities at Amherst are great, and Reiny is terrific.
— Tom D. Camper
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I loved everything about it!
6/25/2015 - I loved everything about it! Nike at Amherst College is the best!! The instruction, the dorms etc.. everything. I only had 3 days of camp but it was intense three days of drills and play. I was exhausted each day - in a good way. Great exercise and they pushed you to bring out the best. I was not there to play recreational vacation tennis. I wanted to learn and push myself. The only thing I could possibly think of them doing better is probably group people on day one according to their USTA level and make group adjustments as you go through. The first day I played singles against a guy who was really a beginner. He was not having fun hitting against me and vice versa. I had to temper down the shots significantly.
— Gerald A. Camper
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Best Adult Camp in the U.S.
6/25/2015 - Great program! Best Adult Camp in the U.S.! I will be back next year. Please extend the duration of the camp. It's too short.
— Jeff D. Camper
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Excellent experience overall!
6/25/2015 - I look forward to coming to this camp every Spring. It's a win-win: I get to learn new tricks and have a great time too. Excellent experience overall!!!!
— Brenda N. Camper
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no better camp anywhere on earth
6/25/2015 - Reiny & Mo run a great camp with great instructors. Most of the campers have been coming back for many years and will continue into the future. I cannot believe there is a better camp anywhere on earth.
— Bill B. Camper
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wanted more variety of drills
6/25/2015 - In the past, there was more variety of drills which made the time on court more fun and less routine. Also, a few pros did not provide the quality of instruction I expect from the camp.
— Judy S. Camper
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staff is fabulous
6/25/2015 - I love this camp. I have been coming regularly for 20 years or so. The staff is fabulous. I spend as much time working on my tennis as I do laughing.
— Diane H. Camper
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The staff were incredible and enthusiastic
6/25/2016 - The staff were incredible and enthusiastic and were truly interested in your improvement
— Peter W. Camper
Nike Adult Tennis Camp at Mount Holyoke College
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