Nike Malibu Tennis Camp at Pepperdine University

2025 DATES

Full Day & Overnight Camp:

• June 8-13
• June 15-20
• June 22-27
• July 6-11
• July 13-18
• July 20-25

Half Day & Full Day Camp:

• July 28-August 2

Half Day, Full Day & Overnight:

• June 29-July 4

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Last year, 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!

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Camp Type(s) Offered:
  • Half Day (Ages 5-18) 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Full Day (Ages 7-18) 9:00am-3:30pm
  • Overnight (Ages 9-18)
• Gender: Coed
• Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

*We can provide low-compression balls upon request for younger campers, as we utilize smaller courts and low-compression balls for all campers to enhance training in touch and volley skills.

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.

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM - HALF DAY

• Ages: 5-18
• Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
• Gender: Coed
• Meals: Lunch is NOT included in camp tuition, Half Day campers depart before lunch each day

*Half Day campers do not attend camp on Sunday.

Camper Schedule - Half Day

• MONDAY-THURSDAY (9:00AM-12:00PM)
  • 8:45am-9:00am - Daily check-in at the tennis courts
  • 9:00am-12:00pm - Tennis instruction
  • 12:00pm - Daily check-out at the tennis courts

• FRIDAY (9:00AM-1:00PM)
  • 9:00am - Daily check-in at the tennis courts
  • 9:00am-12:30pm - Tennis instruction
  • 12:30pm - Awards Ceremony for ALL campers. Parents are encouraged to attend! Check-out immediately follows at 1:00pm
  • 1:00pm - Camp check-out

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM - FULL DAY

• Ages: 7-18
• Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
• Gender: Coed
• Meals: Camp tuition includes dinner on check-in day and lunch for the following five days for Full Day Campers. We reccommend campers bring their own water & additional snacks.

Camper Schedule - Full Day

• SUNDAY (4:00PM-8:15PM)
  
  • 3:45pm-4:00pm - Camp check-in
  • 4:00pm-8:15pm - Camper evaluation & dinner
  • 8:15pm - Camp check-out
• MONDAY-THURSDAY (9:00AM-3:30PM)
  • 9:00am - Daily check-in at the tennis courts
  • 9:15am-11:30pm - Tennis drills, skill instruction & music games
  • 11:30pm-12:45pm - Rotation 1 (drilling)
  • 12:45pm-2:00pm - Rotation 2 (free time options such as pool time, Jamba Juice, etc.)
  • 2:00pm-3:15pm - Rotation 3 (match play)
  • 3:15pm-3:30pm - Wrap up

• FRIDAY (9:00AM-1:00PM)
  • 9:00am - Daily check-in at the tennis courts
  • 9:00am-12:30pm - Tennis instruction
  • 12:30pm - Awards Ceremony for ALL campers. Parents are encouraged to attend! Check-out immediately follows at 1:00pm
  • 1:00pm - Camp check-out

OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM

• Ages: 9-18
• Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
• Gender: Coed
• Meals: Camp tuition includes all meals from dinner on check-in day through lunch on check-out day

*Overnight camp tuition includes evening activities!

Overnight Camper Schedule

• SUNDAY (4:00PM-8:15PM)
  
  • 3:00pm-4:00pm - Camp check-in at the Banowsky Dorms/ Rho Parking Lot (subject to change)
  • 4:00pm-8:15pm - Camper evaluation & Dinner
• MONDAY-THURSDAY (9:00AM-3:30PM)
  • 9:00am - Daily check-in at the tennis courts
  • 9:15am-11:30pm - Tennis drills, skill instruction & music games
  • 11:30pm-12:45pm - Rotation 1 (drilling)
  • 12:45pm-2:00pm - Rotation 2 (free time options such as pool time, Jamba Juice, etc.)
  • 2:00pm-3:15pm - Rotation 3 (match play)
  • 3:15pm-3:30pm - Wrap up

• FRIDAY (9:00AM-1:00PM)
  • 9:00am - Daily check-in at the tennis courts
  • 9:00am-12:30pm - Team tennis & final singles matches
  • 12:30pm - Awards Ceremony for ALL campers. Parents are encouraged to attend! Check-out immediately follows at 1:00pm
  • 1:00pm - Camp check-out

HOUSING

• Dorm: 2024: TBD. 2023: DeBell & Banowsky Dorms
• Number of Campers per Room: There are 4 rooms per suite with 2 campers in each room.
• 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. Please bring Twin sized sheets or a sleeping bag, blanket, towel, facecloth, and pillow
• Air Conditioning: The dorms do NOT have A/C. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan

PARKING/DIRECTIONS

• All Campers will check in on Sunday at the Banowsky dorms. The easiest way to access is to go up John Tyler Drive off of PCH and follow that past the baseball field and the track until you hit the Rho Parking Lot. There will be signs and staff to help them find where to park and walk to the dorms for check-in.
• Daily Camper drop off and pick up will be at the Firestone Fieldhouse Lot. Go up John Tyler Drive and follow that to get to the Firestone lot on the right past the Crest Tennis Park. The guard at the security check-in at the entrance of the campus can also help with directions.
• Interactive Pepperdine University map: https://map.pepperdine.edu/

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
• Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus, all meals are provided from dinner on check-in day to lunch on check-out day, and all evening activities
• 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

MEALS

Meals are served in the newly renovated Tyler Campus Center Cafeteria which has a stunning ocean view. This cafeteria includes a salad bar, soup and cornbread bar, beverage station, dessert station, and daily hot entrée.

• Half-Day Campers: Meals are not included, as Half-Day campers depart before lunch each day. We recommend that campers bring their own water and snacks.
• Full-Day Campers: Lunch is provided Monday through Friday, with dinner also included on check-in day.
• Overnight Campers: All meals are provided, including dinner on check-in day.

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

• Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
• Facility: Campers play at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center with its 16 outdoor courts.
• Inclement Weather Plan: We enjoy the beautiful weather that Malibu has to offer. In the slight chance of rain we watch and analyze tennis films of college and pro matches. We are not able to offer make-up days.
• Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital

EXTRAS

• Nintendo Game Night: We’ve partnered with Nintendo to offer one fun game night during camp, allowing campers to take the competition off the court and onto the Nintendo Switch system with sports-focused games. If you do not wish for your camper to participate, please be sure to let a staff member know at Check In.
• Evening Activities: Monday is game night. Tuesday is movie night. Wednesday is tennis and fun water games. Thursday is a team trivia night led by our fun counselors including raffles, prizes and so much fun.
• Weekend Stayover: Campers attending consecutive weeks can stay in the dorms with staff supervision for an additional charge of $600/weekend. This fee includes room and board. Allow for additional spending money for Saturday activities. Some example weekend activities are Hurricane Harbor Waterpark, Six Flags, extra tennis with coaches, a movie theater, and shopping. It is recommended that campers have additional money for activities for the weekend.
• International Camper Options: We welcome international campers and encourage all to stay for multiple weeks with a weekend stayover. The weekend stayover cost is an additional $600/weekend.
• Local Accommodations for Parents: For parents who are traveling with their kids from out of town and need a place to stay near camp, we recommend the Renaissance Hotel in Agoura Hills during the junior camp sessions. Please call 818-707-1220 to reserve your room.
• Pepperdine Faculty Discount: If you are an employee of Pepperdine University, please give us a call to register as there is a 10% discount for all staff/employees. To abide by NCAA regulations, we are not permitted to give discounts to campers who are entering or in high school as of this Fall.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

• Nike Tennis Camps does NOT provide transportation to/from camp. If flying, we recommend arriving at LAX and arranging a shuttle or car service to camp. Camp counselors will be on hand to greet campers upon arrival and will notify parents when campers have arrived.
• Please note, housing is NOT included in camp tuition for the Half Day and Full Day programs. Campers are responsible for their own overnight accommodations if needed. US Sports Camps, the Camp Director, camp staff, and the host facility are not liable for any travel-related arrangements, including flights, hotels, Airbnbs, or rental cars.
• We recommend booking flexible or refundable travel and accommodations in case of any schedule changes.

ADULT TENNIS CAMP AT MALIBU

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CUSTOMER PORTAL

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

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!

CANCELLATION POLICY

• 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).
• For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

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)

• Swimsuit and towel *We will have access to the pool at different times throughout the week. Pool use will be determined the week of camp and is subject to availability. Please pack a swimsuit and towel just in case!