Nike Tennis Camp at Cate School

2026 CAMP DATES

• July 6-10
• July 13-17
• July 20-24 (Advanced Only)
• July 27-31

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please note: 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.

CELL PHONE POLICY

We do not permit cell phones, iPads, laptops, video games, etc. at the Cate Sports Academy. We believe Camp provides participants a unique opportunity to make friends with other kids from all over the world. By eliminating electronic consumption during camp, campers can focus on the program and create relationships and memories that will last a lifetime! The Camp Phone # will be given out to all parents should they need to contact their child.

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (9:00am-5:00pm) & Overnight
• 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

• Overnight Camper Check-in: Between 8:45am-9:45am on Monday
• Day Camper Check-in: Between 9:30am-10:00am on Monday
• Check-out: All campers check out between 11:30am-12:00pm on Friday

CAMP SCHEDULE

• Day Camp Program: Monday 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

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
• Day campers: Lunch is provided (Monday-Thursday)
• 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

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ADD-ON (OPTIONAL)

Cate Sports Academy offers an exciting opportunity for athletes looking to enhance their camp experience. Participating campers will be woken up a little earlier than their peers and will have a 90-minute strength and conditioning session on Tuesday - Friday with our EXOS-style training. This program was implemented with the Cate School athletes this past year and not only have they seen increased performance, but it has also drastically reduced the number of injuries during the season across all sports. EXOS Style Strength and Conditioning can be added on for an additional fee during registration.

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY, & MORE

• Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
• Facility: Robert Bonning Tennis Center: 8 outdoor 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

HOUSING

The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year. Final housing information for this camp will be provided in the Camper Registration Packets, emailed to all campers closer to the camp’s start date.

• Number of Campers per Room: 2 campers per 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: We are NO LONGER offering linen rental. To avoid packing additional items, you can ship your child's linens directly to Cate School. Please be sure to follow the mailing instructions below. The beds are Twin Extra Long. Regular twin-fitted sheets will not fit on our dorm beds.
• Shipping address:
  Cate Sports Academy
  Attn: [Your child's full name and Sport]
  1960 Cate Mesa Rd.
  Carpinteria, CA 93013
  -PLEASE NOTE: Mail may take an additional day or two to reach us at the campus. This includes Overnight Shipping and Amazon. Please be sure to ship your child's linens accordingly.
• Air Conditioning: Please refer to the Camper Registration Packet. A/C availability depends on our specific dorm assignment.

EXTRAS

• Evening Activities: May include movie night, tournament night, and swimming
• Weekend Stayovers: Not offered at this location

TRAVEL

Transportation is not provided. If you are flying to Southern California, we suggest flying to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). SBA is a 30-minute drive from Cate School. All arrangements for pick up and drop off from the airport will need to be made ahead of time and must align with check-in and check-out times for camp. Campers will not be supervised before or after camp hours.

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)

Camp Code: TNXRUC

Sample Daily Schedule

7:00-8:30am Strength and Condition Training (additional service, not included in camp tuition)

8:00-8:45am Breakfast

8:45-9:00am Day campers arrive

9:00-9:30am Roll call/Warm up

9:30-12:30pm Training session #1

12:30-1:30pm Lunch and rest

1:30-4:00pm Training session #2

4:00-5:00pm Swimming

5:00-5:30pm Day campers check-out

5:30-6:30pm Dinner

6:30-7:00pm Free Time

7:00-9:00pm Evening activities

10:00pm Lights out

This top Southern California sports camp is held at the Cate School, located in beautiful Carpinteria, just south of Santa Barbara.