Nike Sports Camps at UC Santa Cruz

Nike Sports Camps at UC Santa Cruz

Train hard and have fun growing your game at a Nike Sports Camp at UC Santa Cruz. For over 20 years, US Sports Camps has delivered best-in-class summer camps at UCSC directed by expert coaches who help athletes build skills and confidence while enjoying an unbeatable atmosphere among the redwoods and ocean views.

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Premier Facilities Experienced Coaches Day & Overnight Camps

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Soccer Volleyball Basketball Water Polo Tennis Swim Golf

Overnight & Day Camps

Many sports offer both overnight and commuter options depending on the program

College Campus Experience

Access to dorms, fields, courts, gyms, and aquatic venues used by UCSC athletics

Expert Coaching Staff

Led by skilled camp coaches, with select programs offering training from UCSC coaches and players

Providing exceptional camp experiences since 2003

For over two decades, the Nike Sports Camps at UC Santa Cruz have given young athletes a fun, high-quality camp experience, using the same training facilities used by collegiate teams. Depending on the sport, campers get to experience UCSC’s athletic fields, indoor courts, gymnasiums, and aquatic facilities. With experienced coaches, focused instruction, and a supportive atmosphere, athletes build skills and confidence in a setting that blends high‑quality training spaces with the natural beauty of redwoods and Monterey Bay.

What Parents & Campers Say

More reviews available on each camp's page.

  • I appreciate the high level of coaching that is able to strike that beautiful balance of keeping it fun and engaging for the kids while also challenging them and improving skills.

  • The program was very well organized and well structured. Big shout out to Coach Yelena who really went out of her way to make sure the kids were safe and really having a productive time at camp.

  • My daughter had a great 1st sleep over camp experience. She can't wait to go back next summer.

  • UCSC experience, good balance of independence for the kids as well as supervision/safety

  • Coach connected with the my swimmer, gave positive and constructive feedback, now she wants to go to college there and swim for that coach

  • The camp was well organized and well structured. Big shout out to Coach Yelena and Coach Cliff for being such awesome mentors. Alyssa had a great time.

  • Jadie's camp experience highlight was playing basketball all day and experiencing the college life of eating in cafeteria and spending the night at the dorms.

  • Your kid will love this camp and he will be two levels above where he started. Great coaches and friendly kids. Very organized and well ran camp-- great food choices. WE are coming back next year!!

  • Her favorite part was meeting other basketball players that are her age and loved being coached by actual college players! She seemed to learn the most through 3 on 3 scrimmages.

Nike Sports Camps at UC Santa Cruz Questions & Answers

  • UCSC is home to NCAA Division III Banana Slugs Athletics, offering a collegiate training environment rooted in development, community, and balance.

  • Depending on the sport, campers may train on UCSC’s athletic fields, indoor courts, outdoor courts, gymnasiums, or aquatic facilities.

  • Many sports offer both overnight and commuter formats. Availability varies by program.

  • Our programs serve ages 7–18 and welcome beginners through advanced athletes. Actual age groups and skill levels vary by sport and program.

  • Our coaching staff includes experienced camp coaches and, in select programs, may include current or former UC Santa Cruz Athletics coaches or affiliates. Coaching involvement varies by sport and session.

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Select your sport and get into camp!
If you need more assistance, just give us a call
at 1-800-645-3226 we would be happy to help!

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