2026 CAMP DATES
- Session 1: July 5-10
- Session 2: July 12-17
- Session 3: July 19-24
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Please note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day - 3rd Session Only (July 19-24, 2026) & Overnight
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 10-17
- 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
- Overnight Camper Check-in: Between 1:30pm-3:00pm on Sunday at Tarble Hall.
- Full Day Camper Check-in: Between 2:00-2:30pm on Sunday at the tennis courts
- Overnight & Full Day Camper Check-out: All campers check out at 1:00pm on Friday at the Smeds Tennis Center. A graduation ceremony will take place right before checkout at the tennis courts. All parents are invited to come!
FULL DAY CAMPER SCHEDULE
- Sunday: 2:30pm - 8:00pm
- Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 4:40pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
- Meals: Our renovated cafeteria offers a modern food-court-style dining experience with five restaurant-style stations, set against views of beautiful Lake Michigan. All meals are wholesome and nutritious.
- Full Day Campers: Lunch is included
- Overnight Campers: 3 meals included. The campus Snack Bar, open evenings until 10:30, allows campers to grab a snack before bedtime.
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided
- Supervision: 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: Smeds Tennis Center - 10 outdoor courts
- 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
OVERNIGHT CAMPER HOUSING
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year. Final housing information for this camp will be provided in the Camp Information Packets and emailed to all campers closer to the camp's start date.
- Dorm: Tarble Hall
- Number of Campers per Room: The Carthage administration has decided to allow campers to stay two per room upon prior consent from parents/guardians. We will accommodate roommate requests as well as pair up others two per room. If you are NOT comfortable with a double and prefer for your camper to stay in a single room, please let us know
- 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. Please bring a pillow, sheets (Twin XL), blanket, bath towel & facecloth/washcloths
- Air Conditioning: The dorms do NOT have A/C. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan
OVERNIGHT CAMPER EXTRAS
- Evening Activities: Tennis is foremost in our schedule, but rest times and evening hours are filled with other leisure enjoyments. There are lounges for games of all sorts, pool tables, table tennis, and card games. Everyone becomes closely acquainted with each other, so these activities are full of laughter and fun. In addition, our program includes a movie night on campus and a bowling party!
- Weekend Stayovers: Not offered at this location
- Camp Store (New): The camp will have Gatorade, water, snacks, tennis accessories (grips, shock absorbers, etc..), and stringing ($20 per racquet) available at the “camp store” that will be open anytime we are on the Tennis court.
Campers are welcome to bring cash to use for this. There is also an Einstein’s Bagels and convenience shop open on the campus which campers can go to for lunch. Recommended amount $25-$40
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.
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.
- For air travel, we recommend flying into Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (approximately 45 minutes from campus) or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (approximately 1 hour). Milwaukee is typically the more convenient option.
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)
Twin XL Bed sheets (linens are not provided)
Twin XL Comforter/blanket (linens are not provided)
Pillow & pillow case (linens are not provided)
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
Camp Code: TNXRSO
Facility
Sample Daily Schedule
7:00am
Wake up Call… Rise and Shine (Straighten up room)
7:00am-8:00am
Breakfast and fill up water bottles
8:00am-8:15am
Meet in front of Tarble Hall to be shuttled to the tennis courts and help coaches set up equipment
8:15am
Day Campers Check-In at Smeds Tennis Center
8:15am-11:00am
Morning Tennis (Singles strategy and stroke production)
11:00am-11:15am
All campers shuttle to the dorms
11:30am-12:45pm
Lunch
12:45pm-1:00pm
Shuttle to the courts
1:00pm-4:30pm
Afternoon Tennis (Mental Strategy & Match Play)
4:30pm
Day Campers dismissed at Smeds Tennis Center
4:30pm-4:45pm
Shuttle to the dorms
5:00pm-5:45pm
Dinner
5:45pm-6:00pm
Shuttle to the courts
6:00pm-7:15pm
Evening Tennis (High intensity/fun doubles drills)
7:15pm-7:30pm
Shuttle to the dorms
7:30pm-8:00pm
Shower
8:00pm-9:30pm
Night Activity (Movie night, bowling, open gym, tie-breaker tournament)
9:30pm-10:00pm
Wind down, get ready for bed
10:30pm
Lights out
