Nike Tennis Camp (Amherst) at Mount Holyoke College - All Skills Program
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Welcome to the renowned Nike Tennis Camp at Mount Holyoke College! For years, this prestigious camp has been the destination for thousands of campers, expertly led by Mike Gardner, the 2018 Massachusetts Coach of the Year.
We offer Full Day, Extended Day, and Overnight program options for players ages 8-18. With top-tier instruction, world-class facilities, and an unforgettable experience, our camp is the perfect place to elevate your game!
This coed camp is open to beginner and intermediate players. If your camper is an advanced or tournament level player, please visit: Nike Tennis Camp at Mount Holyoke College - Tournament Programs
This Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by local Board of Health. Parents/Guardians will have the right to review background check, healthcare and discipline policies and grievance procedures upon request.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from Tennis Pros, College Coaches, College Players, and Skilled teachers
- 5-6 hours of daily training, match play, and fitness training
- Competitive Singles and doubles tournament each week
- Low camper to coach ratio
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Mike Gardner
In his 33rd year as a Nike Tennis Camp Director, Mike Gardner brings years of experience and dedication to junior tennis development.
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Co-Directior Ryan Holmes
Coach Holmes has been a Nike Tennis Camp coach for over 10 years and is currently the girls tennis Head Coach at Groton School.
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Camp Details
2026 CAMP DATES (New Dates Coming Soon!)
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (9:00am-5:00pm), Extended Day (9:00am-9:00pm), & Overnight
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 8-18
- 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 CHECK-IN/OUT
- Overnight Camper Check-in: Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm at Torrey Hall. See the 'Housing' section for directions.
- Extended Day & Day Camper Check-in: Sunday between 1:30pm-2:00pm at Torrey Hall. See the 'Housing' section for directions.
- Check-out: Graduation for all campers will take place at Torrey Hall at 12:00 noon on the last day of each session. Parents/ Guardians are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Extended Day Camp Program: Sunday 1:30pm-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
- Day Camp Program: Sunday 1:30pm-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
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
- Meals:
- Overnight Campers: All meals are provided.
- Extended Day Campers: Dinner on Sunday, Lunch & Dinner Monday-Thursday.
- Day Campers: Dinner on Sunday, Lunch Monday-Thursday.
- Supervision: Directors and all resident Staff members reside in rooms strategically placed throughout the dorm to 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
- Facility: Mount Holyoke's 12 outdoor courts and 6 indoor courts
- Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor courts are available for use as needed
- Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
MASSACHUSETTS CAMP FORMS
In addition to US Sports Camps' online forms, the following required documents MUST be brought to camp on the first day. Campers will not be permitted without the below documents.
- Physical Exam: Physician’s signature required. A physical exam performed within the last 18 months that is signed by your camper's physician is required and must be brought to camp on the first day.
- Prescription Medication Record Form: Required only if the camper will be using prescriptions during camp. Please print this form and bring this to camp on the first day. This form can be found in the portal.
- Immunization Certificate: Immunization records must be submitted in the form of an “Immunization Certificate." This can be provided by your camper's physician. This must be brought to camp on the first day.
HOUSING
- Dorm Hall: Torrey Hall - Park Street, South Hadley, MA 01075
- Dorm Location: Please take Park Street into Mount Holyoke’s campus and Torrey Hall is 300 yards down on the left. Look for Nike Tennis Camp Signs!
- Number of Campers per Room: Singles, Doubles, and Triples are 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: Bed linens are NOT provided. We suggest bringing a pillow, pillow case, Twin sized sheets and/or a sleeping bag and a light blanket.
- Air Conditioning: The dorms do NOT have A/C. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan.
EXTRAS
- Evening Activities: We take social activities seriously. Activities this summer will include a camp dance with a DJ, movie night, "One Point Tournament", pool party, etc.
- Activity Fee: $35 fee for Overnight and Extended Day Campers. Please make check payable to Mike Gardner.
- Weekend Stayovers: Multiple week campers that elect to stay over the weekend will participate in organized “off campus” trips including fun parks, mini golf, bowling, and the mall. Campers are supervised by camp staff throughout the entire weekend. Cost: $300/weekend.
MEALS
Meals start with dinner on the first day and end with breakfast on the last day. Meals will be served at the award-winning Valentine's cafeteria. This air-conditioned venue serves an excellent “all you can eat” variety of healthy hot and cold meals. This all-you-can-eat cafeteria includes a full-service salad bar with fresh fruits and vegetables, a large variety pizza bar, a dessert bar including ice cream "soft serve," cookies, and cakes, with drinks such as juice, milk, soda, athletic drinks, coffee, and tea.
- All meals are included for Overnight Campers
- Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day Campers
- Lunch is provided for all Full Day Campers
TRAVEL
Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from the airport, train stations, or bus depots, but we do have some options below for you. If you fly into camp, we recommend that you fly into Logan Airport.
- Uber and other ride-sharing options may be available for you to order on your own.
ADULT NIKE TENNIS CAMP AT MOUNT HOLYOKE
- We're excited to also bring you an Adult Nike Tennis Camp at Mount Holyoke for ages 18 and over! Click the link for details.
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 Raquet(s)
Tennis shoes (no running shoes)
Sweatshirt/warm-up jacket and pants
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Swimsuit and towel (we do have access to the pool this summer)
Hat/visor
Sweat/cooling towel
Required Massachusetts Camp Forms (see above for more details)
IN ADDITION TO THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE, OVERNIGHT CAMPERS SHOULD CONSIDER PACKING:
Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 pair/day)
Off court shoes
Undergarments (1-2 pairs/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
Bed sheets & linens (Twin size)
Comforter/blanket
Pillow/pillow case
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
Make sure to check out camp highlights on our Instagram page.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsSample Daily Schedule
- 8:30am Stretching, Camp Meeting at Courts
- 8:45am Tennis Instruction
- 10:00am Break
- 10:15am Tennis Instruction and Drills
- 11:45am Lunch, Rest, Optional Tennis
- 1:15pm Tennis Program, Match Play
- 2:45pm Break
- 3:00pm Tennis Program, Doubles and Drills
- 4:00pm Conclusion of Daily Tennis Program
- 4:15pm Groups or Private Extra Help, Optional Tennis, Swimming
- 5:00pm Day campers Depart - Rest, Shower, Dinner
- 5:00pm Evening Activity
- 9:00pm Extended Day Campers Depart
- 9:30pm Overnight Campers to Rooms
- 10:15pm Lights Out
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Camp Has Concluded For This Season.
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Reviews & Testimonials
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absolutely loves it, want 3-week program
7/5/2015 - My daughter Zoe attended the Nike tournament training camp at Amherst for 2 weeks the past 3 summers. She absolutely loves it and filled out this survey. I have a suggestion. Each year she says she will go back the following year for 3 weeks, but ends up staying 2 weeks since all of her friends end up leaving and then it starts all over again. Would you ever consider an actual full two-week session where all the campers stay for two weeks? If there was some way to incorporate an actual full two-week session where ALL the kids stay for two weeks and it is structured as a two-week session I think it would be very helpful. I do think it is important to keep the non-tennis activities and rest over the weekends to give the players a break and a chance to recuperate. Zoe and I would love to see a way to extend the camp to 3 weeks!
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loved every minute
7/24/2015 - My son has not stopped speaking about his experience. He loved every minute. Thank you!
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Improved tennis skills
July 14, 2019: He dramatically improved his tennis skills and enjoyed the match play.
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Improved his game and had so much fun!
July 6, 2019: This was our son's third year back at the camp and as always thoroughly enjoyed. His skills improved and the camp was very well run. He had so much fun!
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had a great time at camp and look forward to attending again
7/9/2015 - Both boys had a great time at camp and look forward to attending again next summer!
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Loved playing tennis with high quality instructors.
July 8, 2019: He loved playing tennis with high quality instructors. He felt that his game really improved and he's excited to keep playing. He enjoyed being with the other teenagers: playing tennis, basketball, ping pong and the other evening activities - movies and even the dance:-)
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Well run and enjoyable
7/27/2016 - Great experience! Well run and enjoyable.
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really enjoyed it and improved
7/22/2015 - I really enjoyed it and thought I improved especially on my serves!
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it was great
7/27/2016 - It was great!
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Look forward to next year!
10/13/2015 - Look forward to next year!
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want to go back next year
7/27/2016 - Our son Nick had a great time. He wants to go back next year.
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really helped my tennis game drastically
7/30/2016 - I really loved coming to Nike Tennis Camp at Amherst College. The staff and director Mike Gardner were always enthusiastic and encouraged kids to become a better tennis player. The staff really helped my tennis game drastically. I am definitely coming back Nike Tennis Camp at Amherst College next year.
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absolutely loves it, want 3-week program
7/5/2015 - My daughter Zoe attended the Nike tournament training camp at Amherst for 2 weeks the past 3 summers. She absolutely loves it and filled out this survey. I have a suggestion. Each year she says she will go back the following year for 3 weeks, but ends up staying 2 weeks since all of her friends end up leaving and then it starts all over again. Would you ever consider an actual full two-week session where all the campers stay for two weeks? If there was some way to incorporate an actual full two-week session where ALL the kids stay for two weeks and it is structured as a two-week session I think it would be very helpful. I do think it is important to keep the non-tennis activities and rest over the weekends to give the players a break and a chance to recuperate. Zoe and I would love to see a way to extend the camp to 3 weeks!
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loved every minute
7/24/2015 - My son has not stopped speaking about his experience. He loved every minute. Thank you!
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Improved tennis skills
July 14, 2019: He dramatically improved his tennis skills and enjoyed the match play.
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Improved his game and had so much fun!
July 6, 2019: This was our son's third year back at the camp and as always thoroughly enjoyed. His skills improved and the camp was very well run. He had so much fun!
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had a great time at camp and look forward to attending again
7/9/2015 - Both boys had a great time at camp and look forward to attending again next summer!
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Loved playing tennis with high quality instructors.
July 8, 2019: He loved playing tennis with high quality instructors. He felt that his game really improved and he's excited to keep playing. He enjoyed being with the other teenagers: playing tennis, basketball, ping pong and the other evening activities - movies and even the dance:-)
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Well run and enjoyable
7/27/2016 - Great experience! Well run and enjoyable.
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really enjoyed it and improved
7/22/2015 - I really enjoyed it and thought I improved especially on my serves!
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it was great
7/27/2016 - It was great!
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Look forward to next year!
10/13/2015 - Look forward to next year!
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want to go back next year
7/27/2016 - Our son Nick had a great time. He wants to go back next year.
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really helped my tennis game drastically
7/30/2016 - I really loved coming to Nike Tennis Camp at Amherst College. The staff and director Mike Gardner were always enthusiastic and encouraged kids to become a better tennis player. The staff really helped my tennis game drastically. I am definitely coming back Nike Tennis Camp at Amherst College next year.
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August 6, 2023: The counselors giving good tennis advice
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July 19, 2023: I made a bunch of new friends from all around the country!
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July 20, 2023: My daughter loved the tennis and themed activities at night
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July 15, 2023: Seeing my rather unathletic child really enjoy playing tennis
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August 6, 2022: Tournament and meeting other kids dedicated to playing and having fun
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July 2, 2022: All the tennis playing time and for the offer of additional play time
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August 6, 2023: Friendships made with my daughter. Smart, skilled, engaging fellow campers
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July 23, 2022: The camp counselors were amazing and provided a very enjoyable camp experience.
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July 2, 2022: Making new friends, evening activities and the dining experience has tried new foods.
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July 16, 2023: My daughter had fun practicing and improving her tennis and she loved the dining experience too!
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July 30, 2022: Happy with quality of staff & instruction, as well as friendly attitude of staff and other campers
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July 23, 2022: All the tennis that we would play in a day. After all the tennis I also loved the activities after.
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July 9, 2022: According to my son, the highlight has been the coaches, the evening activities and the excellent dorms and opportunities to make new friends.
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July 22, 2023: Playing tennis often and getting better. The other activities were also great to get to know people and have fun outside of tennis. Food was amazing.
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July 24, 2023: we ended up coming during a week with low enrollment - great coach/counselor to camper ratio and access to indoor courts during hot/stormy weather as a result
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July 24, 2023: My daughter loved the tennis and the relaxed nature of the camp. She doesn't like camps with too many rules, structure etc. After all that tennis she liked to chill out at night.
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August 1, 2022: It was very hot the week my daughter attended and she is not usually one to push through discomfort, but she had lots of fun playing lots of tennis so it must have been a good time!
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August 8, 2022: My daughter met a lot of friends. She does not have many "tennis" friends at home so this time is really special with her summer camp tennis friends! She really enjoyed the facilities and the coaching.
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he was very satisfied