Nike Tennis Camp (Amherst) at Mount Holyoke College - Tournament Programs

2025 SUMMER CAMP DATES

TOURNAMENT TRAINING CAMP

• August 3-8

TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE CAMP (2 WEEK PROGRAM)

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Camp Type(s) Offered: Overnight, Extended Day (9:00am-9:00pm) & Full Day (9:00am-5:00pm)
• Gender: Coed
• Age Range: 8-18
• Skill Level: Advanced

If you are interested in our All Skills Program, you can view more information here: Nike Tennis Camp (Amherst) at Mount Holyoke College - All Skills Program

• The All Skills program is designed for tennis players of any skill level and background. Campers will learn fundamentals and improve upon their game.

CAMP EXTRAS

• Activity Fee: $35 per week for Overnight and Extended Day Campers only. Please make checks payable to Mike Gardner.

We believe in making social activities an essential part of the camp experience. This summer, campers can look forward to a variety of exciting events, including a camp dance with a DJ, movie night, pool party, and more! The activity fee covers these fun activities and is applicable only to Overnight and Extended Day Campers. Fees will be collected at check-in. Please make checks 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.

TOURNAMENT TRAINING CAMP PROGRAM

The Tournament Training Camps are designed for tournament-level and ranked players aiming to enhance their tournament performance, develop winning strategies, and build mental toughness. The program includes an intensive “off-court” component featuring goal-setting meetings, strategy sessions covering shot selection, offensive and defensive tactics, as well as mental toughness training led by a tennis-specific sport psychologist.

This year, the program will be divided into two levels: the “A” Division and the “B” Division. Each player will be evaluated at the start of the camp. Placement into the appropriate division will be at the discretion of the Director, with adjustments made as needed throughout the camp. Our goal is to place each player in an environment that will allow them to improve as quickly as possible.

"A" DIVISION:

Tournament Juniors ranked at the National Level or Upper Sectional Level will train in the “A” Division. The “A” level Tournament Training program will include the following:

• Players "pick" a skill they wish to focus on most during the morning session. Extra attention will be given to that skill, creating a personalized program for each individual. (For example, if a player feels their serve needs improvement, they can select extra practice on it each day. If, after two days, the player wants to focus more on their volley, they can choose to do so.) Drills are intensive and include both fed balls and live hitting.
• Daily lectures will be led by a Director, covering topics such as (but not limited to) shot selection, match preparation, nutrition, and hydration. A mental toughness seminar will also be provided by Dr. Elisabeth Young, a Sports Psychologist and former professional tennis player.
• Each afternoon, participants will compete in two coached matches.
• After the tennis program each day, “A” Division participants will take part in a tennis-specific cross-training fitness program.

"B" DIVISION:

The “B” Division program is a hybrid type program designed to help players make the transition into a world of competitive tournaments. Campers will participate in select tournament training activities while at the same time, joining the general camp in several of its activities.

TOURNAMENT TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE (SUNDAY-FRIDAY)

Overnight Campers

• Check-in: Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the Torrey Dorms (see HOUSING section below for more details)
• Check-out: Graduation for all campers is at 12:00pm on Friday at the Torrey Dorms. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.
• Daily Tennis Schedule: Sunday 1:30pm-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm (Subject to change; the schedule will be confirmed closer to the start of camp.)

Extended Day Campers

• Check-in: Sunday from 1:30pm-2:00pm at the Torrey Dorms (see HOUSING section below for more details)
• Check-out: Graduation for all campers is at 12:00pm on Friday at the Torrey Dorms. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.
• Daily Tennis Schedule: Sunday 1:30pm-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm (Subject to change; the schedule will be confirmed closer to the start of camp.)

Full Day Campers

• Check-in: Sunday from 1:30pm-2:00pm at the Torrey Dorms (see HOUSING section below for more details)
• Check-out: Graduation for all campers is at 12:00pm on Friday at the Torrey Dorms. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.
• Daily Tennis Schedule: Sunday 1:30pm-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm (Subject to change; the schedule will be confirmed closer to the start of camp.)

TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE CAMP - 2 WEEK PROGRAM

The Tournament Challenge Camp provides tournament-level players with an unmissable opportunity to train, compete, and improve over the summer under the guidance of Directors Mike Gardner, Ryan Holmes, and their experienced coaching team. Campers will enjoy 2 weeks of intensive training and have the chance to compete in an official UTR Tournament during the weekend between the camp sessions!

Here's what else you should know:

• Week #1: Includes match play drills, physical and mental skill development along with nutritional and match play preparation counseling for the upcoming weekend UTR Challenge Tournament
• Week #2: Follow-up instruction & further fine-tuning of skills based on players' actual performance during the previous weekend's official UTR Challenge Tournament
• Location & Facility: Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts is one of the best tennis camps in the U.S. -- a perfectly designed facility for specialty tennis camp programs.
• Limited Spaces: Only 32 spaces are available for each session of the Tournament Challenge Camp program
• UTR Registration: All campers MUST be UTR-registered players. If your camper is not already registered, please register here, prior to camp: https://www.universaltennis.com/players

TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE CAMP SCHEDULE: June 29 - July 3, 2025

Overnight Campers

• Check-in: Sunday (6/22) from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the Torrey Dorms (see HOUSING section below for more details)
• Check-out: Graduation for all campers is at 12:00pm on Thursday (7/3) at the dorms. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.

Extended Day Campers

• Check-in: Sunday (6/22) from 1:30pm-2:00pm at the Torrey Dorms (see HOUSING section below for more details)
• Check-out: Graduation for all campers is at 12:00pm on Thursday (7/3) at the dorms. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.

Full Day Campers

• Check-in: Sunday (6/22) 1:30pm-2:00pm at the Torrey Dorms (see HOUSING section below for more details)
• Check-out: Graduation for all campers is at 12:00pm on Thursday (7/3) at the dorms. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.

UTR Weekend Matches

• Exact timing/schedule for weekend tournaments will be given at the time of check-in
• All campers MUST be UTR-registered players. If your camper is not already registered, please register here, prior to camp: https://www.universaltennis.com/players

TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE CAMP SCHEDULE: July 20 - August 1, 2025

Overnight Campers

• Check-in: Sunday (7/20) from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the Torrey Dorms (see HOUSING section below for more details)
• Check-out: Graduation for all campers is at 12:00pm on Friday (8/1) at the dorms. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.
• Daily Tennis Schedule: Sunday 1:30pm-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm (Subject to change; the schedule will be confirmed closer to the start of camp.)

Extended Day Campers

• Check-in: Sunday (7/20) from 1:30pm-2:00pm at the Torrey Dorms (see HOUSING section below for more details)
• Check-out: Graduation for all campers is at 12:00pm on Friday (8/1) at the dorms. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.
• Daily Tennis Schedule: Sunday 1:30pm-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm (Subject to change; the schedule will be confirmed closer to the start of camp.)

Full Day Campers

• Check-in: Sunday (7/20) 1:30pm-2:00pm at the Torrey Dorms (see HOUSING section below for more details)
• Check-out: Graduation for all campers is at 12:00pm on Friday (8/1) at the dorms. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows graduation.
• Daily Tennis Schedule: Sunday 1:30pm-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm (Subject to change; the schedule will be confirmed closer to the start of camp.)

UTR Weekend Matches

• Exact timing/schedule for weekend tournaments will be given at the time of check-in
• All campers MUST be UTR-registered players. If your camper is not already registered, please register here, prior to camp: https://www.universaltennis.com/players

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions, tournament evaluations, and individualized instruction based on charts
• Tournament Challenge Campers: All campers are entered into the weekend UTR Tournament
• 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
  • Full Day Campers: Dinner on Sunday, Lunch Monday-Thursday
• 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: Mount Holyoke's 12 outdoor courts and 6 indoor courts
• 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

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 Dorm - Park Street, South Hadley, MA 01075
• 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, but they do stay relatively comfortable. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan.

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

ADULT NIKE TENNIS CAMP AT MOUNT HOLYOKE

We're excited to also bring you a Nike Adult 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL

• This is a Day Camp only; housing is NOT included in the camp tuition. 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.

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

• Swimsuit and towel (We do have access to the pool this summer)

• Hat/visor

• Sweat towel/cooling towel

Camp Code: TNTRMH