2026 WINTER CAMP DATES & DETAILS
- December 21-23
- December 28-30
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Summer Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm)
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 8-17
- Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate
WINTER CHECK-IN/OUT
- Check-in: All campers check in Monday prior to 9:00am
- Check-out: All campers check out Wednesday at 12:00pm
WINTER DAILY SCHEDULE
- Winter Daily Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm
SUMMER CHECK-IN/OUT
- Check-in: All campers check in Monday prior to 9:00am
- Check-out: Campers will check out Thursday at 4:00pm
MEALS
- Lunch will NOT be provided. Campers must bring their own lunch, snacks, and water each day
WHY THIS CAMP
College coaches lead the way in Portland
Athlete pathways: Discovery, Development, and Competitive
Nike Tennis Camp at Lewis & Clark College is led by Jimmy Chau, Head Coach at Lewis & Clark College, with co-director Phalkun Man, an Assistant Coach at the college. Players ages 8-17 can join winter, spring, and summer sessions, with small groups based on age and skill level that put campers alongside players at a similar stage.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
Build technique through repetition, then put it into play
Players spend time hitting plenty of balls through instruction and focused drilling with Jimmy Chau, Phalkun Man, and the coaching staff. Campers work on their tennis skills and technique, then get opportunities to apply that work during competitive play. That combination keeps the focus on purposeful practice and progress campers can see.
Discovery pathway: Campers learn basic skills and movement in a fun, welcoming setting that builds a love of the game.
Development pathway: Campers improve fundamentals and technique, with progress they can see.
Competitive pathway: Campers sharpen skills at game speed, with tougher competition and coaching that raises the bar.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
A morning built around tennis
Camp runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Campers are placed in small groups based on age and skill level, then spend the morning moving between instruction, drilling, and competitive play. Players get plenty of opportunities to practice with peers who share their interest in tennis.
Sample daily schedule:
9:00 AM - Tennis instruction and skill work
9:45 AM - Technique drills and repetition
10:45 AM - Competitive play
12:00 PM - Dismissal
This is a sample day. Times and activities may change at camp.
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.
PARKING INFORMATION
- Directions to Dome: Once on campus, there are Gate Entrances in Black that are numbered, enter Gate 2 for Sport Complexes and drive down the hill past the Football Stadium to the Lower Parking, where you'll see the big grey Tennis Dome to your right.
EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle. Campers should come ready to play
- We can also provide low-compression balls for younger campers when requested as we use small courts and the low-compression balls for campers as a training technique for touch and volleys
- Facility: Campers play at Lewis and Clark's beautiful tennis court with its 4 indoor courts and 2 outdoor courts
- Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
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
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.
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)
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
Camp Code: TNXRCL
