2026 WINTER CAMP DATES
- December 20-23 - (Directed by Michael Woodson)
2027 SUMMER CAMP DATES
- May 30-June 3 (Directed by Michael Woodson)
- June 6-10 (Directed by Joey Scrivano)
- June 13-17 (Directed by Joey Scrivano)
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day & Overnight
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 8-17 (Day Camp) & 10-17 (Overnight Camp)
- Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
SUMMER FULL DAY CHECK IN/OUT INFORMATION
- Full Day Camper Check-in:
- Sunday: 5:30pm
- Monday-Thursday: 8:45-9:00am
- Full Day Camper Check-out:
- Sunday: 8:15pm
- Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm
SUMMER FULL DAY CAMP SCHEDULE
- Sunday: 5:30pm-8:15pm
- Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:30pm
MEALS
- Full Day Campers: Lunch and dinner are provided Monday through Thursday.
- Overnight Campers: All meals provided (except Sunday dinner)
SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMPER INFORMATION
Overnight campers will enjoy exciting evening activities, including a game room night, ice cream night, free hitting tennis, and a Thursday team trivia night led by our fun counselors which includes raffles, prizes and so much fun! See PACKING LIST below.
SUMMER Overnight Check-In:
SUMMER Overnight Check-Out:
HOUSING
- Dorm Hall: Penland Residence Hall
- Dorm Address: 1110 S. 5th Street Waco, TX 76706
- 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: Linens are NOT provided. Campers must provide their linens (Twin XL).
- Air Conditioning: The dorms DO have A/C. Campers are still highly encouraged to bring a fan.
SKILL LEVELS & GROUP PLACEMENT
All Levels Welcome: From beginners to tournament players, campers receive coaching that helps them improve and build confidence.
Find Your Fit: An on-court evaluation, along with age, experience, and UTR where available, helps place campers in groups suited to their development.
Build Your Game: Sessions focus on fundamentals, technique, and strategy, with competitive situations that challenge players at every level.
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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
- Housing: On campus dormitory housing is provided for all Overnight Campers
- Meals:
- Overnight Campers: All meals provided (except Sunday dinner).
- Day Campers: Lunch and dinner are provided Monday through Thursday.
- Supervision: Staff members provide optimal supervision and participate in all 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. Overnight campers please see packing list below.
- Facility: Campers will have access to 12 outdoor courts at the Hurd Tennis Center and 6 indoor courts at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Facility.
- Inclement Weather Plan: In the event of rain, campers will play in the indoor facility.
- Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
- Nike Tennis Camps does NOT provide transportation to/from camp.
- Please note, housing is NOT included in camp tuition for 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.
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.
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
Sunscreen
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
Pickleball paddle & tennis racquet (evening activities include pickleball)
Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 paid/day)
Undergarments (1-2pair/day)
Swimsuit and towel *we do have access to the pool this summer
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)
Twin XL Bed sheets
Comforter/blanket
Pillow/pillow case
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
Camp Code: TNXRUB
Facility
Hawkins Indoor Tennis Facility
Baylor University dedicated the stunning Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center on Jan. 25, 2013, with a dedication ceremony honoring the contributions of benefactors Jim and Nell Hawkins of Waco, who generously provided the lead gift to turn the dream of an indoor tennis center into a reality.
The six indoor courts at the building along with the Hurd Tennis Center have provided a state-of-the-art facility that allows the men's and women's tennis team to practice and play year-round, regardless of adverse weather conditions. In the fall of 2015, Baylor's tennis facilities were ranked No. 1 in all of college tennis by Tennis Magazine.
The indoor facility was instrumental in attracting the 2015 NCAA Championships to Waco and was used throughout the event as inclement weather forced the action inside.
Six parallel indoor tennis courts with spectator seating ensure that fans and players can enjoy top tennis action in a comfortable environment.
An estimated crowd of nearly 700 fans celebrated the opening of the long-awaited new indoor home for Baylor Tennis, a 34,000-square-foot, $7 million venue that will elevate Baylor's high-performing tennis program to new heights.
The Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center was dedicated between doubles and singles play during the inaugural match. Baylor University President Ken Starr and Director of Tennis Matt Knoll addressed the crowd and honored longtime Baylor philanthropists Jim and Nell Hawkins.
Mr and Mrs Hawkins delivered ceremonial first serves to Baylor Tennis players Alex Leatu and Marko Krickovic, respectively, to conclude the ceremony. Members of the Baylor men's and women's tennis team also expressed their appreciation to the Hawkins at a private dinner prior to the match.
Notable features of the facility were made possible by the generosity of Baylor donors. The Center's Court Number One was provided by Claude and Becky Lindsey and the lobby was supported by the Lanning family in honor of Stacy Lanning Lessman, Lori Lanning Rogers and Kristi Lanning Blauser.
The Hawkins' love for Baylor and generous support of her students and programs is apparent across campus and particularly evident in their support of Baylor Athletics. Jim (BBA `58) and Nell, a "Baylor Alumna by Choice" (ABC), have faithfully supported scholarships for student-athletes as well as excellence funds for basketball, tennis and baseball, the Baylor Bear Foundation and mission trips by Baylor's Sports Ministry Teams. They generously provided the J-Hawk Limited and Nell Hawkins practice courts for Baylor's Men's and Women's Basketball programs, and their first major gift to Baylor Athletics funded a scoreboard at Floyd Casey Stadium.
The Hawkins' impact has touched the University well beyond Athletics alone. They are members of the Medallion Fellowship at the Judge R.E.B. Baylor Level, and both served on the Bush Library Steering Committee. Jim and Nell also have supported several areas of Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, including endowed scholarships and endowed faculty and staff positions. Jim has served on the Hankamer School of Business Board of Advisors and the Baylor Foundation board. Nell is an Art Angel for Baylor's Martin Museum of Art and is known for co-initiating the Gold Rush Campaign that transformed the spectator experience at Baylor's athletic events. Deeply valuing both Baylor and their local community, the couple has maintained involvement with the Baylor/Waco Foundation.
Hurd Tennis Center
As part of the Jim and Julie Turner Riverfront Athletic Complex, the Hurd Tennis Center includes 12 outdoor courts and the Hurd Tennis Building, which houses all of the day-to-day operations of both tennis programs. In addition, the Jim and Nell Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center, featuring six courts, provides a state-of-the-art facility that allows the men's and women's tennis team to practice and play year-round, regardless of adverse weather conditions.
In the fall of 2015, Baylor's tennis facilities were ranked No. 1 in all of college tennis by Tennis Magazine.
At the outdoor complex, most of the game day action takes place on the front six outdoor courts that are featured in a beautiful tree-lined amphitheater setting overlooking the Baylor Marina inlet. However, the complex also boasts another six courts that are located behind the main courts' grandstand and allow for the facility to host two college matches at one time.
The grandstand can hold 1,200 spectators and with tiered grass seating on either side of the main six courts, there is room for over 2,000 people to take in a match. Both sets of six courts are interconnected with an attractive and inviting landscaped walk system providing easy player access from the locker room directly to any of the 12 courts.
The Hurd Tennis Center is located at the end of the Dutch Schroeder Athletic Plaza adjacent to the Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field, Baylor Ballpark (baseball) and Getterman Stadium (softball). Since its opening in 2001, the facility has continually been updated to help it remain one of the nicest tennis facilities in the country.
Prior to hosting the NCAA Tennis Championships in 2015, the facilities courts were resurfaced, while each court received new wall pads.
In 2013, shade canopies were built over the Hulse Grandstand which overlooks the six championship courts. In 2012, a new scoreboard that allows fans to follow the matches on all 12 courts was added. A video streaming system to air Baylor matches via the school's official athletics web site, BaylorBears.com, was also installed in 2013.
In 2009, the team clubhouse, which contains team locker rooms, health training rooms, meeting rooms, coaches' offices, and a pro shop area, was enhanced. In October of 2009, the clubhouse was officially renamed the Hurd Tennis Building, after former BU player and current Oracle CEO Mark Hurd who also served on the company's Board of Directors and the Baylor Board of Regents as Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee. Hurd was instrumental in the updates to the facility done in the summer that included new locker rooms while offices, meeting rooms and the lobby all were renovated.
Each locker room now features a common area complete with a computer, a projector that allows student-athletes to watch match videos on the overhead screen. The actual lockers are situated off of the lounge area in a circular room that features a wood floor and 12 individual wood lockers. A shower area completes the locker room facility.
The lobby features a trophy case for the men and for the women that are filled with the two programs' combined four national championship trophies (one team and three individual), 37 Big 12 Conference titles (20 men and 17 women) and numerous other trophies recognizing the accomplishments of both programs.
