Nike Tennis Camp at Tusculum University

2026 CAMP DATES

• July 19-23

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (Sunday 2:00pm-4:15pm, Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-4:15pm, & Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm) & Overnight
• Gender: Coed
• Age Range: 9-18
• 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

• Check-in: All campers check-in on Sunday at 2:00pm
• Check-out: All campers check-out on Thursday at 12:00pm

DAY CAMPER SCHEDULE

• Sunday 2:00pm-4:15pm, Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-4:15pm, & Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm

DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE

Day #1: Sunday – 7/19/26

• 2:00pm: Check-In - Staffed table will check in players, provide informational material and Nike camp t-shirt. Staff will escort overnight campers to their room.
• 4:00pm: Evening Session - Skills Assessment
• 4:15pm: End of Evening Session - Day Camper Pick-Up @ Courts
• 5:00pm: Diner
• 7:15pm: Evening Activity
• 9:30pm: Overnight Campers to Rooms
• 10:15pm: Lights Out

Day #2 - Day #4: Monday - Wednesday - 7/20/26 - 7/22/2026

• 7:30am: Breakfast (Overnight campers only)
• 9:00am: Day campers arrive - Stretching and camp meeting at the courts
• 9:15am: Morning Session
• 11:30am: End of Morning Sessions
• 12:00pm: Lunch and Rest
• 1:50pm: Matches
• 4:15pm: End of Matches - Day camper pick-up at the courts
• 5:00pm: Diner
• 7:15pm: Evening Activity
• 9:30pm: Overnight Campers to Rooms
• 10:15pm: Lights Out

Day #5: Thursday – 7/23/26

• 7:30am: Breakfast (Overnight campers only)
• 9:00am: Day campers arrive - Stretching and camp meeting at the courts
• 9:15am: Last Morning Session/Matches
• 11:15am: End of Last Morning Session/Matches
• 12:00pm: All campers check-out

MEALS

• Overnight Campers: All meals provided
• Day Campers: Lunch is provided

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
• Supervision: Campers are supervised at all times by the Camp Staff and participate in all activities. For Overnight Campers, staff members are housed in rooms strategically located throughout the dorm hall to ensure optimal supervision and are actively involved in all camp activities.
• Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt and prizes

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

• Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
• Facility: Roger M Nichols Tennis Complex
  
• Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor courts are available for use as needed
• Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
  

HOUSING - OVERNIGHT CAMP

Please note: The information provided below is subject to change. Registered campers will be notified of any changes.

• Dorm Hall: TBD
• Dorm Hall Address: TBD
• Number of Campers per Room: 2, no triples available
• 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: Campers must provide their linens (Twin XL)
• Air Conditioning: Dorms DO NOT have A/C. Campers are highly encouraged to bring a fan

EXTRAS - OVERNIGHT CAMP

• Evening Activities: May include movie night, pizza night, pickleball, and team activities
• Weekend Stayovers: Not offered at this location

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 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL

• Housing is ONLY included in the camp tuition cost for Overnight Campers only. All other 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 we recommend you bring to camp. 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

• Hat/visor

• Sweat towel/cooling towel

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

• Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)

• Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 pair/day)

• Undergarments (1-2pair/day)

• Swimsuit and towel

• Pajamas

• Shower flip flops

• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hairbrush, 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)

NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page

Camp Code: TNXRTU

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30am Wake-up, breakfast at dining hall

9:00am-9:15am Day campers arrive - Stretching and camp meeting at the courts

9:15am-11:30am Morning Session

11:30am-1:50pm Lunch and rest

1:50pm-4:15pm Matches

4:15pm Day campers depart

5:00pm-7:15pm Dinner and getting ready for evening activities

7:15pm-9:30pm Evening Activity (movie night, pizza night, fun park night, pickleball, etc.)

10:00pm Lights Out