Nike Tennis Camp at Bowie State University

2026 CAMP DATES

• June 15-19
• June 22-26
• June 29-July 3

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (9:00am-3:00pm) & Half Day (9:00am-12:00pm)
• Gender: Coed
• Age Range: 6-17
• Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate

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.

CAMP SCHEDULE

• 8:45am-9:00am - Camper check-in
• 9:00am - Skill instruction
• 10:00am-11:30am - Skill games & team challenges
• 11:30am-12:00pm - Fitness & on court conditioning
• 12:00pm - Half Day Campers dismissed
• 12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
• 1:00pm-3:00pm - Skill instruction, point play & team challenges
• 3:00pm - Full Day Campers dismissed

MEALS

• Lunch is NOT provided - campers need to bring their own lunch and water each day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: 5-6 hours of daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
• Supervision: Staff members participate in all activities
• Camp T-shirt: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

• Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle.
• Facility: Bowie State University has 6 brand new courts equipped with windscreens done in (2023) located in the rear of campus. The courts are surrounded by an outdoor track and field used for training for all of our campers. There are also two new outdoor basketball courts behind the tennis courts used for downtime and additional training space when needed. We also are in the process of working out pool access in our newly state of the art renovated indoor pool for a refreshing cooldown during your campers week.
  • The tennis courts are located to the right of the student center. There are signs that will lead you to the student center. After passing the student center, go past the dorms on your left and you will see two parking lots. The tennis courts are straight ahead from there.
• Inclement Weather Plan: In the event of inclement weather, such as rain, extreme heat, or lightning, we have a comprehensive backup plan in place. Indoor facilities, including the gymnasium, workout and classroom spaces will be utilized for skill drills, fitness training, and strategy sessions. We will also incorporate video analysis and tactical discussions to ensure that campers continue to develop their skills, regardless of weather conditions. Safety is our top priority, and we will monitor local weather reports closely to make informed decisions about any schedule changes.
• 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
• Packed lunch & snacks (lunch is NOT included)
• 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: TNXDBS