2026 WINTER CAMP DATES & INFORMATION
- December 20-23 - (Directed by Michael Woodson)
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 8-17 (Day Camp)
- Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
WINTER FULL DAY CHECK IN/OUT INFORMATION
- Full Day Camper Check-in:
- Sunday: 1:00pm at Hurd Tennis Center
- Monday-Wednesday: 8:45am at Hurd Tennis Center
- Full Day Camper Check-out:
- Sunday: 4:00pm at Hurd Tennis Center
- Monday-Wednesday: 5:30pm at Hurd Tennis Center
WINTER FULL DAY CAMP SCHEDULE
- Sunday: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Monday-Wednesday: 8:45am-5:30pm
WINTER CAMP MEALS
- Full Day Campers: Lunch is provided Monday through Wednesday
2027 SUMMER CAMP DATES & INFORMATION
- 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: 4:00pm at Penland Residence Hall
- Monday-Thursday: 8:45am at Penland Residence Hall
- Full Day Camper Check-out:
- Sunday: 8:00pm at Penland Residnece Hall
- Monday-Wednesday: 5:30pm at Penland Residence Hall
- Thursday: 2:00pm at Penland Residence Hall
SUMMER FULL DAY CAMP SCHEDULE
- Sunday: 4:00pm-8:00pm
- Monday-Wednesday: 8:45am-5:30pm
- Thursday: 8:45am-2:00pm
SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMPER INFORMATION
Overnight campers will enjoy exciting evening activities, including a game room night, ice cream night and free hitting tennis! See PACKING LIST below.
SUMMER CAMP MEALS
- Full Day Campers: Lunch is provided Monday through Thursday.
- Overnight Campers: All meals provided (except Sunday dinner)
- For overnight campers, pizza will be available for purchase at Sunday check-in for an additional charge
- Meals will be held in the Penland Crossroads Dining Hall
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).
- Pizza available for an additional price at Sunday check-in
- Day Campers: Lunch is 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 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.
PACKING LIST
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items for ALL CAMPERS. 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
PACKING LIST - 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 pair/day)
Undergarments (1-2pair/day)
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 Center
Dedicated in 2013, the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center is a 34,000-square-foot facility featuring six indoor courts and spectator seating. Made possible through the generosity of Baylor donors Jim and Nell Hawkins, the center allows year-round training and competition regardless of weather conditions. Together with the Hurd Tennis Center, Baylor's tennis facilities were ranked No. 1 in college tennis by Tennis Magazine in 2015 and played a key role in hosting the 2015 NCAA Championships.
Hurd Tennis Center
Part of Baylor's Riverfront Athletic Complex, the Hurd Tennis Center features 12 outdoor courts, a 1,200-seat grandstand, and a modern clubhouse with locker rooms, coaches' offices, meeting space, and training facilities. Since opening in 2001, the complex has undergone continual upgrades and, together with the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center, was ranked the No. 1 tennis facility in college tennis by Tennis Magazine in 2015. The venue regularly hosts top collegiate competition and provides an outstanding setting for players and spectators alike.
